Gamaliel
Campground · Arkansas · 64 bookable sites ·
Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers
Norfork Recreation Area (Recreation Area) · Open Access
- 64
- Bookable sites
- 40 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 60
- People per site
- 3
- Accessible sites
- 624 ft
- Elevation
Overview
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.
The facts
- 64 bookable sites
- 1 site for day use only
- 3 accessible sites
- Vehicles up to 40 ft
- Up to 60 people per site
- Loops: GAMALIEL
Site types
- 63 Standard Electric
- 1 Group Shelter Electric
Amenities
- Electric hookups
- Water hookups
- Campfires allowed
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: sewer hookups, fire pits, picnic tables, grills.
64 campsites at Gamaliel
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Grade | Water | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | GAMALIEL | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | — | 26 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 02 | GAMALIEL | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | — | 26 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 03 | GAMALIEL | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | — | 26 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 04 | GAMALIEL | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | — | 25 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 05 | GAMALIEL | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | — | 26 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 06 | GAMALIEL | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | — | 26 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 07 | GAMALIEL | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | — | 32 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 08 | GAMALIEL | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | — | 32 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 09 | GAMALIEL | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | — | 26 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 10 | GAMALIEL | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | — | 35 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 11 | GAMALIEL | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | — | 26 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 12 | GAMALIEL | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | — | 35 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 13 | GAMALIEL | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | — | 26 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 14 | GAMALIEL | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | — | 30 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 15 | GAMALIEL | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | — | 20 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 16 | GAMALIEL | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | — | 32 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 17 | GAMALIEL | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | — | 32 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 18 | GAMALIEL | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | — | 32 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 19 | GAMALIEL | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | — | 36 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 20 | GAMALIEL | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | — | 36 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 21 | GAMALIEL | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | — | 26 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 22 | GAMALIEL | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | Paved | — | 25 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 23 | GAMALIEL | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | — | 25 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 24 | GAMALIEL | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | — | 30 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 25 | GAMALIEL | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | — | 30 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 26 | GAMALIEL | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | — | 36 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 27 | GAMALIEL | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | — | 36 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 28 | GAMALIEL | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | — | 36 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 30 | GAMALIEL | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | — | 26 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 31 | GAMALIEL | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | — | 26 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 32 | GAMALIEL | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | — | 32 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 33 | GAMALIEL | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | — | 32 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 34 | GAMALIEL | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | — | 36 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 35 | GAMALIEL | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | — | 26 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 36 | GAMALIEL | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | — | 30 ft | 10 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 37 | GAMALIEL | Standard Electric | Pull Through | Paved | — | — | 36 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 38 | GAMALIEL | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | — | 36 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 39 | GAMALIEL | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | — | 30 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 40 | GAMALIEL | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | — | 36 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 41 | GAMALIEL | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | — | 30 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 42 | GAMALIEL | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | — | 36 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 43 | GAMALIEL | Standard Electric | Pull Through | Paved | — | — | 36 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 44 | GAMALIEL | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | — | 32 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 45 | GAMALIEL | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | — | 36 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 46 | GAMALIEL | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | — | 36 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 47 | GAMALIEL | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | — | 36 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 48 | GAMALIEL | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | — | 32 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 49 | GAMALIEL | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | — | 30 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 50 | GAMALIEL | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | — | 36 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 51 | GAMALIEL | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | — | 30 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 52 | GAMALIEL | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | — | 36 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 53 | GAMALIEL | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | — | 32 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 54 | GAMALIEL | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | — | 36 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 55 | GAMALIEL | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | — | 36 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 56 | GAMALIEL | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | — | 32 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 57 | GAMALIEL | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | — | 32 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 58 | GAMALIEL | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | — | 36 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 59 | GAMALIEL | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | — | 32 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 60 | GAMALIEL | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | — | 35 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 61 | GAMALIEL | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | — | 32 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 62 | GAMALIEL | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | — | 40 ft | 10 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 63 | GAMALIEL | Standard Electric | Pull Through | Paved | — | — | 36 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 64 | GAMALIEL | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | — | 40 ft | 10 | ♿ 🐾 |
| GS-1 | GAMALIEL | Group Shelter Electric | — | Paved | — | Lakefront | — | 60 | 🐾 |
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.
36.42111, -92.22222 · 36°25'16.0"N 92°13'20.0"W
Typical weather
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| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 3.3 | 2.9 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 2.7 | 3.7 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 3.9 | 4.3 | 3.9 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 4.3 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 Gamaliel
- Can you reserve a site at Gamaliel?
- Yes, Gamaliel is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Gamaliel have?
- 64 sites.
- What is the maximum RV length at Gamaliel?
- 40 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Gamaliel?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Gamaliel.
- Does Gamaliel have hookups?
- Electric, Water.
- Are campfires allowed at Gamaliel?
- Campfires are allowed at Gamaliel. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Camping near Gamaliel
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- Norfork National Fish Hatchery 11.9 mi · Facility
- North Fork Recreation Area 23.6 mi · Campground
Contact
- Phone 870-467-5680
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-04-29.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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