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Gillham Lake 

Fishing

Fishing on the Cossatot River.

Fishing provides many hours of enjoyment at Gillham Lake. The species most actively sought are smallmouth, largemouth, and spotted bass, crappie, channel and flathead catfish, and various species of sunfish. In addition, white bass and walleye have been introduced in an effort to provide an improved fishery. Most of the species found in the lake are also present in the downstream areas.

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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