Campground

Quarry Cove

Nimrod Lake · PLAINVIEW · Arkansas — managed by US Army Corps of Engineers

Quarry Cove campground
Photo: Recreation.gov · Lisa Owens

Weekend availability at Quarry Cove

Live from Recreation.gov · checked Sep 17, 10:04 PM PT
  • Fri, Sep 18
    Open
    28/30 sites
  • Fri, Sep 25
    Open
    26/30 sites
  • Fri, Oct 2
    Open
    27/30 sites
  • Fri, Oct 9
    Open
    25/30 sites
  • Fri, Oct 16
    Open
    23/30 sites
  • Fri, Oct 23
    Open
    25/30 sites

Friday + Saturday nights, sites bookable both nights. Counts come from a rotating sweep and can lag a cancellation by up to a day — alerts watch your exact dates within minutes.

Campsites & amenities

Site-level details from Recreation.gov's official catalog.

Campsites
32
Electric sites
32
Water hookups
32
Pull-through
3
Max rig length
80 ft
Group Shelter ElectricStandard Electric

About this campground

Overview Quarry 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. 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.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. 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 there

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.

Elevation
382 ft
Contact
479-272-4233

Activities

  • SWIMMING SITE
  • FISHING
  • CAMPING
  • BOATING

Nearby federal campgrounds

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