Horsehead Lake Recreation Area
Federal campground in Ozark-St. Francis National Forests
Location: Clarksville, AR, AR
Price: From $20 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: May through October
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/horsehead-lake-recreation-area to be notified when sites open up.
Beautiful lakeside camping with serene autumn views and excellent wildlife viewing opportunities. Reviewers praise the secluded setting and scenic lake views.
Wildlife alert: Chuck-will's-widow, Red-shouldered Hawk, Red-eyed Vireo, Common Raccoon, Queensnake, Orange-striped Ribbonsnake, and Plain-bellied Watersnake present in the area.
Insider tips for Horsehead Lake Recreation Area: First-come, first-served only — arrive early to claim a site Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival for QR code payment option Day use available for $3 with pull-off parking areas and boat launch access
Skip Horsehead Lake Recreation Area if: You need hookups — no hookups available. You prefer booking in advance — first-come, first-served only. You're visiting outside May-October — seasonal operations only.
Best time to visit Horsehead Lake Recreation Area: September-October — Serene autumn conditions with beautiful seasonal views per verified reviews. May-October — Campground operational season.
Nearby campgrounds: Wolf Pen Campground (Ozark, AR), Redding Campground (Ozark, AR), Aux Arc (OZARK, AR), Ozone Campground (Ozone, AR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Horsehead Lake Recreation Area
Cell signal at Horsehead Lake Recreation Area (Clarksville, AR): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryFirst-come, first-served only
arrive early to claim a site
Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival for QR code payment option
Day use available for $3 with pull-off parking areas and boat launch access
Serene autumn conditions with beautiful seasonal views per verified reviews
Campground operational season
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Campground entrance
Google Maps APICommunity
#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Ozark-St. Francis National Forests fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Ozark-St. Francis National Forests before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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