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Gillham Lake 

Welcome to Gillham Lake

Sunset on Gillham Lake.

The Corps of Engineers invites you to visit Gillham Lake, "The Bright Spot on the Cossatot" and wishes you an enjoyable stay at the project. for a memorable outdoor recreation experience. Overnight accommodations, food, bait, tackle, and other needs are available from businesses near the lake. Project personnel are available and will be happy to assist in assuring you a pleasant stay.

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Gillham Campgrounds

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 Big Coon Creek

Description: Campground is located on the lake and is close to the swimming area.

Location: The park is located 6 miles northeast of Gillham via County Road, close to dam.

Facilities: 31 sites with electricity and water, trailer dump station, showers, flush toilets, boat ramp, swim beach, playground, and two hiking trails.

Fees: Sites with water and electricity - $14-$16 (Mar 1 – Oct 31) $10 (Nov 1 – Feb 28).

Reservations: Big Coon Creek, Gillham Lake - Recreation.gov

Open: Year-Round.

Contact us at 870-385-7126 for reservations and camping information about Big Coon and Little Coon Parks or make reservations online at Recreation.gov
 

 Cossatot Reefs

Description: Campground is in a wooded, secluded area.

Location: The park is located 6 miles northeast of Gillham via County Road, close to dam. Located on the Cossatot River.

Facilities: 30 campsites with electricity and water, flush toilets, showers, playground, amphitheater, picnic areas, 1 picnic shelter, boat ramp, and 1 hiking trail.

Fees: Sites w/ electricity and water - $14-$16 (Mar 1-Oct 31) $10 (Nov 1-Dec 31).
Picnic shelter – $25 per day

Open: Year-Round.

Reservations: Cossatot Reefs, Gillham Lake - Recreation.gov

Contact us at 870-386-7261 for reservations and camping information about Cossatot Reefs or make reservations online at Recreation.gov
 

 Little Coon Creek

Description: Campground is in a secluded, wooded area.

Location: This park can be reached from Gillham, AR, by traveling 6 miles northeast via the County Road. Follow signs into campground.

Facilities: 10 Sites w/ electricity and water, two picnic areas, playground, flush toilets, showers, pavilion and boat ramp.

Fees: $14 (Mar 1-Oct 31); $10 (Nov 1-Feb 28). Pavilion- $25.00 per day.

Open: Year Round.

Reservations: Little Coon Creek Park, Gillham Lake - Recreation.gov

Contact us at 870-385-7126 for reservations and camping information about Big Coon and Little Coon Parks or make reservations online at Recreation.gov
 

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