Ozark – St. Francis National Forests Camping Mt. Magazine Ranger District Swimming Cove Lake Recreation Area Fishing

Southern Region National Forests Revised: August 2011

Attractions: The Mt. Magazine Ranger District is located in the Facilities: River Valley on the western edge of  36 family campsite units. the Ozark National Forest. The district is known  24 family picnic units. for its beautiful natural scenery of sandstone  Restrooms with hot showers (closed in the bluffs, flowing streams, lakes, and pristine winter) landscapes.  Drinking water  Hiking trail A favorite area for water sports is Cove Lake.  Boat launch – “No wake” restriction This 160-acre mountain lake offers swimming, enforced on lake during holidays and fishing, and boating for your enjoyment. weekends.  Camping trailers are allowed; no special Surrounding Areas: facilities available. At 2,753 feet, the highest elevation in Arkansas,  Concession services include boat rentals, Mount Magazine State Park provides panoramic cabins, miniature golf course, and food views of the surrounding Ozark National Forest, service from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Arkansas and Petit Jean River Valleys, and . Spring Lake Recreation Fees: Area is located 18 miles East. User fees and regulations are posted at the self- Nearby are the cities of Paris, Booneville, service pay station near the entrance. Danville,. Fort Smith, Dardanelle, and Russellville, home of Arkansas Tech University. Location: From Paris take Arkansas 109/309 south then turn For more information, contact: left (southeast) on Arkansas 309 and go 9 miles. Mt. Magazine Ranger District Negotiable by camping trailers. P.O. Box 511 Latitude: 35.22317 3001 East Walnut Longitude: -93.62152 Paris, AR 72855 (479) 963-3076

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