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.
Upcoming Availability
14 of 14 days currently show available sites.
Sun, Jul 26
34
sites
Mon, Jul 27
34
sites
Tue, Jul 28
34
sites
Wed, Jul 29
34
sites
Thu, Jul 30
34
sites
Fri, Jul 31
33
sites
Sat, Aug 1
33
sites
Sun, Aug 2
33
sites
Mon, Aug 3
33
sites
Tue, Aug 4
33
sites
Wed, Aug 5
33
sites
Thu, Aug 6
33
sites
Fri, Aug 7
33
sites
Sat, Aug 8
33
sites
Campground guide
What to know before booking
Carter Cove Campground sits along the shores of Nimrod Lake and Dam, cradled between Arkansas' Ouachita and Ozark Mountains. With 34 spacious and modern campsites and one large day use group picnic shelter, Carter Cove Campground has plenty of room for the family. 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.
max Stay
42 nights
Official campground details, summarized
Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.
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.
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.
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.
Campsite map
Site markers come from Recreation.gov campsite coordinates.
Campsites
A sample of official campsite metadata for scanning equipment fit before booking.
Site 12
CARTER COVE
35 ft
vehicle
16
people
Yes
shade
Site 32
CARTER COVE
50 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 14
CARTER COVE
27 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 04
CARTER COVE
51 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 18
CARTER COVE
45 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 27
CARTER COVE
48 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 05
CARTER COVE
48 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 29
CARTER COVE
56 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 17
CARTER COVE
45 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 21
CARTER COVE
44 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 07
CARTER COVE
75 ft
vehicle
8
people
No
shade
Site 01
CARTER COVE
54 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 20
CARTER COVE
48 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 28
CARTER COVE
45 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 10
CARTER COVE
30 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 23
CARTER COVE
30 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 33
CARTER COVE
56 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 26
CARTER COVE
48 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 02
CARTER COVE
42 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 25
CARTER COVE
45 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 30
CARTER COVE
48 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 22
CARTER COVE
52 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 03
CARTER COVE
45 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site GS1
CARTER COVE
—
vehicle
50
people
Yes
shade
Important notices
Check-in time: 3:00 p.m.
Check-out time: 1:00 p.m.
Park attendants are on duty from 8 a.m. to 12 a.m. & 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Two tents or one RV and one tent per campsite
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Common questions
Is Carter Cove available right now?
Kestrel's most recent scan found openings on 14 of the next 14 days, starting Sun, Jul 26. Availability changes constantly — check the calendar above, then confirm on Recreation.gov.
How do I book Carter Cove?
Reservations are handled by Recreation.gov, not by Kestrel. Use the official reservation link on this page to book. Kestrel only watches availability and tells you when a site frees up.
How quickly will I hear about a cancellation?
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