Cossatot Reefs
Cossatot Reefs is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in Arkansas. Hookups: electric & water.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- Arkansas
- Coordinates
- 34.20674, -94.23132
- Hookups
- Electric & Water
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hunting, Water Sports
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 870-386-7261
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Cossatot Reefs
Overview Cossatot Reefs Campground sits along the lush banks of Gillham Lake in southwest Arkansas. Nicknamed the "Bright Spot on the Cossatot," Gillham Lake is a recreational oasis for outdoor enthusiasts. Recreation Visitors enjoy the lake for its vast boating opportunities, and a boat ramp is provided for easy water access. The river can be canoed from a point below the dam to U.S. Highway 71 South, a distance of about 16 miles. For shorter canoe trips, there are access roads to the river at Mize Crossing and Ladd Bridge. Anglers will find smallmouth, largemouth, and spotted bass, crappie, channel and flathead catfish and various species of sunfish in the river. A short nature trail within the campground weaves through a quaint wooded section. In spring, the trail is painted with colorful redbud and dogwood blossoms. Facilities Cossatot Reefs offers 31 shady campsites, including a large group shelter. Hot showers, drinking water and flush toilets help create a comfortable camping experience. Natural Features Gillham Lake spans 1,370 surface acres and boasts 36 miles of shoreline. The lake stems from the Cossatot River, designated as a National Wild and Scenic River.
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- McCurtain County Propane, Inc. · 31 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Coon Creek | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 1.3 mi | — | Full hookups |
| Little Coon Creek Park | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 2.0 mi | — | Electric & Water |
| River Ridge Group Campground | Private campground | 6.8 mi | — | — |
| Jefferson Ridge | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 7.2 mi | — | Electric & Water |
| Cossatot Falls Campground | Private campground | 7.9 mi | — | — |
| Blue Ridge Park | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 8.0 mi | — | Electric & Water |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.