Even with the levels dropping, several Corps of Engineers campgrounds on Norfork and Bull Shoals lakes still have campsites closed due to high water.
According to Chief Ranger Dylan Edwards, who is in charge of both Norfork and Bull Shoals lakes, 376 of the 776 campsites have been closed due to flooding or high water. Edwards says while many of the sites are not under water, campsites had to be closed due to electrical concerns. Electrical lines feeding those campsites were under water and the electricity had to be shut-off.
Both Cranfield and Henderson on Norfork lake are completely closed to camping. Although, according to Ranger Edwards, boat launching is still available.
On Bull Shoals lake, Theodosia, River Run and Beaver Creek are completely closed to camping. The parks near these campgrounds are still open and boat launching is still ongoing.
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