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Bidwell Point Park
USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Gamaliel · Arkansas · Norfork Lake
| Agency | USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Area | Norfork Lake |
| Location | Gamaliel · Arkansas · Norfork Lake · 36.38611, -92.23750 · Map |
| Sites | 49 public sites counted from the federal listing — 48 standard electric; 1 group shelter electric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 49 of 49 sites (up to 50 amp where reported) Water hookups at 49 of 49 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 49 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 49 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 70 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 48 sites · 30 ft: 44 sites · 35 ft: 41 sites · 40 ft: 23 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 4:00 PM · Out 3:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 49 sites, as reported |
| Accessibility | N |
| Phone | 870-467-5375 |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-08-11.
From the official listing
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.
Directions, from the listing
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.
Nearest federal campgrounds
1 mi straight-line · Mountain Home ArkansasUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersRobinson Point
2 mi straight-line · MOUNTAIN HOME ArkansasUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersGamaliel
3 mi straight-line · Gamaliel ArkansasUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersCranfield Park
5 mi straight-line · MOUNTAIN HOME ArkansasUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersDam - Quarry
9 mi straight-line · MOUNTAIN HOME Arkansas
Trip Card — Bidwell Point Park
Gamaliel · Arkansas · Norfork Lake
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | Gamaliel · Arkansas · Norfork Lake |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | Electric at 49 |
| Max RV | Up to 70 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 49 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232523 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.