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Gillham Lake 

Boating

Boating on Gillham Lake.

Gillham Lake includes 1,370 surface acres of the best bass fishing around. Canoeing and Fly-fishing on the Cossatot River are also very popular sports. 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. There are five launch ramps that require a day use fee of $3.00 or you may purchase an Annual Day Use Pass for $30 that is valid for the entire year.

Boating Safety:

· Do not overload your boat.
· Boats must not approach closer to the dam than indicated by warning signs or buoy lines.
· If your boat capsizes stay with it and use it as a life preserver.
· Standing in a boat can lead to disaster.
· Head for shore if bad weather threatens.
· Slow down when approaching small boats, docks, skiers, or fishermen.
· Help any boat in distress and if you need help call for it.
· Each boat is required to have an approved personal flotation device for each passenger.

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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).

ReservationsBig 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.

ReservationsCossatot 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.

ReservationsLittle 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