Cove Lake Recreation Area

The Cove Lake Recreation Area offers a convenient boat ramp access point for paddlers and small motorized boats on Short Mountain Creek and Cove Lake. This 160-acre mountain lake, nestled in the shadow of Mount Magazine, provides a scenic setting for a variety of water-based activities.

The boat ramp is available on-site, allowing easy launching for kayaks, canoes, and small powerboats. An on-site concessionaire provides boat rentals and other equipment for visitors. The lake and surrounding area offer opportunities for swimming, fishing, hiking, and water skiing. Campsites, cabins, and a picnic pavilion are also available for those looking to extend their visit.

While the recreation area is open year-round, the beach area is typically open from April through Labor Day. Visitors should note that the facility is not specifically designated as ADA accessible, though the bathhouse does have a wheelchair ramp and handicap-accessible stalls. Overall, the Cove Lake Recreation Area provides a convenient access point for paddlers and boaters to enjoy the natural beauty of this scenic mountain lake.

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.Recreation
Popular activities include swimming, fishing, hiking, water skiing and scenic drives. A boat ramp is available and an on-site...

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.Recreation
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.Facilities
The recreation area provides picnic areas, campsites and a group shelter, as well as multiple activities, including miniature golf, canoe and paddleboat rentals. The campground offers multiple single-family sites for tent or RV camping.

Each site is equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Accessible flush toilets, hot showers and drinking water are also provided. Multiple picnic areas are available on the lake shore, including a picnic shelter that has electricity.Natural Features
The recreation area is situated in a mixed forest of mature trees and is located in the Arkansas River Valley in the Ozark National Forest.
Nearby Attractions
The recreation area is about 15 miles south of the town of Paris, in Logan County, Arkansas. A scenic route to the top of Mount Magazine is a beautiful 10 mile drive north from Havana, Arkansas.

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