COVE LAKE RECREATION AREA
| Address | 19 COVE LAKE LOOP, PARIS, AR, 72855 |
|---|---|
| State | AR |
| Reservable | Yes — reservable on recreation.gov |
| Phone | 479-963-6421 |
Amenities
VOLLEYBALL COURTS
BEACH ACCESS
ACCESSIBLE PARKING
DRINKING WATER
ACCESSIBLE PICNIC SHELTERS
LAKE ACCESS
ACCESSIBLE GRILLS
ELECTRICITY
PICNIC TABLES
ACCESSIBLE FLUSH TOILETS
HORSESHOE PIT
Driveway Entry: Back-In, Back-in
Tent Pad Length: 10–22
Max Vehicle Length: 30–68
Max Num of Vehicles: 2–22
Driveway Surface: Paved
Tent Pad Width: 12–14
Tent Pad: Y
BBQ: Y
Shade: Full, Yes
Checkin Time: 10:00 AM, 2:00 PM
Min Num of People: 1
Fire Pit: Y
Picnic Table: Y
Max Num of People: 6–50
Checkout Time: 07:00 PM, 12:00 PM
Accessibility: Y
Accessible Occupant Message: Y
GRILLS: Y
Condition Rating: Preferred
Driveway Grade: Slight
Proximity to Water: Lakefront
Site Rating: Preferred
Site Access: Drive In
Driveway Length: 12
Min Num of Vehicles: 1
Accessible Sites: 2 of 37
Reservable Sites: 21 of 37
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.
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Data updated: 2026-08-23 12:29 (UTC) · Source: RIDB (recreation.gov)