Carden Point

Carden Point Recreation Area, Plainview, Arkansas, United States

CARDEN POINT
CARDEN POINT
CARDEN POINT
CARDEN POINT
CARDEN POINT

Featured amenities

Picnic Table
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About Carden Point

Carden Point Day Use Park sits along the shores of Nimrod Lake and Dam, cradled between Arkansas' Ouachita and Ozark Mountains.

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Boating

Boating

Spring Summer Fall
Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Swimming

Swimming

Summer

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
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Dec
Currently open - Mar 1 to Sep 15

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Picnic Table
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
Water Access

Water Access

  • Lake Access
  • Boat Ramp / Launch
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Location Carden Point

Address:
Carden Point Recreation Area
Plainview, AR, 72857
United States

Highway access

Carden Point is accessible via State Highway 60, which connects to Plainview.

Latitude & Longitude: 34.9675 / -93.1913

Elevation: 113 feet

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Policies & Rules

General

  • Off-road vehicles not permitted. Highway legal transportation only.
  • Picnic shelter users must pay the day use fees to swim or use the boat launch
  • 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.

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Last updated: July 11, 2026

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