Nimrod Lake

About Nimrod Lake

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.

How to Get There

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.

Plan Your Visit to Nimrod Lake

Heading to Nimrod Lake? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)