River Road

Nimrod Lake — lakeside, fishing

Location: PLAINVIEW, AR, AR

Price: From $23 per night

Price range: $23–$75 per night

Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (63 reviews)

Season: May through October

River Road Campground sits along the shores of Fourche LaFave River and Nimrod 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.

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/river-road to be notified when sites open up.

River Road Campground sits along Fourche LaFave River and Nimrod Dam between Arkansas' Ouachita and Ozark Mountains, offering shaded campsites and abundant fishing for crappie, largemouth bass, catfish and bream. Google reviewers consistently praise the scenic beauty, well-maintained facilities, and friendly hosts.

Wildlife alert: Bald Eagle, Wild Turkey, Northern Cardinal, Chipping Sparrow, Three-toed Box Turtle, Southern Black Racer, and Western Ratsnake documented within 8km.

Insider tips for River Road: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Sites accommodate large RVs; one reviewer stayed 2 weeks in a 34' Class A Visit the dam overlook for breathtaking views

Skip River Road if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites; suitable only for self-contained RVs. You need camping outside May-October — seasonal operations only.

Best time to visit River Road: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

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

Cell Phone Coverage at River Road

Cell signal at River Road (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 (63 reviews)From $23/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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River Road Campground sits along the shores of Fourche LaFave River and Nimrod 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.

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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 RV78 ft
Hookups22 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 — no hookups available at most sites; suitable only for self-contained RVs✕ You need camping outside May-October — seasonal operations only

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with high demand

Sites accommodate large RVs; one reviewer stayed 2 weeks in a 34' Class A

Visit the dam overlook for breathtaking views

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: Bald Eagle, Wild Turkey, Northern Cardinal, Chipping Sparrow, Three-toed Box Turtle, Southern Black Racer, and Western Ratsnake documented within 8km.

Location

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479-272-4835· Nimrod Lake
Getting there →

From Ola, Arkansas, take Route 7 south for 9 miles to the Access Road and follow the signs to the 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 River Road cost per night?+
River Road costs $23–$75 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is River Road open?+
River Road is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does River Road have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at River Road?+
River Road can accommodate RVs up to 78 feet.
How do I make reservations at River Road?+
River Road 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 River Road?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at River Road is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is River Road open, and what are check-in times?+
River Road 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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$23 /night★ 4.3 (63)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Quarry Cove

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From $24/night

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Carter Cove

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From $24/night

Sunlight Bay

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From $24/night

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