Fishing draws most visitors to Merrisach Lake, an Army Corps of Engineers campground set along the water in Tichnor, Arkansas, within the Wilbur D. Mills Pool Recreation Area. Sites accommodate big rigs up to 103 feet and include electric and water hookups. Restrooms vary by loop: at least one section lacks showers and hand-washing sinks, while other areas have full facilities. The dump station sits roughly a mile and a half from the camping areas, so campers with tow-behind grey water tanks should plan accordingly. COE Arkansas River Merrisach Lake Park sits just east, and campsites near Wilbur D. Mills Pool Recreation Area give a broader look at what the area has available. Open year-round at $16 to $75 per night, this campground works best for RV campers who prioritize water access and hookups over polished facilities.
Description
Overview
Merrisach Lake Campground and Day Use Park is situated on the banks of Merrisach Lake and the Arkansas Post Canal in the lush bottomland forest of eastern Arkansas. The campground is described as off the beaten path, providing visitors with the peace and quiet to enjoy fishing, hunting, picnicking and boating.
Recreation
The campground and day use park offers visitors the perfect amount of seclusion to enjoy the outdoors. Visitors enjoy fishing for bass, crappie and catfish in Merrisach Lake and other tributaries of Pool 2. The tailwaters of Wilbur D. Mills Dam provide excellent opportunities to catch many species of gamefish, especially catfish. Visitors to this area also find great hunting, birding and boating opportunities. Merrisach sits on the famed Mississippi Flyway, where millions of songbirds, ducks, geese and butterflies pass during migration.
Facilities
Campsites are spacious, with a few backing right up to the lake. Most sites offer electric and water hookups. Additional amenities include hot showers, a playground, boat ramp and dump station. Two large group picnic shelters are available, and can accommodate up to 75 guests each.
Natural Features
The Arkansas Post Canal creates a waterway from the Arkansas River to the White River, and Merrisach Lake stems from the pool between the Wilbur D. Mills Dam and Lock Number 2. Wilbur D. Mills Pool boasts 96 miles of shoreline and 10,600 acres of water.
Nearby Attractions
The Dale Bumpers White River National Wildlife Refuge is a haven for wildlife and migratory birds, and is one of the largest remaining bottomland hardwood forests in the Mississippi River Valley. The National Park Services's Arkansas Post National Memorial is also a great place to visit while camping in the area.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsMerrisach Lake is located in Arkansas near Gillett
Directions
From DeWitt, Arkansas, take US-165 south for 8.1 miles to State Route 44. Turn east for 5.3 miles and continue south onto Tichnor Blacktop Rd. After 10 miles, turn right onto Merrisach Lake Lane and continue into the park.
Address
148 MERRISACH LAKE LANE
Tichnor, AR 72166
Coordinates
34.0302778 N
91.2663889 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage
AT&T5GGood Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&T5GGood Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 7 min from Little Rock, AR
- 2 hrs 41 min from Memphis, TN
- 2 hrs 49 min from Hot Springs, AR
