About Cove Lake Recreation Area
Number of accommodations: 20
Campground Amenities
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Potable Water -
Lake Access -
Showers
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
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Reviews (66)
What Guests Are Saying
Cove Lake Recreation Area is praised for its beautiful scenery, well-kept facilities, and friendly hosts, making it a highly enjoyable camping destination. Many visitors appreciate the quiet, secluded spots and the opportunity for outdoor activities like hiking and kayaking. However, some recent reviews noted issues with cleanliness in certain restroom facilities and the locking of shower facilities late in the season, which led to some disappointment.
What Guests Are Saying
Cove Lake Recreation Area is praised for its beautiful scenery, well-kept facilities, and friendly hosts, making it a highly enjoyable camping destination. Many visitors appreciate the quiet, secluded spots and the opportunity for outdoor activities like hiking and kayaking. However, some recent reviews noted issues with cleanliness in certain restroom facilities and the locking of shower facilities late in the season, which led to some disappointment.
Review Summary
Matt M
VerifiedApril 13, 2026 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: A
The shower facilities were locked. This is the first time that I’ve camped here in over 15yrs that the campgrounds locked the showers this late into the season. There was also no envelopes to deposit the cash site side of the facility. Was very disappointed as I was going to pay for my friend to stay a few nights. We ended up leaving as a heavy storm was coming in, with threat of tornadoes/hail, etc. The showers/bathrooms would have been a nice place to find refuge in case of a major storm, btw..
Richard G
VerifiedMarch 16, 2026 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: A
Cove Lake is one of the best "old school" campgrounds in the USA!
Gary H
VerifiedNovember 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: A
Beautiful campground, gorgeous lake and awesome trails. The park host was very friendly and helpful and the campground well kept. We loved our stay there!
Elaine P
VerifiedOctober 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: A
The camp was quiet and peaceful, the lake was beautiful and the facilities were well kept. We are looking forward to coming back!
CECILIA D
September 20, 2025
We had a wonderful experience. Rented the pavilion, which has plenty of tables and space, multiple electrical outlets. Convenient distance to restroom and swimming area. Beautiful scenery all around. All areas clean and well kept.
Charles H
VerifiedJune 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: B
Very quiet and relaxing..we will definitely be going back again.
Jess E
VerifiedMay 31, 2025 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: A
We love cove lake and wish it was open all year. It’s a great quiet campground. The spots are secluded and large.
Josh H
VerifiedMay 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: A
We love this campground/day use area and have been staying there for years. Whoever the camp hosts are now seem to be doing less than the bare minimum. I really hope that it was just because it was early in the season but this is the worst shape I’ve seen it in. Bathrooms in the day use areas and camp loop didn’t look like they’d been cleaned in months. Sad to see honestly.
Tricia M
VerifiedApril 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: A
Beautiful view of the lake
Ariah L
VerifiedFebruary 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: A
I’ve been coming to this site since I was a kid (no in mid 20s) and it’s my families go to camping spot in Western Arkansas. We’ve already decided this will our sons annual birthday camping spot.
It’s perfect. It’s got tons of trees, and the lake. Most other locations you’ve got the trees and no water, or the water and barely any trees.
If you’re looking for a well-shaded, beautiful scenery, no cell-serviced spot, this is where you want to be.
The family that currently maintains the park are fantastic. They’re the sweetest and will do anything in their power to keep the campground safe and the campers happy. All that and teaching their children the value of hard work.
Side note: if you use propane lanterns that require mantels, pack extra. The Walmart in town and the concession don’t carry them. You’d have to go up the mountain to the visitor center to purchase. We learned that the hard way.
Location Cove Lake Recreation Area
Address:
19 Cove Lake Loop
Paris, AR, 72855
United States
From Paris, take Highway 109 south, then turn southeast on Highway 309 for 9 miles.
Latitude & Longitude: 35.2244 / -93.6225
Elevation: 306 feet
Policies & Rules
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A no-wake policy is in effect on the entire lake during weekends and holidays |
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Hookups are not available |
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First-come, first-served sites may be available |
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Off-road vehicles are prohibited in the campground |
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Click here for more information on the Ozark-St. Francis National Forests |
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Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more. |
