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
James N
VerifiedOctober 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: A
We had a great experience and all the campsites were large and spread out. It’s now one of our favorite campgrounds in the state.
Robert S
VerifiedJuly 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: A
Good thing I rented a12 and a13 . A12 would have been to small but . A13 was great and acomidated everyone. Great time fishing swimming and boating. Be back next weekend.
Robert L
VerifiedMay 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: A
Nice campsite near the lake.
Dawn S
VerifiedMay 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: A
Camp host Amy was very polite and helpful to us while we were there. It’s a nice park and a pretty area to stay to get away from it all. I hope we can come back soon.
Saurabh B
VerifiedNovember 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: A
It's an excellent view. The loop trail is lovely. The cold however is out there to get you!
Michael D
VerifiedNovember 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: A
good place to camp at the base of Mt Magazine
Carl R
VerifiedNovember 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: A
Very nice campground with a excellent host. A storm was in the forecast so the camp host let us know ahead of time that he would be watching the weather. That evening there was a tornado warning and he came by and let us know about it and told us we could stay at the bath house during the storm.
Charles B
VerifiedOctober 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: A
Clean and beautiful. The host is quite helpful. We have been using Cove Lake for years and hope to continue.
Eddie D
VerifiedOctober 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: A
As always it is a great place to camp. Host is helpful if you need anything. My only gripe is there is no place to dump sewer.
Leandra T
VerifiedSeptember 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: A
A family-friendly atmosphere with clean areas and facilities. I liked the access to activities such as kayaking, swimming, and hiking. While initially, the trailhead was somewhat challenging to find, the trail itself was well taken care of and easy to navigate. I highly recommend this location!
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. |
