Big Coon Creek, Near Gillham, Arkansas
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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.
Facilities
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.
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.
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. Fly fishing is also a popular pastime.
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.
Recreation Sites
- Standard Electric
- Overnight
Activities
- Swimming Site
- Hunting
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Camping
- Boating
Amenities
- Beach Access
- Boat Ramp
- Day Use Area
- Dump Station
- Flush Toilets
- Grills
- Paved Sites
- Picnic Area
- Playgroiund
- Swimming
- Water Hookup
- Electricity Hookup
- Sewer Hookup
- Electric Hookups
- Water Hookups
Directions and Contact Information
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.
Location Map
Latitude : 34° 13′ 19.9099″ N Longitude : 94° 14′ 38.0400″ W
Mailing Address
GILLHAM, AR 71841
Phone Number
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 870-385-7126
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