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67 total sites
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About Merrisach Lake
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Pet friendly
Showers
Playground
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Showers
On Site Services
- Playground
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (475)
What Guests Are Saying
Merrisach Lake offers a peaceful and scenic camping experience with spacious campsites, clean facilities, and friendly staff, making it a favorite for many visitors. Guests appreciate the beautiful views, excellent fishing opportunities, and the tranquility of the park, often spotting wildlife like alligators and various birds. While some noted issues with maintenance and accessibility, overall, many plan to return for another enjoyable stay.
What Guests Are Saying
Merrisach Lake offers a peaceful and scenic camping experience with spacious campsites, clean facilities, and friendly staff, making it a favorite for many visitors. Guests appreciate the beautiful views, excellent fishing opportunities, and the tranquility of the park, often spotting wildlife like alligators and various birds. While some noted issues with maintenance and accessibility, overall, many plan to return for another enjoyable stay.
Review Summary
Gary J
VerifiedNovember 26, 2023 • Stayed at: D-16, Loop: D
It’s a very clean family oriented camping park
Brandy G
VerifiedNovember 20, 2023 • Stayed at: B-12, Loop: B
We stay at Merrisach Lake Campground every year during the Dale Bumpers Hunt…we love it!!
Brandy G
VerifiedNovember 20, 2023 • Stayed at: B-12, Loop: B
We stay at Merrisach Lake Campground every year during the Dale Bumpers Hunt…we love it!!
Gale L
VerifiedNovember 19, 2023 • Stayed at: C-01, Loop: C
The park was as usual well maintained with clean restrooms and nice campsites.
Gale L
VerifiedNovember 19, 2023 • Stayed at: C-01, Loop: C
The park was as usual well maintained with clean restrooms and nice campsites.
LaDona G
VerifiedNovember 13, 2023 • Stayed at: D-09, Loop: D
We enjoyed our fishing and camping very much. Camp hosts were great!
LaDona G
VerifiedNovember 13, 2023 • Stayed at: D-09, Loop: D
We enjoyed our fishing and camping very much. Camp hosts were great!
Craig H
VerifiedNovember 11, 2023 • Stayed at: E-03, Loop: E
Very nice and peaceful
Craig H
VerifiedNovember 11, 2023 • Stayed at: E-03, Loop: E
Very nice and peaceful
Alton P
VerifiedNovember 1, 2023 • Stayed at: B-11, Loop: B
Had a great camping trip, Only I had to park my camper crossways on the pad because the electrical hook up was not close enough for my 30 ft 50 amp cord.
Location & Directions for Merrisach Lake
148 Merrisach Lake Lane, Tichnor, AR 72166 United States
Elevation: 51 ft
Getting There
From DeWitt, Arkansas, take US-165 south for 8.1 mi to State Route 44. Turn east for 5.3 mi and continue south onto Tichnor Blacktop Rd. After 10 mi, turn right onto Merrisach Lake Lane and continue into the park.
Highway access
Merrisach Lake is accessible via US-165, which is about 8.1 miles from DeWitt, Arkansas, and connects to State Route 44.
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
- The campground is open throughout the year.
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
Fires & fuel
- Firewood must be purchased locally and burned on-site to protect forests.
- Only wood and paper can be burned in fire rings, all other trash must be disposed of properly.
Wildlife & food storage
- Boats and trailers must be cleaned, drained, and dried to prevent invasive species.
- Feeding alligators is prohibited as they are native to the lake.
- All recreational equipment must be cleaned, drained, and dried, and waste must be disposed of properly.
- Prevent invasive species spread by cleaning gear, staying on trails, and properly disposing of waste.
Safety & rules
- Swimming, wading, and diving in the lake are prohibited.
Site capacity
- Campsites are limited to 2 tents or 1 camper and 1 tent.
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Last updated: October 19, 2026
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