Established Camping
Ozark National Forest Cove Lake Campground
Ozark National Forest Cove Lake Campground is situated near Paris, Arkansas, within the Ozark-St. Francis National Forests. The area features forested terrain with a lake, offering a natural setting for camping. Temperatures range from 30°F in winter to 90°F in summer, and nearby attractions include Mount Magazine State Park and the Ozark Highlands Trail.
Description
US Forest Service
Ozark National Forest
Overview
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. 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.
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.
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.
Fee Info
January 01, 2019 - December 31, 2019 (Peak Season) Picnic Pavilion $35 Day
Location
Ozark National Forest Cove Lake Campground is located in Arkansas
Directions
From Paris, take Highway 109 south, then turn southeast on Highway 309 for 9 miles.
Address
19 COVE LAKE LOOP
Paris, AR 72855
Coordinates
35.2244444 N
93.6225 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TGood
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Group
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Reservable
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Fires
Drive Time
- 57 min from Fort Smith
- 1 hr 33 min from Fayetteville
- 1 hr 55 min from Hot Springs
- 1 hr 57 min from Little Rock
