Public Land Camping

Cove Creek (AR)

Quitman, ARManaged by USACE
Cove Creek (AR)

Things to Do

BoatingCampingHikingSwimming site

RV & Site Information

For RV enthusiasts planning a visit, Cove Creek (AR) accommodates recreational vehicles up to 77 feet in length. This US Army Corps of Engineers is available for advance reservation, making it a reliable choice for planned trips.

Popular activities at this location include Boating, Camping, Hiking, and Swimming site. The campground's proximity to Quitman offers convenient access to additional outdoor recreation opportunities in the Arkansas region.

Located in Quitman, Arkansas, Cove Creek (AR) provides bookable camping options for visitors exploring America's public lands. Contact the site directly for real-time availability and current conditions.

About this place

Overview 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. 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. Facilities 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. 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.

Contact Info For local information, please call (501) 589-3568 or call (501) 362-2416 for general information. 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.

Getting There

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.

Amenities

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