$22 - $50 / night

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Panther Bay - Norfolk Lake

Panther Bay at Norfolk Lake offers camping near the expansive waters of Norfork Lake in Arkansas. The area features rolling hills and dense forests, providing a natural setting for outdoor activities. Visitors can explore the nearby Ozark National Forest and enjoy fishing or boating on the lake, with temperatures typically ranging from 30°F in winter to 90°F in summer.

Description

Army Corps of Engineers

Norfork Recreation Area

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.

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.

Contact Info

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

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

Panther Bay - Norfolk Lake is located in Arkansas

Directions

From Mountain Home, AR, travel approximately 10 miles east on US 412/62. The entrance to the campground will be on the left just before you cross the 62 bridge. Follow signs into campground.

Coordinates

36.370514 N
92.250563 W

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site
Boat-In
Sites accessible by watercraft.

Stay Connected

WiFi
Fair
Verizon
Poor
AT&T
Good
T-Mobile
Unknown

Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)
Group

Features

For Campers

Trash
Reservable
Drinking Water
Electric Hookups
Toilets
Alcohol
Pets
Fires

For Vehicles

Sanitary Dump
Water Hookups
30 Amp Hookups

Contact

General Info

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Reservations

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Drive Time

2 hrs 3 min from Springfield
2 hrs 7 min from Jonesboro
2 hrs 29 min from Fayetteville
2 hrs 51 min from Little Rock

Jim O.

Scout

Reviewed May. 13, 2025

Camp ground better than trail

Went on a hike of the short Panther Bay trail today. Very disappointed to have two felled trees across the trail. My wife and I are in our 80's and it was very difficult to navigate around both trees into the dense forest on either sides. To top it all off, I'm one who does pay an annual $40 fee to the ACofE just so I don't have to suffer fallen trees. Yes, the tree looked down from last fall. This trail is for our age group and folks over 65, and of course children. NOT right now though.

N I.

Legend

Reviewed May. 31, 2021

Confusing

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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Andrew S.

Ranger

Reviewed Jul. 5, 2016

Panther Bay for Days

I have camped at either Panther Bay or Robinson Point on Norfolk Lake every year for as long as I can remember. Depending on the amount of water in the lake we would switch between the two camp grounds. Panther Bay was a little nicer if you wanted to have quick access to a marina. It offers plenty of easily accessible campsites for tent campers as well as individuals in an RV. One thing that can be a little aggravating for some is that there aren't any campsites that are right on the lake, from most sites you have about a 5 min walk down to the water, but it's still a camp ground I love.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to camp at Panther Bay - Norfolk Lake?

Camping at Panther Bay - Norfolk Lake can cost between $22.00 and $50.00 depending on the site.

Does Panther Bay - Norfolk Lake have RV hookups?

According to TheDyrt.com, Panther Bay - Norfolk Lake has 30 amp electric hookups and water hookups.

What is the max vehicle length at Panther Bay - Norfolk Lake?

Panther Bay - Norfolk Lake allows vehicles up to 68 feet.

Are fires allowed at Panther Bay - Norfolk Lake?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Panther Bay - Norfolk Lake, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

How hard is it to get a campsite at Panther Bay - Norfolk Lake?

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 Panther Bay - Norfolk Lake. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Panther Bay - Norfolk Lake, try setting up a text message Alert at TheDyrt.com/alerts

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