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Big Coon Creek

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.

Number of accommodations: 32

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

Site
Price
🚐 01, Loop: BIG COON CREEK
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 02, Loop: BIG COON CREEK
50 Amp · Water & Electric
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🚐 03, Loop: BIG COON CREEK
50 Amp · Water & Electric
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🚐 04, Loop: BIG COON CREEK
50 Amp · Water & Electric
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🚐 05, Loop: BIG COON CREEK
50 Amp · Water & Electric
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🚐 06, Loop: BIG COON CREEK
50 Amp · Water & Electric
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🚐 07, Loop: BIG COON CREEK
50 Amp · Water & Electric
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🚐 08, Loop: BIG COON CREEK
50 Amp · Water & Electric
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🚐 09, Loop: BIG COON CREEK
50 Amp · Water & Electric
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🚐 10, Loop: BIG COON CREEK
50 Amp · Water & Electric
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🚐 11, Loop: BIG COON CREEK
50 Amp · Water & Electric
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🚐 12, Loop: BIG COON CREEK
50 Amp · Water & Electric
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🚐 13, Loop: BIG COON CREEK
50 Amp · Water & Electric
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🚐 14, Loop: BIG COON CREEK
50 Amp · Water & Electric
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🚐 15, Loop: BIG COON CREEK
50 Amp · Water & Electric
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🚐 16, Loop: BIG COON CREEK
50 Amp · Water & Electric
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🚐 17, Loop: BIG COON CREEK
50 Amp · Water & Electric
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🚐 18, Loop: BIG COON CREEK
50 Amp · Water & Electric
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🚐 19, Loop: BIG COON CREEK
50 Amp · Water & Electric
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🚐 20, Loop: BIG COON CREEK
50 Amp · Water & Electric
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🚐 21, Loop: BIG COON CREEK
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 22, Loop: BIG COON CREEK
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 23, Loop: BIG COON CREEK
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 24, Loop: BIG COON CREEK
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 25, Loop: BIG COON CREEK
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 26, Loop: BIG COON CREEK
50 Amp · Water & Electric
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🚐 27, Loop: BIG COON CREEK
50 Amp · Water & Electric
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🚐 28, Loop: BIG COON CREEK
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 29, Loop: BIG COON CREEK
50 Amp · Water & Electric
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🚐 30, Loop: BIG COON CREEK
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 31, Loop: BIG COON CREEK
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 32, Loop: BIG COON CREEK
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available

Reviews (159)

What Guests Are Saying

Big Coon Creek offers an excellent camping experience with beautiful lake views, spacious campsites, and clean facilities, making it a great choice for families and seniors. Guests appreciate the friendly staff, ample water access, and the serene environment. Some minor improvements, such as mowing grass and fixing shower pressures, have been suggested, but overall, visitors express a strong desire to return.

Review Summary

4.3
159 reviews
5
58.5%
93
4
22.6%
36
3
10.1%
16
2
6.3%
10
1
2.5%
4

Debbie P

Verified

April 20, 2023 Stayed at: 13, Loop: BIG COON CREEK

5

Beautiful fishing lake. Fish were biting (bass and some crappie). Campground was very clean. Loved our stay. DP in Arkansas

Bill B

Verified

September 29, 2022 Stayed at: 09, Loop: BIG COON CREEK

4

Easy to get into and awesome views

Bill B

Verified

September 29, 2022 Stayed at: 09, Loop: BIG COON CREEK

4

Easy to get into and awesome views

Debbie P

Verified

September 6, 2022 Stayed at: 11, Loop: BIG COON CREEK

5

Love staying at Big Coon Camp!

Debbie P

Verified

September 6, 2022 Stayed at: 11, Loop: BIG COON CREEK

5

Love staying at Big Coon Camp!

Tommy L

Verified

September 5, 2022 Stayed at: 02, Loop: BIG COON CREEK

5

Great end of the summer get together with some friends. Weather cooled down, water level was normal. Park was in great shape. Wasn’t very crowded for the weekend before Labor Day. Hosts were extremely friendly and helpful. Rangers came by daily.

Tommy L

Verified

September 5, 2022 Stayed at: 02, Loop: BIG COON CREEK

5

Great end of the summer get together with some friends. Weather cooled down, water level was normal. Park was in great shape. Wasn’t very crowded for the weekend before Labor Day. Hosts were extremely friendly and helpful. Rangers came by daily.

Gary P

Verified

June 28, 2022 Stayed at: 09, Loop: BIG COON CREEK

4

This is a very quiet park. Everything worked fine and the attendant was very helpful in showing us our spot and helping us get parked and hooked up. It was extremely hot the first 2 days so we stayed in but the last 2 days it was beautiful. There were many fishermen & many people boating.

Gary P

Verified

June 28, 2022 Stayed at: 09, Loop: BIG COON CREEK

4

This is a very quiet park. Everything worked fine and the attendant was very helpful in showing us our spot and helping us get parked and hooked up. It was extremely hot the first 2 days so we stayed in but the last 2 days it was beautiful. There were many fishermen & many people boating.

Mike W

Verified

June 15, 2022 Stayed at: 23, Loop: BIG COON CREEK

5

Would be nice if boat ramps had boat docks. It makes it hard to get in and out from bank. I'm 65 and a dock would make it safer. Camp areas are great. Don't realy have problems with parking. We always have great time when we stay. Roads ways are needing some repair. But I still rate this lake at 10.

Location Big Coon Creek

Address:
493 Polk 246
Gillham, AR, 71841
United States

Highway access

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

Latitude & Longitude: 34.2222 / -94.2439

Elevation: 173 feet

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Last updated: June 4, 2026

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