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138 reviews
Cove Lake Recreation Area offers a beautiful and peaceful camping experience with stunning views, well-kept grounds, and friendly staff, making it a popular choice for families. Many visitors appreciate the secluded, quiet atmosphere and the natural scenery, including the lake and trails. However, some guests have noted concerns about the cleanliness of bathrooms, the lack of shower facilities, and occasional noise from generators, suggesting room for improvement in maintenance.
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May 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.
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April 1, 2025 Stayed at: 005, Loop: A
Beautiful view of the lake
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April 1, 2025 Stayed at: 005, Loop: A
Beautiful view of the lake
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February 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.
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February 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.
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November 4, 2024 Stayed at: 012, Loop: A
Campground very clean.
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November 4, 2024 Stayed at: 012, Loop: A
Campground very clean.
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October 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.
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October 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.
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July 2, 2024 Stayed at: 008, Loop: A
It was very nice place the new owners are really nice we will definitely be going back
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19 Cove Lake Loop, Paris, AR 72855 United States
Elevation: 306 ft
From Paris, take Highway 109 south, then turn southeast on Highway 309 for 9 mi.
Cove Lake Recreation Area is accessible via Highway 109 and Highway 309, which provide direct routes from Paris.
Last updated: October 23, 2026
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Population: 3,284
Nearby city: Fort Smith, AR
Approx. 47 mi away (straight-line distance)
Elevation: 404 ft
Best Season: Spring, Fall
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