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

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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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Glenda W

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October 24, 2021 Stayed at: 10, Loop: BIG COON CREEK

Great stay, grandson loved the fishing, swimming, and especially making new friends.

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Glenda W

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October 24, 2021 Stayed at: 10, Loop: BIG COON CREEK

Great stay, grandson loved the fishing, swimming, and especially making new friends.

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Jerry E

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October 25, 2021 Stayed at: 06, Loop: BIG COON CREEK

Great spot. The sunrise in the morning is breathtaking.

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Jerry E

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October 25, 2021 Stayed at: 06, Loop: BIG COON CREEK

Great spot. The sunrise in the morning is breathtaking.

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Ollie E

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November 14, 2021 Stayed at: 27, Loop: BIG COON CREEK

very beautiful landscapes and very beautiful nature

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Carol D

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November 14, 2021 Stayed at: 04, Loop: BIG COON CREEK

Nice ,clean park. Helpful gate people

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Wendell P

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November 14, 2021 Stayed at: 19, Loop: BIG COON CREEK

It's a very nice location. A shame the water is so low, but that's the way it is. The only thing I could fault is the lack of maintenance in the showers. Of four showers only one actually "showered" the rest either had nothing or water issuing like a cow on a rock. My wife refused to use the shower when she noticed a spider about silver dollar sized, which you can't do much about, but I'm mentioning it anyway. I liked that the water was warm, but the building was not and the ventilators seemed to be running overtime anyway. (Outside temps in the 40's).

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Ollie E

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November 14, 2021 Stayed at: 27, Loop: BIG COON CREEK

very beautiful landscapes and very beautiful nature

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Carol D

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November 14, 2021 Stayed at: 04, Loop: BIG COON CREEK

Nice ,clean park. Helpful gate people

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Wendell P

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November 14, 2021 Stayed at: 19, Loop: BIG COON CREEK

It's a very nice location. A shame the water is so low, but that's the way it is. The only thing I could fault is the lack of maintenance in the showers. Of four showers only one actually "showered" the rest either had nothing or water issuing like a cow on a rock. My wife refused to use the shower when she noticed a spider about silver dollar sized, which you can't do much about, but I'm mentioning it anyway. I liked that the water was warm, but the building was not and the ventilators seemed to be running overtime anyway. (Outside temps in the 40's).

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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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