Carden Point
Carden Point is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in Arkansas. Hookups: electric.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- Arkansas
- Coordinates
- 34.96749, -93.19132
- Hookups
- Electric
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Fishing, Swimming
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 479-272-4324
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Carden Point
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 interes
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- Thermal Water Jug Fountain · 32 mi
- Propane
- Gibbs Bottled Gas · 41 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 124 designated routes (221 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quarry Cove | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 1.6 mi | — | Electric & Water |
| River Road | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 2.4 mi | — | Electric & Water |
| Carter Cove Public Use Area | Private campground | 2.7 mi | — | — |
| Carter Cove | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 2.7 mi | — | Electric & Water |
| Sunlight Bay | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 6.4 mi | — | Electric & Water |
| South Fourche | National forest campground | 8.2 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.