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Established Camping

Quarry Cove

Closed For the Season

This campground is closed for the season from November 1, 2024 through February 28, 2025.

Quarry Cove, near Plainview, Arkansas, is a solid spot for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. With its beautiful views and access to Nimrod Lake, it’s a great place for fishing, boating, and just soaking in the scenery.

The campground offers a mix of RV and tent sites, many with electric hookups, making it convenient for various camping styles. Visitors have praised the cleanliness of the facilities and the friendly campground hosts, which adds to the welcoming vibe. One camper noted, “Very nice clean campground. Hosts are nice and helpful.”

If you’re into outdoor activities, you’ll find a sandy swim beach nearby, perfect for cooling off on hot days. The sunsets here are something special, with many campers raving about the stunning views over the lake. As one reviewer put it, “Sunsets at this lake are beautiful!”

While some campers mentioned that it can get a bit noisy during peak times, others appreciated the peacefulness of the area, especially in the off-season. Whether you’re planning a family trip or a solo retreat, Quarry Cove has the charm and amenities to make your stay enjoyable.

Description

US Army Corps of Engineers

Nimrod Lake

Overview

Quarry 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.

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.

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Location

Quarry Cove is located in Arkansas

Detail location of campground

Directions

From Ola, Arkansas, take Route 7 south for 9 miles. Turn west onto US-60, and continue for .5 miles and follow signs into campground.

Address

QUARRY COVE CAMPGROUND 6789 HWY 60 WEST
Plainview, AR 72857

Coordinates

34.959072 N
93.165046 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Hike-In
    Backcountry sites.
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Available
  • Verizon
    Unknown
  • AT&T
    Fair
  • T-Mobile
    Unknown

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Water Hookups
  • 50 Amp Hookups
  • Big Rig Friendly

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8 Reviews

Reviewed Jun. 3, 2022

QUIET BEAUTY

What a wonderful place to just rest from city life. Beautiful views and great fishing and boating.

Site11
Month of VisitMay
Reviewed Jun. 26, 2021

Not relaxing

I go camping to enjoy the sounds of nature and relax. This was NOT the place for that in June. It is loud most of the day and LOTS of disrespectful campers.

Site11
Month of VisitJune
Reviewed Apr. 1, 2021

Gorgeous space

The view was amazing for $18 we had a full hook up site plus a hot shower

Reviewed Sep. 24, 2020

Beautiful quite campground

This was our first venture as a family in the RV. It was quite and easy to maneuver. We had a drive thru site that had a beautiful view of the lake. Our boys enjoyed a fire and the nearby views of the dam!!

Reviewed Aug. 16, 2020

Small but beautiful

This campground was a great find! We had never been there before and booked based on the map. We had 05, which turned out to be a double, family space. We had tons of room and a direct view of the lake. Sunsets at this lake are beautiful! There’s a small, sandy swim beach and plenty of places to put in a boat or kayak. It was pretty quiet too, since it was small. Our spot was perfectly level. We will be back with our kayak!

  • Review photo of Quarry Cove by Jennifer W., August 16, 2020
  • Review photo of Quarry Cove by Jennifer W., August 16, 2020
Reviewed Jul. 21, 2020

Will come back

Very nice clean campground. Hosts are nice and helpful. Mostly shaded. Water and electric hookups. Nice launch and has swimming area. Didn’t find any trails but nice to walk around.

  • Review photo of Quarry Cove by Sandy H., July 21, 2020
  • Review photo of Quarry Cove by Sandy H., July 21, 2020
  • Review photo of Quarry Cove by Sandy H., July 21, 2020
Reviewed Aug. 17, 2018

Solace

Because of its location convenient to Little Rock, and low traffic, Nimrod Lake makes a good camping destination. When the fall leaves change and begin to drop it is an especially pretty setting. During the off-season there are plenty of first-come, first-served campsites (with 30 amp electric hookups). Some of the campground sites are not level but there should be enough to choose from. Given that Corps of Engineers operates three campgrounds around Nimrod Lake, you are likely to find them only sparsely occupied, especially in the off-season. For summer months, there is a swim beach a short walk down a hill from the campsites. I give it 3 stars mainly because I’m not aware of any good hiking from the campground, but if I’d gone out on the water for an adventure I might have rated it higher. It’s also feasible to drive up Mount Nebo as a side trip from this location.

  • Review photo of Quarry Cove by 2SHOE S., August 17, 2018
  • Review photo of Quarry Cove by 2SHOE S., August 17, 2018
  • Review photo of Quarry Cove by 2SHOE S., August 17, 2018
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does it cost to camp at Quarry Cove?

    Camping at Quarry Cove can cost between $40.00 and $60.00 depending on the site.

  • Does Quarry Cove have RV hookups?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Quarry Cove has 50 amp electric hookups and water hookups.

  • What is the max vehicle length at Quarry Cove?

    Quarry Cove allows vehicles up to 80 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Quarry Cove?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Quarry Cove, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Quarry Cove have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Quarry Cove does not have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Quarry Cove?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is unknown, AT&T is fair, and T-Mobile is unknown.

  • How hard is it to get a campsite at Quarry Cove?

    Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Quarry Cove. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Quarry Cove, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

  • Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Quarry Cove?

    There are 32 campsites at Quarry Cove and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts