Big Coon Creek
BIG COON CREEK
Part of Gillham Lake
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
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.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.
Important Notices
Check in with Gate House upon arrival and before you set up on site.
A maximum of 2 Tents and 8 Occupants per site.
Quiet hours are from 10 p.m. thru 6 a.m.
Check out time is by 5 p.m.
- No ATV/UTV's Allowed
This Area has the possiblity of flooding throughout the year. You may want to check lake levels before traveling.
Beware of sudden changes in water level below dam; if warning horn sounds twice, water will rise, if it sounds once, water will lower.
Please wear a life jacket when participating in water recreation.
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
Bring extra water hose and electric cords to allow for longer distances from campsite.
STOP THE SPREAD OF INVASIVE SPECIES. Remove plants, seeds, animals, and mud from boots, gear, pets, and vehicles. Clean your gear before entering and leaving the recreation site. Stay on designated roads and trails, and follow local guidelines for firewood. CLEAN, DRAIN, DRY boats and any other recreational equipment that contacts water. Dispose of unwanted bait, worms, fish parts, or other organisms into the trash and not into the environment. For more information visit https://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/rec.
Available Activities
- SWIMMING SITE - Swimming
- HUNTING - Hunting
- HIKING - Hiking
- FISHING - Fishing
- CAMPING - Camping
- BOATING - Boating
Directions
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.
Contact Information
Phone: 870-385-7126
493 POLK 246GILLHAM, AR 71841
Rental Options
Available Campsites
- Site 30, Loop BIG COON CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 15, Loop BIG COON CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 14, Loop BIG COON CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 20, Loop BIG COON CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 11, Loop BIG COON CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 02, Loop BIG COON CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 31, Loop BIG COON CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 22, Loop BIG COON CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 17, Loop BIG COON CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 23, Loop BIG COON CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 01, Loop BIG COON CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 32, Loop BIG COON CREEK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 08, Loop BIG COON CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 18, Loop BIG COON CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 04, Loop BIG COON CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 29, Loop BIG COON CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 26, Loop BIG COON CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 07, Loop BIG COON CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 13, Loop BIG COON CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 28, Loop BIG COON CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 21, Loop BIG COON CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 06, Loop BIG COON CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 27, Loop BIG COON CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 10, Loop BIG COON CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 12, Loop BIG COON CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 24, Loop BIG COON CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 16, Loop BIG COON CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 25, Loop BIG COON CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 19, Loop BIG COON CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 05, Loop BIG COON CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 09, Loop BIG COON CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 03, Loop BIG COON CREEK , Type Standard Electric
