Gamaliel
- Nearest town
- Gamaliel, AR · 2.3 mi
- Elevation
- 623 ft
- Coordinates
- 36.42111, -92.22222
About this place
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.
Services
What you can do here
A dotted outline means nobody has told us either way. It is not a no — it is an honest gap, and the fastest way to close it is a traveller who has been there.
Rates
What it costs
Peak season, April 1, 2026 to October 30, 2026. Outside those dates the site may be closed or priced differently.
| Site type | Per night |
|---|---|
| Standard Electric | $24.00 |
| Group Shelter Electric | $50.00 |
Recreation.gov booking system · read Aug 19, 2026. Fees change; the booking page is authoritative.
The details, and where each came from
Everything we know
- ADA accessible
- No
- Back-in spaces
- 60
- Campfires allowed
- Yes
- Electric hookup (amps)
- 30
- Fresh tank fill
- Yes
- Longest rig that fits (ft)
- 40
- Number of campsites
- 64
- Pets allowed
- Yes
- Phone number
- (870) 467-5680
- Potable water
- Yes
- Pull-through spaces
- 3
- Reservable
- Yes
- Water hookup at site
- Yes
If this one is closed
Other dump stations nearby
| Location | Distance | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Dam - Quarry | 11 mi | Limited confidence |
| Lakeview Park | 18 mi | Limited confidence |
| Ozark Plaza RV Park | 19 mi | Limited confidence |
| Buffalo Point | 30 mi | Limited confidence |
| Highway 125 Park Bull Shoals | 31 mi | Limited confidence |
Photos
What it looks like
Last updated Aug 19, 2026.