Quarry 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 (123 reviews)

Season: May through October

Quarry 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): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Fishing, Boat Launch

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

Quarry Cove offers shaded campsites with beautiful lake views along Nimrod Lake, featuring excellent fishing opportunities for catfish, bluegill, bass and crappie. Google reviews consistently praise its cleanliness, quiet atmosphere, and well-maintained facilities with a 4.6/5 rating from 52 reviews.

Wildlife alert: Northern Cardinal, Bald Eagle, Wild Turkey, Double-crested Cormorant, Three-toed Box Turtle, Southern Black Racer, and Western Ratsnake present in the area.

Insider tips for Quarry Cove: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand. Bring a self-contained RV as there are no hookups available. Use the fish cleaning station for your catch and visit the amphitheater for evening programs.

Skip Quarry Cove if: You need RV hookups — none are available at most sites.. You plan to camp outside May-October — campground is seasonal.. You visit in low season — limited services during off-season months..

Best time to visit Quarry Cove: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..

Nearby campgrounds: River Road (PLAINVIEW, AR), Carden Point (PLAINVIEW, AR), Carter Cove (PLAINVIEW, AR), Sunlight Bay (PLAINVIEW, AR).

Cell Phone Coverage at Quarry Cove

Cell signal at Quarry Cove (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.

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PLAINVIEW, AR, AR★ 4.3 (123 reviews)From $24/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Quarry 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.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV80 ft
Hookups32 electric sites
Pull-throughsAvailable
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsBoat Launch
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Fishing

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 RV hookups — none are available at most sites.✕ You plan to camp outside May-October — campground is seasonal.✕ You visit in low season — limited services during off-season months.

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with high demand.

Bring a self-contained RV as there are no hookups available.

Use the fish cleaning station for your catch and visit the amphitheater for evening programs.

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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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, Bald Eagle, Wild Turkey, Double-crested Cormorant, Three-toed Box Turtle, Southern Black Racer, and Western Ratsnake present in the area.

Location

Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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479-272-4233· Nimrod Lake
Getting there →

From Ola, Arkansas, take Route 7 south for 9 miles. Turn west onto US-60, and continue for .5 miles and 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 Quarry Cove cost per night?+
Quarry Cove costs $24–$75 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Quarry Cove open?+
Quarry Cove is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Quarry Cove have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Quarry Cove?+
Quarry Cove can accommodate RVs up to 80 feet.
How do I make reservations at Quarry Cove?+
Quarry Cove 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 Quarry Cove?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Quarry Cove is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Quarry Cove open, and what are check-in times?+
Quarry Cove is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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●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

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$24 /night★ 4.3 (123)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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