Merrisach Lake
Merrisach Lake - Playground 2
Merrisach Lake
Merrisach Lake - Playground
Merrisach Lake - D Loop

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
Showers Showers
Playground Playground

Available sites

67 total sites

About Merrisach Lake

Merrisach Lake Campground and Day Use Park is situated on the banks of Merrisach Lake and the Arkansas Post Canal in the lush bottomland forest of eastern Arkansas. The campground is described as off the beaten path, providing visitors with the peace and quiet to enjoy fishing, hunting, picnicking and boating.

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Open year round

This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.

365 Days

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly Pet friendly
Showers Showers
Playground Playground
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Showers
On Site Services

On Site Services

  • Playground
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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

67 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 A-01, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 A-02, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 A-03, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 A-04, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 A-05, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 A-06, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 A-07, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 A-08, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 A-09, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 A-10, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 A-11, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 A-12, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 A-13, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 A-14, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 B-01, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 B-02, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 B-03, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 B-04, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 B-05, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 B-06, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 B-07, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 B-08, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 B-09, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 B-10, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 B-11, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 B-12, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 B-13, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 B-14, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 C-01, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 C-02, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 C-03, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 C-04, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 C-05, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 D-01, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 D-02, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 D-03, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 D-04, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 D-05, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 D-06, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 D-07, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 D-08, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 D-09, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 D-10, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 D-11, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 D-12, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 D-13, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 D-14, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 D-15, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 D-16, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 E-01, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 E-02, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 E-03, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 E-04, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 E-05, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 E-06, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 E-07, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 E-08, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 E-09, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 E-10, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 E-11, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 E-12, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 E-13, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 E-14, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 E-15, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 E-16, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 E-17, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 E-18, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved

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.

Review Summary

4.4
475 reviews
5
63.4%
301
4
21.5%
102
3
10.5%
50
2
2.5%
12
1
2.1%
10

Stephanie J

Verified

April 2, 2023 • Stayed at: B-11, Loop: B

5

Always a great time!!!

Vickie D

Verified

March 29, 2023 • Stayed at: A-13, Loop: A

2

the sites were not maintained, lots of litter, the nature had fallen trees not maintained

Vickie D

Verified

March 29, 2023 • Stayed at: A-13, Loop: A

2

the sites were not maintained, lots of litter, the nature had fallen trees not maintained

David H

Verified

March 23, 2023 • Stayed at: B-03, Loop: B

5

Host was very helpful. She was able to get me my Senior America The Beautiful Pass when the office down the road was closed.
Stayed in loop B with a 2511S and F150, most entrances are 90 degrees and just a bit narrow in that loop. Larger units are probably best on the blacktop sites.
Clean showers but dated. Cleaning people were there during my stay.
Recommend taking a few hours and driving to Arkansas Post National Memorial. Check visitor center hours but outside paths and information are worth it if visitor center is closed.
Rangers come through for checks.
Secluded so bring supplies for your stay.

David H

Verified

March 23, 2023 • Stayed at: B-03, Loop: B

5

Host was very helpful. She was able to get me my Senior America The Beautiful Pass when the office down the road was closed.
Stayed in loop B with a 2511S and F150, most entrances are 90 degrees and just a bit narrow in that loop. Larger units are probably best on the blacktop sites.
Clean showers but dated. Cleaning people were there during my stay.
Recommend taking a few hours and driving to Arkansas Post National Memorial. Check visitor center hours but outside paths and information are worth it if visitor center is closed.
Rangers come through for checks.
Secluded so bring supplies for your stay.

Robert B

Verified

February 12, 2023 • Stayed at: C-01, Loop: C

1

ranger Erik was helpfull but Don not at all

Robert B

Verified

February 12, 2023 • Stayed at: C-01, Loop: C

1

ranger Erik was helpfull but Don not at all

jenny w

Verified

January 24, 2023 • Stayed at: A-10, Loop: A

5

Peaceful and tranquil.

jenny w

Verified

January 24, 2023 • Stayed at: A-10, Loop: A

5

Peaceful and tranquil.

Tom G

Verified

January 22, 2023 • Stayed at: D-01, Loop: D

4

Nice campground, section D is best for RV's has covered tables and slightly nicer sites. Very quiet, low use during our visit in January though I suspect it is busy during fishing season.

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.

Nearest town

Tichnor, AR - 9.9 mi

About 14 min to downtown

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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