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
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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.
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.
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
Sites accommodate large RVs; one reviewer stayed 2 weeks in a 34' Class A
Visit the dam overlook for breathtaking views
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 to the Access Road and follow the signs to the 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.
Frequently asked questions
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