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 If
you’ve got a hanker’n to make a few waves, this is the lake to do it
on. The water is calm and the scenery spectacular. And there are miles
of open water that you can have all to yourself making Norfork Lake a
boater’s paradise.
Bring A
Boat, Any Boat!
Just imagine, skiing,
wakeboarding, wake surfing, or just cruising on water like glass. It’s
probably been awhile. Maybe not since your last visit to Norfork
Lake?
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A 40
mile length of crystal clear deep blue water, miles wide in places.
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Up
to 550 miles of pristine natural Ozark forest shoreline,
un-commercialized, un-spoiled, and all of it open to the public.
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No
cabin cruisers, no party coves, and the only rocking and rolling will
come from your radio.
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Hundreds of coves to hang out or hide out in. There are times you can
drop anchor in a remote cove and not see another boat for hours.
Throw in the natural white sand beaches, called “sugar sand” by the
locals, and you have “The Caribbean, Ozark style.” This is why Norfork
Lake is the top boating and water sports vacation destination of the
central United States.
Whether your craft is a ski boat, fishing boat, pontoon, a houseboat,
a kayak, or a canoe, there is a place for it on Norfork Lake. You will
enjoy piloting your craft on Norfork Lake. Access the lake on your
schedule. Our marinas are open all year. Many of our 24 boat launch
ramps are open 24/7/365. Can ya beat that?
So hitch up your trailer, or bring a friend that has a boat, or just
borrow that old scow of your brother-in law’s, and head for the lake.
Don’t you think it’s time to get your boat on the water?
By the way, if you bring your brother-in-law’s boat, most of our
marinas have certified mechanics on staff.
No Boat? No
Problem!
 A
trip to Norfork Lake just wouldn't be complete without doing some
boating. Boat rentals are available from most
marinas
and
resorts to get you
on the lake and on your way. And there is plenty to do on your Norfork
Lake boating trip too. From picturesque islands to quiet sandy
beaches, a secluded cove to hang out in,
or just a leisurely
cruise on the crystal clear deep blue water, boating Norfork Lake is a
great way to spend a warm summer day, or any day for that matter.
Maybe you might
prefer a little faster pace. Want to spend your boating time tubing,
possibly some water skiing, or trying out the latest model jet ski.
Wherever your boating trip will take you, Norfork Lake
marinas
are at key locations around the lake to help you.
 Most
Norfork Lake marinas and resorts offer boat rentals for a day, a week
or longer. Choose from pontoons, ski boats, deck boats, bass boats,
jet skis, canoes or maybe a houseboat. You will find them all on
Norfork Lake. If you are looking for seasonal boat stall rentals, our
Norfork Lake
marinas
can help you with those as well.
The
Norfork Lake Chamber of Commerce
would like you to be aware of the following:
Norfork
Lake is a federally controlled lake operated by the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers (USACE). The lake regulated by the Arkansas Game and Fish
Commission (AGFC). Federal boating regulations apply as does those of
the State of Arkansas.
Norfork Lake is
patrolled by the US Army Corps of Engineers Rangers, the Baxter County
Sheriff’s Department, and the Arkansas Game and Fish Rangers. Their
mission is your boating safety. It works. Check our recent safety
records.
Children 12 years old
and younger must wear a US Coast Guard approved personal floatation
device (PFD) at all times on any vessel.
To legally
operate any motorboat (including personal watercrafts) on Arkansas
waters, a person who is of legal age to operate, whether an Arkansas
resident or a non-resident, and who is born on or after January 1,
1986, must carry one of the following:
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An approved Arkansas Game
and Fish Commission (AGFC) safe boating course certificate
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A valid boating education
certificate issued by another state from a boating education course
that is approved by the National Association of State Boating Law
Administrators (NASBLA)
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Additional restrictions
apply to operators under legal age
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