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
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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.
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.
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
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.
Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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 APICommunity
#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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