Norfork Lake Ozark Mountain Lodge
A lakeside resort hotel in the Ozark hills of northern Arkansas
A resort in Gamaliel
Norfork Lake Ozark Mountain Lodge is a resort hotel in Gamaliel, Arkansas, set in the Ozark Mountain region near Norfork Lake. Rates start from $122 per night. The property holds a guest rating of 4.4/5 across 52 reviews. Howard Cove Use Area, a park on the lake, sits about 2 km away, and the House Ruins attraction is a similar distance.
Who'll feel at home here
A resort hotel base for Norfork Lake and the surrounding Ozark countryside, with rates from $122.
Best for
- lake and park visits
- Ozark Mountain scenery
- travellers exploring northern Arkansas
Less suited to
- those wanting a walkable town centre
- guests sensitive to bathroom and sleep quality
Setting near Norfork Lake
The lodge sits in Gamaliel, a small community in the Arkansas Ozarks close to the Missouri line. Howard Cove Use Area, a park on Norfork Lake, is about 2 km away, making the water and its shoreline easy to reach from the property.
Grounds and facilities
The property itself is the strongest theme in guest feedback, with 97 of 131 mentions positive. Fitness facilities also score well, with 60 of 75 mentions positive, so there is more on site than just a room for the night.
Where you'll be
3 sights nearby, 1 of them within 0.5 mi; the closest is One Hundred One Church at 0.4 mi.
Things to do nearby
- One Hundred One Churchplace of worship0.4 mi
- Howard Cove Use Areapark1.3 mi
- House Ruinsattraction1.4 mi
As-the-crow-flies distances from the property · © OpenStreetMap contributors
Across 52 reviews, the strongest themes are the property itself (97 of 131 mentions positive) and service (97 of 125 positive). Cleanliness follows at 70 of 93. Feedback is more mixed on bathrooms (32 of 64 positive), rooms (37 of 63), breakfast (29 of 52), and sleep quality (19 of 49).
- Things to do3.4
- Restaurants3.2
- Airport access2.2
Share of positive mentions per theme, from Google reviews.
Good to know
Your questions
Where is Norfork Lake Ozark Mountain Lodge?
It is in Gamaliel, Arkansas, in the Ozark Mountain region near Norfork Lake. Howard Cove Use Area, a lakeside park, is about 2 km away, and the House Ruins attraction is roughly 2.2 km from the property.
How much does a night cost?
Rates start from $122 per night. Prices vary by date and availability, so check current rates when you book.
What is there to do nearby?
Howard Cove Use Area, a park on Norfork Lake, is about 2 km away and is the closest listed spot for time by the water. The House Ruins attraction is roughly 2.2 km from the lodge.
Is breakfast available?
Breakfast is mentioned in guest reviews, with 29 of 52 mentions positive. That is a more mixed score than other parts of the stay, so it is worth confirming current breakfast arrangements directly with the property before booking.
What do guests say about the service?
Service is one of the strongest themes in reviews: 97 of 125 mentions were positive. It ranks alongside the property itself as the most-praised aspect of a stay here.
Are there fitness facilities?
Yes, fitness comes up regularly in reviews and scores well, with 60 of 75 mentions positive. It is one of the better-rated features of the property.
What are the rooms like?
Room feedback is mixed: 37 of 63 mentions were positive, and sleep quality scores lower at 19 of 49. Bathrooms are the weakest theme, with 32 of 64 mentions positive. If a particular room setup matters to you, confirm details directly.
How do I book a stay?
Book through the property's listed booking channels, where you can see live availability and current rates from $122 per night. Confirm any specific requirements, such as breakfast or room setup, at the time of booking.














