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Cove Lake Recreation Area

36 sitesNo hookupsRVs to 68 ftWaterside

Cove Lake Recreation Area is a 36-site campground in Ozark-St. Francis National Forests near Paris, Arkansas. There are no electric hookups, so plan to bring your own power.

Location
Paris, AR · Map and directions
Campsites
36
Electric
There are no electric hookups
Water / sewer
No water hookups listed
Max RV length
68 ft
Pets
Not listed: check with the campground
Campfires
Not listed: check current fire restrictions
Reservations
Recreation.gov
Phone
(479) 963-6421

About Cove Lake Recreation Area

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.

Description: Recreation.gov. Conditions change, so check the official page before you go.

What to bring to Cove Lake Recreation Area

Portable power stations

Silent battery power for lights, phones, fans, CPAP machines and 12V fridges.

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Foldable solar panels

Recharge a power station during the day, so it lasts the whole trip.

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Quiet inverter generators

More power for RVs and air conditioning. Check the campground's generator hours.

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12V portable fridges

No ice runs. Runs off a car socket or a power station.

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Rotomolded coolers

Keeps ice for days at sites with no power.

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Inflatable kayaks

Fits in the trunk and gets you out on the water.

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Inflatable paddle boards

Easy to pack for lake and river campgrounds.

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Family camping tents

Room for everyone plus gear.

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Other campgrounds nearby

Waveland Park

8 mi away

51 sites51 electricRVs to 70 ftWaterside

Outlet Area

9 mi away

38 sites38 electricRVs to 72 ftWaterside

Shoal Bay Campground

12 mi away

77 sites77 electricPets OKRVs to 82 ftWaterside

Spadra Campground

16 mi away

23 sites23 electricPets OKWaterside

Aux Arc Campground

20 mi away

85 sites82 electricPets OKRVs to 86 ftWaterside

Piney Bay Campground

21 mi away

91 sites86 electricPets OKRVs to 80 ftWaterside

More: all campgrounds in Ozark-St. Francis National Forests · campgrounds in Arkansas

Frequently asked questions

Does Cove Lake Recreation Area have electric hookups?

There are no electric hookups. Campers bring portable power stations or generators where allowed.

Can I reserve a site at Cove Lake Recreation Area?

Yes, through Recreation.gov. Popular dates book up months ahead.

How big an RV fits at Cove Lake Recreation Area?

The longest site takes vehicles up to 68 feet. Many sites are shorter, so check the individual site before booking.