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Robinson Point's yurts near Mountain Home offer upscale glamping accommodations along Norfork Lake, while Bidwell Point Park provides glamping experiences with both canvas tents and yurts in nearby Gamaliel. These glamping sites feature modern amenities including electric hookups, picnic tables, and trash service with several offering water access via boat-in options. One guest shared, "Beautiful waterfront camping! The water is clear and freezing cold, and the breeze off the water feels amazing!" The glamping accommodations maintain a balance between outdoor immersion and comfort, with most locations providing fire rings for evening relaxation. White Buffalo Resort and Holiday Mountain Resort both offer cabin-style glamping options with full hookups, showers, and market access.
The clear waters of Norfork Lake create perfect conditions for glamping visitors to enjoy boating, fishing, and swimming directly from their accommodations. Sylamore Creek Camp provides direct water access with kayak rentals available on-site. According to a camper, "We loved this campground and plan going back soon! The 'Mink' cabin was incredible with a porch and swing right on the water!" Most glamping locations in the area remain open from May through October, with some offering year-round availability. Glamping pods at Henderson Park provide a distinctive experience with thirty-amp hookups and picnic tables in a wooded setting. The region's glamping domes and yurts offer convenient access to nearby attractions including trout fishing below Norfork Dam, the fish hatchery, and numerous hiking trails throughout the Ozarks.
"Good access to sites. Clean and private bathrooms. Each room had its own lockable bathroom with toilet, sink and shower."
"There are several camp sites in this one location. Great for family get together. Private pavilion. Vault toilets are being upgraded to flush. Electricity and water, but not at every site."
from $24 - $80 / night
Check Availability"Well stocked store, RV sites, tent sites, group sites, cabins, pavilion, and even a stage for events. Quick access to the Syllamore Trail, the creek, and nearby mountain biking trails."
"We love having direct access to creek. It is kayak, family, pet friendly. The only thing it is lacking is internet connection, which for us is a plus for disconnecting."
from $5 - $30 / night
Check Availability"We stayed for 3 nights on sites 64 and 65. Absolutely beautiful views. Some damage from flooding but didn't really notice. Bathrooms and bath house were clean. Stay if you get a chance."
"I think, if they came and upgraded the site with better pad for the modem rvs, this could be a prime location."
from $22 - $40 / night
Check Availability"This is a nice campground right on lake Norfolk. Spaces are alittle close together. Staff at Marina go above and beyond helping you out. Beautiful views!!"
"Awesome views of the lake and great swimming off the rock outcrops. Water is so clear the only downside is no showers"
"The resort is well maintained and the staff is friendly. There's a pool in the summer and a ping pong table. The bathrooms do not have air conditioning, but are clean."
"This location was our maiden voyage with our new fifth wheel RV. White buffalo resort is a beautiful place to stay with very friendly and helpful staff. Met some friendly, long-term RV’ers."
"Mature trees water sites flush toilets showers electrical hook ups. COE Book states “first come first serve.” So far all the sites we have been to recently are by reservations."
"Very kid friendly for swimming or walking or biking around in the campground. We will be back"
"Nice bathrooms and showers. Reservations only and if there has been a lot of rain some sites could be under water"
from $24 - $50 / night
Check Availability"Beautiful site right on beautiful lake. Short distance from town. Small park mature trees."
"Arkansas is experiencing flooding at this time and we were fortunate that our site was not flooded. We are gets more rain this evening and tonight so many sites here are closed."
from $22 - $24 / night
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TravelerIt's such a beautiful place, right on the White River and the Buffalo River, just yards away. The best of both rivers. The resort is well maintained and the staff is friendly. There's a pool in the summer and a ping pong table. The bathrooms do not have air conditioning, but are clean.
RangerAverage space between sites. Level paved sites with gravel picnic area including picnic table, fire ring, lantern hanger. Some sites had covered picnic area. Limited shade, most sites don’t have trees. Good access to sites. Clean and private bathrooms. Each room had its own lockable bathroom with toilet, sink and shower. Garbage cans were outside of bathrooms, as well as dumpsters near the registration building. Friendly staff upon check in. Campground was patrolled regularly. No laundry or recycling. Nearby road with little road noise. Verizon cell signal was excellent. There is a dump station and potable fill station. No store or food for purchase on site. No hiking in campground, but multiple trails nearby. Boat ramp at campground and lots of wading fly fishing in river. Fish hatchery across from campground.
GuideFor a small campground, this place has a lot to offer. Well stocked store, RV sites, tent sites, group sites, cabins, pavilion, and even a stage for events.
Quick access to the Syllamore Trail, the creek, and nearby mountain biking trails.
GuideWe stayed for 3 nights on sites 64 and 65. Absolutely beautiful views. Some damage from flooding but didn't really notice. Bathrooms and bath house were clean. Stay if you get a chance.
TravelerThis is probably an excellent site in spring or fall. However summertime is hot at the site because of the lack of shade trees. Site 15 is by the water and has a large area for dogs or family. There is a staircase down to the water next to site 8. The fishing is good. It’s a pet friendly site however if your dogs bark neighbors will complain. The manager is friendly. They do not have trash pick up service; you just take your trash to a dumpster at the end of the camp, which is not a big deal. No grill available but has picnic tables and fire ring. WI-FI aid very good.
TravelerWe have stayed here 2 times, once in a RV a couple years ago and had a nice experience. The second just this week. Since we stayed here last the prices have increased per night and it has come under new ownership. We stayed in the “wren” cabin. Which is over looking campsites below and sylamore creek. Not horrible, but honestly if I’m paying for water views I want to see the water not campers. Overall fairly clean, other than the debris pictured in the shower. No problem, sometimes mistakes happen. Could have even fell from the ceiling when the door closed or something after it was cleaned. My biggest issue, we were here for 3 nights. Typically I like to shower a couple times a day as does my wife when it is hot out. We had a total of 2 bath towels and 2 wash cloths upon arrival. Rather than new ones being brought daily, you are required to take the used ones to the camp store and exchange them yourself. I’m on vacation, I don’t personally feel it should be my responsibility to secure my own towels on MY time. I mean, I’m here for 3 days, give me 6 towels and wash cloths and count them when I leave if your that worried about towel theft. I’ve travelled half way around the world and never had this issue before. But if I’m paying $140 a night for a room worth about $90 (at best) I’d at least like enough towels to get me through my stay or maybe send someone by with new ones. One more thing, note the front door pic needs painted at a minimum, I mean, it’s not just one thing, it’s attention to detail and upkeep. The bathroom door also rubbed the floor and the floor was uneven overall. I get around pretty good, but I can see this being a trip hazard for someone elderly. Point being, I did not get a good value for the stay I purchased. I did confront the towel issue and the response was “we’ve always done it that way”. Doesn’t sound like it will change soon, which means I won’t be back and wouldn’t encourage anyone else to stay here either. On a positive, it’s not a bad location. I will also mention the bed, it wasn’t bad, but could have lived without the sandpaper sheets.
LegendThis campground is very rural. I would suggest buying your supplies at the nearest town. Once you arrive at the campground you are about 11 miles to Drasco and Greers Ferry will be about the same distance. Drasco has a small store and service station and Greers Ferry has a small grocery market.
The sites are small but well shaded which is a bonus. Fishing or boating would be the main draw for this location. If you want to enjoy the peace and quiet this is your stop. The view is beautiful with all the water sites.
TravelerWe love this campground. We love having direct access to creek. It is kayak, family, pet friendly. The only thing it is lacking is internet connection, which for us is a plus for disconnecting. All sites are reasonably level. Site F is the premium and most secluded full hook up site. They have all levels of sites: primitive, water and electric, or full. Their small store has firewood and many other convenient items for sale. We take our own kayaks, but they do have rentals. They have public showers and restrooms, but the restrooms are currently closed due to renovations. It’s really one of our favorite local sites to camp.
TravelerKnowledgeable staff, quiet park right next to the river. Not all sites have campfire rings but they are available. We brought our own with an ample supply of firewood. I would recommend this place to anyone and everyone
Norfork Lake provides the centerpiece for glamping close to Calico Rock, Arkansas, with clear water that maintains a relatively cool temperature even during summer months. Elevations around the lake range from 546 to 700 feet, creating varied terrain for camping experiences throughout the Ozarks. Many campgrounds in this area don't receive cell service except for Verizon, which works at most locations.
Trout fishing below the dam: At Dam - Quarry, visitors can access prime fishing spots directly from the campground. "When the generators start drop water levels and early mornings without generation" provide the best fishing conditions according to Chris D. The nearby fish hatchery offers an educational experience about local aquatic life.
Kayaking on Sylamore Creek: Sylamore Creek Camp provides direct creek access for water activities. "We loved having direct access to creek. It is kayak, family, pet friendly," reports Sandy R., who notes that rentals are available onsite for those without their own equipment.
Swimming at natural swimming holes: Natural swimming areas offer relief from summer heat. At Holiday Mountain Resort, one camper noted, "Creek is full of smallmouth bass, great swimming holes for the kids, and some shallow wading areas to lounge in chairs or find crawfish."
Private bathroom facilities: Dam - Quarry offers individual bathroom suites. "Clean and private bathrooms. Each room had its own lockable bathroom with toilet, sink and shower," writes Renee H., adding that the campground is regularly patrolled for security.
Waterfront camping options: Campers appreciate sites that allow direct water access. At Bidwell Point Park, site selection matters: "We are in site 13 right on the water! But be warned if you are not proficient in backing your camper sites 10-13 are probably not the best choice. You have to back down a hill quite a ways."
Family-oriented amenities: The facilities cater to all ages. "Very family friendly. Right on the White River with easy access to the Buffalo River by boat, canoe, or kayak. Pool, playground, small store with essentials, boat rentals, ping pong, & more," explains Ashlee B. about White Buffalo Resort.
Seasonal water levels: Heavy rain can affect site availability. At Henderson Park, a visitor noted, "Arkansas is experiencing flooding at this time and we were fortunate that our site was not flooded. We are gets more rain this evening and tonight so many sites here are closed."
Limited shower availability: Not all campgrounds offer shower facilities. "This would be five stars except for lack of showers. Beautiful site right on beautiful lake," reported one camper about Henderson Park. Plan accordingly or choose accommodations with full facilities.
Reservation requirements: Most Corps of Engineers (COE) campgrounds now require reservations. "COE Book states 'first come first serve.' So far all the sites we have been to recently are by reservations," notes a visitor to Panther Bay Park.
Look for sites with playgrounds: White Buffalo Resort offers family-friendly facilities. "Very kid friendly for swimming or walking or biking around in the campground," reports Bobby S., who visited with grandchildren.
Consider cabin options for glamping near Calico Rock: For families wanting more comfort, cabin rentals provide convenience. "The 'Mink' cabin was incredible with a porch and swing right on the water!" shared Randall about accommodations at Sylamore Creek Camp.
Seek out protected swimming areas: Locations with designated swimming spots offer safer experiences for children. Holiday Mountain Resort gets praise as one camper notes it has "some shallow wading areas to lounge in chairs or find crawfish."
Check site dimensions carefully: RV sites vary in size and accessibility. "Need to have reservations and on holidays be prepared for major crowds. This park is on the water so be aware of how much rain the area is getting. Some sites were underwater," warns a visitor to Robinson Point.
Look for level sites: Many locations have varying terrain. "Most sites are level with electric and water hookup however no sewer only a dump station," notes Joe J. about Robinson Point, adding that spring rain can affect site availability.
Consider accessibility challenges: Some sites require skilled maneuvering. At Bidwell Point Park, a camper advises, "You have to back down a hill quite a ways" for waterfront sites 10-13, noting this may be challenging for those not experienced with backing trailers.
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