Cowhide Cove
Cowhide Cove Campground is located on Lake Greeson on the beautiful Little Missouri River in Pike County, Arkansas.
The lake is approximately 12 miles long with 7,260 surface acres of water for water sports, picnicking and hiking along the forested lake shore.
Cowhide Cove Campground offers 50 campsites, including 48 sites with electric hookups and two tent-only sites without electric hookups.
The campsites have picnic tables, ground grills, pedestal grills and lantern poles. Other amenities include a dump station, hot showers, a boat ramp, playground and swim beach.
Need to Know
Campers must have a reservation confirmation number before setting up on a campsite. All transactions must be made through recreation.gov or by calling 877-444-6777.
- Off-road vehicles are prohibited inside the recreational areas
- 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.
Natural Features
Central Arkansas is mild and somewhat humid in spring and fall, hot and very humid in summer and variable in winter, where temperatures may range from below freezing to the 60s.
Loblolly pine, shortleaf pine, sweet gum and oak are the dominant tree species on upland areas of the lake, while bottomland hardwoods are common along rivers, creeks and streams that enter the lake.
The public lands around Lake Greeson provide a variety of habitats for numerous species of wildlife, including white-tailed deer, wild turkey, geese, southern bald eagles, migratory waterfowl and songbirds. Bald eagles are an attraction for visitors each winter.
Nearby Attractions
Ouachita National Forest and Hot Springs National Park are within a two-hour drive from the campground. Crater of Diamonds State Park is within 30 miles of the campground. It is the only diamond-producing site in the world open to the public.
Recreation
Lake Greeson is recognized for its rich variety of game fish, including large mouth, stripped, spotted, small mouth and white bass, as well as flathead and channel catfish, black and white crappie, walleye and blue gill.
The tail-waters of the Little Missouri River below the dam also support a healthy population of rainbow trout and small mouth bass.
Boating is another popular activity. The beautiful clear waters offer an excellent opportunity for many boating activities including water skiing, tubing, cruising and fishing. Four marinas at Lake Greeson offer boaters fuel, boat rentals and picnic and fishing supplies.
Lake Greeson offers 30 miles of walking, nature and cycling trails for public use. There is a short nature trail in the campground for naturalists, birders and families to enjoy.
The best opportunity for hunting lies within the Lake Greeson Wildlife Management Area. Deer, quail, turkey, squirrel and rabbits are the primary game.
Contact Information
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239 NEW COWHIDE COVE ROAD MURFREESBORO AR 71958
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 870-285-2151
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
From Hot Springs, Arkansas, take Highway 70 west for 41 miles to Kirby. Continue onto Route 27 south for 5 miles to Cowhide Cove Access Road. Turn right on the access road and drive 2 miles to the campground.
Available Campsites
- Site 38, Loop COWHIDE COVE , Type Standard Electric
- Site 45, Loop COWHIDE 2, Type Standard Electric
- Site 16, Loop COWHIDE COVE , Type Standard Electric
- Site 03, Loop COWHIDE COVE , Type Standard Electric
- Site 17, Loop COWHIDE COVE , Type Standard Electric
- Site 11, Loop COWHIDE COVE , Type Standard Electric
- Site 05, Loop COWHIDE COVE , Type Standard Electric
- Site 15, Loop COWHIDE COVE , Type Standard Electric
- Site 09, Loop COWHIDE COVE , Type Standard Electric
- Site 46, Loop COWHIDE 2, Type Standard Electric
- Site 25, Loop COWHIDE COVE , Type Standard Electric
- Site 31, Loop COWHIDE COVE , Type Standard Electric
- Site 24, Loop COWHIDE COVE , Type Standard Electric
- Site 10, Loop COWHIDE COVE , Type Standard Electric
- Site 22, Loop COWHIDE COVE , Type Standard Electric
- Site 35, Loop COWHIDE COVE , Type Tent Only Electric
- Site 48, Loop COWHIDE 2, Type Standard Electric
- Site 06, Loop COWHIDE COVE , Type Standard Electric
- Site 29, Loop COWHIDE COVE , Type Standard Electric
- Site 49, Loop COWHIDE 2, Type Standard Electric
- Site 43, Loop COWHIDE 2, Type Standard Electric
- Site 21, Loop COWHIDE COVE , Type Standard Electric
- Site 01, Loop COWHIDE COVE , Type Standard Electric
- Site 07, Loop COWHIDE COVE , Type Standard Electric
- Site 28, Loop COWHIDE COVE , Type Standard Electric
- Site 20, Loop COWHIDE COVE , Type Standard Electric
- Site 40, Loop COWHIDE COVE , Type Standard Electric
- Site 04, Loop COWHIDE COVE , Type Standard Electric
- Site 13, Loop COWHIDE COVE , Type Standard Electric
- Site 44, Loop COWHIDE 2, Type Standard Electric
- Site 42, Loop COWHIDE 2, Type Standard Electric
- Site 50, Loop COWHIDE 2, Type Standard Electric
- Site 18, Loop COWHIDE COVE , Type Standard Electric
- Site 14, Loop COWHIDE COVE , Type Standard Electric
- Site 08, Loop COWHIDE COVE , Type Standard Electric
- Site 27, Loop COWHIDE COVE , Type Standard Electric
- Site 19, Loop COWHIDE COVE , Type Standard Electric
- Site 33, Loop COWHIDE COVE , Type Standard Electric
- Site 36, Loop COWHIDE COVE , Type Tent Only Electric
- Site 12, Loop COWHIDE COVE , Type Standard Electric
- Site 23, Loop COWHIDE COVE , Type Standard Electric
- Site 47, Loop COWHIDE 2, Type Standard Electric
- Site 32, Loop COWHIDE COVE , Type Standard Electric
- Site 26, Loop COWHIDE COVE , Type Standard Electric
- Site 30, Loop COWHIDE COVE , Type Standard Electric
- Site 34, Loop COWHIDE COVE , Type Standard Electric
- Site 02, Loop COWHIDE COVE , Type Standard Electric
- Site 37, Loop COWHIDE COVE , Type Standard Electric
