Openings · last 7 days
8
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 8 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-232524
When Big Coon Creek reopens
Big Coon Creek's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
81
Openings · last 90 days
146
Weekday pattern
Detected openings by day of week · 90dTuesday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected. 50 of 146 openings detected in the last 90 days occurred on a Tuesday (34.2%), with Thursday (25) and Friday (18) next in line.
Hour-of-day pattern
First detected by hour · local time · last 90 daysThe largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 12:00 and 13:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 61 of 146 detected openings (41.8%). Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in Central Time, not when the change was made upstream.
Lead-time profile
Days before stay date · percentilesHalf of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 10 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 4–14 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.
Highest-churn sites
Most openings · 90d| Site | Openings | Share of all openings |
|---|---|---|
| 09 | 27 | 18.5% |
| 16 | 25 | 17.1% |
| 02 | 19 | 13.0% |
| 05 | 18 | 12.3% |
| 12 | 9 | 6.2% |
Site 09 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 27. One free watch covers every site here.
02 · Availability Outlook · Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027 · of 32 monitored sites
Of the 5,856 tracked site-nights (Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027): 3,914 open for online reservation · 112 reserved · 640 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative) · 1,190 closed.
Where the open windows are
33.2% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 3,914 of 5,856 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027Not open online33.2%
Open site-nights3,914 / 5,856
Reserved (of online inventory)112 / 4,026
Weekday openings2,259
Weekend openings1,655
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 2,259 fall on weekdays and 1,655 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Nov 2026 – May 2027December holds the most room. 682 of 992 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 32 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 20 | Open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 20 | Open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 20 | Open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 22 | Open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 22 | Open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 22 | Open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 22 | Open | |
| Memorial Day | FRI May 28 | 0 | None open |
| SAT May 29 | 0 | None open | |
| SUN May 30 | 0 | None open | |
| MON May 31 | 0 | None open |
Thanksgiving: 20 sites are available for the complete three-night stay. Christmas: 22 sites are available for the complete two-night stay. New Year: 22 sites are available for the complete two-night stay. Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 02 | 183 |
| 03 | 183 |
| 04 | 183 |
| 05 | 183 |
| 06 | 183 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Nov 2, 2026 snapshotNext open dateMon · Nov 2
Next open weekendFri · Nov 6
The next bookable night is Nov 2; the first open weekend starts Nov 6. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
3,914 open site-nights across 22 sites at Big Coon Creek, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 37 2-night, 37 3-night, 35 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Nov 2 at site 02.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 132 ft. 32 sites take 25 ft, 30 sites take 35 ft, 30 sites take 40 ft.
All 22 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 | 75 ft | Yes | 183 | 183 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +171 more |
| 03 | 49 ft | Yes | 183 | 183 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +171 more |
| 04 | 90 ft | Yes | 183 | 183 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +171 more |
| 05 | 85 ft | Yes | 183 | 183 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +171 more |
| 06 | 49 ft | Yes | 183 | 183 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +171 more |
| 07 | 130 ft | Yes | 183 | 183 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +171 more |
| 08 | 132 ft | Yes | 183 | 183 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +171 more |
| 10 | 103 ft | Yes | 183 | 183 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +171 more |
| 11 | 87 ft | Yes | 183 | 183 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +171 more |
| 18 | 68 ft | Yes | 183 | 183 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +171 more |
| 19 | 106 ft | Yes | 183 | 183 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +171 more |
| 20 | 105 ft | Yes | 183 | 183 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +171 more |
| 21 | 131 ft | Yes | 183 | 183 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +171 more |
| 22 | 69 ft | Yes | 183 | 183 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +171 more |
| 09 | 103 ft | Yes | 180 | 170 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 15, Nov 16 +168 more |
| 01 | 77 ft | Yes | 179 | 168 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 17 +167 more |
| 17 | 95 ft | Yes | 174 | 137 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +162 more |
| 12 | 81 ft | Yes | 170 | 108 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +158 more |
| 15 | 55 ft | Yes | 166 | 137 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +154 more |
| 16 | 70 ft | Yes | 165 | 137 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +153 more |
| 14 | 32 ft | Yes | 164 | 137 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +152 more |
| 13 | 99 ft | Yes | 154 | 109 nights | Nov 2, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 29, Nov 30 +142 more |
About Big Coon Creek
Overview
Big Coon Creek 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, saugeye, crappie, channel and flathead catfish and various species of sunfish in the river. Hunting is allowed north of Little Coon Creek Park and on the eastern shore of the lake. Check with the Arkansas Game and Fish for Season Dates, Maps, and Regulations.
Facilities
Coon Creek provides 32 sites, each with water and 50-amp electric hookups. Additional amenities include hot showers, a boat ramp, swimming beach, dump station and a playground.
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.
32 monitored sitesRVs up to 132 ft32 with hookups32 shadedMax party 8
Getting there
From Gillham on Hwy 71, go east on Tower Rd. for 1.3 miles; Turn left onto Gillham Lake Rd. for 4.3 miles; Turn left onto Polk Road 474 for 1.7 miles.
493 Polk 246, Gillham, AR 71841870-385-7126
BoatingCampingCanoeingFishingHikingHuntingKayakingSwimming Site
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-232524 · facility + sites
Photo gallery
Roll CS-232524 · Big Coon Creek · Gillham AR12 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Big Coon Creek?
Reservations for Big Coon Creek are made through Recreation.gov. 3,914 of 5,856 tracked site-nights are currently open (66.8%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 146 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Nov 2, 2026 15:20 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Big Coon Creek?
Campsite Sniper detected 8 site-date openings at Big Coon Creek in the last 7 days, 81 over 30 days and 146 over the last 90.
Which day of the week had the most detected openings at Big Coon Creek?
Tuesday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected in the last 90 days: 50 of 146 (34.2%). Days reflect when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, not when the change occurred upstream.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Big Coon Creek?
37 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Nov 2 at site 02. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Big Coon Creek fit a 35-foot RV?
30 of the 32 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 132 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Big Coon Creek?
December 2026, with 682 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 992.
How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Big Coon Creek?
Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 10 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 4-14 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.
When is the next open date at Big Coon Creek?
As of the Nov 2, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Mon, Nov 2 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Nov 6. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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