River Road

Nimrod Lake

🏕️ CampgroundOuachita National ForestArkansas⭐ 4.3 (66)

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

Availability checked 10h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

🐕 Dogs allowed — all 22 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.

Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 5h ago.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

River Road in Arkansas has 10 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 →👥 9 in a row, RROA #007–RROA #015 next to each othersites PROJ #P01, #P02, #P03, #P04, #P05, #P06, RROA #001, #002, #003, #004, #005, #007, #008, #009, #010, #011, #012, #013, #014, #015

Fri Sep 25 – Mon Sep 283 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 9 in a row, RROA #007–RROA #015 next to each othersites PROJ #P01, #P02, #P03, #P04, #P05, #P06, RROA #001, #002, #003, #004, #005, #007, #008, #009, #010, #011, #012, #013, #014, #015

Sun Oct 4 – Wed Oct 73 nightsbook these dates →sites RROA #013

Mon Oct 12 – Thu Oct 153 nightsbook these dates →👥 9 in a row, RROA #007–RROA #015 next to each othersites RROA #001, #002, #003, #004, #007, #008, #009, #010, #011, #012, #013, #014, #015

Mon Oct 12 – Wed Oct 142 nightsbook these dates →sites RROA #005

Sun Oct 18 – Wed Oct 213 nightsbook these dates →sites RROA #002

Mon Oct 19 – Thu Oct 223 nightsbook these dates →sites RROA #013

Mon Oct 26 – Thu Oct 293 nightsbook these dates →sites RROA #013

📷 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 PROJ #P01 — A photo of Site P01 of Loop PROJ at RIVER ROAD with Picnic T — **Site PROJ #P01** · A photo of Site P01 of Loop PROJ at RIVER ROAD with Picnic TLisa Owens

Campsite PROJ #P02 — River Road - Project Point Loop - P2 — **Site PROJ #P02** · River Road - Project Point Loop - P2Nimrod Lake

Campsite PROJ #P02 — A photo of Site P02 of Loop PROJ at RIVER ROAD with Electric — **Site PROJ #P02** · A photo of Site P02 of Loop PROJ at RIVER ROAD with ElectricLisa Owens

Campsite PROJ #P03 — A photo of Site P03 of Loop PROJ at RIVER ROAD with Picnic T — **Site PROJ #P03** · A photo of Site P03 of Loop PROJ at RIVER ROAD with Picnic TLisa Owens

Campsite PROJ #P04 — River Road - Project Point Loop - P4 — **Site PROJ #P04** · River Road - Project Point Loop - P4Nimrod Lake

Campsite PROJ #P04 — A photo of Site P04 of Loop PROJ at RIVER ROAD with Electric — **Site PROJ #P04** · A photo of Site P04 of Loop PROJ at RIVER ROAD with ElectricLisa Owens

Campsite PROJ #P05 — A photo of Site P05 of Loop PROJ at RIVER ROAD with Picnic T — **Site PROJ #P05** · A photo of Site P05 of Loop PROJ at RIVER ROAD with Picnic TLisa Owens

Campsite PROJ #P05 — A photo of Site P05 of Loop PROJ at RIVER ROAD with Electric — **Site PROJ #P05** · A photo of Site P05 of Loop PROJ at RIVER ROAD with ElectricLisa Owens

Campsite PROJ #P06 — A photo of Site P06 — **Site PROJ #P06** · A photo of Site P06Lisa Owens

Campsite PROJ #P06 — A photo of Site P06 of Loop PROJ at RIVER ROAD with Picnic T — **Site PROJ #P06** · A photo of Site P06 of Loop PROJ at RIVER ROAD with Picnic TLisa 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

💵 $23–$75/nightGroup Shelter ElectricStandard Electric🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing

Ratings

4.3★★★★☆66 ratings

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

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ River Road FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at River Road?

River Road 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 River Road?

Campsite fees at River Road run about $23–$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 River Road when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like River Road 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 River Road a good campground?

River Road holds an average rating of 4.3/5 from 66 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Where is River Road located?

River Road 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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