Completed in 1942, Nimrod Lake is the oldest Corps of Engineers lake in the state. Generally known as one of Arkansas' better fishing reservoirs, it has scenic vistas and well developed campgrounds. Walking across Nimrod Dam, which is smaller than many other Corps dams and closed to traffic, provides a wonderful view of the Fourche LaFave River and the lake. Nimrod is a quiet get away in west-central Arkansas.
There are five full service modern campgrounds and one modern day use area on the lake. Three of the campgrounds (Quarry Cove, County Line, and Carter Cove) are on the lake, Sunlight Bay is on Wilson Slough which is located just off of the Fourche LaFave River upstream of the lake, and River Road is on the Fourche LaFave River just downstream of the Nimrod Dam. Carden Point is a day use only area located on the lake. These areas offer 134 campsites, 8 picnic sites, 11 boat launch ramps, 4 designated swimming beaches, 5 group picnic shelters, 6 playgrounds, and 1 amphitheater.
