## Overview

Panther Bay is conveniently located between the Highway 62 and 101 bridges allowing quick and easy access to several hiking trails, marinas, and boat ramps.

## Recreation

Hiking trails in the area lead nature observers and photographers to picturesque overlooks of the Ozarks. 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.

## Facilities

The campground offers 15 campsites, all with electric hookups and water available for filling holding tanks.

Panther Bay Marina and several boat ramps are located nearby to provide easy access to the recreational activities that Norfork Lake has to offer.

## 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

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.

## contact_info

For facility specific information, please call (870) 425-2700.

Panther Bay

## 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

Campers can reserve one of the waterfront sites for continuous, clear views of the lake. The family-friendly campground maintains a large swim beach and a playground.   
  
The sites have electric hookups, as does the group shelter. The group picnic shelter can fit up to 200 guests for any large occasion. 

## 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.

Bidwell Point Park

Henderson Park is surrounded by the clear waters of Norfork Lake. Spectacular lake views and plenty of secluded coves for water sports and breezy, open stretches for sailing, make Norfork Lake a popular area for recreationists. Recreation Hiking trails in the area lead nature observers and photographers to picturesque overlooks of the Ozarks. 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. Facilities The campground offers 36 campsites, all with electric hookups and water available for filling holding tanks. All campsites have a picnic table and campfire ring and grill. A marina and boat ramp are on hand for easy access to water sports. 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 Including Henderson Park, there are 19 developed U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ parks lining the lake for plenty of water sport opportunities. The Robinson Point National Recreation Trail and the David's Trail offer beautiful hiking opportunities and are just a short drive away. Drive just over 10 miles to visit the town of Mountain Home, considered one of the best places to live for sportsmen. ADA Access: N

Henderson Park

## Overview

Robinson Point is one of the most popular parks in the central portion of Norfork Lake. The 102 campsites are sprawled across two peninsulas, so waterfront campsites are plentiful.   
  
The hilly lake region is a playground for visitors young and old, with water and land activities galore. 

## Recreation

Swimming, hiking and all types of boating are favorite pastimes for lake-goers. Coves are ideal for water skiers while the breezy, open areas provide excellent conditions for sailing.   
  
In-season hunting is also popular here. 

## Facilities

The 25 acres of campground provide many modern conveniences for campers. Sites are equipped with electric hookups and access to flush toilets and showers.  
  
A boat ramp and swim beach offer convenient access to the lake. 

## Natural Features

Norfork Lake, a 22,000-acre recreation lake, stems from the North Fork River in northern Arkansas. The lake is about 25 miles east of Bull Shoals Lake, and cuts through the Ozark Mountains.   
  
The Ozarks Range, in geological terms, is a heavily eroded plateau. It was shaped and carved by hundreds of streams over several thousand years, creating beautiful rugged terrain. 

## Nearby Attractions

Head south to the Ozark National Forest to explore 1.2 million acres of protected Ozark terrain.   
  
There, visitors can tour the Blanchard Springs Caverns, a living cave still in the process of formation. 

## Charges & Cancellations

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

Robinson Point

## Overview

Gamaliel Campground is conveniently located on the Bennetts Bayou area of Norfork Lake. Most sites are shaded beneath tall trees, while others come equipped with canopies to shade the picnic tables.   
  
Norfork Lake boasts plenty of secluded coves for water sports and breezy, open stretches for sailing. There are 19 well-maintained Army Corps of Engineers parks along the lake for bountiful water sport opportunities. 

## Recreation

Explore the mile-long nature trail that loops from the campground.   
  
Sailing the open waters makes for an exciting water activity. Scuba diving in the lake is common, attracting divers from neighboring U.S. states.   
  
For visitors interested in fishing, Norfork Lake is stocked annually, and it's not unheard of to catch striped bass over 40 pounds. 

## Facilities

The 64 campsites have electric hookups and drinking water. A boat ramp, playground, swim beach and marina are also on-site.   
  
Most campsites do not have a view of the lake.

## Natural Features

Norfork Lake stems from the North Fork River in northern Arkansas. It's about 25 miles east of Bull Shoals lake, and cuts through the Ozark Mountains.  
  
The Ozarks are made from a heavily eroded plateau, shaped and carved by hundreds of streams over thousands of years. The region attracts a wide array of plants and animals. 

## Nearby Attractions

Head south to see the Ozark National Forest and head west to see Bull Shoals Lake, a similar man-made lake that's larger in size and equally entertaining as Norfork. 

## Charges & Cancellations

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

Gamaliel

## 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.

## Facilities

A marina and boat ramp are on hand for easy access to water sports. The 69 campsites have electric hookups, two playgrounds and an amphitheater, among other modern conveniences. Two day-use group shelters are available for reservation. 

## 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.

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## Overview

Dam Quarry Campground is an angler's paradise. Located in northern Arkansas, just downstream of the Norfork Dam, the campground is renowned for its world-class trout fishing.   
  
The Norfork Lake region was one of the state's first water recreation areas with opportunities like water skiing, canoeing, scuba diving, and of course, fishing. 

## Recreation

While fishing is the top-rated activity in the lower river area, kayaking, birding and hiking are also very popular.   
  
The public land around Norfork keeps hunters busy with white-tailed deer, wild turkey, squirrel, rabbit and quail. 

## Facilities

Kids will enjoy the playground and everyone will find fun in the water. A boat ramp is on-site and a marina is located just above the dam. Everything but the group sites have electric hookups. 

## Natural Features

The campground sits at the banks of the North Fork River and Dry Run Creek. The river feeds the popular 22,000-acre Norfork Lake, which is just upstream from Dam Quarry. The site has beautiful views of the forested hills and hollows of the Ozarks. 

## Nearby Attractions

A short drive south takes visitors to the Ozark National Forest for sightseeing and wildlife spotting. The campground is also just three miles northeast of the small town of Norfork. 

## Charges & Cancellations

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

Dam - Quarry

Jordan Campground

COE Norfork Lake Panther Bay Park

US Army Corps of Engineers

There is a Panther Recreation Area which is just a boat landing and then you have a Panther Bay Campground in the basic same area. The Panther Bay Campground is of course COE and do us the Panther boat launch. The campground is small with only 18 sites. Reservations. There is a beach potable water dump station flush toilets showers play ground. This is a nice private camp. Warning is the season is very rainy the lake does flood and some sites will flood. Pay attention to signs. Panther Bay or Panther. Normally the rain comes in April but it came in May

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