Fishing enthusiasts will find direct access to Coon Creek and Gillham Lake from this Army Corps of Engineers campground. Little Coon Creek accommodates RVs up to 70 feet with electric and water hookups, making it suitable for larger rigs. Sites include picnic tables and allow campfires, while clean restrooms and drinking water serve campers throughout the facility.
The campground sits within the broader Gillham Recreation Area, where campers can explore places to camp near Gillham Recreation Area. Rangers maintain the grounds and interact with families during their stays. Nightly rates range from $23-$30, with reservations available for planning ahead.
Description
Overview
Little Coon Creek Campground is located on Gillham Lake in southwestern Arkansas on the Cossatot River. The rugged terrain around the lake creates stunning views and provides for many opportunities for boating, fishing, hunting, and swimming.
Recreation
Visitors enjoy the lake for its vast boating opportunities, and a boat ramp is provided for easy water access. Anglers will find smallmouth, largemouth, and spotted bass, saugeye, crappie, channel and flathead catfish and various species of sunfish in the river. Fly fishing is also a popular pastime. Hunting is allowed north of Little Coon Creek Park and on the eastern shore of the lake. Check with the Arkansas Game and Fish for Season Dates and Regulations. Lake maps are also available from any Park Attendant at the lake.
Facilities
Little Coon Creek provides 10 campsites and a group picnic shelter; each site has water and 50-amp electric hookups available. Additional amenities include hot showers with restrooms, a boat ramp with a handicap accessible fishing pier, a playground and a dump station nearby.
Natural Features
Gillham Lake spans 1,370 surface acres and boasts 36 miles of shoreline. The Dam was completed in 1975 and stems from the Cossatot River, which has been designated as a National Wild and Scenic River.
Nearby Attractions
The Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area and the Queen Wilhelmina State Park are both within driving distance just north of Gillham Lake. Both of these attractions offer great scenery, hiking, and interpretive programs that are fun for all ages.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundLittle Coon Creek is located in Arkansas
Directions
From US-59/71 at Grannis, Arkansas, turn east onto County Rd 3/Frachiseur Rd and stay on this road for 5 miles and then follow the signs on into the park.
Address
384 POLK 3
Grannis, AR 71944
Coordinates
34.2304472 N
94.2513833 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Water Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 1 hr 25 min from Texarkana, TX
- 1 hr 48 min from Hot Springs, AR
- 2 hrs 11 min from Fort Smith, AR
- 2 hrs 33 min from Little Rock, AR
