Cove Lake State Park

Category: State park

Address: 110 Cove Lake Ln, Caryville, TN 37714, USA

Phone: +14235669701

Reviews

Dustin Epps

Jul 16, 2022

It is a very pretty Park even if it's very close to the Interstate. Nice paved paths and probably very accessible for the majority of the population. I visited the end of September in 2020.

Jim Busser (JB)

Jul 12, 2022

Needs lotta help on showers & restrooms- 1980s calling. 30 amp service reliable, water at each site. Stay upside on hill, more room & looking into open field & playground which is alright. Nothing to do except stay inside rigs when so hot outside. Mostly 3 day weekend campers .

Rebekah Shepherd

Mar 17, 2022

Open outdoors Noone crowded up together by play areas. Sidewalks reach to each pavilion.Rangers seem very friendly and knowledgeable of area and wildlife they seem to always be close by and very aware of everyone in the park or on bike tracks which made me myself feel very safe , their great lil floating dock where myself or children can conveniently fish from while remaining enclosed from open water sitting safely on bench, they have seasonal boat and paddle boat rentals as well as tackle and paddle boards and boats both .. bathrooms always clean and supplied as well as warm and we'll lit.

Candie

Mar 11, 2022

For those considering an overnight stay on your way to your destination, or to take advantage of Cove State Park's beautiful Campground, get ready to experience some of Tennessee's best when it comes to nature and camping. I've been coming to Cove State Park campground since the mid 70s. Yes, 40 years ago, Cove State Park was part of my earliest childhood memories. And here I am, March, 2022, 40 years later, and this beautiful park brings back all the warm and fuzzy, sentimental feels when life seemed a lot happier and times were a bit easier. This campground has everything you need to enjoy a memorable camping trip. From the sheer beauty of the lake itself, to all the park's amenities. Enjoy the picturesque 606 acres of nature, to walking/bike trails, to wildlife, to fishing, to ore powered boats, and last but not least, the best (level) campsites equipped with grills, fire-pits for the best nighttime camp fires, to picnic tables, and just beautiful scenery. It even has swings and playgrounds for the little ones, and bathrooms equipped with hot showers. You can't go wrong here. It's just the perfect place to create memories and enjoy your camping experience. I can't say enough about this place. I'm so glad it's still here.

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Questions & Answers

Do you see a lot of birds here?

Marnie Carpenter | Feb 19, 2020
BlackOut Gameing | Feb 20, 2020

Yes

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Can I bring my Dog?

Kimberly Winchester | Feb 19, 2019
Maria Briggs | Feb 20, 2019

Yes you can but as for myself I wouldn't because it is way to hot for our furry family members right now.

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Can you fish at Cove lake State Park?

Dena Warfield | Feb 19, 2020
Adam Wright | Feb 20, 2020

Yes

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How can we get a campsite after hours?

Sharon Kaiser | Feb 19, 2020
Cove Lake State Park (Owner) | Feb 20, 2020

Call 423-494-0806 or stop by the campground office, we register campers until around 10:00 pm.

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Is it safe place w/ security

Debbie Hughes | Feb 19, 2019
mary criswell | Feb 20, 2019

Yes!

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Can I use my personal kayak

Custom Lures With BBJ | Feb 19, 2019
Cove Lake State Park (Owner) | Feb 20, 2019

Yes you may use your own kayak after paying for a lake permit fee at the park office. Permit is $8 per day per kayak.

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Can you camp in tents??

Wilma Daniels | Feb 19, 2019
Jim Wendling | Feb 20, 2019

Yes

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are you guys doing the Christmas light at Cove Lake Park? Time?

Stephanie Nelson | Feb 19, 2020
Cheryl Gadd | Feb 20, 2020

I'm not sure 😢 sorry I couldn't answer!

Have called them after hours, no one's answering

Renee J. Yaeger | Feb 19, 2020
Cove Lake State Park (Owner) | Feb 20, 2020

Park office 423-566-9701 is staffed 8:00 am-4:30 pm daily. If after 4:30 pm please call 423-494-0806

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What are the check in and check out times for the campground?

Susan Byrd | Feb 19, 2020
Cove Lake State Park (Owner) | Feb 20, 2020

Check out is at 12:00 PM (noon); guaranteed check in is at 4:00 PM but you can generally come in a little earlier if the site is empty and clean.

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Can you swim free ?or do you have to pay

Jennifer Hoffman | Feb 19, 2020
Cove Lake State Park (Owner) | Feb 20, 2020

Bobbie Mink, we have nightly camping rates only and a 14 night maximum policy in place, swimming is half price for campers at the pool, we do not allow swimming in the lake.

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Is there a swimming area?

Kathy Dazey | Feb 19, 2019
Edna Kosier | Feb 20, 2019

Yes pool opens up Memorial Day

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How much is it to rent a boat

Anthony Miller | Feb 19, 2019
Cove Lake State Park (Owner) | Feb 20, 2019

Fishing Boats are $15 for 6 hours, $24 for all day. Fishing boats are the only type of boat we rent.

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Is park open year around

Robert Hicks | Feb 19, 2018
Cove Lake State Park (Owner) | Feb 20, 2018

The park is open year round for day use (picnicking, walking, etc.) Some campsites remain open year round as well but with limited hookups available.

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I hear there's a waterfall there but I don't see any mention of it online. Does anyone know if this true and where it is? Thanks!

NH Mom | Jan 28, 2021
Cove Lake State Park (Owner) | Jan 29, 2021

It is not located at Cove Lake, it's part of the Cumberland Trail located behind Cove Lake. Look for Triple Falls trail on Google maps

How's the weather there

Darin Adams | Nov 20, 2020
Penny Butler | Nov 21, 2020

Windy and a little rain

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Is there year round tent camping

Buffy & Jerry LP | Feb 19, 2020
Chris Manthey | Feb 20, 2020

The park is open year round so I'm pretty sure you can

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Do they still rent paddle boats?

elaine ridenour | Feb 19, 2020
Cove Lake State Park (Owner) | Feb 20, 2020

We do not, we have aluminum fishing boats available for rent only. Thank you

Can you swim here?

Ashley Davis | Feb 19, 2020
Robert Davis | Feb 20, 2020

Yes they have a pool

Is the pool open today

Wayne Wilson | Feb 19, 2020
Beverly Rooker | Feb 20, 2020

It is not, it's closed every Monday and Tuesday

is there monthly or yearly rates for camping also if camping how much is it to swim at pool

bobbie mink | Feb 19, 2020
Cove Lake State Park (Owner) | Feb 20, 2020

We have nightly camping rates only and a 14 night maximum policy in place. Swimming is half price for campers at the pool, we do not allow swimming in the lake

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When did cove lake state park opened

Larry Sparks | Feb 19, 2020
Cove Lake State Park (Owner) | Feb 20, 2020

Cove Lake State Park was established in 1940

RV camping- what kinds of hookups available

Donna Haughey | Feb 19, 2020
Cove Lake State Park (Owner) | Feb 20, 2020

Water and 30 amp electric hookups only, there is a dump station and 2 bathhouses

If we arrived on a Saturday night at 8:30/9:00 is there someone there to get us to a campsite.

Rob Graff | Feb 19, 2020
Cove Lake State Park (Owner) | Feb 20, 2020

Yes Rangers are available until 11:30 pm or later each evening to register campers, there is a number posted at the campground office to call if they are not in the office upon your arrival. You may also call and pay over the phone in advance so that you for sure have a site.

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Are fishing boats still available to rent?

R J | Feb 19, 2019
Calvin Raynor | Feb 20, 2019

Yes

Pool rental info for party?

jennifer johnston | Feb 19, 2019
Cove Lake State Park (Owner) | Feb 20, 2019

Cove Lake's pool is not rentable for parties, Sunday July 29th is the last operating day of this season. Thank you

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Is it open for all night fishing.. Or any idea of how to get to fish all night without camping site

Claire Conner | Feb 19, 2019
Cove Lake State Park (Owner) | Feb 20, 2019

It is not, the park closes at dark each evening including areas to fish and all boats have to be off of the water before dark each night. If you are camping on a water side site, you may fish from your site after dark.

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Can we pay the fee and take our personal pedal boat out on the lake?

Jaclyn Laxton | Feb 19, 2019
Cove Lake State Park (Owner) | Feb 20, 2019

Personal kayaks and canoes may access the lake after paying an $8.00 lake permit fee per day per vessel. No other types of personal vessels are allowed. The park has rental flat bottom jon boats for rent.

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How much does it cost to camp

Tammie Moore | Feb 19, 2019
Tonya Deleeuw | Feb 20, 2019

Depends on the season but around $25 and up

Do you have to camp to enjoy the park?

Becki Hardin | May 3, 2021
Paul Stafford | May 4, 2021

No

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