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Dierks Lake
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers welcomes you to Dierks Lake and wishes you an enjoyable stay at the project. Visitors are afforded many opportunities for an enjoyable outdoor recreation experience. Overnight accommodations, food, bait, tackle, etc. are available in the area. Visitors might want to take a day trip to some of the many local interesting sites including Hot Springs National Park and the Diamond Mines at Murfreesboro, Ark.
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From Texarkana, 46 miles north on US 71, 11 miles east on US 70. From Hot Springs, west 68 miles on Highway 70.
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Blue Ridge Park Campground
List of CampsitesOverview
Blue Ridge campground, located on the north end of Dierks Lake, offers a natural feel with incredible fishing in the flooded timberlands along the Saline River. Situated in the heart of the Howard County Wildlife Management Area this area peaks in spring and fall when fishing and hunting are at their best. Blue Ridge is a local hotspot for camping and fishing, with two boat ramps located right in the heart of crappie country.
Recreation
Camping
Day use
Boating
Swimming
Facilities
21 Campsites (Overnight)
2 Restrooms 1 Shower Facility
Natural Features
The 1360-acre lake offers excellent boating, canoeing, kayaking and swimming opportunities. Dierks Lake is known for its excellent bass and crappie fishing. Hunters will find nearly 600 acres of public hunting lands in the upper reaches of the project. Game species include white-tail deer, bobwhite quail, mourning dove, grey and fox squirrel, cottontail rabbit, and a variety of waterfowl.
Nearby Attractions
A day trip to Crater of Diamonds State Park in Murfreesboro, Arkansas, just 30 miles from the park, is a popular activity. The diamond mine is the only one of its kind in the country, where visitors get to keep any diamonds and semi-precious stones they unearth, regardless of value.
Hot Springs National Park known for its naturally headed springs ust an hours drive away offers a multiple bathouses, resturants, and activies.
Choctaw nation located just an hour away at Brokenbow offers world class gaming casino as well a variet of natural features and resturants
Horseshoe Bend (Dierks Lake) Campground
List of CampsitesOverview
Horseshoe Bend Park, located along the Saline River just south of Dierks Dam, is home to a paddlers dream course. This aquatic whitewater park, built along three quarters of a mile of pristine river funneled over native river stone, offers four or more challenging drops. The course is designed with paddlers in mind and is an excellent training location. The water park was home to the Olympic trials in the late 90’s and is dependent on spillway releases from Dierks Lake dam. When water conditions are right the course simulates Class II to Class IV rapids, all within a safe location that is easily accessible for paddlers to practice new techniques. For those looking to stay and play a while, 12 class A campsites are available along the riverfront
Recreation
Camping
Day use
Playground
Shelter
Paddling
Facilities
12 Campsites (Overnight)
1 Pavillion (Day Use)
2 Restrooms 1 Shower Facility
Playground
Natural Features
Dierks Lake is in the Ouachitas region of Arkansas and sits on the Saline River. Horseshoe bend sets at the base of a 300 foot verticle cliff offering scenic views along the steep wooded areas
Nearby Attractions
A day trip to Crater of Diamonds State Park in Murfreesboro, Arkansas, just 30 miles from the park, is a popular activity. The diamond mine is the only one of its kind in the country, where visitors get to keep any diamonds and semi-precious stones they unearth, regardless of value.
Hot Springs National Park known for its naturally headed springs ust an hours drive away offers a multiple bathouses, resturants, and activies.
Choctaw nation located just an hour away at Brokenbow offers world class gaming casino as well a variet of natural features and resturants
Overlook (Dierks Lake) Campground
List of CampsitesJEFFERSON RIDGE Campground
List of CampsitesOverview
Jefferson Ridge Campground is located on Dierks Lake in southwestern Arkansas. Rugged ridges bordering the lake create stunning views, and visitors enjoy boating, fishing, swimming, and hunting.
Recreation
The 1360-acre lake offers excellent boating, canoeing, kayaking, and swimming opportunities. Dierks Lake is known for its excellent bass and crappie fishing.
Hunters will find nearly 600 acres of public hunting lands in the upper reaches of the project. Game species include white-tail deer, bobwhite quail, mourning dove, grey and fox squirrel, cottontail rabbit, and a variety of waterfowl.
A playground, two swimming beaches and two boat ramps provide additional recreation opportunities.
Facilities
This year-round campground offers 85 family sites and two day-use group picnic shelters. All sites include full electric and water hookups.
Amenities include flush toilets, showers, drinking water, and dump stations.
Natural Features
Sitting in the Ouachita Mountain Region of Arkansas, Dierks Lake is fed by the Saline River.
Nearby Attractions
Crater of Diamonds State Park, Little Missouri Falls, and Cossatot River State Park are popular recreational areas located in close proximity to Dierks Lake.
Blue Ridge Park Facility
This recreation area is part of Dierks Lake
Horseshoe Bend Facility
This recreation area is part of Dierks Lake
