Merrisach Lake

Arkansas River - Wilbur D. Mills Pool

🏕️ CampgroundArkansas Post / MerrisachArkansas⭐ 4.4 (252)

🟢 37 open windows as of Nov 3 — soonest Tue Nov 3–Fri Nov 6

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

🐕 Dogs allowed — all 69 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.

Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 1d ago.

📈 CampSage caught 8 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

Merrisach Lake in Arkansas has 37 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Tue Nov 3–Fri Nov 6. 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

Tue Nov 3 – Fri Nov 63 nightsbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, D #D-07–A #A-09 next to each othersites A #A-01, #A-02, #A-03, #A-04, #A-06, #A-07, #A-09, #A-10, #A-11, #A-12, #A-13, #A-14, B #B-01, #B-02, #B-03, #B-04, #B-05, #B-06, #B-07, #B-08, #B-09, #B-10, #B-11, #B-12, #B-13, #B-14, C #C-01, #C-02, #C-04, #C-05, D #D-01, #D-02, #D-03, #D-04, #D-05, #D-07, #D-09, #D-10, #D-11, #D-12, #D-13, #D-14, #D-15, #D-16

Tue Nov 3 – Thu Nov 52 nightsbook these dates →opened 8h agosites D #D-06, #D-08

Wed Nov 4 – Sat Nov 73 nightsbook these dates →sites A #A-08

Fri Nov 6 – Mon Nov 93 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, C #C-02–A #A-04 next to each othersites A #A-01, #A-02, #A-04, #A-06, #A-07, #A-08, #A-09, #A-10, #A-11, #A-12, #A-13, #A-14, B #B-01, #B-02, #B-03, #B-04, #B-05, #B-06, #B-07, #B-08, #B-09, #B-10, #B-11, #B-12, #B-13, #B-14, C #C-01, #C-02, #C-05, D #D-04, #D-05, #D-07, #D-10, #D-11, #D-13, #D-14, #D-15

Sun Nov 8 – Wed Nov 113 nightsbook these dates →sites D #D-06, #D-16

Mon Nov 9 – Thu Nov 123 nightsbook these dates →👥 A #A-03 & C #C-04 next to each othersites A #A-03, C #C-04

Tue Nov 10 – Thu Nov 122 nightsbook these dates →sites D #D-09

Thu Nov 12 – Sun Nov 153 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 16 in a row, E #E-02–E #E-17 next to each othersites E #E-02, #E-03, #E-04, #E-05, #E-06, #E-07, #E-08, #E-09, #E-10, #E-11, #E-12, #E-13, #E-14, #E-15, #E-16, #E-17

📷 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 A #A-01 — Merrisach Lake A-01 Overview — **Site A #A-01** · Merrisach Lake A-01 OverviewUSACE

Campsite A #A-02 — Merrisach Lake A-02 Parking — **Site A #A-02** · Merrisach Lake A-02 ParkingUSACE

Campsite A #A-02 — Merrisach Lake A-02 Overview — **Site A #A-02** · Merrisach Lake A-02 OverviewUSACE

Campsite A #A-03 — Merrisach Lake A-03 Overview — **Site A #A-03** · Merrisach Lake A-03 OverviewUSACE

Campsite A #A-03 — Merrisach Lake A-03 Breaker Box. 20/30A — **Site A #A-03** · Merrisach Lake A-03 Breaker Box. 20/30AUSACE

Campsite A #A-04 — Merrisach Lake A-04 Driveway — **Site A #A-04** · Merrisach Lake A-04 DrivewayUSACE

Campsite A #A-04 — Merrisach Lake A-04 Overview — **Site A #A-04** · Merrisach Lake A-04 OverviewUSACE

Campsite A #A-06 — Merrisach Lake A-06 Breaker Box. 20/30A — **Site A #A-06** · Merrisach Lake A-06 Breaker Box. 20/30AUSACE

Campsite A #A-06 — Merrisach Lake A-06 Overview — **Site A #A-06** · Merrisach Lake A-06 OverviewUSACE

Campsite A #A-07 — Merrisach Lake A-07 Breaker Box. 20/30A — **Site A #A-07** · Merrisach Lake A-07 Breaker Box. 20/30AUSACE

Campsite A #A-07 — Merrisach Lake A-07 Overview — **Site A #A-07** · Merrisach Lake A-07 OverviewUSACE

🔭 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

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

Group Shelter ElectricGroup Shelter NonelectricStandard Electric🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 wildlife viewing

Ratings

4.4★★★★☆252 ratings

5★160

4★55

3★25

2★6

1★6

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

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

T-Mobile3.0/4

AT&T2.6/4

Verizon2.4/4

Sprint retired2.0/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Merrisach Lake FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Merrisach Lake?

Merrisach Lake 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 can I get a spot at Merrisach Lake when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Merrisach Lake 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 Merrisach Lake?

CampSage's scans caught 30 openings at Merrisach Lake over the last 30 days, on 30 separate days, most of them for stays anywhere from same-day to about 58 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 Merrisach Lake a good campground?

Merrisach Lake holds an average rating of 4.4/5 from 252 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Merrisach Lake?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Merrisach Lake, T-Mobile rates highest at 3.0 out of 5 from 16 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Merrisach Lake located?

Merrisach Lake is located in Arkansas Post / Merrisach, Arkansas. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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