Playground.

River Road

Open

Open March 1 through December 31. Closed January and February. Reservations available through Recreation.gov. Check-in is 3:00 PM, check-out is 1:00 PM. Maximum stay is 28 consecutive nights.

About

River Road Campground is a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers facility on the Fourche LaFave River arm of Nimrod Lake, nestled between the Ouachita and Ozark Mountains of central Arkansas. The 21 campsites are shaded by a dense canopy of mature oak and hickory trees, providing a quiet, wooded atmosphere. Sites range from standard 30-amp electric to 50-amp and multi-family configurations, with many offering water hookups. The campground includes a boat ramp providing direct access to Nimrod Lake. Fishing is the primary draw, with abundant crappie, largemouth bass, catfish, and bream in the lake. Water skiing and tubing are permitted from Carden Point eastward toward the dam. Wildlife viewing opportunities include white-tailed deer, wild turkey, black bear, and various waterfowl. Seasonal hunting is allowed in the surrounding 21,000-acre forested area. Nimrod Lake lies adjacent to Arkansas Highway 7, a designated National Scenic Byway, with Petit Jean State Park, Mount Nebo State Park, and Hot Springs National Park within reasonable driving distance.

Directions

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

Amenities

Water Yes
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station Yes
Wifi
Pets Allowed Yes
Showers Yes
Electric Hookups Yes
Water Hookups Yes
Sewer Hookups No
Camp Store
Price $26 - $75

Vehicle

Max RV Length 78ft
Max Trailer Length 78ft
Big Rig Friendly Yes
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Phone +1 (479) 272-4835

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

Availability

Photos

Playground.
Fourche LaFave river from the campground.
Nimrod Dam with water going through the spillway.
View of Nimrod Lake from the dam area.
Picnic table at the dam area of the park.

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