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Carter Cove

CARTER COVE
CARTER COVE

Featured amenities

Showers
Showers

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.

Number of accommodations: 33

Campground Amenities

  • Showers
    Showers
  • Dump Station
    Dump Station

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Mar 1 to Sep 15

Sites & Availability

33 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 01, Loop: CARTER COVE
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$52.00
/ per night
🚐 02, Loop: CARTER COVE
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$52.00
/ per night
🚐 03, Loop: CARTER COVE
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$52.00
/ per night
🚐 04, Loop: CARTER COVE
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$52.00
/ per night
🚐 05, Loop: CARTER COVE
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$52.00
/ per night
🚐 06, Loop: CARTER COVE
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$52.00
/ per night
🚐 07, Loop: CARTER COVE
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$52.00
/ per night
🚐 08, Loop: CARTER COVE
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$52.00
/ per night
🚐 09, Loop: CARTER COVE
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$52.00
/ per night
🚐 10, Loop: CARTER COVE
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$52.00
/ per night
🚐 11, Loop: CARTER COVE
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$52.00
/ per night
🚐 12, Loop: CARTER COVE
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$52.00
/ per night
🚐 13, Loop: CARTER COVE
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$52.00
/ per night
🚐 14, Loop: CARTER COVE
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$52.00
/ per night
🚐 15, Loop: CARTER COVE
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$52.00
/ per night
🚐 17, Loop: CARTER COVE
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$52.00
/ per night
🚐 18, Loop: CARTER COVE
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$52.00
/ per night
🚐 19, Loop: CARTER COVE
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$52.00
/ per night
🚐 20, Loop: CARTER COVE
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$52.00
/ per night
🚐 21, Loop: CARTER COVE
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$52.00
/ per night
🚐 22, Loop: CARTER COVE
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$52.00
/ per night
🚐 23, Loop: CARTER COVE
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$52.00
/ per night
🚐 24, Loop: CARTER COVE
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$52.00
/ per night
🚐 25, Loop: CARTER COVE
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$52.00
/ per night
🚐 26, Loop: CARTER COVE
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$52.00
/ per night
🚐 27, Loop: CARTER COVE
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$52.00
/ per night
🚐 28, Loop: CARTER COVE
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$52.00
/ per night
🚐 29, Loop: CARTER COVE
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$52.00
/ per night
🚐 30, Loop: CARTER COVE
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$52.00
/ per night
🚐 31, Loop: CARTER COVE
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$52.00
/ per night
🚐 32, Loop: CARTER COVE
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$52.00
/ per night
🚐 33, Loop: CARTER COVE
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$52.00
/ per night
🚐 34, Loop: CARTER COVE
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$52.00
/ per night

Reviews (134)

What Guests Are Saying

Carter Cove is praised for its cleanliness, friendly hosts, and well-maintained campgrounds, offering beautiful views and a peaceful atmosphere. Many families enjoy easy access to boat launches and fishing facilities, contributing to a fun camping experience. However, some guests reported issues with maintenance, bathroom cleanliness, and limited cell service, indicating room for improvement.

Review Summary

4.3
134 reviews
5
66.4%
89
4
13.4%
18
3
9.0%
12
2
6.0%
8
1
5.2%
7

elton c

Verified

November 4, 2024 Stayed at: 26, Loop: CARTER COVE

5

We had a great short getaway!

William M

Verified

September 2, 2024 Stayed at: 30, Loop: CARTER COVE

3

Site 30 nice level spot covered picnic table close to bathrooms. Host was nice came by everyday to say or or hi.
Couple issues ANTS ANTS ANTS and some sites needed the tall grass cut.

Troy S

Verified

June 3, 2024 Stayed at: 24, Loop: CARTER COVE

5

Campsite was very clean, and bathroom was too.

Robert B

Verified

May 25, 2024 Stayed at: 27, Loop: CARTER COVE

5

Best park in Arkansas, bathrooms are keep very clean and attendants are very helpful job well done 👍🏻😄

Roger G

Verified

April 25, 2024 Stayed at: 09, Loop: CARTER COVE

5

Good camp spot.Clean park,bathrooms.Park attendant very nice.

Andrew L

Verified

April 18, 2024 Stayed at: 03, Loop: CARTER COVE

5

We had a wonderful time. Sites were clean and spacious. The lack of cell service made for a great unplugged weekend

Eugenia R

Verified

April 16, 2024 Stayed at: 11, Loop: CARTER COVE

5

Great location and nice campground on the lake. Perfect for Eclipse 2024 viewing.

Mark M

Verified

April 16, 2024 Stayed at: 18, Loop: CARTER COVE

5

Clean restrooms and beautiful campground. The hosts were excellent. Cell service was spotty at best. No water hose faucet at dump station.

Elaine S

Verified

April 15, 2024 Stayed at: 26, Loop: CARTER COVE

5

Very nice

Daniel W

Verified

April 6, 2024 Stayed at: 10, Loop: CARTER COVE

5

Such a beautiful place! Very calming and peaceful. Very little cell service with AT&T so minimal distractions to take away from nature

Location Carter Cove

Address:
Carter Cove Park
Plainview, AR, 72857
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 34.9633 / -93.2393

Elevation: 120 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
General

Check-in time: 3:00 p.m.

General

Check-out time: 1:00 p.m.

General

Park attendants are on duty from 8 a.m. to 12 a.m. & 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

General

Two tents or one RV and one tent per campsite

General

Off-road vehicles not permitted. Highway legal transportation only.

General

Group Shelters are Day Use Only. Camping is not allowed at group shelters.

General

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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