Can you reserve a site at Big Coon Creek?

Yes, Big Coon Creek is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Big Coon Creek?

77 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Big Coon Creek, Arkansas — 32 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

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.

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.

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.

The facts

32 bookable sites
Vehicles up to 77 ft
Up to 8 people per site
Loops: BIG COON CREEK

Site types

32 Standard Electric

Amenities

Electric hookups
Water hookups
Sewer hookups
Shade

Not recorded upstream: campfires allowed, fire pits, picnic tables, grills, pets allowed.

Book on Recreation.gov

32 campsites at Big Coon Creek

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
01	BIG COON CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	77 ft	8
02	BIG COON CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	75 ft	8
03	BIG COON CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	49 ft	8
04	BIG COON CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	42 ft	8
05	BIG COON CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	45 ft	8
06	BIG COON CREEK	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	49 ft	8
07	BIG COON CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	70 ft	8
08	BIG COON CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	72 ft	8
09	BIG COON CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	60 ft	8
10	BIG COON CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	50 ft	8
11	BIG COON CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	50 ft	8
12	BIG COON CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	50 ft	8
13	BIG COON CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	42 ft	8
14	BIG COON CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	32 ft	8
15	BIG COON CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	36 ft	8
16	BIG COON CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	45 ft	8
17	BIG COON CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	52 ft	8
18	BIG COON CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	48 ft	8
19	BIG COON CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	50 ft	8
20	BIG COON CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	52 ft	8
21	BIG COON CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	52 ft	8
22	BIG COON CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	50 ft	8
23	BIG COON CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	50 ft	8
24	BIG COON CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	50 ft	8
25	BIG COON CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	55 ft	8
26	BIG COON CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	55 ft	8
27	BIG COON CREEK	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	55 ft	8
28	BIG COON CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	55 ft	8
29	BIG COON CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	60 ft	8
30	BIG COON CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	32 ft	8
31	BIG COON CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	45 ft	8
32	BIG COON CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	42 ft	8

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.

34.22220, -94.24390 · 34°13'19.9"N 94°14'38.0"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in	4.0	3.9	5.1	5.8	6.3	4.5	4.0	3.4	4.5	5.1	5.3	5.5

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 12 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Big Coon Creek

Can you reserve a site at Big Coon Creek?: Yes, Big Coon Creek is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Big Coon Creek have?: 32 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Big Coon Creek?: 77 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Does Big Coon Creek have hookups?: Electric, Water, Sewer.

Camping near Big Coon Creek

Little Coon Creek Park 0.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Cossatot Reefs 1.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Jefferson Ridge 8.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Blue Ridge Park 8.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Horseshoe Bend (Dierks Lake) 10.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Bellah Mine 11.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Oak Grove (AR) 12.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Pine Ridge 13 mi · Campground · we watch it
Big Coon Day Use Pass 0.2 mi · Activity pass
Bellah Mine Day Use Pass 11.1 mi · Activity pass
Oak Grove Day Use 12.2 mi · Activity pass
Shady Lake 15.7 mi · Campground

Contact

Phone 870-385-7126
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-04-07.

Big Coon Creek