Gillham Lake Cossatot Reefs Park
Gillham Lake Cossatot Reefs Park
Gillham Lake Cossatot Reefs Park
COSSATOT REEFS

Featured amenities

River Access River Access
Showers Showers

Available sites

30 total sites

About Cossatot Reefs

Cossatot Reefs 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.

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Mar 1 to Oct 31

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

River Access River Access
Showers Showers
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Showers
Water Access

Water Access

  • River Access
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

30 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 01, Loop: COSSATOT REEFS RV
50 amp · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 02, Loop: COSSATOT REEFS RV
50 amp · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 03, Loop: COSSATOT REEFS RV
50 amp · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 04, Loop: COSSATOT REEFS RV
50 amp · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 05, Loop: COSSATOT REEFS RV
50 amp · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 06, Loop: COSSATOT REEFS RV
50 amp · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 07, Loop: COSSATOT REEFS RV
50 amp · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 08, Loop: COSSATOT REEFS RV
50 amp · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 09, Loop: COSSATOT REEFS RV
50 amp · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 10, Loop: COSSATOT REEFS RV
50 amp · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 11, Loop: COSSATOT REEFS RV
50 amp · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 12, Loop: COSSATOT REEFS RV
50 amp · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 13, Loop: COSSATOT REEFS RV
50 amp · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 14, Loop: COSSATOT REEFS RV
50 amp · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 15, Loop: COSSATOT REEFS RV
50 amp · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 16, Loop: COSSATOT REEFS RV
50 amp · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 17, Loop: COSSATOT REEFS RV
50 amp · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 18, Loop: COSSATOT REEFS RV
50 amp · 30 ft long · Paved
🚐 19, Loop: COSSATOT REEFS RV
50 amp · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 20, Loop: COSSATOT REEFS RV
50 amp · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 21, Loop: COSSATOT REEFS RV
50 amp · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 22, Loop: COSSATOT REEFS RV
50 amp · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 23, Loop: COSSATOT REEFS RV
50 amp · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 24, Loop: COSSATOT REEFS RV
50 amp · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 25, Loop: COSSATOT REEFS RV
50 amp · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 26, Loop: COSSATOT REEFS RV
50 amp · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 27, Loop: COSSATOT REEFS Tent
Paved · Full shade
🚐 28, Loop: COSSATOT REEFS RV
50 amp · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 29, Loop: COSSATOT REEFS Tent
Paved · Full shade
🚐 30, Loop: COSSATOT REEFS RV
50 amp · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In

Reviews (378)

What Guests Are Saying

Cossatot Reefs offers a beautiful and peaceful camping experience with close access to the river, well-maintained restrooms, and a variety of wildlife. Many guests appreciate the shaded campsites and the serene atmosphere, making it a favorite destination for families and nature lovers. However, some campers noted issues with site proximity, shared water hookups, and occasional disturbances, indicating areas for improvement in campground etiquette and facility maintenance.

Review Summary

4.4
378 reviews
5
61.9%
234
4
24.6%
93
3
8.5%
32
2
2.9%
11
1
2.1%
8

Chad B

Verified

October 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: COSSATOT REEFS

3

We stopped by Cossatot Reefs campground while passing through the area for a quick overnight.

Pros:
- Nice campsites with flat spots for tents and trees for hammocks.
- Nice view of the river with rocks in the middle
- Friendly camp host

Cons:
- Had to pay for 2 nights even though we could not stay that long. This is frustrating as we were booking a site on a Saturday night that someone else could have used, but no... the policy rather have empty spots than allow someone else to enjoy the site.
- No At&t service (could not book site on our phones)

Chad B

Verified

October 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: COSSATOT REEFS

3

We stopped by Cossatot Reefs campground while passing through the area for a quick overnight.

Pros:
- Nice campsites with flat spots for tents and trees for hammocks.
- Nice view of the river with rocks in the middle
- Friendly camp host

Cons:
- Had to pay for 2 nights even though we could not stay that long. This is frustrating as we were booking a site on a Saturday night that someone else could have used, but no... the policy rather have empty spots than allow someone else to enjoy the site.
- No At&t service (could not book site on our phones)

Kay C

Verified

October 25, 2022 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: COSSATOT REEFS

5

Great park. Friendly gate keepers. Bathrooms clean.

Kay C

Verified

October 25, 2022 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: COSSATOT REEFS

5

Great park. Friendly gate keepers. Bathrooms clean.

Lanita H

Verified

October 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: COSSATOT REEFS

2

No campfires allowed during burn bans.

Lanita H

Verified

October 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: COSSATOT REEFS

2

No campfires allowed during burn bans.

HG C

Verified

October 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 21, Loop: COSSATOT REEFS

4

All is good, BUT, please finish the restrooms! It has been almost a year with no restrooms, and the building is a prefab!

HG C

Verified

October 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 21, Loop: COSSATOT REEFS

4

All is good, BUT, please finish the restrooms! It has been almost a year with no restrooms, and the building is a prefab!

Rockie S

Verified

October 21, 2022 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: COSSATOT REEFS

3

We love the owls and the remote area with wildlife. We stayed 2 weeks and want do this again. The dump station is out on the highway outside of the park and the speed bumps are so high you have to get out and and pull your blue tot around them by hand in the ditch. Haven't used the parks showers or restrooms since covid. We cleaned restrooms when we park hosted so we have certain expectations on how clean public restrooms should be and so far we haven't found one anywhere that we would feel safe to use. The new shower and restroom is still not open but we want use it anyway. We love the park but it is a clean your own campsite park still.

Gary R

Verified

October 21, 2022 • Stayed at: 25, Loop: COSSATOT REEFS

5

Beautiful site overlooking a running stream with rapids

. Lot was a nice size. It wasn’t totally level, but was able to be leveled easily. Paved with grill, fire ring and table. Water was in an odd location.

Location & Directions for Cossatot Reefs

244 Reefs Park Road, Gillham, AR 71841 United States

Elevation: 156 ft

Nearest town

Gillham, AR - 6.7 mi

About 12 min to downtown

Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

Check out time

5PM

General

  • Check in with Gate House upon arrival and before you set up on site.
  • A maximum of 2 Tents and 8 Occupants per site.
  • Quiet hours are;
  • Check out time is by;
  • No ATV/UTV's Allowed
  • This Area has the possiblity of flooding throughout the year. You may want to check lake levels before traveling. 
  • Beware of sudden changes in water level below dam; if warning horn sounds twice, water will rise, if it sounds once, water will lower.
  • Please wear a life jacket when participating in water recreation.
  • Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
  • Bring extra water hose and electric cords to allow for longer distances from campsites.
  • STOP THE SPREAD OF INVASIVE SPECIES. Remove plants, seeds, animals, and mud from boots, gear, pets, and vehicles. Clean your gear before entering and leaving the recreation site. Stay on designated roads and trails, and follow local guidelines for firewood. CLEAN, DRAIN, DRY boats and any other recreational equipment that contacts water. Dispose of unwanted bait, worms, fish parts, or other organisms into the trash and not into the environment. For more information visit https://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/rec.

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Last updated: October 21, 2026

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Population: 147

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Elevation: 801 ft

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