Gamaliel
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 · 36.42111, -92.22222 · Map |
| Sites | 64 public sites counted from the federal listing — 63 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 64 of 64 sites (up to 30 amp where reported) Water hookups at 59 of 64 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 64 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 64 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 40 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 62 sites · 30 ft: 47 sites · 35 ft: 25 sites · 40 ft: 2 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 64 sites, as reported |
| Accessible sites | 3 marked accessible in the listing |
| Accessibility | N |
| Phone | 870-467-5680 |
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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 2026-04-29.
From the official listing
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.
Directions, from the listing
From Mountain Home, AR, travel 9 miles east on US 412/62, then 5 miles north on SR 101, then 3 miles southeast on CR 42. Follow signs into campground.
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Trip Card — Gamaliel
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 64 |
| Max RV | Up to 40 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 64 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232591 · 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.