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Little Coon Creek Park
USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Grannis · Arkansas · Gillham Lake
| Agency | USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Area | Gillham Lake |
| Location | Grannis · Arkansas · Gillham Lake · 34.23045, -94.25138 · Map |
| Sites | 11 public sites counted from the federal listing — 10 standard electric; 1 group shelter 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 11 of 11 sites (up to 50 amp where reported) Water hookups at 10 of 11 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 11 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 11 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 70 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 10 sites · 30 ft: 10 sites · 35 ft: 10 sites · 40 ft: 10 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) |
| Pets | Allowed at 11 sites, as reported |
| Accessibility | N |
| Phone | 870-385-7126 |
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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 Little Coon Creek Campground is located on Gillham Lake in southwestern Arkansas on the Cossatot River. The rugged terrain around the lake creates stunning views and provides for many opportunities for boating, fishing, hunting, and swimming. Recreation Visitors enjoy the lake for its vast boating opportunities, and a boat ramp is provided for easy water access.
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 and Regulations. Lake maps are also available from any Park Attendant at the lake.
Facilities Little Coon Creek provides 10 campsites and a group picnic shelter; each site has water and 50-amp electric hookups available. Additional amenities include hot showers with restrooms, a boat ramp with a handicap accessible fishing pier, a playground and a dump station nearby. Natural Features Gillham Lake spans 1,370 surface acres and boasts 36 miles of shoreline. The Dam was completed in 1975 and stems from the Cossatot River, which has been designated as a National Wild and Scenic River. Nearby Attractions The Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area and the Queen Wilhelmina State Park are both within driving distance just north of Gillham Lake. Both of these attractions offer great scenery, hiking, and interpretive programs that are fun for all ages.
Directions, from the listing
From US-59/71 at Grannis, Arkansas, turn east onto County Rd 3/Frachiseur Rd and stay on this road for 5 miles and then follow the signs on into the park.
Nearest federal campgrounds
1 mi straight-line · Gillham ArkansasUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersCossatot Reefs
2 mi straight-line · Gillham ArkansasUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersJefferson Ridge
9 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)
11 mi straight-line · Dierks Arkansas
Trip Card — Little Coon Creek Park
Grannis · Arkansas · Gillham Lake
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | Grannis · Arkansas · Gillham Lake |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | Electric at 11 |
| Max RV | Up to 70 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 11 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234767 · 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.