Big Coon Creek

493 Polk 246, Gillham, Arkansas, United States
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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.

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32 total sites
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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

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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.

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4.3

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2 stars 5.9% (10)
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Gary D

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October 14, 2023 Stayed at: 01, Loop: BIG COON CREEK

great to sit around and enjoy the park. clean bathrooms ans showers. very nice ramps for boats

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Gary D

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October 14, 2023 Stayed at: 01, Loop: BIG COON CREEK

great to sit around and enjoy the park. clean bathrooms ans showers. very nice ramps for boats

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Pam B

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September 25, 2023 Stayed at: 05, Loop: BIG COON CREEK

Our site (#5) was nice and long, and there was plenty of space to park the boat.
The view from this site is the playground, though you can sit outside and see the lake.

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Pam B

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September 25, 2023 Stayed at: 05, Loop: BIG COON CREEK

Our site (#5) was nice and long, and there was plenty of space to park the boat.
The view from this site is the playground, though you can sit outside and see the lake.

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Mathew M

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July 14, 2023 Stayed at: 09, Loop: BIG COON CREEK

Tent camped in spot #9 and had a perfect stay! Clean bathrooms, good shady area and camp spot was close to the lake and swim beach. Will definitely return!

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Mathew M

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July 14, 2023 Stayed at: 09, Loop: BIG COON CREEK

Tent camped in spot #9 and had a perfect stay! Clean bathrooms, good shady area and camp spot was close to the lake and swim beach. Will definitely return!

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Debbie P

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June 30, 2023 Stayed at: 13, Loop: BIG COON CREEK

We always love our stay at Big Coon campground at Gillham Lake. Great clean park. Well looked after. Feel safe.

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Debbie P

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June 30, 2023 Stayed at: 13, Loop: BIG COON CREEK

We always love our stay at Big Coon campground at Gillham Lake. Great clean park. Well looked after. Feel safe.

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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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Grannis

5 mi away

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Gillham

5 mi away

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Last updated: October 23, 2026

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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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