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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
From Ola, Arkansas, take Route 7 south for 9 miles to the Access Road and follow the signs to the campground.
I am a reserve deputy and I patrol these parks, well worth the visit a very beautiful place.
Great park! Great, friendly hosts, Michael and Bonnie (and their four-legged, Luna). Quiet. Easy access, huge private wooded sights on the river. Older, well maintained park. Would recommend. Good place to relax and enjoy nature.
Cool stop while on the Harley riding 7 glad I stopped both times but peeing in the trees don't bother me
Very nice stop on 7. Very beautiful and scenic. There are also nice playgrounds here for kids. Going up to the dam is also really nice. The lady who tends this campground is very nice.
Beautiful park, nice bathrooms with showers. Running water at campsites. Picnic tables. Great little overnight stay and the dam was breathtaking
