Merrisach Lake

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ReservableAccess

69Sites

103 ftMax rig

The place

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. Keep reading

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 Campsites are spacious, with a few backing right up to the lake. Most sites offer electric and water hookups. Additional amenities include hot showers, a playground, boat ramp and dump station. Two large group picnic shelters are available, and can accommodate up to 75 guests each. Natural Features The Arkansas Post Canal creates a waterway from the Arkansas River to the White River, and Merrisach Lake stems from the pool between the Wilbur D. Mills Dam and Lock Number 2. Wilbur D. Mills Pool boasts 96 miles of shoreline and 10,600 acres of water. Nearby Attractions The Dale Bumpers White River National Wildlife Refuge is a haven for wildlife and migratory birds, and is one of the largest remaining bottomland hardwood forests in the Mississippi River Valley. The National Park Services's Arkansas Post National Memorial is also a great place to visit while camping in the area.

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The sites · 69

Loop	Site	Type	Max rig	Electric
A	A-01	standard electric	50 ft	50
A	A-02	standard electric	48 ft	30
A	A-03	standard electric	59 ft	30
A	A-04	standard electric	40 ft	30
A	A-05	standard nonelectric	27 ft	—
A	A-06	standard electric	30 ft	30
A	A-07	standard electric	30 ft	30
A	A-08	standard electric	80 ft	30
A	A-09	standard electric	45 ft	30
A	A-10	standard electric	45 ft	30
A	A-11	standard electric	73 ft	30
A	A-12	standard electric	90 ft	30
A	A-13	standard electric	80 ft	30
A	A-14	standard electric	49 ft	30
B	B-01	standard electric	49 ft	30
B	B-02	standard electric	53 ft	30
B	B-03	standard electric	43 ft	30
B	B-04	standard electric	35 ft	30
B	B-05	standard electric	40 ft	30
B	B-06	standard electric	89 ft	30
B	B-07	standard electric	96 ft	30
B	B-08	standard electric	75 ft	30
B	B-09	standard electric	25 ft	30
B	B-10	standard electric	35 ft	30
B	B-11	standard electric	75 ft	30
B	B-12	standard electric	54 ft	30
B	B-13	standard electric	60 ft	30
B	B-14	standard electric	100 ft	30
C	C-01	standard electric	75 ft	30
C	C-02	standard electric	50 ft	30
C	C-03	standard electric	55 ft	30
C	C-04	standard electric	45 ft	50
C	C-05	standard electric	63 ft	50
D	D-01	standard electric	—	50
D	D-02	standard electric	—	50
D	D-03	standard electric	—	50
D	D-04	standard electric	—	50
D	D-05	standard electric	—	50
D	D-06	standard electric	—	50
D	D-07	standard electric	—	50
D	D-08	standard electric	—	50
D	D-09	standard electric	—	50
D	D-10	standard electric	—	50
D	D-11	standard electric	—	50
D	D-12	standard electric	—	50
D	D-13	standard electric	—	50
D	D-14	standard electric	—	50
D	D-15	standard electric	—	50
D	D-16	standard electric	—	50
E	E-01	standard electric	60 ft	50
E	E-02	standard electric	73 ft	50
E	E-03	standard electric	100 ft	50
E	E-04	standard electric	60 ft	50
E	E-05	standard electric	97 ft	50
E	E-06	standard electric	75 ft	50
E	E-07	standard electric	80 ft	50
E	E-08	standard electric	40 ft	50
E	E-09	standard electric	43 ft	50
E	E-10	standard electric	97 ft	50
E	E-11	standard electric	46 ft	50

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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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