Directions and Factoids
Directions: Located in the west, central part of the state.
From Hot Springs, go 40 miles north on AR 7.
From Russellville, go 20 miles south on AR 7 to Ola, then take AR 28 5 miles west to Plainview.
From Plainview, take AR 60 east and all the park entrances will be located to the south of the highway.
From Little Rock, go 40 miles west on AR 10 to Perryville, then 20 miles west on AR 60 to Fourche Junction (the intersection of AR 60 & 7). Continue traveling west on AR 60 and park entrances will be on the south of AR 60 for the next 9 miles.
Factoid: Cradled between the Ouachita and Ozark Mountains, Nimrod Lake is popular with fishermen and
hunters alike. Six parks nestled along the lake provide modern camping facilities and an
opportunity to relax amid the groves of tall, sweet-scented pines. Nimrod 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.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Recreation Services Status
The list below includes Recreation Services Status of USACE managed areas (lines that contain the Corps Castle icon). Others, such as state or private marina operators, run additional parks. Please contact those agencies or individuals for information on the areas they manage.
Open
Partially Open
Seasonal Closure
Closed
Status Unknown
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Camping |
E | Electric Campsites |
N | Non-electric Campsites |
P | Primitive Campsites |
G | Group Camping |
D | Dump Station |
Fishing |
C | Fish Cleaning Stations |
CD | Courtesy Dock |
D | Fishing Docks |
P | Fishing Piers |
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Picnic |
A | Picnic Area |
G | Group Picnic |
GS | Group Picnic Shelter |
Swimming |
BE | Beach |
P | Swimming Pool |
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Trails |
B | Bike Trails |
Q | Equestrian Trails |
H | Hiking Trails |
I | Hiking Trails - Interpretive |
R | Off Road Vehicle Trails |
F | Fitness Trails |
W | Water Trails |
S | Snow Mobile Trails |
CC | Cross Country Skiing Trails |
M | Multipurpose Trails |
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