Carter Cove

US Army Corps of Engineers · Arkansas

Carter Cove in Arkansas. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 168 public campsites we map in Arkansas.

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. Nimrod Lake provides the ideal spot to get away from it all, relax and enjoy yourself. Recreation Fishing is one of the most popular activities at the lake, with an abundance of catfish, bluegill, bass and crappie available.

What we know about it

Managed by: US Army Corps of Engineers
Fee: $24/night
Booking: Reservation required
Dogs: Allowed on a leash (USACE policy)
Listed facilities: drinking water, toilets, showers, dump station, power (as published by the agency)
Phone: 479-272-4983
Coordinates: 34.96331, -93.23926

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Source: Recreation.gov, dated 2026-02-25, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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