Established Camping
Carter Cove
About
US Army Corps of Engineers
Nimrod Lake
Overview
Carter Cove Campground sits along the shores of Nimrod Lake and Dam, cradled between Arkansas' Ouachita and Ozark Mountains. Visitors are greeted with shaded campsites, beautiful scenery and many outdoor recreation opportunities. Nimrod Lake provides the ideal spot to get away from it all, relax and enjoy yourself.
Recreation
Fishing is one of the most popular activities at the lake, with an abundance of catfish, bluegill, bass and crappie available. Boating, water skiing and tubing are also popular, with 11 boat ramps conveniently located around the lake, however, skiing and tubing are only allowed from the tip of Carden Point eastward toward the dam because areas west of there are too hazardous. Campers are likely to spot white-tailed deer, eastern wild turkey, bobwhite quail, squirrel, rabbit, fox, mink, black bear, dove and waterfowl in the area. Seasonal hunting is also permitted throughout the lake, except in or near recreation areas.
Facilities
With 34 spacious and modern campsites and one large day use group picnic shelter, Carter Cove Campground has plenty of room for the family. A swimming beach, boat ramp and playground are also provided.
Natural Features
Nimrod Dam was completed in 1942 as part of a comprehensive plan for flood control and development of water resources in the Fourche LaFave River. Although recreation was not part of the initial mission of the dam project, the lake and surrounding 21,000 acres of pristine land have now become a recreational oasis for outdoor enthusiasts.
Nearby Attractions
Nimrod Lake is conveniently located adjacent to State Highway 7, a National Scenic Byway and other nearby points of interest like Petit Jean State Park, Mount Nebo State Park and Hot Springs National Park.
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Stay Connected
- WiFiPoor
- VerizonAvailable
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Market
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Nice campground
This is a medium size campground. Nice and shaded. We usually stay in spot 9. It is above the boat launch and swim area. Water and electric. Plenty of places to walk hike fish. Nice bathroom and showers. Very nice attendants. Spaces are large. There is one right below site 9 that is super huge but not a lot of shade. They also have group campsites. Will come back here.
Will come back
Nice campground. Clean and mostly quiet. Trails to walk to find nice fishing spots. Bathrooms mostly clean. Electric and water. Hosts very nice and helpful. Boat launch and swimming area. Small store down the road for bait and few necessities they are super nice there). Mostly shaded. Large camping spots.
Filthy and small
First time to camp here. Site was so small batley fit our 20 ft camper. The steps from camper were on a hill because site was so small. Lake was hot, not warm but hot. Eye infection day after swimming in it.
Location
Carter Cove is located in Arkansas
Directions
From Plainview, Arkansas, take Route 60 for 3 miles east to the Access Road. Continue 1 mile south and follow signs into campground.
Address
CARTER COVE PARK
10692 CARTER COVE ROAD
Plainview, AR 72857
Coordinates
34.963306 N
93.23926 W