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
Eddie D
VerifiedOctober 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: A
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Fred W
VerifiedOctober 14, 2021 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: A
Beautiful and peaceful campground!
Lorrie J
VerifiedOctober 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: A
Beautiful woodsy campground. Bring your fishing pole, canoe or kayak, and hammock. Clean outhouses. No showers though. One of the best dry camping locations we’ve been to.
Emily B
VerifiedJuly 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: A
Only reason it is 4 stars is because the campsite says dogs allowed, which they are for camping, but not swimming or near the swimming beach. Go but do not bring your dogs if you are tent camping. The lake looked beautiful, the shade was fabulous. Nice hike around the lake that actually goes through the campsite. Friendly attendant. No cell service for ATT but on T-Mobile/sprint I got one bar randomly, enough to check in for my flight the next day. Campsite A 7 was great
Vince D
VerifiedJuly 5, 2021 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: A
Beautiful, quiet location with well maintained grounds.
Be proactive against ticks though when you visit.
Will certainly be back.
Banhdith S
June 30, 2021
Tried to modify reservations to a different weekend, 2 days in advance and app would not let me see what is in cart.
Sherry L
VerifiedMay 15, 2021 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: A
Cove Lake is beautiful. We love the view from our campsite overlooking the lake. The people that work there are always nice. The area is always tidy and we feel safe camping at Cove Lake
Jennifer L
VerifiedApril 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: A
Clean campsites and bathrooms. Beautiful place to camp! One of my favorite places.
Gerald D
VerifiedMarch 15, 2021 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: A
One of my favorite places to escape and get away from it all.
James B
VerifiedJanuary 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: A
We camped there in January in our 26ft. self contained trailer. One other camper was there, just the way we like it. No water or services were available in winter. Hiked the trail around the lake clock wise. A little over 4 miles. At the end was a large tree blocking the trail. We had difficulty getting around it. We camp here several times a year. Winter is best for scenery and hiking.
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. |
