Established Camping
Cranfield Park
Cranfield Park, located near Mountain Home, Arkansas, offers camping near Norfork Lake. The terrain consists of wooded areas and open spaces, providing a mix of shade and sun. Temperatures range from 30°F in winter to 90°F in summer, and nearby attractions include Norfork Lake for fishing and boating, as well as hiking trails in the surrounding region.
Description
US Army Corps of Engineers
Norfork Lake
Overview
Cranfield Park is surrounded by the clear waters of Norfork Lake. It's the closest campground to the city of Mountain Home and offers plenty of pleasing views of the lake from its well-shaded river island sites. Norfork Lake boasts plenty of secluded coves for water sports and breezy, open stretches for sailing. Including Cranfield, there are 19 developed U.S. Army Corps of Engineers parks lining the lake for plenty of water sport opportunities.
Recreation
Hiking trails in the area lead nature observers and photographers to picturesque overlooks of the Ozarks. A .75-mile nature trail is accessible from the campground. A wide array of fresh water game fish are found in the lake, which is fed by the North Fork River and its tributaries. Bass, walleye, crappie, bream and catfish all make their home here.
Natural Features
Norfork Lake covers 22,000 acres with 550 miles of shoreline. Densely wooded hills and hollows surround the lake in the Ozark Mountains. The North Fork River feeds into the lake, and beyond the dam, extends on to connect with the White River.
Nearby Attractions
The Robinson Point National Recreation Trail is a beautiful hike especially during the fall months, for views of the Ozark Mountains' changing colors through the seasons. Drive just over five miles to visit the town of Mountain Home, considered one of the best places to live for sportsmen.
Charges & Cancellations
Cancellations up to 2 days before a reservation start date incur a $10.00 cancellation fee.
Location
Cranfield Park is located in Arkansas
Directions
From Mountain Home, AR, travel 5 miles east on US 412/62, turn left onto Cranfield Road (CR 34) for 3 miles to the park entrance. Follow signs into the campground.
Address
720 Cranfield Point
Mountain home, AR 72653
Coordinates
36.4047222 N
92.3208333 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonGood
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 5 min from Springfield
- 2 hrs 17 min from Jonesboro
- 2 hrs 30 min from Fayetteville
- 2 hrs 52 min from Little Rock
