Cove Lake State Park Campground

this campground is nice and wooded which I love. Our site did not have shade trees but most did. Sites are gravel and ours was pretty level. There were trees behind site that we were able to put our hammocks in that wasn’t nice. The sites were pretty big too which a fantastic amount of room to throw ball and play! Bath houses were clean but typical state park bath houses. We were right across from one that the playground was near which wasn’t nice. We were told there were some great trails to hike but we didn’t venture towards them because hiking with a 6 month old is not our idea of fun! Lol there’s is a massive pool but we had to pay to get into it and had to drive to it. That was a bummer. The campground was beautiful and nice to simply walk around. We would go back.

Nice quiet camping 

The campground hosts are good. The campground is in a good location. Would have veen better if bathrooms were cleaned and stocked better. 

Ok campground

$25 what a deal! Lots of amenities and lake water camping available. Will def be back

Great time! 

Nice State Park Campground. Easy access, one mile off I-75. Sites were fairly close but still a nice experience. Along the lake. Clean bathrooms, showers, elec hook ups, water hook ups and dump station available and all working well. We enjoyed it as a quick stop. Wish we had time to do some of the hiking nearby.

Nice spot and easy access

The park staff is so friendly and to took us back to our site.  Our site is nice and right on the lake but it’s a little odd the way the sites are. Our neighbors site is next to us but there table and fire pit are behind our rig. Other than that it’s a great place. Lots of paved trails, canoe rentals and a boat dock.  Several playgrounds for kids and a pool.  I would definitely stay here again if we were ever in the area.  Also cell signal with Verizon was great. 

Peaceful 

Inside the state park lies this small campground. The views of the mountains are beautiful. Paved paths to walk through the park.. also we found a small hike nearby, triple falls. A beautiful little hike to check out. All the spots are gravel but it’s very clean and well kept. Very family and pet friendly place!  Didn’t have them with me this time, but looked like a great spot to put in your small boat or kayak and fish!! 

Nice Spot

Tight quarters, flat site, water and 30a electric but a delightful setting on the lake. Note a few late night train whistles and nearby highway traffic noise.  JIC in case it matters to students or remote workers, there is ~no campground internet connectivity; you’ll need to walk up toward park ranger office. 

Well-maintained, quiet, restful.

We stayed in the A loop, site 26, for one night in early December. The ranger was very friendly when we checked in. The site was a great site for winter camping, since the loop beside it was closed for the season (so there was only one neighbor). In other seasons, there would lots of neighbors around this site and as the site says, the view is on the drivers side. The restroom/showers were just up a little hill from this site and were very clean, heated and with plenty of hot water. We were just there for an overnight stay, so we didn’t see much of the area, but felt it was a great spot for an overnight not far from I-75. 

Nice campground

Great campground with very friendly and helpful rangers.  Was pretty empty the night we were there.  Very cool tent camping spots right on the small lake and RV spots all pretty much have a lake view.  Full hookups and dump when you exit the campground.  They do not have water at the sites in the winter.  Bathrooms were clean enough and the showers were hot.  Would definitely come back.  Many trailheads near the campsite but the weather was bad when we were there.  Drone photos courtesy of SweetDroneChicago on Instagram 

Clean, good views, level sites 

Wasn’t horrible. A bit crowded. Hard to park longer campers and trucks (especially at night) . Survived nasty rain storm. We were on higher ground. Flood warnings. Felt safe with all the rangers driving around.

Crowded

We stayed at campsite 81 and it had plenty of room for our family of 3 human and 2 K-9's. Very pretty area and the playground close to us was a great benefit. Highly recommend the campground but some spaces are tight and blindside back. Added: The lady running the Rangers station was the absolute nicest person so far at all the State Parks we've been to.

Great family campground

We love this camp ground. We have made many memories here. 

Making memories 

Site/Surface: 

*   Site 63 was an excellent site with great views and within feet of the water. Surface was nice/flat and plenty of grass for a tent
    
*   Site 65 was an excellent site with great views and within feet of the water. Surface was nice/flat and plenty of grass for a tent
    

Cell Service: Verizon was a bit spotty

Shade: Not a ton of shade  during the day, but was overcast when we went

Firerings: Both sites had firerings, with grill grates. 

Onsite Grill: None 

Bathhouse: Bathhouse was close. It was cleaned early in the day and become very gross by the end of the day. 

Playground: Playground was close by, in great shape with a big field to run in.

Campstore: There was a campstore at the front of the park with ice/firewood/etc

Local Activites: Plenty to do at the main park, not a ton of great hiking, but lots of water. The Devil's Racetrack is within 5 minutes and has a beautiful view if you are looking to hike, also a few waterfalls along the way. Small town close by with plenty of supplies.

Overall: Decent ranger prescense during the day. Camground was fairly quiet at night, everyone we met were super friendly and the kids played together. Spot is right on the water and would be great to bring kayaks to or fish from. The worst thing about the campsite is that they didn't take advantage of some of the ridge views available elsewhere in the park.

Good water front sites

A couple of the tent sites are waterfront and ideal for a tenter  like me. The rest seem a little packed together, though some offer a little bit of seclusion. Decent facilities and easy access to Devil’s Backbone section of Cumberland trail.

A bit crowded

My wife and I decided to stay local because we just got a new camper and wanted to be near home.on case anything went wrong. It was like seeing Cove Lake all over again. The camp ground is great and the bath houses are super clean. Will definitely be back!

Great Time

Great location, close to 75. Quiet, clean well maintained and patrolled campground. Bath houses could use an upgrade, but overall great experience.