Campsite AtlasCove 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. 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.
Campsites
| Standard, no hookups | 36 |
| group shelter electric | 1 |
| Total | 37 |
Amenities & rules
Fees: January 01, 2019 - December 31, 2019 (Peak Season) Picnic Pavilion $35 Day.
Compiled from site-level records; individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Getting there
From Paris, take Highway 109 south, then turn southeast on Highway 309 for 9 miles.
Campgrounds nearby
8.3 miles away
8.7 miles away
Reservable12.3 miles away
Reservable16.4 miles away
Data source: Recreation.gov RIDB, retrieved August 30, 2026. The Campsite Atlas is an independent publication and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Recreation.gov or any federal agency. Always confirm critical details on the official Recreation.gov page before you travel.