The Cove Lake Recreation Area wraps around the shores of a 160-acre mountain lake near the 2,700 foot tall Mount Magazine. Popular activities include swimming, fishing, hiking, water skiing and scenic drives. A boat ramp is available and you can also rent a boat and other equipment. The lake has catfish, large mouth bass, bluegill, sunfish, crappie, and perch. The lake is stocked every other year although small amount of catfish are stocked annually. They host a yearly kids' fishing derby. The recreation area has picnic areas along with campgrounds. Each site has tables and campfire rings with grills. They have a big bath house where you can get a hot shower and flush toilets. This recreation area is located 15 miles south of Paris.
