Horseshoe Lake, AR

Welcome to Horseshoe Lake

Overview

Horseshoe Lake is one of the Mid-South's favorite lake escapes. This crescent-shaped oxbow lake sits in Crittenden County, Arkansas, near Hughes. Depending on where you start, it is roughly 30 to 45 minutes from Memphis. Bald cypress trees and lily pads line the shore. Docks reach into calm water, and the sunsets look out over Delta farmland. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission lists the lake at about 2,200 acres, with an average depth near 10 feet and a maximum depth around 30 feet.

History and Character

The lake was once a bend in the Mississippi River. Local histories say the 1811–1812 New Madrid earthquakes shifted the river's channel and left the old bend behind. Horseshoe Plantation, founded in 1919 by Memphian Robert Snowden, became a well-known gathering place. Its Snowden House was expanded in 1949 to a design by Memphis architect Everett R. Wood. Lake homes began appearing in the 1950s. Today's housing mixes classic lake cottages, remodeled getaways, and larger custom lakefront homes, many with private piers, boathouses, and lifts.

Lake levels are part of the story. A drainage and irrigation improvement district formed in 2007 helps manage the water level with deep wells and a canal system.

Lifestyle

Life at Horseshoe Lake centers on the water: fishing, boating, skiing, paddling, and long evenings on a screened porch. The lake is known for crappie and also holds bream and bass. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission maintains public access at the Nancy and Pat Bonds Access. Many owners use their homes as weekend retreats, while others live at the lake year-round and commute to Memphis.

Schools Nearby

The former Hughes School District merged into the West Memphis School District in 2015. Students in the Horseshoe Lake area are generally served by West Memphis schools.

Nearby Amenities

• Nancy and Pat Bonds Access (AGFC public boat access)
• Hughes and West Memphis for everyday shopping and services
• Easy return to Memphis via I-40 or I-55 and the Mississippi River bridges

Who It Suits

Horseshoe Lake suits buyers looking for a lakefront second home, a weekend getaway, or year-round water access within driving distance of Memphis.

Why Work With Myers Cobb

Lake property has its own checklist: shoreline and pier condition, septic systems, flood zones, water-level history, and insurance. Marq Cobb is licensed in Arkansas and has represented Horseshoe Lake properties. He and our concierge team guide you from the first showing to closing on the Arkansas side of the river. We handle it.

Dreaming of lake life? Call Myers Cobb Realtors at (901) 552-4036 to see available Horseshoe Lake homes and lots.