I've been going to Rocking Chair for 5 years now sometimes twice a year, and I love it. The owners are extremely nice, very accommodating and in my opinion they have the best covered dock on the lake. Great place for a fishing vacation.

The Rocking Chair Resort is an wonderful place to vacation!

The cabins are immaculate, the pool area is large and beautiful.

The resort has a very relaxed atmosthere, I highly recommend this resort to everyone! I did not want to go home!

We stayed in cabin# 7, 3 bedroom cabin. The cabin had brand new carpet and a new tv. It was clean, and stocked well. The beds on the other hand were horrible. I never have slept in such uncomfortable beds! Jane, the owner, had a highchair and pack and play for us, which was nice that we didn't have to bring them along, and they were at no extra cost. The cabin had a large yard, and we used the fire pit every night we were there. Around the cabin door and all along the cabin had poison ivy growing though. We did our best to stay out of it, but when we got home, my husband still has patches of it on him. The landscape on the grounds were a little to be desired. It could be really nice, if they took care of the grounds better. Alot of the yards were overgrown. Some cutting of the grass, and planting some flowers would go a long way!! The pool was open already. We stayed April 19-22. It was nice laying by the pool, though again, I looked outside of the fence, and there was major poison ivy growing. It was overgrown around there too. The weather was beautiful, you would think the owners would take advantage of the nice weather and do some yard work. Instead, all I seen Bob do was smoke cigarettes and drink beer.
My husband rented a fishing boat to get out on the beautiful lake. He said the boat was alright, but the trolling motor was a piece of crap. It was kind of dangerous walking down to the dock. I could see what the previous poster was talking about.

All in all the resort was OK, it fit our needs for our long weekend. LIke I said, if they took care of the resort more it would look SO much better. Jane was very nice and accomodating and the cabin was reasonable. I think next time though, I would prefer to stay somewhere where there isn't poison ivy all over the place.

We love Norfork Lake and have stayed at several resorts and campgrounds on the lake. About 12 years ago, we stayed at Rocking Chair Resort mainly because they allowed pets and the couple of other resorts we stayed at we weren't too pleased with (These were Blackburn's and The Blue Lady). After our first stay at Rocking Chair, we have stayed no where else since. We usually try to get down there at least 3 times a year and have for the past 12 years.

Bob, Jane and Rich (the owners) are friendly, fun, very accommodating laid back hosts. Nothing phases them. Not even when I told them we got another dog. (We had 3 Doberman's at the time -that behave better than most people's children). Their email back after we requested a reservation was - "Well, you know what we say about dogs don't you? You don't have to pay for their college and they don't ask to borrow the car!! " If you have well behaved animals and are responsible pet owners, you will have no issues staying at Rocking Chair Resort.

You couldn't ask for a more beautiful setting. The cabins are nice, the duplex is very nice if you want to be close to family but not in the evening. The Condo like apartments are really nice, we especially like the one that has a fenced yard - maybe they will fence all the rest! The two secluded rental homes are very nice and private - not too far from the main resort. We have stayed in almost every cabin, condo and house and they are all very nice. If we have ever had an issue (for instance a TV went out) they were prompt to get us one right away even in a rain storm! If you want more luxurious opt for the Condo's or secluded homes - all have washers and dryers for your laundry. (The cabin's do not have washer/dryer set up but there is a coin laundry at the pool) All the units are very well equipt. with all the necessities you will need. It isn't brand new stuff - if they had that people would take them home. But everything you need is there and very adequate.

They also have a nice pool and game room - although we do not use that area very much - we are mostly there for fishing. We have sat around the pool in the evening a few times and have always had a good time. It seems well kept and all the children we have seen using it are always having fun. They also have a swimming dock of the end of the boat dock we have used and enjoyed very much.

The fishing on Norfork Lake has always been good for us. We fish for many things, catfish, crappie, blue gill, but mainly striped bass and walleye. It is the reason we keep going back - we love to fish. If something isn't biting, we try for something else and we usually don't have any problem catching fish. We have had bad days, but plenty of good days make up for it. The lake is absolutely beautiful and clear - and it is common to catch the sight of deer swimming in the lake or on the shore - as well as turkey and the occasional Eagle. One of our favorite video's is that we took of an eagle taking a bath on the shore in Panther Creek.

If you are looking for a place that is affordable, relaxing, with the coolest hosts around, try Rocking Chair - We are going back at the end of April - if you see a couple with 2 beautiful Dobie boys - please say Hello!
Raelene and Larry from St. Louis, MO