Swimming and fishing enthusiasts will find direct lake access at Cowhide Cove Campground, a Corps of Engineers facility on Lake Greeson near Murfreesboro. The campground operates year-round with sites accommodating RVs up to 54 feet, featuring full hookups including 50-amp electric service.
The facility consists of two distinct areas: Old Cowhide Cove with nine well-spaced sites along the shoreline, and New Cowhide Cove with additional camping options. Old Cowhide Cove sites sit just inside the tree line with direct lake views, while some sites are positioned on higher ground overlooking the water. Paved roads lead to gravel parking pads, and each site includes a picnic table, fire ring, and barbecue grill. Dexter I. notes the campground "has 9 sites, 6 are well spaced, level sites spread out along a lake just inside the trees."
A playground serves families camping in the lower loop, with sites 3, 4, and 5 providing clear sightlines to the play area. The campground includes restrooms, though showers are located at the newer section across the lake. A dump station sits conveniently positioned near the exit. Campers exploring the region can find campgrounds near Lake Greeson for additional options. Reservations are recommended, particularly for lakefront sites that fill quickly during peak seasons.
Description
Overview
Cowhide Cove Campground is located on Lake Greeson on the beautiful Little Missouri River in Pike County, Arkansas. The lake is approximately 12 miles long with 7,260 surface acres of water for water sports, picnicking and hiking along the forested lake shore.
Recreation
Lake Greeson is recognized for its rich variety of game fish, including large mouth, stripped, spotted, small mouth and white bass, as well as flathead and channel catfish, black and white crappie, walleye and blue gill. The tail-waters of the Little Missouri River below the dam also support a healthy population of rainbow trout and small mouth bass. Boating is another popular activity. The beautiful clear waters offer an excellent opportunity for many boating activities including water skiing, tubing, cruising and fishing. Four marinas at Lake Greeson offer boaters fuel, boat rentals and picnic and fishing supplies. Lake Greeson offers 30 miles of walking, nature and cycling trails for public use. There is a short nature trail in the campground for naturalists, birders and families to enjoy. The best opportunity for hunting lies within the Lake Greeson Wildlife Management Area. Deer, quail, turkey, squirrel and rabbits are the primary game.
Facilities
Cowhide Cove Campground offers 50 campsites, including 48 sites with electric hookups and two tent-only sites without electric hookups. The campsites have picnic tables, ground grills, pedestal grills and lantern poles. Other amenities include a dump station, hot showers, a boat ramp, playground and swim beach.
Natural Features
Central Arkansas is mild and somewhat humid in spring and fall, hot and very humid in summer and variable in winter, where temperatures may range from below freezing to the 60s. Loblolly pine, shortleaf pine, sweet gum and oak are the dominant tree species on upland areas of the lake, while bottomland hardwoods are common along rivers, creeks and streams that enter the lake. The public lands around Lake Greeson provide a variety of habitats for numerous species of wildlife, including white-tailed deer, wild turkey, geese, southern bald eagles, migratory waterfowl and songbirds. Bald eagles are an attraction for visitors each winter.
Nearby Attractions
Ouachita National Forest and Hot Springs National Park are within a two-hour drive from the campground. Crater of Diamonds State Park is within 30 miles of the campground. It is the only diamond-producing site in the world open to the public.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundCowhide Cove Campground is located in Arkansas
Directions
From Hot Springs, Arkansas, take Highway 70 west for 41 miles to Kirby. Continue onto Route 27 south for 5 miles to Cowhide Cove Access Road. Turn right on the access road and drive 2 miles to the campground.
Address
239 NEW COWHIDE COVE ROAD
Murfreesboro, AR 71958
Coordinates
34.1744444 N
93.6686111 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GGood Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 58 min from Hot Springs, AR
- 1 hr 22 min from Texarkana, TX
- 1 hr 44 min from Little Rock, AR
- 2 hrs 25 min from Fort Smith, AR
