Merrisach Lake
Merrisach Lake Campground and Day Use Park is situated on the banks of Merrisach Lake and the Arkansas Post Canal in the lush bottomland forest of eastern Arkansas. The campground is described as off the beaten path, providing visitors with the peace and quiet to enjoy fishing, hunting, picnicking and boating.
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Site mix
| Standard with electric | 66 |
| group shelter electric | 1 |
| Standard, no hookups | 1 |
| group shelter nonelectric | 1 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 103 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
69 sites in 6 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Power | Water / sewer | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A-01 | A | Electric | Back-in | 50 | Paved | None | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 3 | Yes |
| A-02 | A | Electric | Back-in | 48 | Paved | Partial | 30 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 3 | Yes |
| A-03 | A | Electric | Back-in | 59 | Paved | Partial | 30 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 3 | Yes |
| A-04 | A | Electric | Back-in | 40 | Paved | None | 30 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 3 | Yes |
| A-05 | A | Standard | Back-in | 27 | Paved | None | No | 8 / 3 | Yes | |
| A-06 | A | Electric | Back-in | 30 | Paved | None | 30 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 3 | Yes |
| A-07 | A | Electric | Back-in | 30 | Paved | Partial | 30 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 3 | Yes |
| A-08 | A | Electric | Back-in | 80 | Paved | Full | 30 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 3 | Yes |
| A-09 | A | Electric | Back-in | 45 | Paved | Partial | 30 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 3 | Yes |
| A-10 | A | Electric | Back-in | 45 | Paved | Partial | 30 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 3 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 2:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | Electric, water |
| Max vehicle length | 103 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
Campsites are spacious, with a few backing right up to the lake. Most sites offer electric and water hookups. Additional amenities include hot showers, a playground, boat ramp and dump station. Two large group picnic shelters are available, and can accommodate up to 75 guests each.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
From DeWitt, Arkansas, take US-165 south for 8.1 miles to State Route 44. Turn east for 5.3 miles and continue south onto Tichnor Blacktop Rd. After 10 miles, turn right onto Merrisach Lake Lane and continue into the park.
| Nearest town | Tichnor, Arkansas |
| Coordinates | 34.0303° N, 91.2664° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- WildfireMonroe 296
30 mi from the campground · 16 acres
- WildfireJefferson 315
46 mi from the campground · 176 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 1 mi |
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Video
Merrisach Lake COE camping near Tichnor Ar.
Worth a stop
The Dale Bumpers White River National Wildlife Refuge is a haven for wildlife and migratory birds, and is one of the largest remaining bottomland hardwood forests in the Mississippi River Valley. The National Park Services's Arkansas Post National Memorial is also a great place to visit while camping in the area.
- under 0.1 mi
- 4.3 mi
- 4.6 miArkansas Post Visitor Center ↗Visitor center
Public land it sits in
Dale Bumpers White River National Wildlife Refuge begins about 4.4 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 4.4 miDale Bumpers White River National Wildlife Refuge ↗National Wildlife Refuge · Fish and Wildlife Service · 157,588 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
Historic landmarks nearby
Natural features
The Arkansas Post Canal creates a waterway from the Arkansas River to the White River, and Merrisach Lake stems from the pool between the Wilbur D. Mills Dam and Lock Number 2. Wilbur D. Mills Pool boasts 96 miles of shoreline and 10,600 acres of water.
Recreation
The campground and day use park offers visitors the perfect amount of seclusion to enjoy the outdoors. Visitors enjoy fishing for bass, crappie and catfish in Merrisach Lake and other tributaries of Pool 2. The tailwaters of Wilbur D. Mills Dam provide excellent opportunities to catch many species of gamefish, especially catfish. Visitors to this area also find great hunting, birding and boating opportunities. Merrisach sits on the famed Mississippi Flyway, where millions of songbirds, ducks, geese and butterflies pass during migration.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Merrisach Lake?
Sites at Merrisach Lake are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Merrisach Lake?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 2:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Merrisach Lake have?
69 sites, including 66 standard sites with power, 1 group shelter electric, 1 standard site without power, and 1 group shelter nonelectric.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Merrisach Lake?
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 Merrisach Lake have hookups?
Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Merrisach Lake?
Additional amenities include hot showers, a playground, boat ramp and dump station.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Merrisach Lake?
Yes, pets are allowed at Merrisach Lake. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Merrisach Lake?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 2 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.
Source: Fire nearby
Is there cell service at Merrisach Lake?
FCC coverage maps show AT&T 5G and T-Mobile 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Merrisach Lake?
The campground and day use park offers visitors the perfect amount of seclusion to enjoy the outdoors. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Merrisach Lake?
Tichnor, Arkansas. The Dale Bumpers White River National Wildlife Refuge is a haven for wildlife and migratory birds, and is one of the largest remaining bottomland hardwood forests in the Mississippi River Valley.
Source: Getting there
What if Merrisach Lake is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Notrebes Bend Park (3.8 mi), Wilbur D. Mills (4.3 mi), and Pendleton Bend (6.2 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby