CARTER COVE
CARTER COVE

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About Carter Cove

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.

Available sites

33 total sites

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Sep 16 to Dec 31

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

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RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Showers
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

33 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 01, Loop: CARTER COVE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 02, Loop: CARTER COVE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 03, Loop: CARTER COVE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 04, Loop: CARTER COVE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 05, Loop: CARTER COVE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 06, Loop: CARTER COVE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 07, Loop: CARTER COVE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 08, Loop: CARTER COVE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 09, Loop: CARTER COVE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 10, Loop: CARTER COVE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 11, Loop: CARTER COVE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 12, Loop: CARTER COVE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 13, Loop: CARTER COVE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 14, Loop: CARTER COVE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 15, Loop: CARTER COVE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 17, Loop: CARTER COVE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 18, Loop: CARTER COVE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 19, Loop: CARTER COVE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 20, Loop: CARTER COVE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 21, Loop: CARTER COVE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 22, Loop: CARTER COVE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 23, Loop: CARTER COVE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 24, Loop: CARTER COVE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 25, Loop: CARTER COVE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 26, Loop: CARTER COVE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 27, Loop: CARTER COVE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 28, Loop: CARTER COVE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 29, Loop: CARTER COVE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 30, Loop: CARTER COVE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 31, Loop: CARTER COVE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 32, Loop: CARTER COVE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 33, Loop: CARTER COVE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 34, Loop: CARTER COVE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved

Reviews (284)

What Guests Are Saying

Carter Cove is praised for its cleanliness, well-maintained grounds, and friendly park hosts, making it a pleasant environment for campers. Many guests enjoyed the easy access to amenities and beautiful views, highlighting the park as a great spot for family trips and fishing. Some concerns were raised about bathroom cleanliness and maintenance issues, such as pests and the need for better site management, but overall, visitors had a positive experience and expressed a desire to return.

Review Summary

4.3
284 reviews
5
67.3%
191
4
13.0%
37
3
9.2%
26
2
5.6%
16
1
4.9%
14

Barry M

Verified

August 22, 2026 • Stayed at: 30, Loop: CARTER COVE

5

Your park host was very good

MARK W

Verified

August 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 34, Loop: CARTER COVE

4

The camp was in really good shape, the person working there was really friendly and did a great job on site upkeep. Like others noted, cell signal was mostly unavailable though we did find a few spots in case you needed it. Overall for us it was a really nice campground and a great weekend.

Justin N

Verified

July 31, 2026 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: CARTER COVE

5

Cleanest park at the lake. Bathrooms were very clean and well stocked. Friendliest park attendants. Great place for walking.

Tracy G

Verified

June 21, 2026 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: CARTER COVE

5

Beautiful clean park, friendly park host, quiet and serene!

Tommy O

Verified

June 14, 2026 • Stayed at: 30, Loop: CARTER COVE

5

Great campground, bathrooms are always clean. Park attendants are very helpful and friendly.

Stacy T

Verified

June 8, 2026 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: CARTER COVE

5

We had a very good time. The park attendant was very nice and kept the restrooms very clean. We are looking forward to our next visit.

Joe W

Verified

June 1, 2026 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: CARTER COVE

3

Nice camping area.

Lari M

Verified

May 26, 2026 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: CARTER COVE

5

It was awesome place to stay very clean facilities easy access to boat launch and swimming area very clean camping spot and nice covered picnic table I very highly recommend staying here and will definitely be a returning visitor

Ruth W

Verified

May 26, 2026 • Stayed at: 28, Loop: CARTER COVE

5

Clean. Quiet. Great rv spaces. Cell service was questionable but occasionally could receive signal. Bathrooms clean, large. and good hot water.excellent service by hosts.

WALT B

Verified

May 7, 2026 • Stayed at: 33, Loop: CARTER COVE

5

Great trip

Location & Directions for Carter Cove

Carter Cove Park, Plainview, AR 72857 United States

Elevation: 120 ft

Getting There

From Plainview, Arkansas, take Route 60 for 3 mi east to the Access Road. Continue 1 mi south and follow signs into campground.

Nearest town

Plainview, AR - 4.3 mi

About 7 min to downtown

Highway access

Carter Cove is accessible via Route 60, which connects to US Highway 64 approximately 10 miles to the northwest.

Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

  • Check-in is at 3:00 p.m.
  • Check-out is at 1:00 p.m.
  • Park attendants are available from 8 a.m. to 12 a.m. and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Cancellation policy

  • Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
  • Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
  • Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
    • Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
  • Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
  • Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
  • Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.

Site capacity

  • Each campsite allows either two tents or one RV and one tent.

Vehicles & parking

  • Only highway-legal vehicles are allowed; off-road vehicles are not permitted.

Site types & loops

  • Group shelters can only be used for day use; overnight camping is not permitted.

Fires & fuel

  • Do not move firewood; buy it locally and burn it on-site to protect forests.

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Last updated: October 23, 2026

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Explore Plainview, AR

Population: 550

Nearby city: Conway, AR

Approx. 46 mi away (straight-line distance)

Elevation: 420 ft

Best Season: Spring, Fall

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