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Cove Lake Recreation Area

US Forest Service · Arkansas

Cove Lake Recreation Area in Arkansas. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 168 public campsites we map in Arkansas.

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. 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.

What we know about it

Managed by
US Forest Service
Fee
$15–$35/night
Booking
Reservation required
Dogs
Allowed on a leash (USFS policy)
Site type
RV & Tent Campground
Suits an RV
Yes
Number of sites
891
Phone
479-963-6421
Coordinates
35.22444, -93.62250

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Nearest sites we map

Source: Recreation.gov, dated 2026-02-25, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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