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Norfork-Lake
is a reservoir located in north-central Arkansas. Most of the lake lies within Baxter County, Arkansas, with the northernmost portion in Ozark County, Missouri. Norfork Lake covers 22,000 acres and has more than 550 miles of shoreline. Prior to the late 1930s, before construction of the Norfork Dam, the local economy of Baxter County was quickly deteriorating. In 1940 alone more than six hundred small farms were abandoned. With the construction of the dam in the spring of 1941, the local people who had remained in the nearby towns of Norfork and Mountain Home finally had hope of a new era dawning. Authorization for construction of the dam was included as part of the flood control act of June 28, 1938. Norfork Dam was one of six dams built to accomplish flood control in the White River basin. Today, there are 19 parks located around Norfork Lake. Recreational activities include camping, hiking, picnicking, swimming, boating, water skiing and fishing. Commercial docks on Norfork Lake provide boats, motors, diving equipment, and guides to the lake. The lake is good for catching bass, crappie, walleye, catfish, and bream. Below the dam, the North Fork River has an excellent population of trout.
Surrounding areas: Jordan, Arkansas (8.4 mi), Mountain Home, Arkansas (8.6 mi), Norfork, Arkansas (10.0 mi), Gassville, Arkansas (15.3 mi), Calico Rock, Arkansas (16.6 mi), Lakeview, Arkansas (17.6 mi), Cotter, Arkansas (17.8 mi)
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Norfork Lake Vacation Rentals
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Norfork Lake Hotels and Resorts
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| | | Hotels & Motels |
| Carlton Resort | 1527 Cranfield Rd | Mountain Home, AR | 5.7 mi. | (870) 492-5181 | | Comfort Inn | 1031 Highland Cir | Mountain Home, AR | 7.4 mi. | (870) 424-9000 | | Holiday Inn Express- Mountain Home Arkansas | 1005 Coley Dr | Mountain Home, AR | 8.0 mi. | (870) 425-6200 | | Baxter Inn Inc. | 1350 Hwy 62 SW | Mountain Home, AR | 8.6 mi. | (870) 425-5101 | | Days Inn Mountain Home | 1746 Hwy 62 E B | Mountain Home, AR | 8.6 mi. | (870) 425-1010 | | Ramada Inn | 1127 Ne Hwy 62 | Mountain Home, AR | 8.6 mi. | (870) 425-9191 | | Super 8 Motel | 865 Hwy 62 E | Mountain Home, AR | 8.6 mi. | (870) 424-5600 | | Country Inn & Suites Bentonville/Rogers | 4304 W Walnut | Rogers, AR | 16.7 mi. | (479) 633-0055 | | Mar Mar Resort | 1612 Central Blvd | Bull Shoals, AR | 20.2 mi. | (870) 445-4444 | | Antler Motel | | Gainesville, MO | 20.8 mi. | (417) 679-4284 | | Cottonwood Inn | Hwy 62 East | Salem, AR | 22.8 mi. | (870) 895-4999 | | Melbourne Motel | Hwy 9 N | Melbourne, AR | 26.9 mi. | (870) 368-4355 |
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Norfork Lake Weather & Climate
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Northern Arkansas is an area of rugged hills and deep valleys. It's the coolest part of the state in the wintertime and also receives the most snow than any other part of the state. Sleet and freezing rain are also possible in winter. This region generally receives several inches of snow each year due to the proximity to the plains states and the higher elevations. Summers are hot and humid, with frequent thunderstorms. Arkansas is known for being in the path of tornadoes. Also, while being far enough away from the coast to be safe from a direct hit from a hurricane, the state can often get the remnants of a tropical system which dumps tremendous amounts of rain in a short time and often spawns smaller tornadoes.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
43°F |
23°F |
2.74 in. |
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| February |
50°F |
27°F |
3.00 in. |
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| March |
59°F |
36°F |
4.48 in. |
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| April |
69°F |
45°F |
4.13 in. |
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| May |
76°F |
54°F |
4.85 in. |
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| June |
84°F |
62°F |
3.99 in. |
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| July |
90°F |
67°F |
2.73 in. |
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| August |
89°F |
65°F |
2.59 in. |
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| September |
81°F |
58°F |
4.33 in. |
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| October |
71°F |
46°F |
3.14 in. |
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| November |
57°F |
36°F |
5.31 in. |
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| December |
46°F |
27°F |
3.94 in. |
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Norfork Lake Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Baxter County Regional airport (BPK) located about 13 miles west of Norfork Lake in Mountain Home, Arkansas, the Marion County Regional airport (FLP) located approximately 20 miles west of Norfork Lake in Flippin, Arkansas, the Sharp County Regional airport (CVK) located roughly 37 miles east of Norfork Lake in Ash Flat, Arkansas, the West Plains Municipal airport (UNO) located around 40 miles northeast of Norfork Lake in West Plains, Missouri, the Boone County airport (HRO) located about 51 miles west of Norfork Lake in Harrison, Arkansas, the Mountain View airport (MNF) located approximately 52 miles northeast of Norfork Lake in Mountain View, Missouri, the Batesville Regional airport (BVX) located roughly 53 miles southeast of Norfork Lake in Batesville, Arkansas, and finally the Walnut Ridge Regional airport (ARG) located around 74 miles east of Norfork Lake in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas.
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Norfork Lake Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Celebration City | Branson | MO | 58.5 mi. | | | Silver Dollar City | Branson | MO | 58.5 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| White Water | Branson | MO | 58.5 mi. | | | Wild River Country | North Little Rock | AR | 109.1 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Rivercliff Golf Course | Bull Shoals | AR | 19.6 mi. | | | Turkey Mountain Golf Club | Horseshoe Bend | AR | 27.7 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Bull Shoals State Park | | AR | 18.9 mi. | | | Buffalo River State Park | | AR | 26.5 mi. | | | Grand Gulf State Park | | MO | 35.4 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Living Word National Bible Museum | Branson | MO | 58.5 mi. | (History) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Dickerson Park Zoo | Springfield | MO | 84.1 mi. | |
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