Campsite #8 at Cove Lake Rec Area, AR

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Campsite #8

11 reviews
6 people
45 ft Back-In
2 weak
8
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Campsite #8 Features: Back-In parking, Fire ring, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site

Campsite Reviews (12)

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@RichardG179702 · Camped on Mar 6, 2026 at Campsite #8
Cove Lake is one of the best "old school" campgrounds in the USA!
@ElaineP53A794D · Camped on Oct 10, 2025 at Campsite #8
The camp was quiet and peaceful, the lake was beautiful and the facilities were well kept. We are looking forward to coming back!
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@AriahL627D36AE · Camped on Aug 30, 2024 at Campsite #8
Ive been coming to this site since I was a kid (no in mid 20s) and its my families go to camping spot in Western Arkansas. Weve already decided this will our sons annual birthday camping spot. Its perfect. Its got tons of trees, and the lake. Most other locations youve got the trees and no water, or the water and barely any trees. If youre looking for a well-shaded, beautiful scenery, no cell-serviced spot, this is where you want to be. The family that currently maintains the park are fantastic. Theyre the sweetest and will do anything in their power to keep the campground safe and the campers happy. All that and teaching their children the value of hard work. Side note: if you use propane lanterns that require mantels, pack extra. The Walmart in town and the concession dont carry them. Youd have to go up the mountain to the visitor center to purchase. We learned that the hard way.
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@AriahL627D36AE · Camped on Aug 30, 2024 at Campsite #8
Ive been coming to this site since I was a kid (no in mid 20s) and its my families go to camping spot in Western Arkansas. Weve already decided this will our sons annual birthday camping spot. Its perfect. Its got tons of trees, and the lake. Most other locations youve got the trees and no water, or the water and barely any trees. If youre looking for a well-shaded, beautiful scenery, no cell-serviced spot, this is where you want to be. The family that currently maintains the park are fantastic. Theyre the sweetest and will do anything in their power to keep the campground safe and the campers happy. All that and teaching their children the value of hard work. Side note: if you use propane lanterns that require mantels, pack extra. The Walmart in town and the concession dont carry them. Youd have to go up the mountain to the visitor center to purchase. We learned that the hard way.
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@AshleyG6C4C46A · Camped on Jun 22, 2024 at Campsite #8
It was very nice place the new owners are really nice we will definitely be going back
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@WestonPE75A2D9 · Camped on Mar 11, 2024 at Campsite #8
Wonderful and beautiful site!! All facilities were shut off and little to no presence of staff
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@MarcF6334928 · Camped on Jul 27, 2022 at Campsite #8
The caretakers take pride in keeping everything very clean.
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@JenniferL224 · Camped on Mar 25, 2021 at Campsite #8
Clean campsites and bathrooms. Beautiful place to camp! One of my favorite places.
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@JamesB159 · Camped on Jan 15, 2021 at Campsite #8
We camped there in January in our 26ft. self contained trailer. One other camper was there, just the way we like it. No water or services were available in winter. Hiked the trail around the lake clock wise. A little over 4 miles. At the end was a large tree blocking the trail. We had difficulty getting around it. We camp here several times a year. Winter is best for scenery and hiking.
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Major Issues
@EdM4125655 · Camped on Oct 4, 2020 at Campsite #8
We had a spot on the lake which was beautiful. The campground only had a few people there so it was very quiet. The gentleman who was maintaining the area stopped to say hello and was very friendly. He told us of the hot showers at the stone building so we hit those the next morning. A very nice campground, super clean and great people. Hope to come back again
@JamesMic6949F1 · Camped on Sep 18, 2020 at Campsite #8
Great spot. Enjoyed the visit. Bathrooms were good. Showers could be cleaner but not the worst Ive seen.
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@LindaC3432477 · Camped on Oct 7, 2019 at Campsite #8
It was a beautiful time around the lake. Cool weather, hooting owls and bugling elk! Few campers during the week. Hike around the lake was also very quiet, no other hikers...trail head might be better marked from the campground side. Just a restful few days lakeside!
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