Army Corps of Engineers · Arkansas
Gamaliel
Army Corps of Engineers · Arkansas, United States
- Sites
- 64
- Hookups
- 64 electric, 64 with water
- Season
- April 1 to October 30
- Max RV length
- 40 ft
- Group sites
- Yes
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Showers
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 643 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 2
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile weak · AT&T weak · Verizon good (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Lake
- Norfork Lake
- Nearest town
- Gamaliel
- Address
- 53 Gamaliel Park Point, Gamaliel, AR, 72537
- Phone
- 870-467-5680
- Activities
- Camping, Marina, Swimming
64 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
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.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44° | 29° | 7° | 67° | 10 of 11 |
| February | 51° | 31° | -3° | 75° | 9 of 11 |
| March | 61° | 43° | 22° | 83° | 6 of 11 |
| April | 71° | 50° | 32° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| May | 79° | 63° | 47° | 90° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 88° | 70° | 57° | 99° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 90° | 74° | 65° | 99° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 89° | 72° | 62° | 101° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 87° | 68° | 54° | 96° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 70° | 52° | 35° | 86° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 62° | 42° | 20° | 79° | 3 of 10 |
| December | 51° | 36° | 19° | 71° | 9 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Nearby campgrounds
- Bidwell Point Park · Army Corps of Engineers · 3 mi · 49 sites
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- Panther Bay Park · Army Corps of Engineers · 4 mi · 16 sites
- Robinson Point · Army Corps of Engineers · 5 mi · 98 sites
- Cranfield Park · Army Corps of Engineers · 6 mi · 71 sites
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