Adventure Awaits in Mountain Home

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Where the outdoors is a way of life, not just a season.

Make Mountain Home, Arkansas your destination for fun. Enjoy a day at Bull Shoals Lake or Lake Norfork where you can boat, ski, wakeboard, tube and swim. Catch trout and bass on the White River or North Fork River. Kayak the Buffalo National River or gaze at the stars in this International Dark Sky Park. On April 8, 2024, the Twin Lakes area will be a prime viewing destination for the Great North American Eclipse. 

On land, explore hiking trails and scenic overlooks through the Ozark Mountains. Bring a mountain bike to enjoy numerous riding trails. You can also cruise scenic byways on your motorcycle or shred UTV and ATV trails. 

The city has a variety of year-round attractions, local shops, breweries and award-winning eats. Book your cabin, hotel, camping or RV site in Mountain Home today.

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Fly-ins welcome

Beautiful scenery makes aviation a favorite pastime in The Natural State. Mountain Home, Arkansas, is a hot spot for backcountry flying, with multiple airstrips and attractions accessible by plane. Fly-ins welcome. 

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multiple available landing strips and a local airport

Why should drones have all the fun? The best aerial views of Mountain Home, Arkansas, are captured the old-fashioned way. Enjoy Arkansas from the air with multiple available landing strips and a local airport. 

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30 miles of premium mountain biking trails

Mountain Home has more than 30 miles of premium mountain biking trails, like the Oakridge Mountain Bike Trail and Pigeon Creek Trail System. Less than half an hour south you’ll find the IMBA EPIC Syllamo trails. 

Cyclist rides through a sunny, wooded trail surrounded by green and brown foliage.

Clysta Willett Park

Mountain biking is really taking off in Mountain Home. Clysta Willett Park is a 1.2-mile loop among more than 30 miles of trails in the area. The scenery alone is worth the trip, but it’s really just the beginning. 

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Buffalo National River

When you float the Buffalo National River, there are lots of sandbars and attractions where you can stop for a break. Bring a picnic lunch in your dry bag, relax and enjoy the view. Photo source: 

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Kayaks, canoes, rafts and tubes

Kayaks and canoes are a popular way to float down the Buffalo National River. Rafting and tubing are common. You’ll find all types of floatables available for rent at nearby outfitters, plus shuttle services to and from. 

Two people kayaking on a calm river near a rocky cliff, one in red, one in green.

Tyler Bend

The gorgeous bluffs on display along Buffalo National River took over 300 million years to form, so feel free to take your time and enjoy the float. Wait until you see Tyler Bend! 

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Big Creek Golf and Country Club

Big Creek Golf and Country Club is a 5-star golfing getaway in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Featuring 18 holes over 200 acres, this course is known for water hazards and maybe the most impressive par 5 in The Natural State. 

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Cotter Bridge

The Cotter Bridge is a landmark near Mountain Home. Built in 1921 and restored in 2004, Cotter Bridge is one of the longest “rainbow bridges.” It crosses the White River and really makes an impression. 

Old railway bridge over a lush, green river landscape.

historic White River landmark

The rainbow shaped Cotter Bridge is an historic White River landmark in Cotter, Arkansas. Whether you travel over in a car or under it in a kayak, you’ll remember it. Find it about 15 minutes west of Mountain Home. 

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Cove Coffee

There’s no better way to wake up or recharge in Mountain Home, Arkansas, than coffee from Cove Coffee. 

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White River

The White River is easily accessible from a number of public ramps, including the Wildcat Shoals Public Access ramp in Cotter, Arkansas, notable for its scenic river bend. 

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Big Spring Nature Trail

Take in the beautiful White River and the Cotter Bridge with a lovely walk on the Big Spring Nature Trail in Cotter, AR. Everything about this place is relaxing. 
 
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Crush Wine Bar

This quiet mountain town has a nightlife! Crush Wine Bar in Mountain Home, Arkansas, is a super chill place for wine and local craft beer with friends. Make plans on Friday night for live music in the lounge. 

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enjoy the outdoors with walkaway beverages

On Thursday nights at Crush Wine Bar in Mountain Home, Arkansas, you can enjoy the outdoors with walkaway beverages, patio seating, people watching, murals and more. 

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Rio Burrito

Rio Burrito has exactly what you’re craving plus rooftop seating. You’ll be impressed by the food and drinks, the ambience and the price. 

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Rapp’s Barren Brewing

A brick wall and exposed HVAC in the industrial Rapp’s Barren Brewing, including a bar and menu on the wall. A vintage-style street light is behind the counter. A bartender behind the counter hands a drink to a man. 

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mini chocolate chip cookies

Of the many tasty treats on the menu at Rapp’s Barren Brewing in Mountain Home, one local favorite is the mini chocolate chip cookies. There are also mini donuts. And many, many choices for local brews. 

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Norfork Lake

Mountain Home isn’t all peace and quiet! Nearby Norfork Lake is a huge, 42-mile stretch of open water where all your boating dreams come true. Don’t have a boat? Vessels and inflatables of all shapes and sizes are available for rent. 

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Watersports

Another day sitting in front of the tube on Norfork Lake near Mountain Home, Arkansas. Watersports are the thing to do here, and it’s easy to rent boats and inflatables and get on the water. 

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relaxing destination for the whole family

The most memorable getaways are the ones that let you pay attention. No lines or traffic. Just family, campfires, sunsets and s’mores. Mountain Home, Arkansas, is a relaxing destination for the whole family. 

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world-class trout and bass fishing

Fishing on the White River is a longstanding tradition with quite a legacy. World-class trout and bass fishing keep it going generation after generation.

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Boat rentals and bank fishing

Arkansas’ White River is known for world-class trout and bass fishing and is one of the most iconic waterways in The Natural State. Boat rentals are available, and bank fishing is just as popular.

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Fly fishing

Fly fishing for trout on Arkansas’ White River is an artform. Those who do it well get rewarded with more than style points at this world-class trout fishing destination near Mountain Home. 

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hooked for life

Once you’ve caught a fish on the White River, you’re hooked for life. That’s why people keep coming back generation after generation. The fishing is always good in The Natural State. 

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best dam fishing

The best dam fishing near Mountain Home, Arkansas, is on the White River near the Bull Shoals Dam. Bass and trout are the mainstays, and there are tons to catch here. Boat rentals are also available. 

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swimming holes

Who needs swimming pools when you have swimming holes! Mountain Home, Arkansas is a lakeside getaway where the whole family can cut loose and act natural. 

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wakeboarding

Leave the weekdays in your wake! Spend a weekend in Mountain Home, Arkansas and try something new, like wakeboarding on a beautiful summer day. 

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Downtown Mountain Home

Downtown in Mountain Home, Arkansas, you’ll find all kinds of local charm from craft wares to craft brews, live music, events and more. Rapp’s Barren Brewing is a popular night spot and gastropub. 

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water, sky, shore and quiet

You’ll find water, sky, shore and quiet in Mountain Home, Arkansas. 

Two people doing yoga on a lakeside deck under a clear blue sky.

plenty of space to make it your own

A relaxing trip to Mountain Home, Arkansas is good for mind, body and soul. With hundreds of miles of shoreline and waterfront views, there’s plenty of space to make it your own.