Little Coon Creek Park
LITTLE COON CREEK PARK
Part of Gillham Lake
Overview
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.Facilities
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.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. 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. Lake maps are also available from any Park Attendant at the lake.
Nearby Attractions
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.Important Notices
Campers must register with the Big Coon Creek Park Attendant before staying.
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's/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 the 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 activities.
- 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.
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
- FISHING - Fishing
- CAMPING - Camping
- BOATING - Boating
Directions
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.
Contact Information
Phone: 870-385-7126
384 POLK 3GRANNIS, AR 71944
Rental Options
Available Campsites
- Site 009, Loop Little Coon, Type Standard Electric
- Site 002, Loop Little Coon, Type Standard Electric
- Site GS1, Loop Group Shelter, Type Group Shelter Electric
- Site 006, Loop Little Coon, Type Standard Electric
- Site 005, Loop Little Coon, Type Standard Electric
- Site 008, Loop Little Coon, Type Standard Electric
- Site 003, Loop Little Coon, Type Standard Electric
- Site 007, Loop Little Coon, Type Standard Electric
- Site 001, Loop Little Coon, Type Standard Electric
- Site 010, Loop Little Coon, Type Standard Electric
- Site 004, Loop Little Coon, Type Standard Electric
