Horseshoe Bend is an active lifestyle community and vacation getaway located in North Arkansas. Resting in the Ozark Mountains on the Strawberry River, peaceful town and is the perfect place to find rest, relaxation, and recreation. The crown jewel of the town is the 640 Acre Crown Lake. On Crown Lake, water lovers can participate in a variety of activities, including swimming, kayaking, paddle boarding, water skiing, and tubing. Crown Lake is best known for good fishing, but it is not the only sought-after fishing hole in the area. Besides Crown Lake and the Strawberry River, fishing enthusiasts can also visit one of the smaller fishing lakes - Diamond, Pioneer, and North. Horseshoe Bend is in Fulton, Izard, and Sharp counties.

There are plenty of activities for young and old alike. Golfers have their choice between two 18-hole golf courses. Citizens and guests can also bowl, pitch horseshoes, and play miniature golf. The town has several stores, a library, three resorts, a community theater, a spa, and several restaurants.

The citizens of Horseshoe Bend take pride in the community spirit and the ability to offer a memorable experience for all who come to visit. The Music in the Mountains show occurs every third Saturday of the month, and during summer, the Farmers' Market occurs every Wednesday. Every year, the town celebrates Dogwood Days on the second Saturday of May, and Independence Day is celebrated every 4th of July with a parade and fireworks. The annual Christmas parade occurs on the first Saturday in December. There are many more events that happen throughout the year, thanks to the numerous civic groups which are active in Horseshoe Bend. All of these events embrace the unique Ozark culture of small-town pride and fellowship.

The largest town in Izard County with 2,180 residents, Horseshoe Bend is accessible to the state's most scenic highways. The town with its gorgeous views, slower pace of life, and laid-back charm, Horseshoe Bend is the perfect place to stay a week or a lifetime.

Low state taxes, low cost of living (Arkansas IS Ranked 2nd in the Nation with the Lowest Cost OF Living 2019 and 2020), an outstanding school system (Izard County Consolidated Schools only 3.3 miles away), and great Ozark Mountain scenery. Activities for everyone regardless of age with natural beauty unsurpassed.

Arkansas is known as the Natural State with all its beautiful Mountains, Lakes, Rivers, and laid-back peaceful settings with great down-home people. 600,000 acres of lakes and 9,700 miles of streams and rivers. The State has 3.1 million acres of Wildlife Management Areas, 6 National Parks, 52 State Parks, 7 National and 3 State Scenic Byways including the Nation's first National River, The Buffalo River.

There are more Nearby Lakes, Rivers, National Forest, Wildlife Management Areas (with almost a million acres to enjoy hunting and nature), State Land and Parks. AR has 115 Wildlife Management Areas with 3.1 million acres. Enjoy Hunting, World-class Trout Rivers, all Lake & River Sports, Great Fishing, Kayaking, Scuba Diving, Hiking, Camping, Cycling, Horseback Riding, Canoeing, Bird and Nature Watching and more.

Nearby Cities, Points of Interest, Attractions, and approximate distance

16 minutes to Ash Flat Arkansas and Alexander Spring River Wildlife Management Area

32 minutes to Hardy Arkansas and Spring River

36 minutes to Mammoth Springs Arkansas and Spring River

37 minutes to Calico Rock Arkansas and the White River

46 minutes to Norfork Lake

1 hour 39 minutes to Bull Shoals Lake and White River, Arkansas

1 hour 40 minutes to Jonesboro Arkansas Population 76,036

1 hour 44 minutes to Buffalo National River and Wildlife Management Area

1 hour 54 minutes to Harrison, Arkansas, Population 13,000

2 hours 23 minutes to Little Rock, Arkansas, Population 198,000

2 hours 41 minutes to Memphis, Tennessee, Population 652,000

4 hours 10 minutes to St. Louis, Missouri, Population 308,000