Big Coon Creek
Gillham Lake
Big Coon Creek in Oklahoma has 16 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Fri Oct 16–Mon Oct 19. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.
📷 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.
🔭 Planning further ahead?
We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about April 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.
📊 How often sites open up here
CampSage's scans caught 22 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 24 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 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.
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❓ 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 $23–$32/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 22 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 24 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 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 93 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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