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Cove Lake Recreation Area

A 160-acre mountain lake near Magazine Mountain - the highest point in Arkansas with an elevation of 2,753 feet provides a great summer get-away for many. Concession services include boat rentals, cabins, miniature golf course, and food service from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Camp trailers allowed but no special facilities are available. Boat launching ramp. 36 family campsite units. 24 family picnic units. Bathhouse. Pavilion w/electricity (can be reserved).

General Information

Year-round

Campground, boat ramp, cabins, pavillion open year-round. Beach area open April to Labor Day.

"No Wake" restriction 

Campground $15/site/day. Cabins $35. Pavilion $35 full day; $17.50 half day. Day-use area $5/day. Boat Ramp $5.

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Address: 3001 E Walnut St Paris, AR 72855
Phone: (479) 963-3076
Hours: Visitor Center open Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 35.22317

Longitude: -93.62152

Directions

From Paris, take Arkansas 109/309 south, then turn southwest on Arkansas 309 and go 9 miles. Negotiable by camping trailers.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Last updated September 17th, 2025