Army Corps of Engineers · Nimrod Lake

Carter Cove

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. 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.

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Carter Cove Site #6 View From Roadway — Nimrod Lake

Campsites

Standard with electric	33
Host/management	1
group shelter electric	1
Total	35

Amenities & rules

✓ Electric hookups✓ Water hookups✓ Pets allowed✓ Campfires allowedMax vehicle length 75 ftRVs & trailersTents

Compiled from site-level records; individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Getting there

From Plainview, Arkansas, take Route 60 for 3 miles east to the Access Road. Continue 1 mile south and follow signs into campground.

Campgrounds nearby

2.7 miles away

3.7 miles away

4.2 miles away

4.9 miles away

Ozark-St. Francis National Forests

Spring Lake Recreation Area

16.6 miles away

20.1 miles away

Data source: Recreation.gov RIDB, retrieved August 30, 2026. The Campsite Atlas is an independent publication and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Recreation.gov or any federal agency. Always confirm critical details on the official Recreation.gov page before you travel.