Mount Magazine Scenic Byway
Places to Visit

  • Cove Lake Recreation Area (AR)

    In the shadow of Mt. Magazine, this small mountain lake is a favorite spot for water sport enthusiasts.

    Location on Byway: Cove Lake Recreation ARea is in the Ozark National Forest just off State Highway 309.

  • Mt. Magazine State Park (AR)

    Situated on top of Arkansas' highest mountain, Mt. Magazine State Park is Arkansas' newest state park.

    Location on Byway: Between Havanna and Paris just off State Highway 309.

  • Ouachita National Forest - Arkansas (AR)

    The Ouachita National Forest in Arkansas and Oklahoma covers 1.8 million acres. Headquartered in Hot Springs, Arkansas, the forest is managed for multiple uses.

  • Ozark National Forest (AR)

    The Ozark National Forest covers 1.2 million acres, mostly in the Ozark Mountains of northern Arkansas. You'll find the tallest mountain in the State, Mount Magazine, and an incredible, living underground cave--Blanchard Springs Caverns.