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

AI generated

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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Tommy L

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August 8, 2020 Stayed at: 16, Loop: BIG COON CREEK

Great couple of weeks. Good fishing, beautiful weather, not to hit, not to cool. Grandkids loved the water and the beach.

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Tommy L

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August 8, 2020 Stayed at: 16, Loop: BIG COON CREEK

Great couple of weeks. Good fishing, beautiful weather, not to hit, not to cool. Grandkids loved the water and the beach.

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charles h

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July 25, 2020 Stayed at: 28, Loop: BIG COON CREEK

was very hot but had a great time just relaxing

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charles h

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July 25, 2020 Stayed at: 28, Loop: BIG COON CREEK

was very hot but had a great time just relaxing

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Louise K

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July 20, 2020 Stayed at: 26, Loop: BIG COON CREEK

A wonderful family get away and plenty of R&R down fall girls bathroom had no shower head and it was awkward showering, but they kept it clean daily. Wish I was still camping!

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Louise K

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July 20, 2020 Stayed at: 26, Loop: BIG COON CREEK

A wonderful family get away and plenty of R&R down fall girls bathroom had no shower head and it was awkward showering, but they kept it clean daily. Wish I was still camping!

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Rod B

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February 10, 2020 Stayed at: 23, Loop: BIG COON CREEK

Great Camp Site! Beautiful lake with awesome Arkansas scenery. Only negative was lake was being dropped so last 2 days of stay were tad smelly.

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Rod B

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February 10, 2020 Stayed at: 23, Loop: BIG COON CREEK

Great Camp Site! Beautiful lake with awesome Arkansas scenery. Only negative was lake was being dropped so last 2 days of stay were tad smelly.

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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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