Can you reserve a site at Little Coon Creek Park?

Yes, Little Coon Creek Park is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Little Coon Creek Park?

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

Are pets allowed at Little Coon Creek Park?

Yes, pets are allowed at Little Coon Creek Park.

Are campfires allowed at Little Coon Creek Park?

Campfires are allowed at Little Coon Creek Park. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Little Coon Creek Park, Arkansas — 11 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

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.

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.

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.

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.

The facts

11 bookable sites
1 site for day use only
Vehicles up to 70 ft
Up to 25 people per site
Loops: Group Shelter, Little Coon

Site types

10 Standard Electric
1 Group Shelter Electric

Amenities

Electric hookups
Water hookups
Campfires allowed
Picnic tables
Grills
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: sewer hookups, fire pits.

Book on Recreation.gov

11 campsites at Little Coon Creek Park

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Water	Max rig	People
GS1	Group Shelter	Group Shelter Electric	—	Paved	Slight	Lakefront	—	25	🐾
001	Little Coon	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	—	70 ft	8	🐾
002	Little Coon	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	—	70 ft	8	🐾
003	Little Coon	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	—	70 ft	8	🐾
004	Little Coon	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	—	70 ft	8	🐾
005	Little Coon	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	—	70 ft	8	🐾
006	Little Coon	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	—	70 ft	8	🐾
007	Little Coon	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	—	70 ft	8	🐾
008	Little Coon	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	—	70 ft	8	🐾
009	Little Coon	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	—	70 ft	8	🐾
010	Little Coon	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	—	70 ft	8	🐾

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.

34.23045, -94.25138 · 34°13'49.6"N 94°15'5.0"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, 11.3 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 Little Coon Creek Park

Can you reserve a site at Little Coon Creek Park?: Yes, Little Coon Creek Park is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Little Coon Creek Park have?: 11 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Little Coon Creek Park?: 70 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Little Coon Creek Park?: Yes, pets are allowed at Little Coon Creek Park.
Does Little Coon Creek Park have hookups?: Electric, Water.
Are campfires allowed at Little Coon Creek Park?: Campfires are allowed at Little Coon Creek Park. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Camping near Little Coon Creek Park

Big Coon Creek 0.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Cossatot Reefs 2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Jefferson Ridge 9.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Blue Ridge Park 9.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Horseshoe Bend (Dierks Lake) 11 mi · Campground · we watch it
Bellah Mine 11.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Oak Grove (AR) 12.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Pine Ridge 13.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Big Coon Day Use Pass 0.7 mi · Activity pass
Bellah Mine Day Use Pass 11.1 mi · Activity pass
Oak Grove Day Use 12.3 mi · Activity pass
Shady Lake 15.7 mi · Campground

Contact

Phone 870-385-7126
Book Recreation.gov

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-04-07.

Little Coon Creek Park