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About Cowhide Cove
Number of accommodations: 48
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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (229)
What Guests Are Saying
Cowhide Cove is praised for its beautiful, clean, and well-maintained campground, offering a peaceful atmosphere and friendly hosts. Many enjoyed the scenic views, quiet environment, and proximity to local attractions like Crater of Diamonds State Park. However, some guests noted issues with restroom facilities and the lack of on-site trash cans, suggesting improvements for a better experience.
What Guests Are Saying
Cowhide Cove is praised for its beautiful, clean, and well-maintained campground, offering a peaceful atmosphere and friendly hosts. Many enjoyed the scenic views, quiet environment, and proximity to local attractions like Crater of Diamonds State Park. However, some guests noted issues with restroom facilities and the lack of on-site trash cans, suggesting improvements for a better experience.
Review Summary
Bruce S
VerifiedJune 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: COWHIDE COVE
We have been camping here for decades!! It's like home and always helpful park employees and friendly people. ❤
Kerri P
VerifiedJune 20, 2021 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: COWHIDE COVE
We had a very nice 7 days camping except for the women's showers not draining and the lawn mower crew mowing in and around our campsite with us sitting outside and clothes drying on the line.
Kelly E
VerifiedJune 17, 2021 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: COWHIDE COVE
Large, clean lots. The lake is absolutely beautiful. Electric and water was on site. Everyone was respectful and very quiet. The playground was one of the best playgrounds I’ve ever seen. I think my only possible complaint was we were a little confused on the check in process because there was nowhere to check in So we just went ahead and went straight to our campsite and did our thing. Same with checking out.
Jerry H
VerifiedJune 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 32, Loop: COWHIDE COVE
The site we were at was right at the swimming area. Close to bathroom and showers. Ladies kept the showers and bathroom clean daily. Space was small but great location on the lake being is is a cove.
Gene P
VerifiedJune 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 40, Loop: COWHIDE COVE
The camp hosts were very accommodating, friendly warm and welcoming, we will definitely visit here again.
Tammy S
VerifiedMay 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 47, Loop: COWHIDE 2
Great for fishing, swimming, skiing Ect
Close to small town restaurants, Walmart, and the famous diamond mine.
Reggie L
VerifiedMay 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: COWHIDE COVE
Great place to camp
Donald M
VerifiedMay 17, 2021 • Stayed at: 26, Loop: COWHIDE COVE
Very nice park and very clean.
ADDIE O
VerifiedMay 16, 2021 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: COWHIDE COVE
The new Cowhide Cove is an absolutely beautiful campground. More signage is needed to direct campers between the new and old sections. Because there is no sign we went to the older section which was difficult and tight to turn around. In the new section every site has a beautiful lake view. An extra bonus was the FHU. There is a long shoreline for easy kayak launching. Camp host was very friendly and helpful. We would definitely want to return.
Cal S
VerifiedMay 14, 2021 • Stayed at: 23, Loop: COWHIDE COVE
Had an excellent time. Wish had more sewer connections at sites
Location Cowhide Cove
Address:
239 New Cowhide Cove Road
Murfreesboro, AR, 71958
United States
From Hot Springs, Arkansas, take Highway 70 west for 41 miles to Kirby. Continue onto Route 27 south for 5 miles to Cowhide Cove Access Road. Turn right on the access road and drive 2 miles to the campground.
Latitude & Longitude: 34.1744 / -93.6686
Elevation: 166 feet
Policies & Rules
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Campers must have a reservation confirmation number before setting up on a campsite. All transactions must be made through recreation.gov or by calling 877-444-6777. |
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Check-Out time is 4:00 pm and Check-In time is 6:00 pm. |
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If arriving more than 24 hours after the start of your reservation, call (870) 285-2151 or your reservation will be cancelled and a $20 No-Show fee plus the cost of the first night’s stay will be charged. |
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Dumping of “Gray” Water is prohibited. Dump Station is available for proper disposal of waste liquid generated during authorized recreational activities. |
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Sanitation: All garbage, trash, litter should be deposited in receptacles (trash cans) for that purpose DAILY. Do not place in fire ring or in large trash bags hanging from lantern post, trees, etc. Trash is picked up daily. |
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All campers/day users are required to keep their site free of trash and litter during occupancy and remove all personal equipment and clean their site upon departure. |
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Pets must be caged, penned, or kept on a 6-foot leash. PETS MUST NOT BE LEFT UNATTENDED. All animal waste must be properly disposed of. Pets are prohibited in sanitary facilities, playgrounds, and swimming beaches. |
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Quite hours are between 10:00 pm and 6:00 am. |
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During the Peak Season (1 May to Labor Day) 14-day Maximum Length of Stay (NO EXTENSIONS WILL BE GRANTED). |
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Please refer to this link for a complete list of rules and regulations Rules and Regulations |
