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Gillham Lake 

Things to do at Gillham Lake

Swimming

 

Preston, Winnona and Bucky the Beaver promote water safety.

Although Gillham Lake is known mostly for it’s fishing there is one designated swimming area located at Big Coon Creek. Users must pay a daily fee or purchase an annual pass to use the beach.  And Bucky the Beaver reminds everyone to always wear a life jacket while out on the lakes!
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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).

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
 

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.

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
 

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.

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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