Gamaliel
Norfork Lake — lakeside
Location: Gamaliel, AR, AR
Price: From $22 per night
Price range: $22–$50 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (164 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.
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, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/gamaliel to be notified when sites open up.
Gamaliel offers shaded lakeside camping on Norfork Lake with a boat launch, swim beach, and mile-long nature trail. Google reviews consistently praise the scenic views, water access, and well-maintained facilities (4.6/5 rating from 152 reviews).
Wildlife alert: Three-toed Box Turtles and Map Turtles present in area; also Scissor-tailed Flycatchers, Killdeer, American Crows, and Black Vultures.
Insider tips for Gamaliel: Electric hookups available on select sites only — book early for equipped spots. Some sites have steep pull-ins but level out at top with lake views. Water spigots are shared between adjacent sites; bring a 30+ ft hose for RV hookup. Two-ramp boat launch located between Fout's Marina and swim beach area.
Skip Gamaliel if: You need water or sewer hookups — most sites have electric only.. You plan to camp outside May-October — seasonal operations only.. You prefer spontaneous visits — federal campground requires early booking..
Best time to visit Gamaliel: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..
Nearby campgrounds: Bidwell Point Park (Gamaliel, AR), Henderson Park (Mountain Home, AR), Panther Bay Park (Mountain Home, AR), Robinson Point (MOUNTAIN HOME, AR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Gamaliel
Cell signal at Gamaliel (Gamaliel, AR): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryElectric hookups available on select sites only
book early for equipped spots.
Some sites have steep pull-ins but level out at top with lake views.
Water spigots are shared between adjacent sites; bring a 30+ ft hose for RV hookup.
Two-ramp boat launch located between Fout's Marina and swim beach area.
Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
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.
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Norfork Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Norfork Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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