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
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Jul
Aug
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Oct
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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

Jimmy H

Verified

September 26, 2022 • Stayed at: A-10, Loop: A

3

Campground was nice. Some of the spots are hard to back into. The camper spots need to be resurfaced. Overall we had a nice time and would definitely visit again. Don’t forget the bug spray. Mosquitoes are big enough to breed turkeys. They are not a problem during the day.

Rebecca M

Verified

September 21, 2022 • Stayed at: D-07, Loop: D

5

Great park!

Rebecca M

Verified

September 21, 2022 • Stayed at: D-07, Loop: D

5

Great park!

Kristin W

Verified

September 12, 2022 • Stayed at: A-01, Loop: A

3

1. bathrooms were clean but humid/hot/no air circulation (windows were open but weren't much help).
2. fire ants everywhere.
3. views good, accessibility to boat ramp good
4. that lake is not good for anything but fishing but i was aware before we went - the two rivers (3 really) are accessible by the boat ramp on the campground and other nearby boat ramps.
5. playground was decent for kids
6. security/patrolling was good/present

Kristin W

Verified

September 12, 2022 • Stayed at: A-01, Loop: A

3

1. bathrooms were clean but humid/hot/no air circulation (windows were open but weren't much help).
2. fire ants everywhere.
3. views good, accessibility to boat ramp good
4. that lake is not good for anything but fishing but i was aware before we went - the two rivers (3 really) are accessible by the boat ramp on the campground and other nearby boat ramps.
5. playground was decent for kids
6. security/patrolling was good/present

Donald W

Verified

August 21, 2022 • Stayed at: D-07, Loop: D

4

friendly personnel, beautiful lake, bank fishing was terrible, but we did get to watch a lot of alligators

Donald W

Verified

August 21, 2022 • Stayed at: D-07, Loop: D

4

friendly personnel, beautiful lake, bank fishing was terrible, but we did get to watch a lot of alligators

steve b

Verified

May 17, 2022 • Stayed at: B-08, Loop: B

4

Bathrooms were clean and the camp hoist was friendly. Quiet and peaceful place to camp.

steve b

Verified

May 17, 2022 • Stayed at: B-08, Loop: B

4

Bathrooms were clean and the camp hoist was friendly. Quiet and peaceful place to camp.

Jerry G

Verified

April 24, 2022 • Stayed at: D-06, Loop: D

5

Everything is great except the weather. It rained all weekend.

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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