Carter Cove
Nimrod Lake — lakeside, fishing
Location: PLAINVIEW, AR, AR
Price: From $24 per night
Price range: $24–$75 per night
Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (137 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.Fishing is one of the most popular activities at the lake, with an abundance of catfish, bluegill, bass and crappie available.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Fishing, Boat Launch
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Carter Cove sits along the shores of Nimrod Lake between Arkansas' Ouachita and Ozark Mountains, offering shaded campsites and abundant outdoor recreation opportunities. The lake is popular for fishing catfish, bluegill, bass and crappie, with boating and water activities available.
Wildlife alert: Eastern Screech-Owl, Double-crested Cormorant, Bald Eagle, Western Ratsnake, and Slowinski's Cornsnake documented in the area.
Insider tips for Carter Cove: Book early as this is a federal campground with limited availability. Bring a self-contained RV or plan for tent camping as there are no hookups. Fishing is one of the most popular activities at Nimrod Lake.
Skip Carter Cove if: You need RV hookups - no hookups available at most sites.. You plan to camp outside May through October - seasonal operations only.. You want a large campground - only 34 total sites available..
Best time to visit Carter Cove: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..
Nearby campgrounds: Carden Point (PLAINVIEW, AR), Sunlight Bay (PLAINVIEW, AR), Quarry Cove (PLAINVIEW, AR), River Road (PLAINVIEW, AR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Carter Cove
Cell signal at Carter Cove (PLAINVIEW, AR): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
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.
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.Fishing is one of the most popular activities at the lake, with an abundance of catfish, bluegill, bass and crappie available.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with limited availability.
Bring a self-contained RV or plan for tent camping as there are no hookups.
Fishing is one of the most popular activities at Nimrod Lake.
Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Plainview, Arkansas, take Route 60 for 3 miles east to the Access Road. Continue 1 mile south and follow signs into campground.
Campground entrance
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#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.
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