Cove Lake Recreation Area

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·Ozark-St. Francis National Forests

Overview

The Cove Lake Recreation Area is a perfect summer getaway and an ideal place to camp, picnic or recreate. It envelops the shores of a 160-acre mountain lake near the 2,700-foot-tall Mount Magazine, the highest point in the state of Arkansas.

Great Facilities and Amenities

  • Bbq

    (20 of 21 campsites have Bbq)

  • Checkin Time

    (Majority of the campsites have 2:00 pm)

  • Checkout Time

    (Majority of the campsites have 12:00 pm)

  • Drinking Water

    (1 of 21 campsites have Drinking Water)

  • Driveway Entry

    (All campsites have Driveway Entry)

  • Firepit

    (20 of 21 campsites have Firepit)

  • Max Num Of People

    (Up to 20)

  • Max Num Of Vehicles

    (Up to 10)

  • Picnic Table

    (All campsites have Picnic Table)

  • Shade

    (Majority of the campsites have full)

  • Site Access

    (1 of 21 campsites have Site Acceses)

Natural Features

COVE LAKE RECREATION AREA - Credits: USFS
COVE LAKE RECREATION AREA - Vault Toilets - Credits: USFS - Robert Duggan
COVE LAKE RECREATION AREA rental Pavilion - Credits: USFS - Robert Duggan
COVE LAKE RECREATION AREA Trailhead - Credits: USFS - Robert Duggan
The recreation area is situated in a mixed forest of mature trees and is located in the Arkansas River Valley in the Ozark National Forest.

Recreation

Day Use Area - Credits: USFS - Robert Duggan
Popular activities include swimming, fishing, hiking, water skiing and scenic drives. A boat ramp is available and an on-site concessionaire provides boat rentals and other equipment available for purchase.The lake is home to catfish, large mouth bass, bluegill, sunfish, 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 hosted at the lake.

Permitted Equipment

  • trailer-Up to 68ft

  • vehicle-Up to 10ft

  • rv-Up to 68ft

  • tent-Up to 68ft

Nearby Attractions

The recreation area is about 15 miles south of the town of Paris, in Logan County, Arkansas. A scenic route to the top of Mount Magazine is a beautiful 10 mile drive north from Havana, Arkansas.

Additional Information