Gillham Lake, Big Coon Creek
Gillham Lake, Big Coon Creek
BIG COON CREEK

About Big Coon Creek

Big Coon Creek Campground sits along the lush banks of Gillham Lake in southwest Arkansas. Nicknamed the "Bright Spot on the Cossatot," Gillham Lake is a recreational oasis for outdoor enthusiasts.

Available sites

32 total sites

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Mar 1 to Oct 31

Campground Amenities

RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water Access

Water Access

  • Beach Access
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

32 Sites Available

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🚐 01, Loop: BIG COON CREEK RV
50 amp · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 02, Loop: BIG COON CREEK RV
50 amp · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 03, Loop: BIG COON CREEK RV
50 amp · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 04, Loop: BIG COON CREEK RV
50 amp · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 05, Loop: BIG COON CREEK RV
50 amp · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 06, Loop: BIG COON CREEK RV
50 amp · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 07, Loop: BIG COON CREEK RV
50 amp · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 08, Loop: BIG COON CREEK RV
50 amp · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 09, Loop: BIG COON CREEK RV
50 amp · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 10, Loop: BIG COON CREEK RV
50 amp · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 11, Loop: BIG COON CREEK RV
50 amp · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 12, Loop: BIG COON CREEK RV
50 amp · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 13, Loop: BIG COON CREEK RV
50 amp · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 14, Loop: BIG COON CREEK RV
50 amp · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 15, Loop: BIG COON CREEK RV
50 amp · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 16, Loop: BIG COON CREEK RV
50 amp · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 17, Loop: BIG COON CREEK RV
50 amp · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 18, Loop: BIG COON CREEK RV
50 amp · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 19, Loop: BIG COON CREEK RV
50 amp · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 20, Loop: BIG COON CREEK RV
50 amp · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 21, Loop: BIG COON CREEK RV
50 amp · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 22, Loop: BIG COON CREEK RV
50 amp · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 23, Loop: BIG COON CREEK RV
50 amp · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 24, Loop: BIG COON CREEK RV
50 amp · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 25, Loop: BIG COON CREEK RV
50 amp · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 26, Loop: BIG COON CREEK RV
50 amp · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 27, Loop: BIG COON CREEK RV
50 amp · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 28, Loop: BIG COON CREEK RV
50 amp · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 29, Loop: BIG COON CREEK RV
50 amp · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 30, Loop: BIG COON CREEK RV
50 amp · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 31, Loop: BIG COON CREEK RV
50 amp · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 32, Loop: BIG COON CREEK RV
50 amp · Paved · Back-in Site

Reviews

170 reviews

Summary

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Big Coon Creek offers a clean and beautiful camping experience with spacious sites, great views, and friendly park staff. Visitors enjoyed fishing, swimming, and the well-maintained facilities, including clean bathrooms and a quiet atmosphere at night. Some minor concerns were noted, such as site numbering and maintenance of certain amenities, but overall, guests had a wonderful time and plan to return.

Based on guest feedback

4.3

Overall rating

Based on 170 reviews

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5 stars 57.6% (98)
4 stars 24.1% (41)
3 stars 10.0% (17)
2 stars 5.9% (10)
1 star 2.4% (4)

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Jim G

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December 19, 2019 Stayed at: 13, Loop: BIG COON CREEK

was there with family from Louisiana that had never heard of this park--the hosts were extraordinary folks going out of their way to see that we had every need --- nearby campers were friendly and helpful with any and everything---folks in town were eager to help!

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Jim G

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December 19, 2019 Stayed at: 13, Loop: BIG COON CREEK

was there with family from Louisiana that had never heard of this park--the hosts were extraordinary folks going out of their way to see that we had every need --- nearby campers were friendly and helpful with any and everything---folks in town were eager to help!

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Loretta S

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January 11, 2020 Stayed at: 12, Loop: BIG COON CREEK

Our family camps at this location every year and love it! Even as my grandchildren have become teenagers, they still want to return to the site.

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Loretta S

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January 11, 2020 Stayed at: 12, Loop: BIG COON CREEK

Our family camps at this location every year and love it! Even as my grandchildren have become teenagers, they still want to return to the site.

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Tommy L

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January 15, 2020 Stayed at: 16, Loop: BIG COON CREEK

Great time. Had relatives we hadn’t seen in a while. Met some of their friends. Cooked to much, ate to much, but can’t wait to do it again. Okies and Texans were really impressed with our camping areas. Took them on a pontoon ride around the lake. Everyone loved the week we were there. Already making plans for another get-together.

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Duane S

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January 15, 2020 Stayed at: 10, Loop: BIG COON CREEK

Enjoyed our week at Big Coon, sites could be a bit wider. Fishing was Great, enjoyed the lake. Will return.

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Tommy L

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January 15, 2020 Stayed at: 16, Loop: BIG COON CREEK

Great time. Had relatives we hadn’t seen in a while. Met some of their friends. Cooked to much, ate to much, but can’t wait to do it again. Okies and Texans were really impressed with our camping areas. Took them on a pontoon ride around the lake. Everyone loved the week we were there. Already making plans for another get-together.

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Duane S

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January 15, 2020 Stayed at: 10, Loop: BIG COON CREEK

Enjoyed our week at Big Coon, sites could be a bit wider. Fishing was Great, enjoyed the lake. Will return.

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Jennifer Y

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January 20, 2020 Stayed at: 05, Loop: BIG COON CREEK

The lady at the office is grumpy every time I go. I was at my camp and her son was driving around the park and he stopped asking me if I had paid for my site which I had my receipt and had been there a couple days before he stopped and asked. He said his mom couldn’t remember me checking in. If she can’t remember things and has her son driving her around she shouldn’t be working at all. I was paid up for another day but packed up and left early. I called to leave a complaint, left a msg with my name and number for someone to return my call without any success. I like the lake and campground, but that incident make me second guess my stay there again.

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Jennifer Y

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January 20, 2020 Stayed at: 05, Loop: BIG COON CREEK

The lady at the office is grumpy every time I go. I was at my camp and her son was driving around the park and he stopped asking me if I had paid for my site which I had my receipt and had been there a couple days before he stopped and asked. He said his mom couldn’t remember me checking in. If she can’t remember things and has her son driving her around she shouldn’t be working at all. I was paid up for another day but packed up and left early. I called to leave a complaint, left a msg with my name and number for someone to return my call without any success. I like the lake and campground, but that incident make me second guess my stay there again.

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Location & Directions for Big Coon Creek

493 Polk 246, Gillham, AR 71841 United States

Elevation: 173 ft

Getting There

From Gillham on Hwy 71, go east on Tower Rd. for 1.3 mi; Turn left onto Gillham Lake Rd. for 4.3 mi; Turn left onto Polk Road 474 for 1.7 mi.

Nearest town

Gillham, AR - 7.7 mi

About 13 min to downtown

Highway access

The campground is accessible via Highway 71, approximately 1.3 miles from Gillham.

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Last updated: October 23, 2026

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Explore Gillham, AR

Population: 147

Nearby city: Fort Smith, AR

Approx. 81 mi away (straight-line distance)

Elevation: 801 ft

Best Season: Spring, Fall

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