Carter Cove

Overview

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.

Operator

Army Corps of Engineers

Camping types

Tent, RV

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

479-272-4983

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Carter Cove, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Ouachita National Recreation TrailHike · 217.7 mi long · Long-distance trail · 14.6 mi from camp

  A long-distance route starting near East Terminus - Ouachita Trail, maintained by Friends of the Ouachita Trail.

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• Ouachita National Recreation TrailHike · 217.7 mi long · Long-distance trail · 14.6 mi from camp

  A long-distance route maintained by Friends of the Ouachita Trail.

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Mountain biking

• Womble TrailBike ride · 34.1 mi long · 23.4 mi from camp

  37 miles of single-track trail, used mostly by mountain bikers but also open to hikers. OpenStreetMap

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Scenic sights

• Twist CascadeWaterfall · 14.0 mi from camp

  A 12-foot waterfall.

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• Forked Mountain FallsWaterfall · 14.0 mi from camp

  A 10-foot waterfall.

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• Bear Head MountainPeak · 1,227 ft · 15.6 mi from campShow on map
• Hoover MountainPeak · 1,112 ft · 18.6 mi from campShow on map
• Bear CaveCave · 19.3 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Reviews

Data sources

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• OpenStreetMap — ODbL 1.0 — © OpenStreetMap contributors

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.