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Cossatot Reefs

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

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.

Number of accommodations: 30

Campground Amenities

  • River Access
    River Access
  • Showers
    Showers
  • Dump Station
    Dump Station

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Mar 1 to Oct 31

Sites & Availability

30 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 01, Loop: COSSATOT REEFS
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$23.00
/ per night
🚐 02, Loop: COSSATOT REEFS
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$23.00
/ per night
🚐 03, Loop: COSSATOT REEFS
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$23.00
/ per night
🚐 04, Loop: COSSATOT REEFS
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$23.00
/ per night
🚐 05, Loop: COSSATOT REEFS
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$23.00
/ per night
🚐 06, Loop: COSSATOT REEFS
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$23.00
/ per night
🚐 07, Loop: COSSATOT REEFS
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$23.00
/ per night
🚐 08, Loop: COSSATOT REEFS
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$23.00
/ per night
🚐 09, Loop: COSSATOT REEFS
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$23.00
/ per night
🚐 10, Loop: COSSATOT REEFS
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$23.00
/ per night
🚐 11, Loop: COSSATOT REEFS
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$23.00
/ per night
🚐 12, Loop: COSSATOT REEFS
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$23.00
/ per night
🚐 13, Loop: COSSATOT REEFS
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$23.00
/ per night
🚐 14, Loop: COSSATOT REEFS
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$23.00
/ per night
🚐 15, Loop: COSSATOT REEFS
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$23.00
/ per night
🚐 16, Loop: COSSATOT REEFS
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$23.00
/ per night
🚐 17, Loop: COSSATOT REEFS
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$23.00
/ per night
🚐 18, Loop: COSSATOT REEFS
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$23.00
/ per night
🚐 19, Loop: COSSATOT REEFS
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$23.00
/ per night
🚐 20, Loop: COSSATOT REEFS
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$23.00
/ per night
🚐 21, Loop: COSSATOT REEFS
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$23.00
/ per night
🚐 22, Loop: COSSATOT REEFS
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$23.00
/ per night
🚐 23, Loop: COSSATOT REEFS
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$23.00
/ per night
🚐 24, Loop: COSSATOT REEFS
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$23.00
/ per night
🚐 25, Loop: COSSATOT REEFS
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$23.00
/ per night
🚐 26, Loop: COSSATOT REEFS
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$23.00
/ per night
27, Loop: COSSATOT REEFS
8 guests
$23.00
/ per night
🚐 28, Loop: COSSATOT REEFS
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$23.00
/ per night
29, Loop: COSSATOT REEFS
8 guests
$23.00
/ per night
🚐 30, Loop: COSSATOT REEFS
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$23.00
/ per night

Reviews (178)

What Guests Are Saying

Cossatot Reefs is highly praised for its beautiful scenery, spacious and well-maintained campsites, and clean restroom facilities, making it a favorite among campers. Visitors enjoy the peaceful atmosphere, wildlife sightings, and proximity to the Cossatot River for various activities like fishing and swimming. Some concerns include the closeness of certain campsites, occasional maintenance noise, and limited cell service, but overall, guests express a strong desire to return.

Review Summary

4.4
178 reviews
5
61.2%
109
4
25.3%
45
3
8.4%
15
2
2.8%
5
1
2.2%
4

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.

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.

Russell L

Verified

October 20, 2022 Stayed at: 08, Loop: COSSATOT REEFS

5

Beautiful place in the fall

Kellynn W

Verified

October 17, 2022 Stayed at: 30, Loop: COSSATOT REEFS

4

We had a great campsite. It's a very pretty campground. Enjoyed going into Mena for a meal at the Branding Iron. Disappointments: One bathhouse was closed. The other didn't have any toilet paper and looked like it hadn't been cleaned in quite some time. The campground needs some TLC with repairs and upkeep.

Larry S

Verified

October 17, 2022 Stayed at: 24, Loop: COSSATOT REEFS

3

Nice area, woody, quiet, remote. Bathroom remodeling timeframe over a year, I the spring of 2022 the new building was constructed but locked, Host reported "waiting on plumbing; connection" In summer 2022, observed new water service connection. COE reported waiting on new electrical service. In October 2022 observed new electrical connection, but bathroom still locked and unusable. New parking area at bathroom has not started yet so completion not expected until mid-2023. The COE should be able to do better.

Mary F

Verified

September 8, 2022 Stayed at: 07, Loop: COSSATOT REEFS

5

We love the Reefs! Very laid back atmosphere. Great place for children! Nice, clean bathrooms and showers! It is our favorite!

Jennifer P

Verified

August 30, 2022 Stayed at: 10, Loop: COSSATOT REEFS

4

We went in late August after school started back and campground was very quiet, not many campers on site so that was very nice. Only downside was that it was the end of August and it was hot. Campground sits in a low hollow below the lake damn with lots of trees so there was not much breeze. River was not flowing much due to decreased volume out of the dam so did not bring much relief. Other than the weather, the campground is just beautiful. We had a wily racoon who was able to open ice chests and enjoys, grapes, peaches, lunch meat and hotdogs so secure the lid to your ice chest! Bathrooms are kept clean and showers worked. Nice play ground for the littles. Would return again.

Location Cossatot Reefs

Address:
244 Reefs Park Road
Gillham, AR, 71841
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 34.2067 / -94.2313

Elevation: 156 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
General

Check in with Gate House upon arrival and before you set up on site.

General

A maximum of 2 Tents and 8 Occupants per site.

General

Quiet hours are from 10 p.m. thru 6 a.m.

General

Check out time is by 5 p.m.

General

No ATV/UTV's Allowed

General

This Area has the possiblity of flooding throughout the year. You may want to check lake levels before traveling. 

General

Beware of sudden changes in water level below dam; if warning horn sounds twice, water will rise, if it sounds once, water will lower.

General

Please wear a life jacket when participating in water recreation.

General

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.

General

Bring extra water hose and electric cords to allow for longer distances from campsites.

General

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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