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Norfork Lake 

Camping

Camping

Campgrounds managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers offer a wide range of facilities for visitors to choose from.  Most parks offer sites with electrical and water hookups and access to restrooms, showers, flush toilets, and sanitary dump stations.  Although season dates vary by park, most parks are open from April through October.  Campsite reservations may be made through the National Recreation Reservation Service online at http://www.recreation.gov/ or by calling 1-877-444-6777.

For a more rustic camping experience, Norfork Lake offers four primitive camping areas.  These areas are located at Jordan Island, Jordan Cove, Calamity Beach, and Kerley Point.  A permit for camping at these areas is required and is available from the Mountain Home Project Office.

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 Bidwell Point Park
Description: This campground offers sites set among a mixture of towering oak and pine trees, some with scenic views of the lake. The park offers a hiking trail, playground, picnic shelter, launch ramp, and a nice swim beach.  To view a map of the park, click here.

Location: 36.38512098, -92.23765241

Facilities: 48 campsites with (30 & 50 amp) electric hookups, flush toilets, showers, drinking water, sanitary dump station, a launch ramp, swimming area, hiking trail, playground, and picnic shelter.  For reservations, please go to www.recreation.gov.

Open: May 1 - September 30

 Cranfield Park
Description: This is an “island” campground, accessed by a causeway, and is close to the town of Mountain Home.  Most sites are surrounded by shade trees.  Three tent sites are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.  To view a map of the park, click here.

Location: 36.40457584, -92.32246708

Facilities: 69 campsites with (30 & 50 amp) electric hookups, flush toilets, showers, drinking water, sanitary dump station, 2 launch ramps, swimming area, 2 group shelters, a short nature trail, 2 playgrounds, an amphitheater, and marina. To make a reservation, go to www.recreation.gov.

Open: April 1 –  October 31

 Dam-Quarry Park

Description: Year-round camping is provided at this campground, located along the North Fork River.  This park provides access to world-class trout fishing.  To view a map of the park, click here.

Location: 36.24820507, -92.24328376

Facilities: 68 campsites offering electric (30 & 50 amp) and water hookups, flush toilets, showers, drinking water, 2 sanitary dump stations, 2 launch ramps, and 2 playgrounds.  To make a reservation, please go to www.recreation.gov.

Open: Year-Round.

 Gamaliel Park
Description:  This campground is a great place for your next family vacation.  To view a map of the park, click here.

Location: 36.42234504, -92.22001839

Facilities: 64 campsites with (30 & 50) electric and water hookups, restrooms with flush toilets and showers, a sanitary dump station, a launch ramp, swimming area, group shelter, playground, amphitheater, a nature trail, and a marina. To make a reservation, please go to www.recreation.gov.

Open: April 1 - October 31

 Henderson Park

Description: This popular campground is on a peninsula in the central area of Norfork Lake.  Each campsite has a canopy over the picnic table for shade. These campsites offer scenic lake views and are adjacent to Highway 62.  To view a map of the campground, click here.

Location: 36.37630974, -92.23285998

Facilities: 36 campsites with electric hookups, restroom with flush toilets, drinking water, sanitary dump station, 2 launch ramps, and a marina. To make a reservation, please go to www.recreation.gov 

Open: May 1 - September 30

 Panther Bay Park
Description: This wooded campground provides excellent boating access to the central portion of Norfork Lake.  To view a map of the park, click here.

Location: 36.37811058, -92.2492187

Facilities: 15 campsites with electricity, restroom with showers, vault toilet, drinking water, sanitary dump station, 2 launch ramps, swim beach, picnic shelter, playground, picnic sites, hiking trail and marina.  No reservations accepted.  All campsites are rented on a first come, first served basis.

Open: May 1 - September 30th

 Pigeon Creek Park

Description:  Pigeon Creek Park is a "day-use only" park.  No camping is allowed.  It is open year-round and offers boat launching, a picnic area, and a hiking and mountain biking trail.  For a map of the trail, click here.  Pigeon Creek ATV and Motorcycle Area is also nearby. 

Location:  36.407, -92.357

Fees:  No fees are charged.  Camping is not allowed.

Open:  Year-round

 Quarry Day Use Area 
Description:  This is a "day-use only" area.  Camping is available in Dam-Quarry Park.  For a map of the day-use area, click here.

Location: 36.256, -92.239

Facilities:  Swim beach, launch ramp, picnic sites, group shelter, playground, volleyball court, basketball goal, restroom, drinking water, trailhead, and marina.

Fees: Picnic Shelter $40/Day; Day Use Fees apply for use of swim beach and launch ramp.

Open: Year-Round

 Robinson Point Park

Description: This park located near the town of Mountain Home.  Many sites are close to the water or offer a view of the lake.  For a map of the park, click here.

Location: 36.35718361, -92.24511045

Facilities: 99 campsites with electric (30 & 50 amp) and water hookups, restrooms with showers and flush toilets, drinking water, sanitary dump station, launch ramp, swim beach, hiking trail, picnic shelter, and playground.  To make a reservation, please go to www.recreation.gov.

Open: April 1 - October 31

 Tecumseh Park
Description: This campground is located along the North Fork of the White River in Tecumseh, Missouri. This is a primitive campground with few amenities, but it is a great location for fishing. To view a map of the park, click here.

Location: 36.58682313, -92.28942231

Facilities: 7 campsites, vault toilet, drinking water, launch ramp with parking

Open: May 1 - September 30

 Udall Park
Description:  This park is provides a more primitive camping experience, but does offer a few amenities in an area known for good fishing.  Most sites are well shaded.  To view a map of the park, click here.

Location: 36.54509595, -92.28311827

Facilities: 7 campsites, vault toilets, sanitary dump station, drinking water, launch ramp, and marina.

Open: May 1 - September 30

Contact Us

Mountain Home Project Office
324 W. 7th Street
 Mountain Home, AR 72653
 Phone: (870) 425-2700
 Fax: (870) 425-3795
Duty Ranger: 501-340-1400
Office Hours: M-F, 8:00am – 4:30pm
Closed on Federal Holidays
 ceswl-mh@usace.army.mil