Dam - Quarry
Dam Quarry Campground is an angler's paradise. Located in northern Arkansas, just downstream of the Norfork Dam, the campground is renowned for its world-class trout fishing. The Norfork Lake region was one of the state's first water recreation areas with opportunities like water skiing, canoeing, scuba diving, and of course, fishing.
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Site mix
| Standard with electric | 68 |
| group shelter electric | 2 |
| group standard area electric | 1 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 64 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
71 sites in 2 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Power | Water / sewer | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | DAM-QUARRY | Electric | Pull-through | 64 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 10 / 2 | Yes | |
| 02 | DAM-QUARRY | Electric | Back-in | 42 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 10 / 2 | Yes | |
| 03 | DAM-QUARRY | Electric | Back-in | 54 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 10 / 2 | Yes | |
| 04 | DAM-QUARRY | Electric | Back-in | 54 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 10 / 2 | Yes | |
| 05 | DAM-QUARRY | Electric | Back-in | 42 | Paved | 50 amp | Yes / – | 10 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 06 | DAM-QUARRY | Electric | Back-in | 42 | Paved | 50 amp | Yes / – | 10 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 07 | DAM-QUARRY | Electric | Back-in | 54 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 10 / 2 | Yes | |
| 08 | DAM-QUARRY | Electric | Back-in | 54 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 10 / 2 | Yes | |
| 09 | DAM-QUARRY | Electric | Back-in | 54 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 10 / 2 | Yes | |
| 10 | DAM-QUARRY | Electric | Back-in | 52 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 10 / 2 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 4:00 PM, checkout 3:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | Electric, water |
| Max vehicle length | 64 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Accessibility | Sites 35, Quarry Pavilion - 1 are listed accessible |
Kids will enjoy the playground and everyone will find fun in the water. A boat ramp is on-site and a marina is located just above the dam. Everything but the group sites have electric hookups.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
From Mountain Home, AR, take State Route 5 south 14 miles to Salesville, then turn left on State Route 177 for 2 miles. Park is located below Norfolk Dam. Follow signs into the campground.
| Nearest town | Mountain Home, Arkansas |
| Coordinates | 36.2583° N, 92.2406° W · Directions ↗ |
Charges and cancellations
Cancellations up to 2 days before a reservation start date incur a $10.00 cancellation fee.
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Norfork Adventure Supply ↗ | 4.3 mi |
| RV sales & service | Blue Compass RV ↗ | 12.1 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 20.6 mi |
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Trails nearby
- 4 miOht Sylamore Section ↗33.1 mi trail · hiking
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
Leatherwood Wilderness begins about 11.3 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 11.3 miLeatherwood Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 16,652 acres
- 12.4 miBuffalo National River Wilderness ↗Wilderness · National Park Service · 34,933 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- North Fork BridgeStructure · Norfork · 4 mi
- Davis HouseBuilding · Norfork · 4.2 mi
- Jacob Wolf HouseBuilding · Norfolk · 4.2 mi
Natural features
The campground sits at the banks of the North Fork River and Dry Run Creek. The river feeds the popular 22,000-acre Norfork Lake, which is just upstream from Dam Quarry. The site has beautiful views of the forested hills and hollows of the Ozarks.
Recreation
While fishing is the top-rated activity in the lower river area, kayaking, birding and hiking are also very popular. The public land around Norfork keeps hunters busy with white-tailed deer, wild turkey, squirrel, rabbit and quail.
Nearby
A short drive south takes visitors to the Ozark National Forest for sightseeing and wildlife spotting. The campground is also just three miles northeast of the small town of Norfork.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Dam - Quarry?
Sites at Dam - Quarry are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Dam - Quarry?
Check-in 4:00 PM, checkout 3:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Dam - Quarry have?
71 sites, including 68 standard sites with power, 2 group shelter electric, and 1 group standard area electric.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Dam - Quarry?
The longest site here provides 64 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Does Dam - Quarry have hookups?
Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Dam - Quarry?
Yes, pets are allowed at Dam - Quarry. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Dam - Quarry?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Dam - Quarry?
Sites 35 and Quarry Pavilion - 1 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Dam - Quarry?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE, AT&T 4G LTE, and T-Mobile 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Dam - Quarry?
While fishing is the top-rated activity in the lower river area, kayaking, birding and hiking are also very popular. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Dam - Quarry?
Mountain Home, Arkansas. A short drive south takes visitors to the Ozark National Forest for sightseeing and wildlife spotting.
Source: Getting there
What if Dam - Quarry is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Robinson Point (6.5 mi), Panther Bay Park (7.8 mi), and Henderson Park (8.2 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby