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

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/carden-point to be notified when sites open up.

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.

CamperWatch
CamperWatch›AR›Carden Point
Carden Point — photo 1
Carden Point — photo 2
Carden Point — photo 3
See all photos
Nimrod Lake — lakeside, fishingLive availability via Recreation.gov· synced every 30 min

Carden Point

Share:
PLAINVIEW, AR, AR★ 4 (0 reviews)From $40/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
On this page ↓OverviewConditionsPlan Your TripCommunity

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.

Best for:AnglersBoatersFamiliesSites:Tent
LIVE · weather + fire + AQI + availability + wildlife

Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Hookups1 electric sites
PetsAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsFishing
Recreation
Picnic TablesBoat Launch
Family & Pets
Drinking Water

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it 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

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

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

Best: May-October

Verified operational season for the campground

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

Live
at campground coordinates

Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Northern Cardinal, Wild Turkey, Double-crested Cormorant, Striped Skunk, Southern Black Racer, Little Brown Skink, and Western Ratsnake are present in the area.

Location

Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Open in OpenStreetMap ↗
479-272-4324· Nimrod Lake
Getting there →

From Plainview, Arkansas, take Route 60 east for 5.5 miles to the Access Road, then follow signs into campground.

Campground entrance

Google Maps API

Community

#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

Pro tips

  • 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.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Carden Point cost per night?+
Carden Point costs $40 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Carden Point open?+
Carden Point is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Carden Point have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Carden Point?+
Carden Point is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Carden Point?+
Carden Point is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Carden Point?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Carden Point is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Carden Point open, and what are check-in times?+
Carden Point is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

Print Facility Map
Compare campgroundsPlan a multi-stop trip
●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

CamperWatch never fabricates data. Where data is unavailable, it is not shown.

$40 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
Reserve on Recreation.gov ↗
Dates full? Get an availability alert
FAQ
How much does Carden Point cost per night?+
What season is Carden Point open?+
Does Carden Point have hookups?+
All 7 questions →

Nearby Campgrounds

Quarry Cove

PLAINVIEW, AR

From $24/night

River Road

PLAINVIEW, AR

From $23/night

Carter Cove

PLAINVIEW, AR

From $24/night

Sunlight Bay

PLAINVIEW, AR

From $24/night

Own a campground nearby?

List free on CamperWatch — we take 5% only on bookings we send. No monthly fee.

List your campground →
$40 /nightNo booking fees
+TRIPCheck availability