Army Corps of Engineers · Norfork Lake · Mountain Home, AR

Henderson Park

Henderson Park is surrounded by the clear waters of Norfork Lake. Spectacular lake views and plenty of secluded coves for water sports and breezy, open stretches for sailing, make Norfork Lake a popular area for recreationists.

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Henderson ParkHenderson Park EntranceHenderson Park viewSITE 4
Photos courtesy of EAA, USACE MHPO SHS · Recreation.gov

Site mix

Standard with electric29
Host/management7
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 50 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

29 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteEntryFits, ftSurfacePowerWater / sewerPeople / vehiclesFiresRating
02Back-in25Paved30 ampNo / –10 / 2YesBasic
03Back-in25Paved30 ampNo / –10 / 2YesBasic
04Back-in20Paved30 ampNo / –10 / 2YesBasic
05Back-in25Paved30 ampNo / –10 / 2YesBasic
07Back-in15Paved30 ampNo / –10 / 2YesBasic
08Back-in20Paved30 ampYes / –10 / 2YesBasic
09Back-in20Paved30 ampYes / –10 / 2YesBasic
10Back-in25Paved30 ampNo / –10 / 2YesBasic
11Back-in20Paved30 ampNo / –10 / 2YesBasic
13Back-in25Paved30 ampNo / –10 / 2YesBasic

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

HookupsElectric, water
Max vehicle length50 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions

The campground offers 36 campsites, all with electric hookups and water available for filling holding tanks. All campsites have a picnic table and campfire ring and grill. A marina and boat ramp are on hand for easy access to water sports.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Henderson Park30°40°50°60°70°80°January: 3.30 inches of precipitation, 1.9 inches of snowFebruary: 3.26 inches of precipitation, 2.6 inches of snowMarch: 5.03 inches of precipitation, 2.0 inches of snowApril: 5.60 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowMay: 5.68 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJune: 3.88 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 4.15 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 3.74 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 3.66 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 3.99 inches of precipitation, 0.1 inches of snowNovember: 4.80 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowDecember: 3.77 inches of precipitation, 1.2 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 36.0°F averageFebruary: 40.0°F averageMarch: 48.6°F averageApril: 58.1°F averageMay: 66.3°F averageJune: 74.9°F averageJuly: 79.1°F averageAugust: 78.3°F averageSeptember: 70.9°F averageOctober: 59.7°F averageNovember: 48.2°F averageDecember: 38.9°F average0 in2 in4 in6 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Mtn Home 1 NNW, 9 miles from the campground at 800 feet, station USC00035036 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 51 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 8 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

From Mountain Home, Arkansas, travel east on US Highway 62/412 10 miles to the town of Henderson. Look for park signs for the park entrance on the left.

Nearest townMountain Home, Arkansas
Coordinates36.3766° N, 92.2327° W · Directions ↗

Charges and cancellations

Cancellations up to 2 days before a reservation start date incur a $10.00 cancellation fee.

Supplies & services

Outdoor gearNorfork Adventure Supply ↗12 mi
RV sales & serviceBlue Compass RV ↗13.5 mi
Dump stationDump station ↗28.6 mi

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Natural features

Norfork Lake covers 22,000 acres with 550 miles of shoreline. Densely wooded hills and hollows surround the lake in the Ozark Mountains. The North Fork River feeds into the lake, and beyond the dam, extends on to connect with the White River.

Recreation

Hiking trails in the area lead nature observers and photographers to picturesque overlooks of the Ozarks. A wide array of fresh water game fish are found in the lake, which is fed by the North Fork River and its tributaries. Bass, walleye, crappie, bream and catfish all make their home here.

Nearby

Including Henderson Park, there are 19 developed U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ parks lining the lake for plenty of water sport opportunities. The Robinson Point National Recreation Trail and the David's Trail offer beautiful hiking opportunities and are just a short drive away. Drive just over 10 miles to visit the town of Mountain Home, considered one of the best places to live for sportsmen.

Guidebooks for Arkansas

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  • The Ozarks: 43 spectacular hikes in Arkansas and Missouri
    Jim Warnock, 2017
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  • Arkansas Nature Lover's Guidebook
    Tim Ernst and Pam Ernst, 2010
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  • Scenic Routes and Byways the Ozarks
    Don Kurz, 2013
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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Henderson Park?

Sites at Henderson Park are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Henderson Park?

Check-in 4:00 PM, checkout 3:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Henderson Park have?

36 sites, including 29 standard sites with power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Henderson Park?

The longest site here provides 50 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 Henderson Park have hookups?

Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Henderson Park?

Yes, pets are allowed at Henderson Park. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Henderson Park?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is there cell service at Henderson Park?

FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G, AT&T 5G, 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 Henderson Park?

Hiking trails in the area lead nature observers and photographers to picturesque overlooks of the Ozarks. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Henderson Park?

Mountain Home, Arkansas. Including Henderson Park, there are 19 developed U.S.

Source: Getting there

What if Henderson Park is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Bidwell Point Park (0.7 mi), Panther Bay Park (1.1 mi), and Robinson Point (1.7 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby