Cowhide Cove in Arkansas has 35 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Tue Oct 6–Fri Oct 9. 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
Tue Oct 6 – Fri Oct 93 nightsbook these dates →👥 COWHIDE COVE #22 & COWHIDE COVE #23 next to each othersites #22, #23
Forecast for this campground's coordinates, from the US National Weather Service. Mountain campgrounds can differ sharply from the nearest town — check before you go.
🔭 Planning further ahead?
We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about April 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.
📊 How often sites open up here
CampSage's scans caught 15 openings at Cowhide Cove over the last 30 days, on 14 separate days, most of them for stays anywhere from same-day to about 55 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.
These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.
🏕️ About this campground
💵 $16–$22/nightStandard ElectricTent Only Electric🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 swimming
Cowhide Cove 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 Cowhide Cove?
Campsite fees at Cowhide Cove run about $16–$22/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.
How can I get a spot at Cowhide Cove when it's fully booked?
Popular campgrounds like Cowhide Cove 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.
How often do campsites open up at Cowhide Cove?
CampSage's scans caught 15 openings at Cowhide Cove over the last 30 days, on 14 separate days, most of them for stays anywhere from same-day to about 55 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.
Is Cowhide Cove a good campground?
Cowhide Cove holds an average rating of 4.5/5 from 262 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.
Is there cell service at Cowhide Cove?
Of the carriers campers have reported on at Cowhide Cove, T-Mobile rates highest at 2.6 out of 5 from 25 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.
Where is Cowhide Cove located?
Cowhide Cove 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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