Carter Cove

Nimrod Lake

🏕️ CampgroundOuachita National ForestArkansas⭐ 4.3 (146)

🟢 19 open windows as of Sep 19 — soonest Sat Sep 19–Tue Sep 22

Availability checked 8h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

🐕 Dogs allowed — all 34 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.

Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 3h ago.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

Carter Cove in Arkansas has 19 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sat Sep 19–Tue Sep 22. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates

Sat Sep 19 – Tue Sep 223 nightsbook these dates →👥 16 in a row, CARTER COVE #17–CARTER COVE #32 next to each othersites #01, #02, #03, #04, #05, #06, #07, #09, #10, #11, #12, #13, #14, #15, #17, #18, #19, #20, #21, #22, #23, #24, #25, #26, #27, #28, #29, #30, #31, #32, #34

Fri Sep 25 – Mon Sep 283 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 7 in a row, CARTER COVE #09–CARTER COVE #15 next to each othersites #01, #02, #03, #04, #05, #06, #09, #10, #11, #12, #13, #14, #15, #18, #19, #20, #21, #26, #27, #28, #29, #30, #31, #32, #34

Sat Sep 26 – Tue Sep 293 nightsbook these dates →sites #33

Sun Sep 27 – Wed Sep 303 nightsbook these dates →👥 4 in a row, CARTER COVE #22–CARTER COVE #25 next to each othersites #07, #22, #23, #24, #25

Fri Oct 2 – Mon Oct 53 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 4 in a row, CARTER COVE #22–CARTER COVE #25 next to each othersites #07, #22, #23, #24, #25, #33

Sun Oct 11 – Wed Oct 143 nightsbook these dates →👥 CARTER COVE #32 & CARTER COVE #33 next to each othersites #07, #19, #32, #33

Mon Oct 12 – Thu Oct 153 nightsbook these dates →👥 CARTER COVE #04 & CARTER COVE #05 next to each othersites #04, #05

Tue Oct 13 – Fri Oct 163 nightsbook these dates →sites #18

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite CARTER COVE #01 — Carter Cove Site #1 Table Area — **Site CARTER COVE #01** · Carter Cove Site #1 Table AreaNimrod Lake

Campsite CARTER COVE #01 — Carter Cove Site #1 View from Road — **Site CARTER COVE #01** · Carter Cove Site #1 View from RoadNimrod Lake

Campsite CARTER COVE #02 — Carter Cove Site #2 View From Roadway — **Site CARTER COVE #02** · Carter Cove Site #2 View From RoadwayNimrod Lake

Campsite CARTER COVE #02 — Carter Cove Site #2 Table Area — **Site CARTER COVE #02** · Carter Cove Site #2 Table AreaNimrod Lake

Campsite CARTER COVE #03 — Carter Cove Site #3 Table Area — **Site CARTER COVE #03** · Carter Cove Site #3 Table AreaNimrod Lake

Campsite CARTER COVE #03 — Carter Cove Site #3 View From Roadway — **Site CARTER COVE #03** · Carter Cove Site #3 View From RoadwayNimrod Lake

Campsite CARTER COVE #04 — Carter Cove Site #4 — **Site CARTER COVE #04** · Carter Cove Site #4Nimrod Lake

Campsite CARTER COVE #04 — Carter Cove Site #4 View From Roadway — **Site CARTER COVE #04** · Carter Cove Site #4 View From RoadwayNimrod Lake

Campsite CARTER COVE #05 — Carter Cove Site #5 View From Roadway — **Site CARTER COVE #05** · Carter Cove Site #5 View From RoadwayNimrod Lake

Campsite CARTER COVE #05 — A photo of Site 05 of Loop CARTER COVE at CARTER COVE with — **Site CARTER COVE #05** · A photo of Site 05 of Loop CARTER COVE at CARTER COVE with Lisa Owens

Campsite CARTER COVE #06 — Carter Cove Site #6 View From Roadway — **Site CARTER COVE #06** · Carter Cove Site #6 View From RoadwayNimrod Lake

Campsite CARTER COVE #06 — A photo of Site 06 of Loop CARTER COVE at CARTER COVE with — **Site CARTER COVE #06** · A photo of Site 06 of Loop CARTER COVE at CARTER COVE with Lisa Owens

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about March 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $24–$75/nightGroup Shelter ElectricStandard Electric🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 swimming

Ratings

4.3★★★★☆146 ratings

Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Carter Cove FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Carter Cove?

Carter Cove in Arkansas takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Carter Cove?

Campsite fees at Carter Cove run about $24–$75/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Carter Cove when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Carter Cove often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

Is Carter Cove a good campground?

Carter Cove holds an average rating of 4.3/5 from 146 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Where is Carter Cove located?

Carter Cove is located in Ouachita National Forest, Arkansas. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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