About Carter Cove
Number of accommodations: 33
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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- Dump station on site
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- Showers
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Reviews (273)
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.
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
Bill D
VerifiedMay 10, 2021 • Stayed at: 32, Loop: CARTER COVE
Very clean and well run campground
Sara G
VerifiedMay 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: CARTER COVE
It was a great time!
Sara G
VerifiedMay 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: CARTER COVE
It was a great time!
JOYCE H
VerifiedMay 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: CARTER COVE
Very good spot. Friendly people. Didn't have cover over table and not much shade, but it was not very hot. But it was very windy and we could not keep canopy rolled out. Had a really nice time. Will definitely be back.
ann h
VerifiedMay 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: CARTER COVE
We always enjoy camping at Carter Cove. Really like the spacious campground sites. A clean and well maintained bath house. Hosts are professional, friendly and helpful. We fish and boat on Lake Nimrod while there.
JOYCE H
VerifiedMay 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: CARTER COVE
Very good spot. Friendly people. Didn't have cover over table and not much shade, but it was not very hot. But it was very windy and we could not keep canopy rolled out. Had a really nice time. Will definitely be back.
ann h
VerifiedMay 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: CARTER COVE
We always enjoy camping at Carter Cove. Really like the spacious campground sites. A clean and well maintained bath house. Hosts are professional, friendly and helpful. We fish and boat on Lake Nimrod while there.
Richard L
VerifiedMay 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: CARTER COVE
I reserved a site for three days. Upon arrival, I was told my site was occupied, but another was available. The next morning I was told my original site is now free and i need to move immediately due to this site being reserved. They wouldn't make someone else move that evening but were happy to make a disabled vet with a pop up camper change. I didn't even stay for a day. They were happy to take my money through.
Richard L
VerifiedMay 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: CARTER COVE
I reserved a site for three days. Upon arrival, I was told my site was occupied, but another was available. The next morning I was told my original site is now free and i need to move immediately due to this site being reserved. They wouldn't make someone else move that evening but were happy to make a disabled vet with a pop up camper change. I didn't even stay for a day. They were happy to take my money through.
Dennis C
VerifiedApril 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 32, Loop: CARTER COVE
First time. In 3 years that was peacefull. Last few years Drug people in restrooms selling drugs. They aren't scared because by time police there they could be gone. They mess up bathrooms and stay on lots all night. We and a few others had had stolen out of our boats. This year they were gone. I complained every year. The people over camp would have to come early every day and clean restrooms and lots. They were very good!
Location Carter Cove
Address:
Carter Cove Park
Plainview, AR, 72857
United States
From Plainview, Arkansas, take Route 60 for 3 miles east to the Access Road. Continue 1 mile south and follow signs into campground.
Carter Cove is accessible via Route 60, which connects to US Highway 64 approximately 10 miles to the northwest.
Latitude & Longitude: 34.9633 / -93.2393
Elevation: 120 feet
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: June 3, 2026
