Cove Creek (AR)

Greers Ferry Lake

Cove Creek Park is located on Greers Ferry Lake in the beautiful Ozark Mountains of north-central Arkansas. The environment provides the ideal location for family camping, fishing, boating and hiking.

This campground offers 48 sites, 28 of which have electrical hookups. Additional amenities include flush and vault toilets, showers, a dump station, swim beach and boat ramp.

Need to Know

• Attendant is on duty during peak season.

• One wheeled camping unit and two tents or four tents are allowed per site. Maximum of 8 occupants per site.

• ATV's, golf carts or off-road vehicles are prohibited.

• Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.

• For more information on Greers Ferry Lake, click HERE .

• STOP THE SPREAD OF INVASIVE SPECIES. Remove plants, seeds, animals, and mud from boots, gear, pets, and vehicles. Clean your gear before entering and leaving the recreation site. Stay on designated roads and trails, and follow local guidelines for firewood. CLEAN, DRAIN, DRY boats and any other recreational equipment that contacts water. Dispose of unwanted bait, worms, fish parts, or other organisms into the trash and not into the environment. For more information visit https://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/rec.

Natural Features

A dense mix of red cedar, black gum, red oak, elm, pecan and sweet gum trees forest the area, providing shade in the summer months and beautiful fall colors in autumn. 

Wildlife is plentiful around Greers Ferry Lake. Visitors commonly see white-tailed deer, wild turkeys, rabbits, squirrels and a wide variety of birds.

Nearby Attractions

With over 30,000 acres of water surface, the lake serves as a playground for all kinds of water sports. Eighteen parks around the shoreline provide modern campgrounds, boat ramps, swim areas and marinas.

Recreation

Greers Ferry Lake is an outdoor enthusiasts' dream, with boating, sailing, water skiing, swimming, scuba diving and fishing opportunities. Hikers enjoy the area's three National Nature Trails and one multi-purpose fitness trail. 

The William Carl Garner Visitor Center is just west of the dam, with exhibits, a children's touch table, and a replica of the world record 40 lb. 4 oz. brown trout caught in the Little Red River downstream of the center.

Contact Information

Mailing Address

Greers Ferry Project Office P.O. Box 1088 Heber Springs AR 72543

Physical Address

734 Cove Creek Road Quitman AR 72131

Phone Number

For campground inquiries, please call: 501-589-3568

Rental Options

Learn more about gear rental options for your trip

Driving Directions

From Quitman, AR, travel 6.7 miles on AR-25 N, then travel 2.9 miles on AR-16 W. Turn right onto Cove Creek Road and travel 1.4 miles to the campground. 

Available Campsites

• Site C18, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site C04, Loop C, Type Standard Electric
• Site A13, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
• Site C22, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site C21, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site A09, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
• Site C20, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site A07, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
• Site A01, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
• Site C02, Loop C, Type Standard Electric
• Site C19, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site B02, Loop B, Type Standard Electric
• Site A11, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
• Site C25, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site B06, Loop B, Type Standard Electric
• Site C12, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site C16, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site C15, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site C10, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site C01, Loop C, Type Standard Electric
• Site A15, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
• Site C17, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site C23, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site B03, Loop B, Type Standard Electric
• Site C09, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site A05, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
• Site A14, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
• Site A08, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
• Site A12, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
• Site A06, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
• Site B04, Loop B, Type Standard Electric
• Site A04, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
• Site B01, Loop B, Type Standard Electric
• Site A02, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
• Site C13, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site C07, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site C14, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site C03, Loop C, Type Standard Electric
• Site C05, Loop C, Type Standard Electric
• Site C08, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site C24, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site A03, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
• Site B05, Loop B, Type Standard Electric
• Site C06, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site B07, Loop B, Type Standard Electric
• Site C11, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site B08, Loop B, Type Standard Electric
• Site A10, Loop A, Type Standard Electric

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