Cove Lake Recreation Area
in Ozark-St. Francis National Forest
Reported open. Checked 2026-08-05.
The numbers that decide it
- Longest rig
- 68 ft
- Sites
- 37
- Electric hookups
- Not published
- Pull-through sites
- No
- Paved access
- Yes
- Accessible sites
- 1
- Driveway grade
- Slight
- Bear boxes
- Not published
- Campfires
- Not published
- Shade
- Yes
- Group sites
- 3
Site-level RV detail confirmed against Recreation.gov. Where a field says "not published," the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.
Recreation.govChecked 2026-08-05
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Official Forest Service pageCove 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). Cove Lake Recreation Area Guide Campground and Day-Use Area Rules
Before you go
Season
Year round
Reservations
Reservations accepted
Fees
Campground $15/site/day. Cabins $35. Pavilion $35 full day; $17.50 half day. Day-use area $5/day. Boat Ramp $5.
Hours
Campground, boat ramp, cabins, pavillion open year-round. Beach area open April to Labor Day.
Restrictions
"No Wake" restriction -
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