Norfork National Fish Hatchery
Facility · Arkansas ·
Managed by the Fish and Wildlife Service
Norfork Recreation Area (Recreation Area) · Open Access
- 413 ft
- Elevation
Established in 1955, the Norfork National Fish Hatchery is a cold water hatchery primarily for the production of trout to restock the tailwaters below Norfork, Bull Shoals and other dams. The hatchery is responsible for raising three kinds of trout: rainbow, brown and cutthroat. In addition, Norfork National Fish Hatchery also provides trout to reservoirs and in cooperation with state game and fish agencies distributes fish throughout Arkansas and other nearby states. The Hatchery's geographic area covers eastern Oklahoma and the White River Basin in Northern Arkansas.
Getting there
Norfork National Fish Hatchery is located below Norfork Dam and Reservoir approximately eleven miles southeast of Mountain Home in Baxter County, Arkansas. The hatchery entrance is on State Highway 177 approximately two miles south of its intersection with State Highway 5. There are several access routes. From Mountain Home, take Highway 5 south to Salesville, then Highway 177 north to the hatchery.
36.24920, -92.24256 · 36°14'57.1"N 92°14'33.2"W
Typical weather
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| Precip in | 3.1 | 3.3 | 4.8 | 5.2 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 3.6 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.8 | 4.5 | 3.6 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 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 Norfork National Fish Hatchery
- Can you reserve a site at Norfork National Fish Hatchery?
- No. Norfork National Fish Hatchery is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
Camping near Norfork National Fish Hatchery
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- Bidwell Point Park 9.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Cranfield Park 11.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Gamaliel 11.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Barkshed Campground 15.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Gunner Pool Campground 17.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Lakeview Park 19.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Gunner Pool Recreation Area 17.7 mi · Facility
- Rush Campground 19.3 mi · Campground
Contact
- Phone (870) 499-5255
- Email jon_casey@fws.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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