Federal campgroundtype
First comebooking
374 ftelevation
Apr–May & Sep–Octbest months
About Carter Cove Public Use Area
- Managed by: US Army Corps of Engineers
- Where: 4 mi southeast of Plainview, AR · 34.9612, -93.23879
Amenities:
ToiletsDrinking waterShowersElectric hookupsDump stationPicnic tablesTents allowedRVs allowed
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
51°30°Jan
56°34°Feb
64°41°Mar
73°49°Apr
81°58°May
88°67°Jun
93°70°Jul
92°69°Aug
85°62°Sep
75°50°Oct
62°40°Nov
53°33°Dec
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Apr–May & Sep–Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Jan.
See Carter Cove Public Use Area from above
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Caney | ATV road | 2.4 mi | 1.1 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Cell signal
Verizon 4G · AT&T 5G · T-Mobile 4G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.Night sky: Rural
The Milky Way is bright, with a little glow low on the horizon.
Class 3 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.RV essentials
Dump station: 0 mi
Propane: 20.9 mi