Mountain Home

Mountain Home is a city in the Ozarks region of northern Arkansas, located in Baxter County. With a population of approximately 13,000, it is a popular retirement and resort destination known for its proximity to Bull Shoals Lake and Norfork Lake. The city sits on a plateau in the Ozark Mountains, offering scenic views and a mild climate.

Mountain Home serves as a regional hub for the Twin Lakes area, providing shopping, dining, and medical services for the surrounding communities. The area is known for excellent fishing, particularly for trout on the White River below Bull Shoals Dam.

Summers are warm and pleasant. Spring and fall offer beautiful foliage and mild temperatures. Winters are generally mild.

By Car / Road

Mountain Home is accessible via US Highway 62/412 and Arkansas Highway 5. From Little Rock, take US 65 north to Harrison, then US 62 east approximately 80 miles total. From Springfield, Missouri, take US 65 south approximately 90 miles.

A personal vehicle is necessary to explore the Mountain Home area and the surrounding lakes and outdoor recreation areas.

• Bull Shoals Lake. A 45,000-acre crystal-clear lake offering fishing, boating, and water sports.

• Norfork Lake. A 22,000-acre lake known for excellent bass and trout fishing.

• White River. World-renowned trout fishing below Bull Shoals Dam.

• Bull Shoals-White River State Park. Features the 14,000-square-foot visitor center with interpretive exhibits about the area's natural and cultural history.

• Fishing for trout on the White River and bass on Bull Shoals and Norfork Lakes.

• Boating, jet skiing, and waterskiing on both lakes.

• Hiking on trails in the Ozark Mountains.

• Golfing at local courses.

• Shopping and dining in downtown Mountain Home.

Mountain Home offers a variety of dining options, from Southern comfort food to chain restaurants. The downtown area features local establishments.

• Budget: Budget motels along US 62, with rates from $55-75 per night.
• Mid-range: Hotels near the lakes and downtown, with rates around $80-130 per night.
• Upscale / heritage: Resorts and lodges near Bull Shoals and Norfork Lakes offer upscale accommodations.

• Harrison (40 miles west). Gateway to the Buffalo National River.
• Bull Shoals-White River State Park (10 miles). Fishing, boating, and hiking.
• Eureka Springs (80 miles west). Victorian resort town with Thorncrown Chapel.
• Branson, Missouri (70 miles north). Shows, shopping, and theme parks.