Carden Point
Nimrod Lake — lakeside, fishing
Location: PLAINVIEW, AR, AR
Price: From $40 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: May through October
Carden Point Day Use Park sits along the shores of Nimrod Lake and Dam, cradled between Arkansas’ Ouachita and Ozark Mountains.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.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 w
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water, Fishing, Boat Launch
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Carden Point sits along the scenic shores of Nimrod Lake between Arkansas' Ouachita and Ozark Mountains, offering excellent fishing for catfish, bluegill, bass and crappie. The campground provides access to boating, water skiing, and tubing with 11 boat ramps around the lake.
Wildlife alert: Northern Cardinal, Wild Turkey, Double-crested Cormorant, Striped Skunk, Southern Black Racer, Little Brown Skink, and Western Ratsnake are present in the area.
Insider tips for Carden Point: Book early as this is a popular federal campground Water skiing and tubing are only allowed from Carden Point eastward toward the dam Directions: From Plainview, take Route 60 east 5.5 miles to Access Road
Skip Carden Point if: You need hookups - no hookups available at this campground. You plan to visit outside May through October - campground operates seasonally. You prefer larger campgrounds - only 1 tent site available.
Best time to visit Carden Point: May-October — Verified operational season for the campground.
Nearby campgrounds: Quarry Cove (PLAINVIEW, AR), River Road (PLAINVIEW, AR), Carter Cove (PLAINVIEW, AR), Sunlight Bay (PLAINVIEW, AR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Carden Point
Cell signal at Carden Point (PLAINVIEW, AR): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Carden Point Day Use Park sits along the shores of Nimrod Lake and Dam, cradled between Arkansas’ Ouachita and Ozark Mountains.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.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.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.Fishing is one of the most popular activities at the lake, with an abundance of catfish, bluegill, bass and crappie available.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a popular federal campground
Water skiing and tubing are only allowed from Carden Point eastward toward the dam
Directions: From Plainview, take Route 60 east 5.5 miles to Access Road
Verified operational season for the campground
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Plainview, Arkansas, take Route 60 east for 5.5 miles to the Access Road, then follow signs into campground.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Nimrod Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Nimrod Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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