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About Norfork Lake in the Ozarks
The Ozark Mountains are not true mountains but hills covered
by hardwood forests. When pioneers first approached the Ozarks from flat plains areas the
hills looked like mountains, hence the name. The majority of the Ozarks Uplands run from
800 to 1,100 feet above sea level, with the highest being around 2,300 feet above sea
level. Rivers fill long valleys running through the Ozarks. Almost all lakes in the
Ozarks are man made reservoirs created by damming these rivers. The combination of Ozarks
lakes, rivers, and forests offer an extensive list of outdoor recreation activities. The
vast Ozarks Plateau spreads into four states and therefore accommodates hundreds of
thousands of tourists without suffering from crowds and pollution.
Norfork
Lake, a hydrogenation reservoir constructed in the mid 1940's, is in the Ozark Mountains
ten minutes from the City of Mountain Home, Arkansas (pop.13,000).
Weather is well above freezing an average of 45 weeks making year around recreation
possible. Resorts, marinas, and campgrounds grant access to 500 public shoreline miles and
32,000 acres of public lands for fishing, swimming, boating, scuba, hiking, mountain
biking, and nature-based activities. Mosquitoes, crowds, wind, and choppy surface
conditions are all rare on this deep lake which never goes dry. Norfork Lake water is
clean, clear, and fresh. A constant flow of rainfall water drains into Norfork after
filtering through the expansive hardwood and limestone watershed surrounding the lake.
This clean water flows into Norfork Lake via hundreds of small creeks, and the North Fork
River. It then flows out through the dam making room for new clean water. The lake
water can become cloudy after heavy rainfalls, but is not a common condition. In most
areas of Norfork Lake the water is clear enough to see the bottom 20 feet deep.
Mom
& Pop resorts and recreation operations run by hands-on owners give tourists a high
level of personal attention. Fishing guides conduct a variety of fishing services with the
same attentive service. The Army Corps of Engineers operate several parks open to the
public having swimming, camping, boat launch ramps, and picnic sites. Marinas offer boat
rentals, scuba, and full marine services. Restaurants, shopping, and other civil amenities
tourists find convenient and entertaining are 10 to 20 minutes away in the City of
Mountain Home. Many of the tens of thousands of tourists visiting Norfork have been coming
here for as many as three family generations. The overall culture of the Norfork tourism
industry is family oriented, relaxed, and driven by individual independent activities
instead of mass-guided pre-planned programs. Families and friends traveling together
create memories lasting a lifetime because of the quality, undistracted time they spend
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Information about Norfork Lake What's for the Kids to Do?
a short article saying why kids love to come to Norfork
See Norfork Lake
a panoramic photo tour showing what people enjoy doing here
About Norfork
Lake
a summary of recreation pursuits and the best time of year to pursue them
Lake
Map
shows Norfork Lake in relationship to towns and highways
Weather &
Lake Level
Not just another link to popular weather sites, the 2Cooleys weather
report includes lake levels and barometric pressures. Updated every
two hours from the local aviation weather feeds.
Restaurants
a list of area dining facilities in nearby Mountain Home and around the lake |
Classified
Ads - Vacation Packages & Offers |
Fish Dine Shop Lodge - $219
Anglers White River Resort near
Mountain View -1 day trout fishing, 2 nights
lodging, 4 meals - all for $219 per person. Other trout fishing specials from 1 to 3 days
- $90 to $539 per person. Shop for unique fishing gifts at onsite store too! |
1, 2, 3 Night Stays Okay
Norfork Lake - Blackburn's
Resort
Stay 1 night or more. Big lake dock, 20 rental boats, swimming pool, large grass yard,
children's playground, laundry. Pets okay, some smoking units. Close to dining and
shopping. |
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$219 All Inclusive Trout Fishing Trip
Anglers Riverside Resort & Restaurant near Mtn. View
- White River package includes 2 nights lodging, 1 dinner, 1 lunch, 2
breakfasts, 1 day fishing includes guide, basic baits, boat & motor, fuel, rod &
reel. $219 per person |
Good Cheap Rental Boats
Norfork Lake - Blackburn's
Resort
Boat the lake for less than hauling your own. 20 good fishing & pontoon rental boats
at reasonable prices available to cabin guests staying one night or more. Pets welcome.
Some smoking units. |
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In The Norfork Lake Area What's for the Kids to Do?
a short article saying why kids love to come to Norfork
Marinas
Full service marinas offering complete watersport equipment sales, service, and rentals.
Day Hiking
& Mtn. Biking
Pigeon Creek Trail System - 16 plus miles of stacked loop trails for hikers and bikers
Attractions
a list of Twin Lakes Area commercial attractions
Scuba Shops
a list of dive shops on and near Norfork
Wild Trophy Trout & Fishing At
Norfork Lake Dam
Many people enjoy fishing for trout on the White and North
Fork Rivers when staying on Norfork Lake. For a very special fishing treat,
take your child trout fishing at Dry Run Creek. See the big trout which have not yet been caught at:
Spectacular Trout Power
One
of the few places in the world where trout can be seen leaping like salmon! 75 digital
images of White River System trophy rainbow, browns, and cutthroats in their struggle to
leap the waterfalls at Dry Run Creek. These are real photos, not "PhotoShop"
creations. There is excellent trout fishing just below the Norfork Lake dam. If you enjoy
trout fishing you'll love these photos!
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Ozark Fall Foliage Reports
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Reports For The Ozarks Spring
and Fall reports helping you time your visits for
peak spring blooms and fall foliage
Fall
Foliage in the Ozarks
Photos, driving tours, and foliage turn reports for Northern Arkansas & Southern
Missouri
Spring Bloom
Report
For those who want to be here when the dogwoods, redbuds, and wildflowers are blooming.
Custom Local
Weather & Lake Level
This is not just another link to popular weather sites. The 2Cooleys weather report
includes lake levels and barometric pressures. Updated every two hours from the local
aviation weather feeds. |
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