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Established Camping

Bidwell Point Park

About

US Army Corps of Engineers

Norfork Lake

Overview

Bidwell Point is tucked below towering oak and pines on the shores of Norfork Lake. Lay on the beach or take the boat out for water skiing on the easily accessible waters of Norfork Lake.

Recreation

Lake Norfork is home to one of the best striped bass fisheries in Arkansas. Black bass fishing is at its best from September through May, and an increasingly popular sport is night fishing with lights for crappie and White bass.

Facilities

Lake Norfork is home to one of the best striped bass fisheries in Arkansas. Black bass fishing is at its best from September through May, and an increasingly popular sport is night fishing with lights for crappie and White bass.

Natural Features

The forest-topped Ozarks are actually a heavily eroded plateau, shaped and carved by hundreds of streams over several thousand years. Norfork Lake is sourced by the North Fork River in northern Arkansas, which winds through the rugged Ozarks before filling up 22,000 acres of Norfork Lake.

Nearby Attractions

Hike the Robinson Point National Recreation Trail for wonderful views of the Ozarks. Just south of the lake, The Ozark National Forest spans 1.2 million acres.

Charges & Cancellations

Cancellations up to 2 days before a reservation start date incur a $10.00 cancellation fee.

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Location

Bidwell Point Park is located in Arkansas

Detail location of campground

Directions

From Mountain Home, AR, travel 9 miles east on US 412/62, then 2 miles north on SR 101. Cross the lake on 101 bridge and take the 1st access road to the right. Follow signs into campground.

Address

106 Bidwell Park Pt
Gamaliel, AR 72537

Coordinates

36.3861111 N
92.2375 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Hike-In
    Backcountry sites.
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Good
  • Verizon
    Unknown
  • AT&T
    Unknown
  • T-Mobile
    Available

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group
  • Cabins
  • Tent Cabin
  • Yurts
  • Equestrian

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Phone Service
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Water Hookups
  • Pull-Through Sites
  • 50 Amp Hookups
  • Big Rig Friendly

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3 Reviews

Reviewed Jun. 26, 2023

Nice view but lacking shade in site 11.

Site was a little hard to get into and a little tight with the pavillion there providing the only shade. T-mobile cell serve was very good.

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Month of VisitJuly
Reviewed May. 31, 2021

Peaceful

Beautiful mature camp. Water abounds for all types of recreational activities. Campground has all the basic needs and is well maintained. Nice bathrooms and showers. Reservations only and if there has been a lot of rain some sites could be under water

Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Bidwell Point Park by N I., May 31, 2021
  • Review photo of Bidwell Point Park by N I., May 31, 2021
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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Bidwell Point Park have RV hookups?

According to TheDyrt.com, Bidwell Point Park has 50 amp electric hookups and water hookups.

What is the max vehicle length at Bidwell Point Park?

Bidwell Point Park allows vehicles up to 70 feet.

Are fires allowed at Bidwell Point Park?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Bidwell Point Park, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does Bidwell Point Park have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Bidwell Point Park does not have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Bidwell Point Park?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is unknown, AT&T is unknown, and T-Mobile is available.

How hard is it to get a campsite at Bidwell Point Park?

Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Bidwell Point Park. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Bidwell Point Park, try setting up a text message Alert at TheDyrt.com/alerts

Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Bidwell Point Park?

There are 49 campsites at Bidwell Point Park and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert at TheDyrt.com/alerts