Merrisach Lake

Arkansas River - Wilbur D. Mills Pool, AR · ≈41.5 mi to Clarksdale
Sites
69
Max rig
65+ ft
Pull-through
Yes
Hookups
50A
ADA
To town
41.5 mi
Signal

✓ Best for

  • Big rigs (40 ft+)
  • Easy pull-through parking
  • RVers needing hookups

✕ Not ideal for

  • Those wanting full hookups
  • Those who need to be near town
  • Campers seeking solitude
  • Shade-seekers in peak summer
  • Visitors needing ADA access

Connectivity

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What's here

66 Standards
1 Group ShelterReserved as one unit · largest capacity: 75 people
1 Group Shelter (no Hookups)Reserved as one unit · largest capacity: 75 people
1 Standard (no Hookups)
Rig compatibility

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Checked against every site's real dimensions.
Your RV length
35ft
35 ft
Your fit summary

16 of 69 sites don't report a length.

Amenities & features

No amenities or activities reported for this campground.

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How we score

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Fits most rigs comfortablyRig fit
Some travel requiredAccess
Minimal servicesConvenience
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Where it is

Nearest town: Clarksdale, ~41.5 miGet directions ↗

Overview

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 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.

Managed by US Army Corps of Engineers · Developed campground