Bidwell Point Park

Norfork Lake

🏕️ CampgroundOzark National ForestArkansas⭐ 4.7 (359)

🟢 31 open windows as of Sep 19 — soonest Sat Sep 19–Tue Sep 22

Availability checked 8h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

🐕 Dogs allowed — all 49 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.

Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 3h ago.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

Bidwell Point Park in Arkansas has 31 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sat Sep 19–Tue Sep 22. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates

Sat Sep 19 – Tue Sep 223 nightsbook these dates →👥 5 in a row, BIDWELL POINT PARK #01–BIDWELL POINT PARK #05 next to each othersites #01, #02, #03, #04, #05, #07, #09, #14, #15, #17, #21, #22, #23, #24, #25, #30, #31, #32, #33, #36, #37, #39, #41, #42, #45, #46, #48

Sun Sep 20 – Wed Sep 233 nightsbook these dates →👥 4 in a row, BIDWELL POINT PARK #10–BIDWELL POINT PARK #13 next to each othersites #08, #10, #11, #12, #13, #20, #26, #27, #29, #35, #38, #40, #43

Mon Sep 21 – Thu Sep 243 nightsbook these dates →sites #34

Fri Sep 25 – Mon Sep 283 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 6 in a row, BIDWELL POINT PARK #30–BIDWELL POINT PARK #35 next to each othersites #45, #01, #05, #13, #14, #15, #17, #21, #22, #25, #30, #31, #32, #33, #34, #35, #40, #41, #42, #43, #46, #47, #48

Tue Sep 22 – Fri Sep 253 nightsbook these dates →sites #47

Tue Sep 22 – Thu Sep 242 nightsbook these dates →sites #44

Fri Sep 25 – Sun Sep 272 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites #23, #26

Sun Sep 27 – Wed Sep 303 nightsbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, BIDWELL POINT PARK #37–BIDWELL POINT PARK #39 next to each othersites #02, #09, #16, #27, #29, #37, #38, #39, #44

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite BIDWELL POINT PARK #01 — SITE 1 — **Site BIDWELL POINT PARK #01** · SITE 1USACE MHPO SHS

Campsite BIDWELL POINT PARK #02 — SITE 2 — **Site BIDWELL POINT PARK #02** · SITE 2USACE MHPO SHS

Campsite BIDWELL POINT PARK #03 — SITE 3 — **Site BIDWELL POINT PARK #03** · SITE 3USACE MHPO SHS

Campsite BIDWELL POINT PARK #04 — SITE 4 — **Site BIDWELL POINT PARK #04** · SITE 4USACE MHPO SHS

Campsite BIDWELL POINT PARK #05 — SITE 5 — **Site BIDWELL POINT PARK #05** · SITE 5USACE MHPO SHS

Campsite BIDWELL POINT PARK #07 — SITE 7 — **Site BIDWELL POINT PARK #07** · SITE 7USACE MHPO SHS

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about March 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $24–$50/nightGroup Shelter ElectricStandard Electric🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 swimming

Ratings

4.7★★★★★359 ratings

Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Bidwell Point Park FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Bidwell Point Park?

Bidwell Point Park in Arkansas takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Bidwell Point Park?

Campsite fees at Bidwell Point Park run about $24–$50/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Bidwell Point Park when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Bidwell Point Park often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

Is Bidwell Point Park a good campground?

Bidwell Point Park holds an average rating of 4.7/5 from 359 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Where is Bidwell Point Park located?

Bidwell Point Park is located in Ozark National Forest, Arkansas. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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