Cove Lake Recreation Area
Cove Lake Recreation Area is a national forest campground in Arkansas.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Arkansas
- Coordinates
- 35.22318, -93.62153
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Website
- www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/osfnf/recreation/recare…
About 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)
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 202 designated routes (221 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cove Lake Recreation Area | National forest campground | 0.1 mi | — | No hookups |
| Cove Lake | Private campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Quarry Horse Camp | Private campground | 3.6 mi | — | — |
| Cameron Bluff Campground | Private campground | 3.7 mi | — | — |
| Waveland Park | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 8.2 mi | — | Electric & Water |
| Outlet Area | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 8.6 mi | — | Electric & Water |
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Sources. USFS and BLM recreation sites. Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.