Cove Lake Recreation Area

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.

Operator

National Forest

Camping types

RV, Tent

Fee

From $35 per night (confirm with the operator)

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

479-963-6421

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Cove Lake Recreation Area, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Scenic sights

• Lookout WindowViewpoint · 0.6 mi from campShow on map
• Magazine MountainPeak · 2,746 ft · 4.1 mi from camp

  Mount Magazine, officially named Magazine Mountain, is the highest point of the U.S. Wikipedia

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• Signal HillPeak · 2,746 ft · 4.1 mi from campShow on map
• Mt Magazine FallsWaterfall · 3.9 mi from camp

  A 28-foot waterfall.

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• Inspiration PointViewpoint · 4.0 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Text marked Wikipedia is from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0, lightly shortened.

Reviews

Data sources

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.