Cove Lake Recreation Area

Ozark-St. Francis National Forests

🏕️ CampgroundOuachita National ForestArkansas⭐ 4.5 (73)

🟢 21 open windows as of Sep 19 — soonest Wed Sep 23–Sat Sep 26

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💡 In short

Cove Lake Recreation Area in Arkansas has 21 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Wed Sep 23–Sat Sep 26. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates

Wed Sep 23 – Sat Sep 263 nightsbook these dates →👥 8 in a row, A #011–A #018 next to each othersites A #001, #002, #003, #004, #005, #006, #007, #009, #011, #012, #013, #014, #015, #016, #017, #018, B #019, #020

Wed Sep 23 – Fri Sep 252 nightsbook these dates →sites A #010

Fri Sep 25 – Mon Sep 283 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 8 in a row, A #011–A #018 next to each othersites A #001, #002, #003, #004, #005, #006, #007, #009, #011, #012, #013, #014, #015, #016, #017, #018, B #019, #020

Sat Sep 26 – Tue Sep 293 nightsbook these dates →sites A #010

Mon Sep 28 – Thu Oct 13 nightsbook these dates →sites A #008

Sun Oct 4 – Wed Oct 73 nightsbook these dates →👥 A #007 & A #008 next to each othersites A #005, #007, #008, #010, #012

Sat Oct 10 – Tue Oct 133 nightsbook these dates →👥 11 in a row, A #008–A #018 next to each othersites A #001, #003, #008, #009, #010, #011, #012, #013, #014, #015, #016, #017, #018

Sun Oct 11 – Wed Oct 143 nightsbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, A #004–A #006 next to each othersites A #004, #005, #006

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite A #001 — Campsite #1 — **Site A #001** · Campsite #1USFS

Campsite A #002 — Campsite #2 — **Site A #002** · Campsite #2USFS

Campsite A #003 — Campsite #3 Lakeview — **Site A #003** · Campsite #3 LakeviewUSFS

Campsite A #004 — Campsite #4 — **Site A #004** · Campsite #4USFS

Campsite A #005 — Campsite #5 Lake View — **Site A #005** · Campsite #5 Lake ViewUSFS

Campsite A #006 — Site # 6 Lake View — **Site A #006** · Site # 6 Lake ViewUSFS

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about March 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $15–$35/nightGroup Shelter ElectricStandard Nonelectric🎒 biking🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 swimming

Ratings

4.5★★★★☆73 ratings

Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Cove Lake Recreation Area FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Cove Lake Recreation Area?

Cove Lake Recreation Area in Arkansas takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Cove Lake Recreation Area?

Campsite fees at Cove Lake Recreation Area run about $15–$35/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Cove Lake Recreation Area when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Cove Lake Recreation Area often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

Is Cove Lake Recreation Area a good campground?

Cove Lake Recreation Area holds an average rating of 4.5/5 from 73 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Where is Cove Lake Recreation Area located?

Cove Lake Recreation Area is located in Ouachita National Forest, Arkansas. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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