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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
Larry R
VerifiedAugust 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 26, Loop: COWHIDE COVE
Beautiful, clean campsite. It was so peaceful here! Will definitely be back.
Julie G
VerifiedJuly 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 28, Loop: COWHIDE COVE
Campground is very nice and clean
Jeffrey B
VerifiedJuly 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 40, Loop: COWHIDE COVE
We had a blast at New Cowhide Cove. Wife and I came with our two grandkids. The campground was clean and peaceful. Camp host was next to us and stopped by to introduce himself to us. Bathrooms were clean and had air conditioning. Swimming area was well marked. We have ATT cell service and didn’t get very good service but I have a cell booster which helped. About 8 miles from Crater of Diamonds which we went to. We are from Oklahoma City but I would visit again.
David D
VerifiedJuly 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 23, Loop: COWHIDE COVE
The camp ground host was great. Very helpful, came around a lot. Very good situation here. As a campground overall, there are several things that have changed for the negative from years past. 1.) Why have they removed trash cans from the sites? it appears they have cut the number in half. 2.) It is harder to get campsites because ouitside vendors are using the public corp land to make profits by booking up camp sites and renting out their campers. This is a huge waste of tax dollars because it creates a practice that does not allow regular folks from staying at these campsites. This is shameful at best. 3.) There should be at least a few campsites that are first come first served. At least that gives people a chnace to camp with out the entrepeneurs leasing all the spots.
The Corp has sold out to making money the easiest way possible. The Camp Ground host is availiable if help is needed but you never see Rangers anymore. i am guessing the Corp has cut there too?
LaDonna J
VerifiedJuly 10, 2025 • Stayed at: 21, Loop: COWHIDE COVE
Always love going to cowhide
James T
VerifiedJune 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 44, Loop: COWHIDE 2
We enjoy this camp site very much. Go for extended family yearly camping trip and all enjoy it from the oldest to the youngest.
Mike S
VerifiedJune 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 29, Loop: COWHIDE COVE
Awesome campground! Great staff! Lots of camp spots with great views of the lake. I highly recommend.
Sherry B
VerifiedJune 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 50, Loop: COWHIDE 2
This was a nice spot at the end of the cove. Nice fishing or swimming hole. It also offered exploratory trails at the end of the cove.
The Geese was lovely to watch also.
Kathy C
VerifiedMay 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 34, Loop: COWHIDE COVE
The showers need new curtains it wouldn’t stay closed when we tried to use them. They were torn from some of the hooks.
Kevin Y
VerifiedApril 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 32, Loop: COWHIDE COVE
Nicely kept and out of the way.
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 |
