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Big Coon Creek
USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Gillham · Arkansas · Gillham Lake
| Agency | USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Area | Gillham Lake |
| Location | Gillham · Arkansas · Gillham Lake · 34.22220, -94.24390 · Map |
| Sites | 32 public sites counted from the federal listing — 32 standard electric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 32 of 32 sites (up to 50 amp where reported) Water hookups at 32 of 32 sites Sewer hookups at 2 of 32 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 2 of 32 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 77 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 32 sites · 30 ft: 32 sites · 35 ft: 30 sites · 40 ft: 29 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 6:00 PM · Out 5:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Accessibility | N |
| Phone | 870-385-7126 |
Check availability & book on Recreation.gov →
This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-04-07.
From the official listing
Overview Big Coon Creek Campground sits along the lush banks of Gillham Lake in southwest Arkansas.
Nicknamed the "Bright Spot on the Cossatot," Gillham Lake is a recreational oasis for outdoor enthusiasts. Recreation Visitors enjoy the lake for its vast boating opportunities, and a boat ramp is provided for easy water access. The river can be canoed from a point below the dam to U.S. Highway 71 South, a distance of about 16 miles. For shorter canoe trips, there are access roads to the river at Mize Crossing and Ladd Bridge. Anglers will find smallmouth, largemouth, and spotted bass, saugeye, crappie, channel and flathead catfish and various species of sunfish in the river. Hunting is allowed north of Little Coon Creek Park and on the eastern shore of the lake. Check with the Arkansas Game and Fish for Season Dates, Maps, and Regulations.
Facilities Coon Creek provides 32 sites, each with water and 50-amp electric hookups. Additional amenities include hot showers, a boat ramp, swimming beach, dump station and a playground. Natural Features Gillham Lake spans 1,370 surface acres and boasts 36 miles of shoreline. The lake stems from the Cossatot River, designated as a National Wild and Scenic River.
Directions, from the listing
From Gillham on Hwy 71, go east on Tower Rd. for 1.3 miles; Turn left onto Gillham Lake Rd. for 4.3 miles; Turn left onto Polk Road 474 for 1.7 miles.
Nearest federal campgrounds
1 mi straight-line · Grannis ArkansasUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersCossatot Reefs
1 mi straight-line · Gillham ArkansasUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersJefferson Ridge
8 mi straight-line · DIERKS ArkansasUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersBlue Ridge Park
9 mi straight-line · Dierks ArkansasUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersOverlook (Dierks Lake)
10 mi straight-line · Dierks Arkansas
Trip Card — Big Coon Creek
Gillham · Arkansas · Gillham Lake
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | Gillham · Arkansas · Gillham Lake |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | Electric at 32 · full hookups at 2 |
| Max RV | Up to 77 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 32 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232524 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.