River Road
USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Plainview · Arkansas · Nimrod Lake
| Agency | USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Area | Nimrod Lake |
| Location | Plainview · Arkansas · Nimrod Lake · 34.95162, -93.15423 · Map |
| Sites | 21 public sites counted from the federal listing — 20 standard electric; 1 group shelter electric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 22 of 21 sites (up to 50 amp where reported) Water hookups at 16 of 21 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 21 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 21 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 78 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 21 sites · 30 ft: 18 sites · 35 ft: 17 sites · 40 ft: 14 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 3:00 PM · Out 1:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 22 sites, as reported |
| Accessibility | N |
| Amenities, as reported | PlaygroundWater spigots |
| Phone | 479-272-4835 |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-02-25.
From the official listing
Overview River Road Campground sits along the shores of Fourche LaFave River and Nimrod 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. Recreation Fishing is one of the most popular activities at the lake, with an abundance of crappie, largemouth bass, catfish and bream available.
Boating, water skiing and tubing are also popular, with 11 boat ramps conveniently located around the lake, however, skiing and tubing are only allowed from the tip of Carden Point eastward toward the dam because areas west of there are too hazardous.
Campers are likely to spot white-tailed deer, eastern wild turkey, bobwhite quail, squirrel, rabbit, fox, mink, black bear, dove and waterfowl in the area. Seasonal hunting is also permitted throughout the forested area around the lake, except in or near recreation areas. Facilities With 21 spacious and modern campsites (15 campsites in the River Road Loop and 6 campsites in the Project Point Loop) and one large day use group picnic shelter, River Road Campground has plenty of room for the family. A boat ramp into the river and playground are also provided. Natural Features Nimrod Dam was completed in 1942 as part of a comprehensive plan for flood control and development of water resources in the Fourche LaFave River. Although recreation was not part of the initial mission of the dam project, the lake and surrounding 21,000 acres of pristine land have now become a recreational oasis for outdoor enthusiasts. Nearby Attractions Nimrod Lake is conveniently located adjacent to State Highway 7, a National Scenic Byway and other nearby points of interest like Petit Jean State Park, Mount Nebo State Park and Hot Springs National Park.
Directions, from the listing
From Ola, Arkansas, take Route 7 south for 9 miles to the Access Road and follow the signs to the campground.
Nearest federal campgrounds
1 mi straight-line · PLAINVIEW ArkansasUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersCarden Point
2 mi straight-line · PLAINVIEW ArkansasUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersCarter Cove
5 mi straight-line · PLAINVIEW ArkansasUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersSunlight Bay
8 mi straight-line · Plainview ArkansasUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersOld Post Road
20 mi straight-line · RUSSELLVILLE Arkansas
Trip Card — River Road
Plainview · Arkansas · Nimrod Lake
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | Plainview · Arkansas · Nimrod Lake |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | Electric at 22 |
| Max RV | Up to 78 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 21 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232690 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.