Carter Cove
Carter Cove is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in Arkansas. Hookups: electric & water.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- Arkansas
- Coordinates
- 34.96331, -93.23926
- Hookups
- Electric & Water
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Fishing, Swimming Site
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 479-272-4983
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Carter Cove
Overview 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. 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. 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. 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 rec
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- Thermal Water Jug Fountain · 33 mi
- Propane
- Gibbs Bottled Gas · 44 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 117 designated routes (202 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Cove Public Use Area | Private campground | 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Carden Point | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 2.7 mi | — | Electric |
| Sunlight Bay | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 3.7 mi | — | Electric & Water |
| Quarry Cove | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 4.2 mi | — | Electric & Water |
| River Road | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 4.9 mi | — | Electric & Water |
| South Fourche | National forest campground | 9.8 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.