CampgroundDay Use

Cove Lake Recreation Area

Facilities

The recreation area provides picnic areas, campsites and a group shelter, as well as multiple activities, including miniature golf, canoe and paddleboat rentals. The campground offers multiple single-family sites for tent or RV camping.

Each site is equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Accessible flush toilets, hot showers and drinking water are also provided. Multiple picnic areas are available on the lake shore, including a picnic shelter that has electricity.

Natural Features

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

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.

Recreation Sites

  • Standard Nonelectric
  • Group Shelter Electric
  • Overnight
  • Day

Activities

  • Other Recreation Concession Site
  • Swimming Site
  • Day Use Area
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Water Sports
  • Hunting
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Camping
  • Boating
  • Biking

Amenities

  • Accessible Picnic Area
  • Accessible Sites
  • Accessible Vault Toilets
  • Boat Ramp
  • Campfire Rings
  • Drinking Water
  • Firewood
  • Horseshoe Pit
  • Kayak Rentals
  • Lake Access
  • Parking Area
  • Paved Roads
  • Picnic Area
  • Picnic Shelters
  • Self Pay Station
  • Showers
  • Swimming
  • Trailheads
  • Trash Collection
  • Fire Pit
  • Picnic Table
  • BBQ
  • Tent Pad
  • Grills/Fire Ring
  • Accessibility
  • Accessible Occupant Message
  • Volleyball Courts
  • Accessible Grills
  • Electricity
  • Picnic Tables
  • Accessible Flush Toilets
  • Beach Access
  • Accessible Parking
  • Accessible Picnic Shelters

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.

Getting Here

Latitude
35° 13' 27.9998" N
Longitude
93° 37' 21.0000" W
From Paris, take Highway 109 south, then turn southeast on Highway 309 for 9 miles.

Need to Know

  • A no-wake policy is in effect on the entire lake during weekends and holidays
  • Hookups are not available
  • First-come, first-served sites may be available
  • Off-road vehicles are prohibited in the campground
  • Click here for more information on the Ozark-St. Francis National Forests
  • Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more.

    • Contact Information

    19 COVE LAKE LOOP
    PARIS, AR 72855

    For campground inquiries, please call: 479-963-6421

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