Sand Island Between the Hand Cove & Jordan Recreation Areas, Big Creek Arm,AR 72519
The place to be and be seen in the summer. As its name implies, this island of naturally occurring sand is unique among the Ozark Mountain lakes. This very popular beach, with its oasis type tree shaded interior, can be accessed only by boat. Located in the center of the Big Creek Arm, between the Hand Cove and Jordan Recreation Areas.
Barren Point Beach In the Big Creek Arm at Point 1A, Jordan,AR 72519
Barren Point is part of the Jordan Area group of natural sand beaches in the Big Creek Arm of Norfork Lake. This white sand beach, ½ mile in length, is accessible by boat only.
White Bluff Beach In the Big Creek Arm, Jordan,AR 72519
A good sized secluded beach in the big Creek Arm of Norfork Lake. Just east of the large White Bluff, this makes a good day camp for sun and beach lovers
Hand Cove Park & Recreation Area At the end of Hand Cove Road (County Road 91), Elizabeth,AR 72531
This public day use area has a boat launch ramp and parking. The area has a gradual walk to the water with good locations for shoreline fishing. It is a good place to have a bring a blanket picnic, swim, or fish along the lake shore. This is the northern gateway to the Hand Cove/Jordan Area beaches and Sand Island.
Jordan Recreation Area 3291 Jordan Landing Road North of AR Hwy 177 , Jordan,AR 72519
This park on the southeast end of Norfork Lake has a boat launch with courtesy dock, a swim beach, picnic areas, group shelter. Campsites are in an area shaded by towering pines. Several sites are on the bluff overlooking Norfork Lake. The park has flush toilets & drinking water. This is the southern gateway to the Jordan/Hand Cove area beaches.
Boggy Creek Access At the end of County Rd. 17, Elizabeth,AR 72531
This remote area located on the Big Creek Arm in the southeast area of the Norfork Lake has a launch ramp, parking area, picnic tables and good shore fishing. Open year round.
Buzzard Roost Harbor Park 4769 Buzzard Roost Road, Mountain Home,AR 72653
Boat launch ramp, courtesy dock, parking, marine dump station. Look for expansion of this area in 2011. Access to Big E Bluff by water. Open all year.
Briar Creek Sand Bar Across from Seward Point, ,
Exactly that, an isolated shoreline of sand. Located between Seward Point and Point 8. Access by boat only.
Calamity Beach At the end of County Rd. 24, Clarkridge,AR 72623
This popular, minimally developed beach area on the northern part of Norfork Lake has a boat launch ramp, parking area, sand beach, primitive camping and shoreline fishing. Calamity Beach is a good place to spread a blanket on the beach.
Curly Point Approach from Elizabeth, Elizabeth,AR 72531
Lake access, parking, perfect for a blanket picnic, primitive camping, no water or toilet facilities, shoreline fishing in the Big Creek Arm.
Georges Cove Recreation Area County Rd. 1140, off of Sycamore Springs Rd., Mountain Home,AR 72653
Georges Cove provides good lake access to the southern portion of Norfork Lake. Facilities include a boat launch with a courtesy dock
Howard Cove Recreation Area 565 Howard Cove Road East of AR Hwy 101, Gamaliel,AR 72537
Boat launch ramp, parking, vault toilets. Campsites with picnic tables in a park like setting overlooking Norfork Lake. Most sites have electric and water hookups. Camping reservations are suggested. Boat launch ramp is open year round.
Liner Creek County Road 552 and Missouri Hwy T, Bayou Township,MO 65655
This secluded area on the northern portion of Norfork Lake provides a lake access with parking in the area south of Udall Missouri.
Panther Bay Recreational Area Panther Bay Loop & AR Hwy 101, Mountain Home,AR 72653
This well developed recreational area in the central portion of Norfork Lake has 2 boat launches with courtesy dock, a playground, picnic areas, group shelters, and a swim beach. The trailhead for David’s Trail is in Panther Bay. The wooded campground has sites with electricity. There are showers, flush toilets
Pigeon Creek Recreation Area Highway 201 North of Mountain Home, Mountain Home,AR 72653
This day use area has about 10 miles of hiking and mountain biking trails with trail heads and parking areas on both sides of Highway 201. The trails range from beginner to moderate and provide access to scenic and remote areas of Norfork Lake. The boat launch with courtesy dock. Picnic tables are available. The area is good for shoreline fishing.
Quarry Park Public Use Area AR Hwy 177 & The Norfork Lake Dam , Salesville,AR 72653
This park's day use area on Norfork Lake has a newly renovated swim beach, boat launch with courtesy dock, playground, picnic area, pavilion, volleyball court, basketball goal. This is an area of fantastic fishing in the spring and throughout the summer. This is the western gateway to the Jordan/Hand Cove area beaches and Sand Island.
Red Bank Access County Road 41, off of AR Hwy 101, Gamaliel,AR 72537
Boat launch ramp with courtesy dock and parking. Good area for fishing. Open all year.
Talbert Point Access At the end of County Road 832 , Henderson,AR 72544
Boat launch ramp and limited parking available all year.
Tecumseh Recreation Area Adjacent to U.S. Hwy 160 at Tecumseh, Tecumseh,MO 65760
Tecumseh is located on the upper reaches of the lake in more of a river-like setting and is a popular site for canoeing and kayaking. It is a smaller park with 7 campsites without hookups. The park has vault toilets, drinking water, and a launching ramp.
Tracy Landing Recreation Area 3438 Tracy Ferry Road, Mountain Home,AR 72653
Boat launch ramp, picnic area, vault toilet, hiking/nature trail, in the south-central portion of Norfork Lake. Boat launch ramp is open all year.
Udall Recreation Area State Road O, then follow park access road, Udall,MO 65766
Boat launch ramp with a courtesy dock. It is located on the upper reaches of the lake in more of a river type setting. 7 campsites without electric hookups, toilets, sanitary dump station, drinking water. This area is popular for canoeing, kayaking and fishing.
Woods Point Recreation Area 156 Woods Point Road (County Road 93), Elizabeth,AR 72531
This small wooded park provides good boating access to Big Creek, Brushy Creek and the southeast portion of the Norfork Lake.