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).
Open year round. Water is turned off November 1st. No water or electric hook-ups. For more information, please call the Magazine Ranger District at (479) 963-3076.
Reservations:
Reservations are available for 18 campsites. To reserve online, please go to recreation.gov or click here.
Fees
Campground - $7/site/day in winter, $10/day/site from May1-Oct 31, Loop A is open year round. Day use - $5/vehicle/day year round, Commercial Vehicles - $1/person/day year round. Pavilion - $35/day or $17.50/half day year round.
Open Season:
Year-round
Restrictions:
"No Wake" restriction -
Closest Towns:
Paris, Booneville, Danville, Fort Smith, Dardanelle, and Russellville
Water:
Drinking Water
Restroom:
Flush / Hot Showers (closed in the winter)
Operated By:
Mount Magazine Ranger District (479)963-3076
General Information
Directions: From Paris take Arkansas 109/309 south then turn southwest on Arkansas 309 and go 9 miles. Negotiable by camping trailers.
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).
Fire Information
Campfires are allowed (unless in the event of a burn ban), no firewood should be brought in or taken from any of the sites.
No. of Sites
36
Reservation Info
Easy
RV Camping
Fishing
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Lake and Pond Fishing
160 acre lake. The lake is home to catfish, Large Mouth bass, Bluegill, Redear Sunfish, Black Crappie and perch. It is stocked every other year, although a small amount of catfish are stocked annually and just prior to a yearly kids' fishing derby.
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Picnicking
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Picnicking
24 family picnic units. Bathhouse. Pavilion w/electricity (can be reserved).
No. of Sites
24
Group Picnicking
Water Activities
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Boating - Motorized
A favorite area for water sports is Cove Lake. This 160-acres mountain lake offers swimming, fishing, and boating for your enjoyment. Boat launching ramp – “No wake” restriction enforced on lake during holidays and weekends. Concession services include boat rentals
Size Restrictions
"No Wake" restriction
Launch Ramps
Yes
Boating - Non-Motorized
raft, kayak, canoe
Type of Craft
raft, kayak, canoe
Swimming
A favorite area for water sports is Cove Lake. This 160-acres mountain lake offers swimming, fishing, and boating for your enjoyment.
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