Big Coon Creek
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.
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Site mix
| Standard with electric | 32 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 77 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
32 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Power | Water / sewer | People / vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Back-in | 77 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / Yes | 8 / 2 |
| 02 | Back-in | 75 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 |
| 03 | Back-in | 49 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 |
| 04 | Back-in | 42 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 |
| 05 | Back-in | 45 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 |
| 06 | Pull-through | 49 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 |
| 07 | Back-in | 70 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 |
| 08 | Back-in | 72 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 |
| 09 | Back-in | 60 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 |
| 10 | Back-in | 50 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 6:00 PM, checkout 5:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | Electric, water, sewer |
| Max vehicle length | 77 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
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.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
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 town | Gillham, Arkansas |
| Coordinates | 34.2222° N, 94.2439° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- WildfireSouth White Wolf
29 mi from the campground · 128 acres · 75% contained
- WildfireLake
49 mi from the campground · 105 acres · 50% contained
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 15.7 mi |
| RV sales & service | RV sales & service ↗ | 37.7 mi |
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Big Coon Creek Campground, Arkansas
Worth a stop
- 0.2 miBig Coon Day Use Pass ↗Day use
- 0.7 mi
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Ouachita National Forest.
- inOuachita National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,724,422 acres
- 12.5 miCaney Creek Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 14,262 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Gillham City JailBuilding · Gillham · 5.4 mi
- Goff and Gamble Merchandise StoreBuilding · Gillham · 5.5 mi
- King SchoolhouseBuilding · King · 6.1 mi
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. 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.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Big Coon Creek?
Sites at Big Coon Creek are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Big Coon Creek?
Check-in 6:00 PM, checkout 5:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Big Coon Creek have?
32 sites, including 32 standard sites with power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Big Coon Creek?
Recreation.gov lists no practical vehicle capacity limit for the largest site here, which usually means pull-through or open parking. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Does Big Coon Creek have hookups?
Yes, electric, water, and sewer hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Big Coon Creek?
Additional amenities include hot showers, a boat ramp, swimming beach, dump station and a playground.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Big Coon Creek?
Visitors enjoy the lake for its vast boating opportunities, and a boat ramp is provided for easy water access. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Big Coon Creek?
Gillham, Arkansas.
Source: Getting there
What if Big Coon Creek is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Little Coon Creek Park (0.7 mi), Cossatot Reefs (1.3 mi), and Jefferson Ridge (8.4 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby