Army Corps of Engineers · Greers Ferry Lake · Quitman, AR

Cove Creek

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.

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Cove CreekCove CreekPicnic area sheltered between tall treesCove Creek
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Site mix

Standard with electric28
Standard, no hookups20
Host/management15
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 77 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

48 sites in 3 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteLoopTypeFits, ftShadePowerPeople / vehiclesFires
A01AElectric47Partial30 amp8 / 2Yes
A02AElectric57Partial30 amp8 / 2Yes
A03AElectric67Partial30 amp8 / 2Yes
A04AElectric45Partial30 amp8 / 2Yes
A05AElectric42Partial30 amp8 / 2Yes
A06AElectric47Partial30 amp8 / 2Yes
A07AElectric42Partial30 amp8 / 2Yes
A08AElectric77Partial30 amp8 / 2Yes
A09AElectric58Partial30 amp8 / 2Yes
A10AElectric76Partial30 amp8 / 2Yes

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 05:00 PM, checkout 04:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsElectric
Max vehicle length77 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions

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.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Cove Creek30°40°50°60°70°80°90°January: 3.79 inches of precipitation, 0.6 inches of snowFebruary: 3.84 inches of precipitation, 0.6 inches of snowMarch: 4.94 inches of precipitation, 0.7 inches of snowApril: 5.35 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowMay: 5.69 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJune: 3.72 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 4.37 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 3.78 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 3.65 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 4.24 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowNovember: 5.09 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowDecember: 4.92 inches of precipitation, 0.7 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 38.1°F averageFebruary: 42.2°F averageMarch: 50.2°F averageApril: 59.5°F averageMay: 67.9°F averageJune: 76.1°F averageJuly: 80.2°F averageAugust: 79.3°F averageSeptember: 72.4°F averageOctober: 61.2°F averageNovember: 50.0°F averageDecember: 41.0°F average0 in2 in4 in6 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Greers Ferry Dam, less than a mile from the recreation area point at 527 feet, station USC00032978 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 53 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 3 inches a year on the same inches scale.

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.

Nearest townQuitman, Arkansas
AreaRecreation.gov lists no exact point for this campground. The recreation area is at 35.52° N, 92.00° W. Call the office before you drive.

Explore

Video

Video of Cove Creek, AR from 2SHOE S.

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.

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.

Nearby

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.

Guidebooks for Arkansas

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  • The Ozarks: 43 spectacular hikes in Arkansas and Missouri
    Jim Warnock, 2017
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  • Arkansas Nature Lover's Guidebook
    Tim Ernst and Pam Ernst, 2010
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  • Scenic Routes and Byways the Ozarks
    Don Kurz, 2013
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Titles come from Open Library's catalog, matched by subject heading or by title.

Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Cove Creek?

Sites at Cove Creek are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Cove Creek?

Check-in 05:00 PM, checkout 04:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Cove Creek have?

63 sites, including 28 standard sites with power and 20 standard sites without power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Cove Creek?

Recreation.gov lists no practical vehicle capacity limit for the largest site here, which usually means pull-through or open parking. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Does Cove Creek have hookups?

Yes, electric hookups at some sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there showers or a dump station at Cove Creek?

Additional amenities include flush and vault toilets, showers, a dump station, swim beach and boat ramp.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Cove Creek?

Yes, pets are allowed at Cove Creek. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Cove Creek?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.

Source: Recreation.gov

What is there to do at Cove Creek?

Greers Ferry Lake is an outdoor enthusiasts' dream, with boating, sailing, water skiing, swimming, scuba diving and fishing opportunities. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Cove Creek?

Quitman, Arkansas. With over 30,000 acres of water surface, the lake serves as a playground for all kinds of water sports.

Source: Getting there