Horsehead Lake Recreation Area Reservations

Ozark-St. Francis National Forest, Ozark-St. Francis National Forests

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Horsehead Lake Recreation Area quick facts

Cancellation alerts: We check Horsehead Lake Recreation Area for cancellations and email you when a site opens.
Reservations: Reserved on Recreation.gov.
Campsites: 4 sites.
Location: Ozark-St. Francis National Forest.

As of November 2026, Horsehead Lake Recreation Area is a campground in Ozark-St. Francis National Forest with 4 campsites. Horsehead Lake Recreation Area is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Horsehead Lake Recreation Area is located at 35.5645° N, 93.6396° W.

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About Horsehead Lake Recreation Area

Overview

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.

If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.

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Horsehead Lake Recreation Area FAQ

How do I make a campground reservation at Horsehead Lake Recreation Area?

Campsites at Horsehead Lake Recreation Area are reserved on Recreation.gov. If your dates are sold out, set a cancellation alert and we email you when a site opens.

What campgrounds are near Horsehead Lake Recreation Area?

Campgrounds near Horsehead Lake Recreation Area include Wolf Pen Campground, Redding Campground, Aux Arc Campground, Ozone Campground and Spadra Campground.

How hard is it to get a campsite at Horsehead Lake Recreation Area?

Horsehead Lake Recreation Area is rated "Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.

How do I find last-minute availability at Horsehead Lake Recreation Area?

Cancellations happen frequently at Horsehead Lake Recreation Area, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites. Pro and $19 single-campground alerts are checked every minute, 24/7; free accounts are checked hourly.

How many campsites does Horsehead Lake Recreation Area have?

Horsehead Lake Recreation Area has 4 campsites.