Cowhide Cove Campground, AR - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map

Cowhide Cove Campground in Pike County is located 1 hr 5 min southwest of Hot Springs, AR with an elevation of 545 feet. There are a total of 48 campsites including 2 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of March to mid December. 46 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 24 and 48 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. 46 sites have electric and water hookups. 2 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $16.00 to $22.00. Some amenities include shower, playground, swimming. Activities include boating, fishing, floating sports.

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4.6 out of 5

5 star		68%
4 star		20%
3 star		9%
2 star		2%
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@JeffreyB316807 · Camped on Jul 11, 2025 at Campsite #40

We had a blast at New Cowhide Cove. Wife and I came with our two grandkids. The campground was clean and peaceful. Camp host was next to us and stopped by to introduce himself to us. Bathrooms were clean and had air conditioning. Swimming area was well marked. We have ATT cell service and didnt get very good service but I have a cell booster which helped. About 8 miles from Crater of Diamonds which we went to. We are from Oklahoma City but I would visit again.

@JulieG2507232 · Camped on Jul 8, 2025 at Campsite #28

Campground is very nice and clean

@DavidD5028320 · Camped on Jul 6, 2025 at Campsite #23

The camp ground host was great. Very helpful, came around a lot. Very good situation here. As a campground overall, there are several things that have changed for the negative from years past. 1.) Why have they removed trash cans from the sites? it appears they have cut the number in half. 2.) It is harder to get campsites because ouitside vendors are using the public corp land to make profits by booking up camp sites and renting out their campers. This is a huge waste of tax dollars because it creates a practice that does not allow regular folks from staying at these campsites. This is shameful at best. 3.) There should be at least a few campsites that are first come first served. At least that gives people a chnace to camp with out the entrepeneurs leasing all the spots. The Corp has sold out to making money the easiest way possible. The Camp Ground host is availiable if help is needed but you never see Rangers anymore. i am guessing the Corp has cut there too?

@LaDonnaJ535CC4 · Camped on Jun 23, 2025 at Campsite #21

Always love going to cowhide

@MikeS6104174 · Camped on May 26, 2025 at Campsite #29

Awesome campground! Great staff! Lots of camp spots with great views of the lake. I highly recommend.

@JamesT8733204 · Camped on May 24, 2025 at Campsite #44

We enjoy this camp site very much. Go for extended family yearly camping trip and all enjoy it from the oldest to the youngest.

@SherryB7007703 · Camped on May 22, 2025 at Campsite #50

This was a nice spot at the end of the cove. Nice fishing or swimming hole. It also offered exploratory trails at the end of the cove.The Geese was lovely to watch also.

@KathyC9607069 · Camped on May 15, 2025 at Campsite #34

The showers need new curtains it wouldnt stay closed when we tried to use them. They were torn from some of the hooks.

@KevinY5350087 · Camped on Mar 27, 2025 at Campsite #32

Nicely kept and out of the way.

@GaryR1641966 · Camped on Mar 18, 2025 at Campsite #20

Great campground. Host is outstanding. I hope I get to return sometime.

@JimmyJA81D5215 · Camped on Nov 18, 2024 at Campsite #40

The showers are lacking. The heads dont spray correctly and the water temperature for October and especially November needs to be warmer

@HollyS6412107 · Camped on Oct 27, 2024 at Campsite #48

This park is amazing. Love to kayak from the campsite in the morning. Thank you!

@PeteN35F8772FD · Camped on Oct 21, 2024 at Campsite #37

Great place to get a way

@SarahB5025907 · Camped on Oct 20, 2024 at Campsite #43

The campgrounds were beautiful and well maintained, would definitely stay there again.

@chrysh03AC7524 · Camped on Oct 18, 2024 at Campsite #20

Really nice site great sunset views . Quiet and peaceful.

@jeremyg1254575 · Camped on Oct 17, 2024 at Campsite #21

Close proximity to lake-front, amenities in good working order. Would camp there again.

@DebH2ECA736801 · Camped on Oct 15, 2024 at Campsite #25

We stayed here while we went to Crater of Diamonds. It one of the most beautiful camp grounds we've ever seen! The water in the lake was crystal clear, just beautiful, the trees were changing color and reflected in the water..gorgeous!

@DavidH4978786 · Camped on Oct 14, 2024 at Campsite #8

Very well maintained. Clean. Hot Water Shower. Awesome!

@JoeB9521197 · Camped on Oct 7, 2024 at Campsite #20

Great view, but site needs smaller more uniform gravel. Hard for an old man like me to walk on.

@SDaleHC4FC4ACB · Camped on Sep 29, 2024 at Campsite #24

This was a very nice campground, cleand and quiet. Any site would have captured the beauty of the lake.

@StevenH4575591 · Camped on Aug 23, 2024 at Campsite #50

clean as well as the trash pick up is regular. The park host came by and was AWSOME.

@JonathanW14164 · Camped on Jul 31, 2024 at Campsite #48

Nice quiet place to relax and enjoy the view and watch the geese fly in and land. Only complaint would be how unlevel the site was, had to add 5 inches of blocks to one side to level the camper. Site #48 if you plan to stay here bring plenty of leveling blocks.

@BeckyW5017392 · Camped on Jul 21, 2024 at Campsite #27

We always enjoy going to Cowhide Cove it is great for families.

@WilliamC221307 · Camped on Jun 22, 2024 at Campsite #46

All the other campers were considerate and friendly ,campground was clean, it was really hot so the water got a little warm. There were 2 dogs running loose so we had to be super vigilant with our dogs, but overall it was a great camping trip. We will definitely camp there again.

@JenniferP95895 · Camped on Jun 18, 2024 at Campsite #12

Absolutely beautiful place,. Friendly people who care and community.

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