Horsehead Lake Recreation Area
Campground · 1 bookable site ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Ozark National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 1
- Bookable site
- 696 ft
- Elevation
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.
The facts
- 1 bookable site
- 4 sites in total, including non-bookable
- Loops: Scan and Pay
Site types
- 3 Management
- 1 Standard Nonelectric
4 campsites at Horsehead Lake Recreation Area
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ScanPay 2 | Scan and Pay | Management | — | — | — | — | |
| ScanPay 3 | Scan and Pay | Management | — | — | — | — | |
| ScanPay 4 | Scan and Pay | Management | — | — | — | — | |
| Standard | Scan and Pay | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — |
Getting there
35.56445, -93.63964 · 35°33'52.0"N 93°38'22.7"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 3.9 | 3.3 | 4.6 | 5.0 | 5.5 | 3.9 | 3.7 | 4.4 | 3.6 | 4.7 | 4.9 | 3.9 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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More photos
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Common questions about Horsehead Lake Recreation Area
- Can you reserve a site at Horsehead Lake Recreation Area?
- Yes, Horsehead Lake Recreation Area is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Horsehead Lake Recreation Area have?
- 4 sites in total, of which 1 can be booked.
Also listed by
Horsehead Lake Recreation Area also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Horsehead Lake Recreation Area's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- Campground - $15/site/day Day Use - $3/vehicle/day year round.
Camping near Horsehead Lake Recreation Area
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- Aux Arc 12 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Ozone Campground 13 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Spadra 13.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Shores Lake Recreation Area 18.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- White Rock Mountain Recreation Area 19.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Shoal Bay 21.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Piney Bay 21.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Wolf Pen Recreation Area 7.6 mi · Facility
- Mill Creek OHV Trail Day Use Pass 18.5 mi · Activity pass
- Dahl Memorial Trailhead 20.6 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone N/A
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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