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Cowhide Cove

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🏕️ CampgroundOuachita National ForestArkansas⭐ 4.5 (262)
Cowhide Cove
🟢 35 open windows as of Oct 6 — soonest Tue Oct 6–Fri Oct 9
Availability checked 13h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
🐕 Dogs allowed — all 50 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.
Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 2d ago.
📈 CampSage caught 8 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
Book / check availability →🧭 Directions
💡 In short

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
Fri Oct 9 – Mon Oct 123 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, COWHIDE COVE #27–COWHIDE COVE #29 next to each othersites #13, #16, #15, #25, #27, #28, #29, #31, #35, #37, #40, #41
Sat Oct 10 – Tue Oct 133 nightsbook these dates →sites #17
Sun Oct 11 – Wed Oct 143 nightsbook these dates →👥 COWHIDE COVE #33 & COWHIDE COVE #34 next to each othersites #19, #33, #34, #36
Mon Oct 12 – Thu Oct 153 nightsbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, COWHIDE COVE #22–COWHIDE COVE #24 next to each othersites #11, #22, #23, #24
Wed Oct 14 – Fri Oct 162 nightsbook these dates →sites #12, #30
Thu Oct 15 – Sun Oct 183 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites #20, #31
Fri Oct 16 – Mon Oct 193 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites #26, #20, #33

📷 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 COWHIDE COVE  #22 — Campsite # 22
Site COWHIDE COVE #22 · Campsite # 22Tammy Fant
Campsite COWHIDE COVE  #22 — Campsite # 22
Site COWHIDE COVE #22 · Campsite # 22Tammy Fant
Campsite COWHIDE COVE  #23 — Campsite 23 Water front campsite
Site COWHIDE COVE #23 · Campsite 23 Water front campsiteTammy Fant
Campsite COWHIDE COVE  #23 — Campsite 23
Site COWHIDE COVE #23 · Campsite 23Tammy Fant
Campsite COWHIDE COVE  #13 — Campsite 13
Site COWHIDE COVE #13 · Campsite 13Tammy Fant
Campsite COWHIDE COVE  #16 — Campsite # 16
Site COWHIDE COVE #16 · Campsite # 16Tammy Fant
Campsite COWHIDE COVE  #15 — Campsite # 15
Site COWHIDE COVE #15 · Campsite # 15Tammy Fant
Campsite COWHIDE COVE  #25 — Campsite 25
Site COWHIDE COVE #25 · Campsite 25Tammy Fant
Campsite COWHIDE COVE  #25 — Campsite 25 Water front campsite
Site COWHIDE COVE #25 · Campsite 25 Water front campsiteTammy Fant

🔭 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

Ratings

4.5★★★★☆260 ratings
5★172
4★52
3★31
2★4
1★1
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

T-Mobile2.6/4
Verizon2.6/4
AT&T1.9/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Cowhide Cove FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Cowhide Cove?

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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