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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).
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Camping is available (18 sites are reservable, remaining are first-come, first-served). 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. For reservations, go to Recreation.gov or call 877-444-6777 |
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| 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.Activities
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).
| No. of Sites | 36 |
| Reservation Info | Easy |
| 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. |
RV Camping
Cabin Rentals
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.
Day Hiking
Picnicking
24 family picnic units. Bathhouse. Pavilion w/electricity (can be reserved).
| No. of Sites | 24 |
Group Picnicking
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
| Launch Ramps | Yes |
| Size Restrictions | "No Wake" restriction |
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.