OutReserve

Merrisach Lake

Warning

General

Fire restrictions are currently in effect that prohibit all wood-burning fires. Charcoal and gas grills are permitted in designated areas.

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

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly
Pet Friendly
Showers
Showers

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.

Number of accommodations: 67

Campground Amenities

  • Pet Friendly
    Pet Friendly
  • Showers
    Showers
  • Dump Station
    Dump Station

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

Sites & Availability

67 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 A-01, Loop: A
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 A-02, Loop: A
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 A-03, Loop: A
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 A-04, Loop: A
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 A-05, Loop: A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 A-06, Loop: A
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 A-07, Loop: A
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 A-08, Loop: A
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 A-09, Loop: A
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 A-10, Loop: A
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 A-11, Loop: A
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 A-12, Loop: A
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 A-13, Loop: A
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 A-14, Loop: A
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 B-01, Loop: B
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 B-02, Loop: B
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 B-03, Loop: B
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 B-04, Loop: B
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 B-05, Loop: B
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 B-06, Loop: B
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 B-07, Loop: B
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 B-08, Loop: B
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 B-09, Loop: B
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 B-10, Loop: B
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 B-11, Loop: B
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 B-12, Loop: B
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 B-13, Loop: B
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 B-14, Loop: B
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 C-01, Loop: C
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 C-02, Loop: C
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 C-03, Loop: C
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 C-04, Loop: C
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 C-05, Loop: C
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 D-01, Loop: D
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 D-02, Loop: D
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 D-03, Loop: D
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 D-04, Loop: D
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 D-05, Loop: D
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 D-06, Loop: D
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 D-07, Loop: D
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 D-08, Loop: D
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 D-09, Loop: D
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 D-10, Loop: D
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 D-11, Loop: D
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 D-12, Loop: D
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 D-13, Loop: D
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 D-14, Loop: D
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 D-15, Loop: D
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 D-16, Loop: D
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 E-01, Loop: E
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 E-02, Loop: E
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 E-03, Loop: E
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 E-04, Loop: E
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 E-05, Loop: E
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 E-06, Loop: E
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 E-07, Loop: E
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 E-08, Loop: E
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 E-09, Loop: E
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 E-10, Loop: E
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 E-11, Loop: E
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 E-12, Loop: E
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 E-13, Loop: E
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 E-14, Loop: E
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 E-15, Loop: E
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 E-16, Loop: E
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 E-17, Loop: E
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 E-18, Loop: E
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available

Reviews (224)

What Guests Are Saying

Merrisach Lake is a serene and well-maintained campground, offering spacious sites and clean facilities, ideal for those seeking peace and quiet. Many visitors appreciate the beautiful views and wildlife, making it a favorite retreat for camping enthusiasts. However, some noted issues with accessibility to water and the distance to supplies, along with a lack of on-site staff and maintenance in certain areas.

Review Summary

4.4
224 reviews
5
63.4%
142
4
21.4%
48
3
10.7%
24
2
2.7%
6
1
1.8%
4

Todd W

Verified

April 5, 2025 Stayed at: A-09, Loop: A

3

Beautiful place, but the electrical hook up was super fat from the camping pad. Made no sense.

Charles or Paula P

Verified

April 3, 2025 Stayed at: C-01, Loop: C

1

The dump station was closed and we had to make a trip to another park to dump that was out of our way. There wasn’t a park attendant on duty full time and rangers didn’t patrol often. The playground had damage and children could not play safely on the merry go round.

Morgan K

Verified

April 3, 2025 Stayed at: C-04, Loop: C

3

As a camper at Merrisach for over 30 years, I enjoyed the camping and the atmosphere. However, the playground needs updating. The merry go round was broken and the other equipment needs attention. Also, the dump station was closed which caused a major inconvenience for my family and the wear and tear on my camper. We had to pull the camper with a full black water tank over 30 miles to dump at Pendleton campsite. Spring Break is one of the most popular times for Merrisach Lake campsite and I would have expected them to work overtime to make sure their campers could dump when leaving the park. The number of campers were remarkably lower this year and I am certain the dump site being closed was one of the reasons why. This is a beautiful campsite that I would hate to be closed due to poor management.

Julian G

Verified

February 26, 2025 Stayed at: D-06, Loop: D

5

Beautiful park along the lake, plenty of room between site and utilities worked great. Clean and well maintained bathroom ans showers

Brian P

Verified

February 10, 2025 Stayed at: A-11, Loop: A

4

Beautiful campground full of wildlife and great views! Bathhouses and restrooms were super clean, and the dumpsters were accessible but not so close you could smell them. Bring some cards and a hotspot because you can't pick up any over the air stations and there is NOTHING within 30 minutes of this place! The closest WalMart is an hour away.

Chris L

Verified

January 18, 2025 Stayed at: B-06, Loop: B

5

Camped during late hunting season, very few campers. The place was very well maintained, camping spots were very spacious. The bath houses were very clean.

Robert C

Verified

January 5, 2025 Stayed at: A-04, Loop: A

5

Our favorite get away!!!

Robert C

Verified

January 5, 2025 Stayed at: D-08, Loop: D

5

Our place for PEACE!

Shannon B

Verified

December 21, 2024 Stayed at: C-05, Loop: C

5

Nice park with amenities.

Joey Y

Verified

December 15, 2024 Stayed at: B-06, Loop: B

5

Nice peaceful place to camp

Location Merrisach Lake

Address:
148 Merrisach Lake Lane
Tichnor, AR, 72166
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 34.0303 / -91.2664

Elevation: 51 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
General

Campground is open year-round

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

Please clean, drain and dry your boats and boat trailers to prevent the spread of Aquatic Nuisance Species. More info can be found at: www.ProtectYourWaters.net

General

No Swimming, Wading, or Diving allowed in Merrisach Lake

General

Only wood and paper products may be placed in the fire rings. All trash must be placed in dumpsters and trash cans. 

General

Alligators are native residents in Merrisach Lake. Please do not feed the alligators.

General

No more than 2 tents per campsite, or 1 camper and 1 tent.

General

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

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

Warnings & Advisories

Warning

General

Fire restrictions are currently in effect that prohibit all wood-burning fires. Charcoal and gas grills are permitted in designated areas.

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