Overview
Mountain Home is a city of 13,000 people (2019) in the southern Ozark Mountains of Arkansas near the northern state border with Missouri. It is the center of the Twin Lakes area, with Norfork Lake 15 minutes to the east and Bull Shoals Lake 20 minutes to the northwest.
1 sights · 1 things to do · 2 places to stay
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Best things about Mountain Home
Norfolk Tailwater
Twin Lakes Thunder Rally
Held over 3 days in late October, there are vendors, games, live bands, beer garden, raffles; a bike, car & truck show; trick or treating, camping, and guided rides through the Twin Lakes area.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Mar–May, Sep–Oct. Summer highs reach about 92°F; winter lows dip to about 31°F. Very hot (Jul, Aug) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Apr and May. (climate data from nearby Little Rock)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- HRO Boone County Airport, Harrison — 43 mi away. Directions
- BKG Branson Airport, Branson — 47 mi away. Directions
- MEM Frederick W. Smith International Airport, Memphis — 162 mi away (major hub). Directions
The closest large airports to Mountain Home are Springfield, MO and Little Rock; however, they are 2 and 3 hours away respectively. Around an hour away from Mountain Home is the
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Norfolk Tailwater
- Afternoon Twin Lakes Thunder Rally
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
What to ask about, for your diet
Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder
Get in
The closest large airports to Mountain Home are Springfield, MO and Little Rock; however, they are 2 and 3 hours away respectively. Around an hour away from Mountain Home is the
See
See Norfolk Tailwater
Do
Events
Sleep
Nearby
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Bull Shoals
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Mountain View
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West Plains
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Harrison
City / town · 5 listings · 41 mi away
Mammoth Spring
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Thayer
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