Big Coon Creek

Gillham Lake

🏕️ CampgroundOuachita National ForestArkansas⭐ 4.3 (91)

🟢 20 open windows as of Sep 19 — soonest Sat Sep 19–Tue Sep 22

Availability checked 8h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

💡 In short

Big Coon Creek in Arkansas has 20 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sat Sep 19–Tue Sep 22. 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

Sat Sep 19 – Tue Sep 223 nightsbook these dates →👥 5 in a row, BIG COON CREEK #18–BIG COON CREEK #22 next to each othersites #01, #02, #03, #05, #06, #10, #14, #15, #16, #18, #19, #20, #21, #22

Sun Sep 20 – Wed Sep 233 nightsbook these dates →sites #09, #11, #17

Mon Sep 21 – Thu Sep 243 nightsbook these dates →sites #04, #12

Fri Sep 25 – Mon Sep 283 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 5 in a row, BIG COON CREEK #01–BIG COON CREEK #05 next to each othersites #01, #02, #03, #04, #05, #07, #10, #11, #12, #14, #15, #16, #18, #21, #22

Tue Sep 22 – Fri Sep 253 nightsbook these dates →sites #07

Sun Sep 27 – Wed Sep 303 nightsbook these dates →sites #06, #17, #19

Thu Oct 1 – Sun Oct 43 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites #09

Fri Oct 2 – Mon Oct 53 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 BIG COON CREEK #08 & BIG COON CREEK #09 next to each othersites #08, #13, #20, #06, #09, #17, #19

📷 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 #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 #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 #10 — Gillham Lake, Big Coon Creek Campsite # 10 — **Site BIG COON CREEK #10** · Gillham Lake, Big Coon Creek Campsite # 10USACE 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 March 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $23–$32/nightStandard Electric🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 swimming

Ratings

4.3★★★★☆91 ratings

Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Big Coon Creek FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Big Coon Creek?

Big Coon Creek in Arkansas 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.

Is Big Coon Creek a good campground?

Big Coon Creek holds an average rating of 4.3/5 from 91 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Where is Big Coon Creek located?

Big Coon Creek is located in Ouachita National Forest, Arkansas. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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