Cradled between the Ouachita and Ozark Mountains, Nimrod Lake attracts boaters, anglers, and wildlife enthusiasts from all over the world. Ask any local around these parts, and they’ll tell you that fishing is the thing to do here. With just a little skill and a lot of luck, You’ll easily snag crappie, largemouth bass, bream, catfish, and white bass from the lake’s depths. There are four modern campgrounds around the lake, a short interpretive hiking trail, and three family-friendly swimming beaches. Whether you’re in it for the fishing, the swimming, or the s’mores round the fire, you’ll be hard pressed to find a better wild getaway than Nimrod Lake.
Cradled between the Ouachita and Ozark Mountains, Nimrod Lake attracts boaters, anglers, and wildlife enthusiasts from all over the world. Ask any local around these parts, and they’ll tell you that fishing is the thing to do here. With just a little skill and a lot of luck, You’ll easily snag crappie, largemouth bass, bream, catfish, and white bass from the lake’s depths. There are four modern campgrounds around the lake, a short interpretive hiking trail, and three family-friendly swimming beaches. Whether you’re in it for the fishing, the swimming, or the s’mores round the fire, you’ll be hard pressed to find a better wild getaway than Nimrod Lake.
Catfish, bluegill, and crappie? We got 'em here! Nimrod Lake doesn’t skimp on the fishing, and shoreline Carter Cove Campground doesn’t skimp on the amenities. With a playground, a fish cleaning station, and beach access, this mid-sized, spacious destination is ready to provide you with an exciting but relaxed getaway. The lake is popular for wate Read more...
Quarry Cove Campground offers all the standard goodness of modern camping on Nimrod Lake, with the added bonus of several sites being surrounded on three sides by water. A boat ramp, swimming beach, and playground complete the picture at this already picture-perfect destination. Enjoy fishing, boating, hiking, and premium wildlife-viewing, all wit Read more...
River Road Campground delivers on its name with two small loops of sites that stretch along the water. Located in a prime spot to enjoy boating, fishing, and water skiing on popular Nimrod Lake, as well as surrounding hiking and nature-viewing, River Road is fully decked out for camping at its most laid-back. A playground, boat ramp, picnic shelte Read more...
Nestled between the Ouachita and Ozark Mountains, the alluring Sunlight Bay Campground is perched on the shores of the Wilson Slough, just upstream from Nimrod Lake. Campers have access to 21,000 acres of forested goodness, plus a nice medley of streams, wetlands, and open water. If fishing is your thing, you’ll be gleeful with Nimrod Lake’s offer Read more...
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Nimrod Lake
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Catfish, bluegill, and crappie? We got 'em here! Nimrod Lake doesn’t skimp on the fishing, and shoreline Carter Cove Campground doesn’t skimp on the amenities. With a playground, a fish cleaning station, and beach access, this mid-sized, spacious destination is ready to provide you with an exciting but relaxed getaway. The lake is popular for wate Read more...
Quarry Cove Campground offers all the standard goodness of modern camping on Nimrod Lake, with the added bonus of several sites being surrounded on three sides by water. A boat ramp, swimming beach, and playground complete the picture at this already picture-perfect destination. Enjoy fishing, boating, hiking, and premium wildlife-viewing, all wit Read more...
River Road Campground delivers on its name with two small loops of sites that stretch along the water. Located in a prime spot to enjoy boating, fishing, and water skiing on popular Nimrod Lake, as well as surrounding hiking and nature-viewing, River Road is fully decked out for camping at its most laid-back. A playground, boat ramp, picnic shelte Read more...
Nestled between the Ouachita and Ozark Mountains, the alluring Sunlight Bay Campground is perched on the shores of the Wilson Slough, just upstream from Nimrod Lake. Campers have access to 21,000 acres of forested goodness, plus a nice medley of streams, wetlands, and open water. If fishing is your thing, you’ll be gleeful with Nimrod Lake’s offer Read more...
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