Ozark-St. Francis National Forests - Cove Lake Recreation Area

Area Status: Open

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).

Cove Lake Recreation Area Guide

At a Glance

Current Conditions:	Open year round. Water is turned off seasonally in the campground. 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 $15/site/day. Day-use area $5/day. Boat Ramp $5. Cabins $35. Pavilion $35 full day/ $17.50 half day. Current forest recreation fees and schedule.
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.

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Camping & Cabins

HIDE

Campground Camping

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

SHOW

Hiking

SHOW

Picnicking

SHOW

Water Activities

SHOW

Cove Lake Recreation Area

At a Glance

General Information

Recreation Map

Activities

Camping & Cabins

Campground Camping

RV Camping

Fishing

Lake and Pond Fishing

Hiking

Day Hiking

Picnicking

Picnicking

Group Picnicking

Water Activities

Boating - Motorized

Boating - Non-Motorized

Swimming