## Overview

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.

## Recreation

Visitors enjoy the lake for its vast boating opportunities, and a boat ramp is
provided for easy water access. The river can be canoed from a point below the
dam to U.S. Highway 71 South, a distance of about 16 miles. For shorter canoe
trips, there are access roads to the river at Mize Crossing and Ladd Bridge.  
  
  
  
Anglers will find smallmouth, largemouth, and spotted bass, crappie, channel
and flathead catfish and various species of sunfish in the river.  
  
  
A short nature trail within the campground weaves through a quaint wooded
section. In spring, the trail is painted with colorful redbud and dogwood
blossoms.

## Facilities

Cossatot Reefs offers 31 shady campsites, including a large group shelter. Hot
showers, drinking water and flush toilets help create a comfortable camping
experience.

## Natural Features

Gillham Lake spans 1,370 surface acres and boasts 36 miles of shoreline. The
lake stems from the Cossatot River, designated as a National Wild and Scenic
River.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Cossatot Reefs Campground sits along the lush banks of Gillham Lake in southwest Arkansas.
<br/><br/>
Nicknamed the "Bright Spot on the Cossatot," Gillham Lake is a recreational oasis for outdoor enthusiasts.<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Visitors enjoy the lake for its vast boating opportunities, and a boat ramp is provided for easy water access. The river can be canoed from a point below the dam to U.S. Highway 71 South, a distance of about 16 miles. For shorter canoe trips, there are access roads to the river at Mize Crossing and Ladd Bridge.<br><br><br><br>Anglers will find smallmouth, largemouth, and spotted bass, crappie, channel and flathead catfish and various species of sunfish in the river. <br><br><br>A short nature trail within the campground weaves through a quaint wooded section. In spring, the trail is painted with colorful redbud and dogwood blossoms.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
Cossatot Reefs offers 31 shady campsites, including a large group shelter. Hot showers, drinking water and flush toilets help create a comfortable camping experience.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Gillham Lake spans 1,370 surface acres and boasts 36 miles of shoreline. The lake stems from the Cossatot River, designated as a National Wild and Scenic River.

Gillham Lake Cossatot Reefs Park

COSSATOT REEFS

Cossatot Reefs

## Overview

Big Coon Creek 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.

## Recreation

Visitors enjoy the lake for its vast boating opportunities, and a boat ramp is
provided for easy water access. The river can be canoed from a point below the
dam to U.S. Highway 71 South, a distance of about 16 miles. For shorter canoe
trips, there are access roads to the river at Mize Crossing and Ladd Bridge.  
  
Anglers will find smallmouth, largemouth, and spotted bass, saugeye, crappie,
channel and flathead catfish and various species of sunfish in the river. Fly
fishing is also a popular pastime.  
  
Hunting is allowed north of Little Coon Creek Park and on the eastern shore of
the lake. Check with the Arkansas Game and Fish for Season Dates and
Regulations.

## Facilities

Coon Creek provides 32 sites, each with water and 50-amp electric hookups.
Additional amenities include hot showers, a boat ramp, swimming beach, dump
station and a playground.

## Natural Features

Gillham Lake spans 1,370 surface acres and boasts 36 miles of shoreline. The
lake stems from the Cossatot River, designated as a National Wild and Scenic
River.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Big Coon Creek Campground sits along the lush banks of Gillham Lake in southwest Arkansas.
<br/><br/>
Nicknamed the "Bright Spot on the Cossatot," Gillham Lake is a recreational oasis for outdoor enthusiasts.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Visitors enjoy the lake for its vast boating opportunities, and a boat ramp is provided for easy water access. The river can be canoed from a point below the dam to U.S. Highway 71 South, a distance of about 16 miles. For shorter canoe trips, there are access roads to the river at Mize Crossing and Ladd Bridge.
<br/><br/>
Anglers will find smallmouth, largemouth, and spotted bass, saugeye, crappie, channel and flathead catfish and various species of sunfish in the river. Fly fishing is also a popular pastime.
<br/><br/>
Hunting is allowed north of Little Coon Creek Park and on the eastern shore of the lake. Check with the Arkansas Game and Fish for Season Dates and Regulations.<h2>Facilities</h2>
Coon Creek provides 32 sites, each with water and 50-amp electric hookups. Additional amenities include hot showers, a boat ramp, swimming beach, dump station and a playground.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Gillham Lake spans 1,370 surface acres and boasts 36 miles of shoreline. The lake stems from the Cossatot River, designated as a National Wild and Scenic River.

BIG COON CREEK

Gillham Lake, Big Coon Creek

Big Coon Creek

## Overview

Little Coon Creek Campground is located on Gillham Lake in southwestern
Arkansas on the Cossatot River. The rugged terrain around the lake creates
stunning views and provides for many opportunities for boating, fishing,
hunting, and swimming.

## Recreation

Visitors enjoy the lake for its vast boating opportunities, and a boat ramp is
provided for easy water access.

Anglers will find smallmouth, largemouth, and spotted bass, saugeye, crappie,
channel and flathead catfish and various species of sunfish in the river. Fly
fishing is also a popular pastime. Hunting is allowed north of Little Coon
Creek Park and on the eastern shore of the lake. Check with the Arkansas Game
and Fish for Season Dates and Regulations. Lake maps are also available from
any Park Attendant at the lake.

## Facilities

Little Coon Creek provides 10 campsites and a group picnic shelter; each site
has water and 50-amp electric hookups available. Additional amenities include
hot showers with restrooms, a boat ramp with a handicap accessible fishing
pier, a playground and a dump station nearby.

## Natural Features

Gillham Lake spans 1,370 surface acres and boasts 36 miles of shoreline. The
Dam was completed in 1975 and stems from the Cossatot River, which has been
designated as a National Wild and Scenic River.

## Nearby Attractions

The Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area and the Queen Wilhelmina State Park
are both within driving distance just north of Gillham Lake. Both of these
attractions offer great scenery, hiking, and interpretive programs that are
fun for all ages.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Little Coon Creek Campground is located on Gillham Lake in southwestern Arkansas on the Cossatot River. The rugged terrain around the lake creates stunning views and provides for many opportunities for boating, fishing, hunting, and swimming.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Visitors enjoy the lake for its vast boating opportunities, and a boat ramp is provided for easy water access.                                                                                               <p>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 
Anglers will find smallmouth, largemouth, and spotted bass, saugeye, crappie, channel and flathead catfish and various species of sunfish in the river. Fly fishing is also a popular pastime.
Hunting is allowed north of Little Coon Creek Park and on the eastern shore of the lake. Check with the Arkansas Game and Fish for Season Dates and Regulations. Lake maps are also available from any Park Attendant at the lake.
</p><h2>Facilities</h2>
Little Coon Creek provides 10 campsites and a group picnic shelter; each site has water and 50-amp electric hookups available. Additional amenities include hot showers with restrooms, a boat ramp with a handicap accessible fishing pier, a playground and a dump station nearby.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Gillham Lake spans 1,370 surface acres and boasts 36 miles of shoreline. The Dam was completed in 1975 and stems from the Cossatot River, which has been designated as a National Wild and Scenic River.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area and the Queen Wilhelmina State Park are both within driving distance just north of Gillham Lake. Both of these attractions offer great scenery, hiking, and interpretive programs that are fun for all ages.

LITTLE COON CREEK PARK

Gillham Lake Little Coon Creek Park

Little Coon Creek Park

The Corps of Engineers invites you to visit Gillham Lake, "The Bright Spot on
the Cossatot" and wishes you an enjoyable stay at the project and a memorable
outdoor recreation experience. Overnight accommodations, food, bait, tackle,
and other needs are available from businesses near the lake. Project personnel
are available and will be happy to assist in assuring you a pleasant stay.

The Corps of Engineers invites you to visit Gillham Lake, "The Bright Spot on the Cossatot" and wishes you an enjoyable stay at the project and a memorable outdoor recreation experience. Overnight accommodations, food, bait, tackle, and other needs are available from businesses near the lake. Project personnel are available and will be happy to assist in assuring you a pleasant stay.

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Big Coon Creek

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