Cossatot Reefs

Photo · USACE Gillham Lake

Not publishedStatus

ReservableAccess

31Sites

68 ftMax rig

The place

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. Keep reading

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.

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

The sites · 31

Loop	Site	Type	Max rig	Electric	ADA
COSSATOT REEFS	01	standard electric	48 ft	50
COSSATOT REEFS	02	standard electric	50 ft	50
COSSATOT REEFS	03	standard electric	47 ft	50
COSSATOT REEFS	04	standard electric	62 ft	50
COSSATOT REEFS	05	standard electric	59 ft	50
COSSATOT REEFS	06	standard electric	64 ft	50
COSSATOT REEFS	07	standard electric	63 ft	50
COSSATOT REEFS	08	standard electric	55 ft	50
COSSATOT REEFS	09	standard electric	62 ft	50
COSSATOT REEFS	10	standard electric	57 ft	50
COSSATOT REEFS	11	standard electric	68 ft	50
COSSATOT REEFS	12	standard electric	57 ft	50
COSSATOT REEFS	13	standard electric	55 ft	50
COSSATOT REEFS	14	standard electric	64 ft	50
COSSATOT REEFS	15	standard electric	67 ft	50
COSSATOT REEFS	16	standard electric	58 ft	50
COSSATOT REEFS	17	standard electric	48 ft	50
COSSATOT REEFS	18	standard electric	30 ft	50
COSSATOT REEFS	19	standard electric	48 ft	50
COSSATOT REEFS	20	standard electric	57 ft	50
COSSATOT REEFS	21	standard electric	48 ft	50
COSSATOT REEFS	22	standard electric	58 ft	50
COSSATOT REEFS	23	standard electric	52 ft	50
COSSATOT REEFS	24	standard electric	39 ft	50
COSSATOT REEFS	25	standard electric	59 ft	50
COSSATOT REEFS	26	standard electric	49 ft	50
COSSATOT REEFS	27	walk to	—	50
COSSATOT REEFS	28	standard electric	48 ft	50
COSSATOT REEFS	29	walk to	—	50
COSSATOT REEFS	30	standard electric	53 ft	50
COSSATOT REEFS	GS1	group shelter electric	20 ft	20	yes

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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SRC · Rules verified against recreation.gov · 2026-08-24

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This campground sits in AR-04. This member’s public-lands record →

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