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Big Coon Creek

Gillham Lake

🏕️ CampgroundOuachita NF / TalimenaOklahoma⭐ 4.3 (95)
Big Coon Creek
🟢 6 open windows as of Nov 4 — soonest Fri Nov 6–Mon Nov 9
Availability checked 14h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
📈 CampSage caught 6 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
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💡 In short

Big Coon Creek in Oklahoma has 6 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Fri Nov 6–Mon Nov 9. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates
Fri Nov 6 – Mon Nov 93 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 12 in a row, BIG COON CREEK #01–BIG COON CREEK #12 next to each othersites #01, #02, #03, #04, #05, #06, #07, #08, #09, #10, #11, #12, #14, #15, #16, #17, #18, #19, #20, #21, #22
Sun Nov 8 – Wed Nov 113 nightsbook these dates →sites #13
Sun Nov 15 – Wed Nov 183 nightsbook these dates →sites #09, #13
Tue Nov 17 – Fri Nov 203 nightsbook these dates →sites #01
Wed Nov 25 – Sat Nov 283 nightsbook these dates →sites #09
Fri Dec 4 – Mon Dec 73 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites #13

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite BIG COON CREEK  #01 — A photo of Site 01 of Loop BIG COON CREEK  at BIG COON CREEK
Site BIG COON CREEK #01 · A photo of Site 01 of Loop BIG COON CREEK at BIG COON CREEKVictor Kuykendall
Campsite BIG COON CREEK  #01 — A photo of Site 01 of Loop BIG COON CREEK  at BIG COON CREEK
Site BIG COON CREEK #01 · A photo of Site 01 of Loop BIG COON CREEK at BIG COON CREEKVictor Kuykendall
Campsite BIG COON CREEK  #02 — Gillham Lake, Big Coon Creek Campsite # 02
Site BIG COON CREEK #02 · Gillham Lake, Big Coon Creek Campsite # 02USACE Gillham Lake
Campsite BIG COON CREEK  #02 — Gillham Lake, Big Coon Creek Campsite # 02
Site BIG COON CREEK #02 · Gillham Lake, Big Coon Creek Campsite # 02USACE Gillham Lake
Campsite BIG COON CREEK  #03 — Gillham Lake, Big Coon Creek Campsite # 03
Site BIG COON CREEK #03 · Gillham Lake, Big Coon Creek Campsite # 03USACE Gillham Lake
Campsite BIG COON CREEK  #03 — Gillham Lake, Big Coon Creek Campsite # 03
Site BIG COON CREEK #03 · Gillham Lake, Big Coon Creek Campsite # 03USACE Gillham Lake
Campsite BIG COON CREEK  #04 — Gillham Lake, Big Coon Creek Campsite # 04
Site BIG COON CREEK #04 · Gillham Lake, Big Coon Creek Campsite # 04USACE Gillham Lake
Campsite BIG COON CREEK  #04 — Gillham Lake, Big Coon Creek Campsite # 04
Site BIG COON CREEK #04 · Gillham Lake, Big Coon Creek Campsite # 04USACE Gillham Lake
Campsite BIG COON CREEK  #05 — Gillham Lake, Big Coon Creek Campsite # 05
Site BIG COON CREEK #05 · Gillham Lake, Big Coon Creek Campsite # 05USACE Gillham Lake
Campsite BIG COON CREEK  #05 — Gillham Lake, Big Coon Creek Campsite # 05
Site BIG COON CREEK #05 · Gillham Lake, Big Coon Creek Campsite # 05USACE Gillham Lake
Campsite BIG COON CREEK  #06 — Gillham Lake, Big Coon Creek Campsite # 06
Site BIG COON CREEK #06 · Gillham Lake, Big Coon Creek Campsite # 06USACE Gillham Lake
Campsite BIG COON CREEK  #06 — Gillham Lake, Big Coon Creek Campsite # 06
Site BIG COON CREEK #06 · Gillham Lake, Big Coon Creek Campsite # 06USACE Gillham Lake

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about May 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 21 openings at Big Coon Creek over the last 30 days, on 20 separate days, most of them for stays anywhere from same-day to about 6 days out and the openings typically covered 3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $14–$18/nightStandard Electric🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 swimming

Ratings

4.3★★★★☆95 ratings
5★52
4★27
3★9
2★5
1★2
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

Verizon1.5/4
T-Mobile0.9/4
AT&T0.7/4
Sprint retired1.0/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Big Coon Creek FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Big Coon Creek?

Big Coon Creek in Oklahoma takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Big Coon Creek?

Campsite fees at Big Coon Creek run about $14–$18/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Big Coon Creek when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Big Coon Creek often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Big Coon Creek?

CampSage's scans caught 21 openings at Big Coon Creek over the last 30 days, on 20 separate days, most of them for stays anywhere from same-day to about 6 days out and the openings typically covered 3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Big Coon Creek a good campground?

Big Coon Creek holds an average rating of 4.3/5 from 95 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Big Coon Creek?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Big Coon Creek, Verizon rates highest at 1.5 out of 5 from 43 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Big Coon Creek located?

Big Coon Creek is located in Ouachita NF / Talimena, Oklahoma. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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