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

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  • 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.

Based on guest feedback

4.3

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

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Kathy D

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February 9, 2022 Stayed at: 20, Loop: BIG COON CREEK

The camping area was beautiful. What I was pleased about most was the upkeep on the restroom area. Very clean .

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Kathy D

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February 9, 2022 Stayed at: 20, Loop: BIG COON CREEK

The camping area was beautiful. What I was pleased about most was the upkeep on the restroom area. Very clean .

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Patricia N

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January 8, 2022 Stayed at: 04, Loop: BIG COON CREEK

Great small older park. Loaded with mature trees. Sites are mostly level. I only had to make minor adjustments to level my rig. Be sure to have extra fresh water hoses. I was barely able to reach the water faucet with my hose. Very hilly terrain. Very nice bath/shower facilities. They had the nicest fire pits that I've seen at a campground. The sites were spacious and not too close together. The sites are located on the lake. Very pretty. Also, no stores or shopping nearby.

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Patricia N

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January 8, 2022 Stayed at: 04, Loop: BIG COON CREEK

Great small older park. Loaded with mature trees. Sites are mostly level. I only had to make minor adjustments to level my rig. Be sure to have extra fresh water hoses. I was barely able to reach the water faucet with my hose. Very hilly terrain. Very nice bath/shower facilities. They had the nicest fire pits that I've seen at a campground. The sites were spacious and not too close together. The sites are located on the lake. Very pretty. Also, no stores or shopping nearby.

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tina e

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December 1, 2021 Stayed at: 05, Loop: BIG COON CREEK

Loved the area!! I wished cell phone service and access to sewer was easier!

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tina e

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December 1, 2021 Stayed at: 05, Loop: BIG COON CREEK

Loved the area!! I wished cell phone service and access to sewer was easier!

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Sandi S

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November 19, 2021 Stayed at: 10, Loop: BIG COON CREEK

The #10 campsite was amazing. The bathroom and showers were maintained and very clean. We had very little cell service but enough to occasionally send and receive text. The entire camp was clean and with the changing leaves it was beautiful.

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Sandi S

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November 19, 2021 Stayed at: 10, Loop: BIG COON CREEK

The #10 campsite was amazing. The bathroom and showers were maintained and very clean. We had very little cell service but enough to occasionally send and receive text. The entire camp was clean and with the changing leaves it was beautiful.

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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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