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| Location | Plainview, Arkansas |
|---|---|
| Nightly rate (listed) | $18–$75/night |
| Guest rating | 4.0 / 5 (124 reviews) |
| Maximum RV length | 75 ft (longest listed site) |
| Hookups | water, electric |
| Electrical service | 30A / 50A |
| Pull-through sites | Yes |
| RV sites | 33 |
| Pets allowed | Yes |
| Dump station | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Playground | Yes |
| Book on | Recreation.gov |
From the park's listing on Recreation.gov. Confirm details with the park before you book.
More Arkansas RV parks with: Pull-Through Sites · Big Rig Sites · 50-Amp Service
Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Carter Cove, not driving.
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights23 sites open for every night
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights24 sites open for every night
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights16 sites open for every nightThis weekend · Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights30 sites open for every night · from $24/night
Carter Cove is a Recreation.gov campground in Plainview. It lists 33 RV or RV/tent sites and 1 tent site for rigs up to 75 ft. 33 sites have electric. Listed amenities include showers, a dump station and a playground, and pets are allowed.
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Availability checked Oct 26 on Recreation.gov. Rates are the provider's nightly rates; totals are estimates before taxes & fees.
Opens site 02 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 11 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 04 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 26 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 27 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 28 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 05 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 03 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
You book with the provider. Each row shows that provider's lowest open option for your dates, and which provider our main button uses.
Availability checked Oct 26 on Recreation.gov.
| Site | Fr 30 | Sa 31 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $24 |
| 11 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $24 |
| 04 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $24 |
| 02 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $24 |
| 19 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $24 |
| 23 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $24 |
| 14 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $24 |
| 01 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $24 |
| 33 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $24 |
| 13 standard electric | ✓ |
Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (124 reviews, ★ 4.0). Not written or edited by us.
“Camp site was well maintained and bathrooms were clean. Very nice visit. ”
“Very nice campground very peaceful. Watch out for ants climbing the jack stands. Bathrooms were ok could be a little cleaner maybe updated fixtures. ”
This weekend (Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 1): Book online. Reservations online on Recreation.gov — open dates and rates come from the booking site.
Longest RV site listed: 75 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Rig Fit tool
CARTER COVE PARK
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Carter Cove Campground sits on the shore of Nimrod Lake between the Ouachita and Ozark Mountains, offering shaded, pine-fringed campsites with direct access to a swimming beach and a boat ramp. The campground contains 34 campsites in total 33 sites that accommodate both RVs and tents and one tent-only site and includes a large day-use group picnic shelter and a playground for families. Sites are described as spacious and modern, and the immediate landscape reflects the reservoir's origins: Nimrod Dam, completed in 1942 on the Fourche LaFave River, created the lake and the surrounding 21,000 acres that now support this recreation area. Carter Cove is easy to reach from the Plainview area via Route 60 and lies close to State Highway 7, putting Petit Jean State Park, Mount Nebo State Park and Hot Springs National Park within a reasonable day-trip distance. The lake is a strong draw for anglers expect catfish, bluegill, bass and crappie and boating is a major activity with 11 boat ramps around Nimrod; note that water skiing and tubing are only allowed from the tip of Carden Point east toward the dam because areas to the west are considered hazardous. Campground and lake activities include boating, camping, fishing, hiking, picnicking, playground use, water sports and wildlife viewing, and you may see white-tailed deer, wild turkey, quail, squirrel, rabbit, fox, mink, black bear, dove and waterfowl; seasonal hunting is permitted across much of the lake except in or adjacent to recreation areas. Practical details such as fees, reservation rules and seasonal availability change over time, so check with the campground's managing office or official website before you go to confirm current policies and to secure a site.
| Agency / operator | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Booking | Recreation.gov [Recreation.gov] |
| Max RV / trailer length | Not listed |
| Bear storage | Not listed |
| ✓ |
| $24 |
| 15 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $24 |
| 03 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $24 |
| 31 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $24 |
| 28 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $24 |
| 30 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $24 |
| 21 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $24 |
| 29 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $24 |
| 27 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $24 |
| 09 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $24 |
| 10 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $24 |
| 26 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $24 |
| 05 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $24 |
| 17 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $26 |
| 18 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $26 |
| 07 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $26 |
| 22 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $26 |
| 20 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $26 |
| 24 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $48 |
| 12 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $48 |
| 34 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $52 |
| 25 standard electric | R | R | $24 |
| 32 standard electric | R | R | $24 |
| 08 standard electric | R | R | $26 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
| Season |
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| Not listed |
| Hookups | Not listed |
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| Max stay | 28 nights max |
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Sources: Recreation.gov — Carter Cove. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.
