Bidwell Point Park
Campground · Arkansas · 49 bookable sites ·
Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers
Norfork Recreation Area (Recreation Area) · Open Access
- 49
- Bookable sites
- 70 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 60
- People per site
- 571 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Bidwell Point is tucked below towering oak and pines on the shores of Norfork Lake. Lay on the beach or take the boat out for water skiing on the easily accessible waters of Norfork Lake.Recreation
Lake Norfork is home to one of the best striped bass fisheries in Arkansas. Black bass fishing is at its best from September through May, and an increasingly popular sport is night fishing with lights for crappie and White bass.Facilities
Campers can reserve one of the waterfront sites for continuous, clear views of the lake. The family-friendly campground maintains a large swim beach and a playground.The sites have electric hookups, as does the group shelter. The group picnic shelter can fit up to 200 guests for any large occasion.
Natural Features
The forest-topped Ozarks are actually a heavily eroded plateau, shaped and carved by hundreds of streams over several thousand years.Norfork Lake is sourced by the North Fork River in northern Arkansas, which winds through the rugged Ozarks before filling up 22,000 acres of Norfork Lake.
Nearby Attractions
Hike the Robinson Point National Recreation Trail for wonderful views of the Ozarks.Just south of the lake, The Ozark National Forest spans 1.2 million acres.
Charges & Cancellations
Cancellations up to 2 days before a reservation start date incur a $10.00 cancellation fee.
The facts
- 49 bookable sites
- 1 site for day use only
- Vehicles up to 70 ft
- Up to 60 people per site
- Loops: BIDWELL POINT PARK
Site types
- 48 Standard Electric
- 1 Group Shelter Electric
Amenities
- Electric hookups
- Water hookups
- Campfires allowed
- Picnic tables
- Grills
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: sewer hookups, fire pits.
49 campsites at Bidwell Point Park
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | BIDWELL POINT PARK | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 36 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 02 | BIDWELL POINT PARK | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 42 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 03 | BIDWELL POINT PARK | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 39 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 04 | BIDWELL POINT PARK | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 45 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 05 | BIDWELL POINT PARK | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 39 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 06 | BIDWELL POINT PARK | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 50 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 07 | BIDWELL POINT PARK | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 50 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 08 | BIDWELL POINT PARK | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 70 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 09 | BIDWELL POINT PARK | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 10 | BIDWELL POINT PARK | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 65 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 11 | BIDWELL POINT PARK | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 45 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 12 | BIDWELL POINT PARK | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 45 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 13 | BIDWELL POINT PARK | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 35 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 14 | BIDWELL POINT PARK | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 36 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 15 | BIDWELL POINT PARK | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 50 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 16 | BIDWELL POINT PARK | Standard Electric | Pull Through | Paved | 45 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 17 | BIDWELL POINT PARK | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 27 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 18 | BIDWELL POINT PARK | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 45 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 19 | BIDWELL POINT PARK | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 45 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 20 | BIDWELL POINT PARK | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 42 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 21 | BIDWELL POINT PARK | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 39 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 22 | BIDWELL POINT PARK | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 39 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 23 | BIDWELL POINT PARK | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 39 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 24 | BIDWELL POINT PARK | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 45 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 25 | BIDWELL POINT PARK | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 36 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 26 | BIDWELL POINT PARK | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 55 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 27 | BIDWELL POINT PARK | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 36 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 28 | BIDWELL POINT PARK | Standard Electric | Pull Through | Paved | 60 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 29 | BIDWELL POINT PARK | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 42 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 30 | BIDWELL POINT PARK | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 36 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 31 | BIDWELL POINT PARK | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 32 | BIDWELL POINT PARK | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 27 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 33 | BIDWELL POINT PARK | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 45 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 34 | BIDWELL POINT PARK | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 36 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 35 | BIDWELL POINT PARK | Standard Electric | Pull Through | Paved | 40 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 36 | BIDWELL POINT PARK | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 36 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 37 | BIDWELL POINT PARK | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 36 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 38 | BIDWELL POINT PARK | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 39 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 39 | BIDWELL POINT PARK | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 36 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 40 | BIDWELL POINT PARK | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 45 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 41 | BIDWELL POINT PARK | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 25 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 42 | BIDWELL POINT PARK | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 27 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 43 | BIDWELL POINT PARK | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 42 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 44 | BIDWELL POINT PARK | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 55 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 45 | BIDWELL POINT PARK | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 36 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 46 | BIDWELL POINT PARK | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 45 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 47 | BIDWELL POINT PARK | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 39 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 48 | BIDWELL POINT PARK | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 33 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| BPS | BIDWELL POINT PARK | Group Shelter Electric | — | Paved | — | 60 | 🐾 |
Getting there
From Mountain Home, AR, travel 9 miles east on US 412/62, then 2 miles
north on SR 101.
Cross the lake on 101 bridge and take the 1st access road to the right.
Follow signs into campground.
36.38611, -92.23750 · 36°23'10.0"N 92°14'15.0"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 3.1 | 3.0 | 4.5 | 5.3 | 5.1 | 3.7 | 4.0 | 3.4 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 4.3 | 3.6 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.6 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Bidwell Point Park
- Can you reserve a site at Bidwell Point Park?
- Yes, Bidwell Point Park is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Bidwell Point Park have?
- 49 sites.
- What is the maximum RV length at Bidwell Point Park?
- 70 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Bidwell Point Park?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Bidwell Point Park.
- Does Bidwell Point Park have hookups?
- Electric, Water.
- Are campfires allowed at Bidwell Point Park?
- Campfires are allowed at Bidwell Point Park. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Camping near Bidwell Point Park
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- Oakland Park 22.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Barkshed Campground 25.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Norfork National Fish Hatchery 9.5 mi · Facility
- Rush Campground 25.2 mi · Campground
Contact
- Phone 870-467-5375
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-08-11.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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