Within the Army Corps of Engineers' Nimrod Recreation Area, Carden Point provides established camping with hookups for RVs and tent campers. The campground allows pets and focuses primarily on fishing access to Nimrod Lake. Campers can find additional options at nearby Quarry Cove, located 1.6 miles east, or explore camping spots near Nimrod Recreation Area for more variety. Reserve ahead during peak fishing seasons when lake access draws the most visitors.
Description
Overview
Carden Point Day Use Park sits along the shores of Nimrod Lake and Dam, cradled between Arkansas' Ouachita and Ozark Mountains.
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. Visitors 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
Carden Point features a large day use group picnic shelter, with drinking water, grills and tables. A playground, horseshoe pit and swimming beach make the area ideal for large parties or family functions.
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.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundCarden Point is located in Arkansas
Directions
From Plainview, Arkansas, take Route 60 east for 5.5 miles to the Access Road, then follow signs into campground.
Address
CARDEN POINT RECREATION AREA
16436 STATE HIGHWAY 60
Plainview, AR 72857
Coordinates
34.967486 N
93.191324 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Electric Hookups
- Pets
For Vehicles
- 30 Amp Hookups
Drive Time
- 58 min from Hot Springs, AR
- 1 hr 10 min from Little Rock, AR
- 1 hr 39 min from Fort Smith, AR
- 2 hrs 6 min from Fayetteville, AR
