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A beach is probably not what comes to mind when thinking about an
Ozark Mountain lake. That would be correct, except for Norfork Lake.
 Natural
white sand beaches. Locals call it “sugar sand”. The Caribbean of the
mid-south. Bring your boat, bring a friend with a boat, or rent a
boat. The beaches are the place to be in the summer, all 5 months of
summer. That’s right; summer is 5 months long on Norfork Lake. But
don’t think it ends there. There is nothing like a crisp autumn day, a
lounge chair, and the leaves exploding with vibrant colors, a good
book, and Sand Island.
White, sandy beaches, clear deep blue water, brilliant sunsets…..in
the Arkansas Ozark Mountains? You bet.
 Calamity
beach is on the north end of the lake, between Red Bank and the
Missouri state line. (That’s right, Norfork is a multi-state lake.)
On the southeast end, Jordan Island, called Sand Island or Sandy Beach
by those in the know, is just that, and island of sand. Barren Point
Beach, Barren Fork Beach, Jordan Beach, and Blue House Bluff Beach
surround the island on 3 sides. The beaches gently slope into the
lake, giving ample space and shallow water to play or relax in without
worry of boats or drop-offs.
 In
the middle are all of the Corps of Engineers swim beach areas in the
parks.
And not to be overlooked is Robinson Point Island. While not sand
intense, Robinson Point Island is still a great place to spend the day
picnicking, swimming, or just boat and people watching.
 The really cool part is that best way to get to a Norfork Lake beach
is by boat. Sometimes it’s the only way. Don’t have a boat? No
worries, there are plenty to rent at the
marinas
and
resorts.
 Now
remember, these are not your typical Ozark Mountains lake beaches.
Why, because most Ozark Mountain lakes have no natural white sand
beaches.
So bring the family, bring your friends, begin your cabana, your
volleyball, lunch, you might as well bring the dog and don’t forget
the sunscreen, and head to a beautiful Norfork Lake sand beach backed
by the natural hardwood Ozark Mountains forests.
The
Norfork Lake Chamber of
Commerce
would like you to know:
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Primitive camping by Corps permit is
allowed on Sand Island.
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Access by road is limited at some sand beaches. Check with your
favorite chamber member for more information.
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