River Road
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.
With 21 spacious and modern campsites (15 campsites in the River Road Loop and 6 campsites in the Project Point Loop) and one large day use group picnic shelter, River Road Campground has plenty of room for the family. A boat ramp into the river and playground are also provided.
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.
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.
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.
Recreation
Fishing is one of the most popular activities at the lake, with an abundance of crappie, largemouth bass, catfish and bream 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 forested area around the lake, except in or near recreation areas.
Contact Information
Mailing
Nimrod Lake Project Office 3 HWY 7 SOUTH PLAINVIEW AR 72857-9600
Physical
River Road Campground 30 Nimrod Dam Drive Plainview AR 72857
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 479-272-4835
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
From Ola, Arkansas, take Route 7 south for 9 miles to the Access Road and follow the signs to the campground.
Available Campsites
- Site 007, Loop RROA, Type Standard Electric
- Site P02, Loop PROJ, Type Standard Electric
- Site P03, Loop PROJ, Type Standard Electric
- Site P05, Loop PROJ, Type Standard Electric
- Site 009, Loop RROA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 001, Loop RROA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 010, Loop RROA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 013, Loop RROA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 008, Loop RROA, Type Standard Electric
- Site P06, Loop PROJ, Type Standard Electric
- Site 014, Loop RROA, Type Standard Electric
- Site GS001, Loop RROA, Type Group Shelter Electric
- Site 015, Loop RROA, Type Standard Electric
- Site P01, Loop PROJ, Type Standard Electric
- Site 012, Loop RROA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 005, Loop RROA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 004, Loop RROA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 011, Loop RROA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 002, Loop RROA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 003, Loop RROA, Type Standard Electric
- Site P04, Loop PROJ, Type Standard Electric
