Carter Cove

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. Fishing is one of the most popular activities at the lake, with an abundance of catfish, bluegill, bass and crappie available. Boating, water skiing and tubing are also popular, with 11 boat ramps conveniently located around the lake; skiing and tubing, however, are only allowed from the tip of Carden Point eastward toward the dam, because areas west of there are too hazardous. Campers are likely to spot white-tailed deer, eastern wild turkey, bobwhite quail, squirrel, rabbit, fox, mink, black bear, dove and waterfowl in the area, and seasonal hunting is permitted throughout the lake, except in or near recreation areas. With 34 spacious and modern campsites and one large day use group picnic shelter, Carter Cove has plenty of room for the family. A swimming beach, boat ramp and playground are also provided. Nimrod Dam was completed in 1942 as part of a comprehensive plan for flood control and development of water resources in the Fourche LaFave River. Although recreation was not part of the initial mission of the dam project, the lake and surrounding 21,000 acres of pristine land are now a draw for outdoor enthusiasts. Nimrod Lake is conveniently located adjacent to State Highway 7, a National Scenic Byway, and other nearby points of interest like Petit Jean State Park, Mount Nebo State Park and Hot Springs National Park.