CampgroundDay Use

Facilities

With 31 spacious and modern campsites and one large day use group picnic shelter, Quarry Cove Campground has plenty of room for the family. A swimming beach, boat ramp and playground are also provided.

Natural Features

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 have now become a recreational oasis for outdoor enthusiasts.

Recreation

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, however, skiing and tubing 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. Seasonal hunting is also permitted throughout the lake, except in or near recreation areas.

Recreation Sites

  • Standard Electric
  • Group Shelter Electric
  • Management
  • Overnight
  • Day

Activities

  • Swimming Site
  • Fishing
  • Camping
  • Boating

Amenities

  • Accessible Flush Toilets
  • Boat Ramp
  • Drinking Water
  • Dump Station
  • Fish Cleaning Stations
  • Playground
  • Showers
  • Swimming
  • Electricity Hookup
  • Grills/Fire Ring
  • Water Hookup
  • Picnic Table
  • Electricity
  • Grills
  • Water Spigot
  • Picnic Tables
  • Parking Area

Nearby Attractions

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.

Getting Here

Latitude
34° 57' 32.6592" N
Longitude
93° 9' 54.1656" W
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.

Need to Know

  • Check-in time: 3:00 p.m.

  • Check-out time: 1:00 p.m.

  • Park attendants are on duty from 8 a.m. to 12 a.m. & 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

  • Two tents or one RV and one tent per campsite.
  • Off-road vehicles not permitted. Highway legal transportation only.
  • Group Shelters are Day Use Only. Camping is not allowed at group shelters.
  • Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.

    • Contact Information

    NIMROD LAKE PROJECT OFFICE
    3 HWY 7 SOUTH
    PLAINVIEW, AR 72857
    QUARRY COVE CAMPGROUND
    6789 HWY 60 WEST
    PLAINVIEW, AR 72857

    For campground inquiries, please call: 479-272-4233

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