Little Coon Creek Park

4.7·10 reviews
·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.

Great Facilities and Amenities

  • Campfire Allowed

    (10 of 11 campsites have Campfire Allowed)

  • Checkin Time

    (Majority of the campsites have 6:00 pm)

  • Checkout Time

    (Majority of the campsites have 5:00 pm)

  • Driveway Entry

    (10 of 11 campsites have Driveway Entry)

  • Firepit

    (Majority of the campsites have true)

  • Max Num Of People

    (Up to 20)

  • Max Num Of Vehicles

    (Up to 6)

  • Pets Allowed

    (1 of 11 campsites have Pets Allowed)

  • Picnic Table

    (All campsites have Picnic Table)

  • Shade

    (All campsites have Shade)

  • Site Access

    (10 of 11 campsites have Site Acceses)

  • Water Hookup

    (10 of 11 campsites have Water Hookup)

Natural Features

LITTLE COON CREEK PARK - Credits:
LITTLE COON CREEK PARK - Credits:
Gillham Lake Little Coon Creek Park - Credits: USACE Gillham Lake
Gillham Lake Little Coon Creek Park - Credits: USACE Gillham Lake
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

Gillham Lake Little Coon Creek Park - Credits: USACE Gillham Lake
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.

Permitted Equipment

  • rv-Up to 70ft

  • tent-Up to 70ft

  • trailer-Up to 70ft

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.

Additional Information

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