Little Coon Creek Park
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.
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Site mix
| Standard with electric | 10 |
| group shelter electric | 1 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 70 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
11 sites in 2 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Power | Water / sewer | Waterfront | People / vehicles | Fires | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GS1 | Group Shelter | Group Shelter Electric | Paved | Partial | 20 amp | Lakefront | 25 / 6 | |||||
| 001 | Little Coon | Electric | Back-in | 70 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard | |
| 002 | Little Coon | Electric | Back-in | 70 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard | |
| 003 | Little Coon | Electric | Back-in | 70 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard | |
| 004 | Little Coon | Electric | Back-in | 70 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard | |
| 005 | Little Coon | Electric | Back-in | 70 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard | |
| 006 | Little Coon | Electric | Back-in | 70 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard | |
| 007 | Little Coon | Electric | Back-in | 70 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard | |
| 008 | Little Coon | Electric | Back-in | 70 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard | |
| 009 | Little Coon | Electric | Back-in | 70 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 8:00 AM, checkout 10:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | Electric, water |
| Max vehicle length | 70 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
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.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Weather by month
Getting there
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 town | Grannis, Arkansas |
| Coordinates | 34.2304° N, 94.2514° 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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Worth a stop
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.
- under 0.1 miLittle Coon Day Use Pass ↗Day use
- 0.7 miBig Coon Day Use Pass ↗Day use
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Ouachita National Forest.
- inOuachita National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,724,422 acres
- 12.3 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 · 5.5 mi
- Goff and Gamble Merchandise StoreBuilding · Gillham · 5.6 mi
- King SchoolhouseBuilding · King · 6.4 mi
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.
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.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Little Coon Creek Park?
Sites at Little Coon Creek Park are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Little Coon Creek Park?
Check-in 8:00 AM, checkout 10:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Little Coon Creek Park have?
11 sites, including 10 standard sites with power and 1 group shelter electric.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Little Coon Creek Park?
The longest site here provides 70 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Does Little Coon Creek Park have hookups?
Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Little Coon Creek Park?
Additional amenities include hot showers with restrooms, a boat ramp with a handicap accessible fishing pier, a playground and a dump station nearby.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Little Coon Creek Park?
Yes, pets are allowed at Little Coon Creek Park. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Little Coon Creek Park?
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 Little Coon Creek Park?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Little Coon Creek Park?
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 Little Coon Creek Park?
Grannis, Arkansas. The Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area and the Queen Wilhelmina State Park are both within driving distance just north of Gillham Lake.
Source: Getting there
What if Little Coon Creek Park is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Big Coon Creek (0.7 mi), Cossatot Reefs (2 mi), and Jefferson Ridge (9.1 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby