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
Jane S
VerifiedNovember 4, 2024 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: A
Campground very clean.
Joshua M
VerifiedOctober 22, 2024 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: A
The grounds overall were beautiful. The campsite was nice as well with a great paved driveway, a nice fire pit, and a tent pad. The bathrooms nearest the camps do not have running water and are relatively dirty. The bath house bathrooms were also below expectations. Overall though, the experience was pleasant.
Ashley G
VerifiedJuly 2, 2024 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: A
It was very nice place the new owners are really nice we will definitely be going back
Levi G
VerifiedMay 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: B
We enjoyed our experience at the quiet and heavily wooded campground, the host family was wonderful and made our stay very enjoyable.
Sandra L
VerifiedMay 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: A
The Lake front pull thru site is very close to the road, we where able to fit a 34' 5th wheel and other rigs where able to get by me, but its tight. Otherwise great view and campground.
Nathan J
VerifiedApril 27, 2024 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: A
Beautiful secluded spot with very nice primitive campsites. Definitely go for a walk around the lake and take a kayak or canoe to the far end of the lake to where the creek comes in!
KAREN T
VerifiedApril 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: A
we camped at Cove Lake for the 2024 eclipse; had great weather and great lakeside view of the eclipse; site 7 is very picturesque - just be aware there are several steps up and down from your car to the camping area; also the tent pad is medium size so check if you have a large tent whether it will fit; concession house is great with lots of food choices and recreational choices to enjoy the lake, plus toilets and showers and picnic areas. Cove Creek store is minutes away if you need provisions/gas (also has small cafe), and a little further up the road is Mt Majestic state park with resort and sit down restaurant. we loved the peace and quiet of a campground without hookups. There is plenty of water, just no electric.
Brian H
VerifiedApril 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: A
Checkin was effortless. The family running the concessions was fantastic. The campsite immaculate. The total eclipse awe inspiring.
Weston P
VerifiedMarch 23, 2024 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: A
Wonderful and beautiful site!! All facilities were shut off and little to no presence of staff
Jackie H
VerifiedNovember 1, 2023 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: A
Love Cove Lake so much we drive 9 hours from Houston to camp here every chance we get!!
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. |
