River Road

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River Road Campground, 30 Nimrod Dam Drive
Plainview, AR 72857

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.

Camp site features

Across 20 camp sites:

  • Electric hookups: all 20 sites
  • Water hookups: 14 of 20 sites
  • Picnic table: all 20 sites
  • Pets allowed: all 20 sites
  • Longest rig: 78 ft
  • Largest party: 16 people
  • Power up to 50 amps
  • Equipment: FIFTH WHEEL, PICKUP CAMPER, POP UP, RV, Tent, Trailer

Directions

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

Stay Limit

Check in from 3 PM, check out by 1 PM.

Reviews

66 reviews
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3 stars
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1 stars
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jason b
Loop:Proj
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Reviewed 2 months ago
Overall pretty good. Camping. Fishing has declined big time in the lake though. Kids had fun.
Susan K
Loop:Rroa
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Reviewed 2 months ago
This is a nice wooded campground with covered and uncovered picnic tables, fire rings, stand grills, steel counter platforms for food prep, lantern hooks, and electricity at the sties. There are flush toilets and showers. The camp host was great, very helpful and nice. All in all a great stop near some great fishing and nature.
Paromita R
Loop:Rroa
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Reviewed 3 months ago
We had a wonderful stay at this campground. The campsites were clean and spacious, and well maintained.
Dennis W
Loop:Rroa
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Reviewed 3 months ago
The campground was not as neet as in the past. The grass was in need of mowing. I had a minnow trap taken that was right below my RV tied up on the river bank.
Eric O
Loop:Rroa
Site:
Reviewed 5 months ago
There was not a lot of room for a large family size tent. There was not a pole to hang trash from, nor were there any trash receptacles available. Even though there was a burn ban, many people still set up campfires.
Lucien S
Loop:Rroa
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Reviewed 6 months ago
Clean bathrooms, flushable toilets, hot shower, no cell service at camp but up the hill at the Dam there is enough to watch YouTube videos or do anything you need.
Availability

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Popularity: Very quiet

Busiest in August, when about 2% of guest capacity is reserved. Based on 10 years of reservations.

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