Camp ObserverCossatot Reefs
Camp site features
Across 30 camp sites:
- Electric hookups: all 30 sites
- Water hookups: 28 of 30 sites
- Longest rig: 68 ft
- Largest party: 8 people
- Power up to 50 amps
- Equipment: CARAVAN/CAMPER VAN, FIFTH WHEEL, PICKUP CAMPER, RV, Tent, Trailer
Directions
From De Queen, Arkansas, head north on US-59/US-71. Continue for nearly 10 miles and turn Right at Gillham EZ-Mart. Turn right on Tower Road; go 1.3 miles turn left onto Gillham Lake road; go 4.3 miles turn right and follow signs into the campground.
Stay Limit
Check in from 6 PM, check out by 5 PM.
Reviews
Amanda P
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Reviewed 15 days ago
We had a great stay at the campground. Cell phone service is very poor in that area but other than that an enjoyable trip.
Patrick S
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Reviewed a month ago
Very shaded close access to the river, garbage cans relatively close to the campsite clean showers and bathroom quality connection for water electric
Only downside is a long drive to the dump station sewer connection at campsite and a ridiculous amount of ants all over the wall all over the ground had to move the tent
Pam A
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Reviewed a month ago
Always an absolute fabulous time!!!
jeff t
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Reviewed a month ago
Beautiful. Lots of wildlife
Amanda B
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Reviewed 2 months ago
The campground is beautiful, but the campsites are much closer together than expected, which made the experience less enjoyable. One issue we encountered was having to share a water hookup with the neighboring campsite. Since the sites are $25 per night, I expected each campsite to have its own dedicated water access. Because we were sharing, water pressure was often reduced whenever both campsites needed water at the same time.
Unfortunately, several guests did not appear to follow campground rules. Children frequently ran through neighboring campsites, and I had to ask multiple kids to stop climbing on and playing around my vehicle. Our neighbors also allowed their puppies to roam freely without leashes, which required us to constantly monitor our own large dog. Although our dog remained leashed for our entire stay, we repeatedly had to secure her in our tent because other dogs kept wandering into our campsite.
Another unexpected issue was the amount of foot traffic after quiet hours. Many people used bright flashlights while walking to the restroom, often shining them directly into our tent. The constant activity, along with children yelling at our dog in an attempt to make her bark, created a stressful environment for both us and our pet.
Overall, the campground itself is very pretty, but better enforcement of leash rules, campground etiquette, and consideration for neighboring campers would greatly improve the experience.
Amy M
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Reviewed 2 months ago
It was the first time we took our three kids camping! My youngest had a heart procedure just a couple weeks prior, so this camping adventure is just what we needed! Thank you for the wonderful experience! We will be back next year!
