Mountain Home, AR

Travel Guide

Photo provided by Photo Courtesy Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism
Photo provided by Photo Courtesy Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism
Photo provided by Photo Courtesy Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism
Photo provided by Photo Courtesy Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism
Photo provided by Photo Courtesy Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism
Fishing, golf, watersports, breathtaking mountains and lake scenery welcome visitors to this easygoing town in Northern Arkansas.

Outdoor recreation, such as watersports, fishing and golf, make Mountain Home a popular vacation, daytrip and weekend getaway destination. Mountain Home is a pretty town in Northern Arkansas nestled between glorious lakes and rivers in the foothills of the rolling Ozark Mountains.

Mountain Home’s major attractions sit within its picturesque natural surroundings, which are just a short drive from the town center. Spend a fun-filled day boating, sailing, swimming or waterskiing on the glistening waters of Bull Shoals Lake and Lake Norfork. Enjoy year-round fishing opportunities on the nearby rivers. Cast a line in search of brook, brown and rainbow trout on the White River and Norfork River. 

Go to Bull Shoals-White River State Park for a host of family-friendly activities. Find hiking trails, picnic areas, kids’ playgrounds and campsites. Walk across the 256-foot-tall (78-meter) Bull Shoals Dam. Join a guided tour of the millennia-old limestone caves of Bull Shoals Caverns. Learn about the communities of the Ozark Mountains at Mountain Village 1890.

Take a break from outdoor adventures and visit the antiques stores, galleries and flea markets in downtown Mountain Home. Browse exhibits of regional art at the Hill Country Art Gallery. See an interesting collection of fishing-influenced art at the Rivertown Gallery. Enjoy independent theater productions at the Twin Lakes Playhouse and watch a performance by the Mountain Home Symphony.

Mountain Home is also known for its public golf courses. The award-winning Big Creek Golf Course and Twin Lakes Golf Course are both less than a 10-minute drive from the downtown district.

The most convenient way to reach and get around Mountain Home is by car. The town is a about a 2.5-hour drive from Fayetteville and 4 hour from Memphis, Tennessee. You’ll find various attractions within a 1-hour drive of the town. Go kayaking and whitewater rafting on the Buffalo National River. Fly through forest treetops on a zip line at Buffalo Outdoor Center. Discover Arkansas’ mountain culture, watch live music and shop for handicrafts at the Ozark Folk Center State Park.

Days Inn by Wyndham Mountain Home

Days Inn by Wyndham Mountain Home

2 out of 5
1746 Highway 62 B, Mountain Home, AR
The price is ¥9,707 per night from Nov 16 to Nov 17
¥9,707
¥11,053 total
Nov 16 - Nov 17
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Mountain Home. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (884 reviews)
Second time staying here. Staff always friendly and helpful and everything is clean. Off the highway so it's quiet and never had any problems.

Reviewed on Oct 13, 2025

Days Inn by Wyndham Mountain Home
Americinn By Wyndham Mountain Home

Americinn By Wyndham Mountain Home

2.5 out of 5
290 Drillers Road, Mountain Home, AR
The price is ¥15,331 per night from Nov 9 to Nov 10
¥15,331
¥17,457 total
Nov 9 - Nov 10
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Mountain Home. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (385 reviews)
Nice new hotel. Very kind staff. We have stayed here before and plan to again.

Reviewed on Oct 19, 2025

Americinn By Wyndham Mountain Home
Quality Inn & Suites Mountain Home North

Quality Inn & Suites Mountain Home North

2.5 out of 5
1031 Highland Cir, Mountain Home, AR
The price is ¥13,839 per night from Nov 9 to Nov 10
¥13,839
¥15,759 total
Nov 9 - Nov 10
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Mountain Home. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (494 reviews)
Property is pet friendly for small dogs

Reviewed on Oct 19, 2025

Quality Inn & Suites Mountain Home North
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Beautiful and peaceful home located just 10 minutes from the White River!

Beautiful and peaceful home located just 10 minutes from the White River!

Mountain Home
Stay at this vacation home in Mountain Home. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and an in-room coffeemaker.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (58 reviews)
The property was very nice, location was great, very clean. Jason was wonderful to communicate with. He was attentive and friendly. Will stay here again if it's available next time.

Reviewed on Sep 22, 2025

Beautiful and peaceful home located just 10 minutes from the White River!
Cozy Cabin Near North Fork and White Rivers

Cozy Cabin Near North Fork and White Rivers

Salesville
Stay at this cabin in Mountain Home. Enjoy patios, an in-room coffeemaker, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Norfork National Fish Hatchery and Norfork ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (93 reviews)
This is the second time we have stayed at this cabin. We have loved it both times. It is very clean, convenient to everything we wanted to do. Our pet was not with us this time, but we did bring him the last time and it was very pet friendly. I would definitely recommend this cabin to anyone considering ...

Reviewed on Oct 4, 2025

Cozy Cabin Near North Fork and White Rivers
Guest House w/ Pool and Hot Tub! 10min away from Lake Norfork!

Guest House w/ Pool and Hot Tub! 10min away from Lake Norfork!

Mountain Home
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Mountain Home. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a garden. Popular attractions Twin Lakes Golf Course ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (37 reviews)
Mountain Home
Upgrades to this house made it wonderful! No issues at all!

Reviewed on Jun 18, 2025

Guest House w/ Pool and Hot Tub! 10min away from Lake Norfork!
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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