Dam - Quarry

Norfork Lake — lakeside

Location: MOUNTAIN HOME, AR, AR

Price: From $24 per night

Price range: $24–$80 per night

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (710 reviews)

Season: May through October

Dam Quarry Campground is an angler’s paradise. Located in northern Arkansas, just downstream of the Norfork Dam, the campground is renowned for its world-class trout fishing. The Norfork Lake region was one of the state’s first water recreation areas with opportunities like water skiing, canoeing, scuba diving, and of course, fishing.While fishing is the top-rated activity in the lower river area, kayaking, birding and hiking are also very popular.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Electric Hookups, Boat Launch

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/dam-quarry to be notified when sites open up.

Dam Quarry Campground is renowned for world-class trout fishing in the lower Norfork River area, with additional recreation including kayaking, birding, and hiking. Campers consistently praise the scenic riverfront sites, level paved camping areas, and easy site accessibility.

Wildlife alert: White-tailed Deer, Red Fox, Nine-banded Armadillo, Turkey Vulture, Carolina Chickadee, River Cooter, and Box Turtles documented in the area.

Insider tips for Dam - Quarry: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Request site 54 or other waterfront sites for river views Drive over the dam for scenic entry into the campground Paved and level sites accommodate RV backing

Skip Dam - Quarry if: You need water or sewer hookups — only electric hookups available on select sites. You require year-round camping — seasonal operations May-October only. You prefer spacious, intuitive layouts — reviewers note the campground layout is unusual.

Best time to visit Dam - Quarry: May through October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.

Nearby campgrounds: Robinson Point (MOUNTAIN HOME, AR), Panther Bay Park (Mountain Home, AR), Henderson Park (Mountain Home, AR), Bidwell Point Park (Gamaliel, AR).