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Merrisach Lake
Public LandU.S. Army Corps of EngineersPets allowedBig rigs OK

Merrisach Lake

Gillett, Arkansas · 167 ftIn Wilbur D. Mills Pool Recreation Area

Photos: USACE - Ranger Walker

Wildfire 30 mi N: Monroe 296, 16 acres

At a glance

6 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026

Price per night
$16–$26recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
Sites
69From recreation.gov's site list · Oct 2026
Hookups
PartialElectric 50 amp, water, no sewerFrom recreation.gov · Aug 2026
Elevation
167 ft51 m
Season
Not yet known
Cell signal
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Loops5

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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026. Loop names are trimmed and merged.

Wilbur D. Mills Pool Recreation Area · 3 campgrounds

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Also in the park: Group area: Pendleton Bend 6.2 mi · 3 single sites

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  • Campfires allowed

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About

Overview

Merrisach Lake Campground and Day Use Park is situated on the banks of Merrisach Lake and the Arkansas Post Canal in the lush bottomland forest of eastern Arkansas. The campground is described as off the beaten path, providing visitors with the peace and quiet to enjoy fishing, hunting, picnicking and boating. Recreation

The campground and day use park offers visitors the perfect amount of seclusion to enjoy the outdoors. Visitors enjoy fishing for bass, crappie and catfish in Merrisach Lake and other tributaries of Pool 2. The tailwaters of Wilbur D. Mills Dam provide excellent opportunities to catch many species of gamefish, especially catfish. Visitors to this area also find great hunting, birding and boating opportunities. Merrisach sits on the famed Mississippi Flyway, where millions of songbirds, ducks, geese and butterflies pass during migration. Facilities

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Cell service at Merrisach Lake: FCC map Dec 2025

Weather

National Weather Service

  • WedSunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 16% chance of rain94°68°
  • ThuSunny94°66°
  • FriMostly Sunny78°49°
  • SatSunny71°46°
  • SunSunny79°54°

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Location and contact

34.03028, -91.26639
Managed by
Army Corps of EngineersFederal operator
Nearest town
Gillett

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