Arkansas / Perry County

River Road

Open — Open and accepting reservations through Recreation.gov. Check-in is 3:00 p.m., check-out is 1:00 p.m. Park attendants are on duty 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

About

River Road Campground sits along the shores of Fourche LaFave River and Nimrod Dam, cradled between Arkansas' Ouachita and Ozark Mountains. Managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, this lakeside retreat provides shaded campsites, beautiful scenery and abundant outdoor recreation opportunities on 21,000 acres of pristine land surrounding Nimrod Lake. The campground features 21 spacious and modern campsites with electric hookups, divided into the River Road Loop with 15 sites and the Project Point Loop with 6 sites. Amenities include a boat ramp providing direct river access, a playground for families, and a large day use group picnic shelter. All sites accommodate two tents or one RV and one tent. Fishing is one of the most popular activities, with an abundance of crappie, largemouth bass, catfish and bream available. Boating, water skiing and tubing are also popular pursuits, with 11 boat ramps located around the lake. The surrounding forest supports diverse wildlife including white-tailed deer, eastern wild turkey, bobwhite quail, squirrel, rabbit, fox, mink, black bear, dove and waterfowl. The campground is conveniently located adjacent to State Highway 7, a National Scenic Byway, and near Petit Jean State Park, Mount Nebo State Park and Hot Springs National Park.

Directions

From Ola, Arkansas, take Route 7 south for 9 miles to the Access Road and follow the signs to the campground.

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