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Gillham Lake 

Picnicking

 Picnicking at the shelter in Cossatot Reefs Park.

Picnic areas are available at many of the sites on Gillham Lake. There are three designated picnicking areas and two group shelters which are great for family reunions. The picnic shelters are lighted and equipped with a barbeque grill and electricity. One is located on the lake and the other one is located on the Cossatot River.  Picnic areas and shelters are located at Cossatot Point, Little Coon Creek, BIg Coon Creek and Cossatot Reefs. These shelters may be rented by contacting the Cossatot Reefs gatehouse at 870-386-7261 or the Big Coon Creek .gatehouse at 870-385-7126.
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Gillham Campgrounds

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Expand List item 5234Collapse List item 5234  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
 

Expand List item 5229Collapse List item 5229  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
 

Expand List item 5226Collapse List item 5226  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