Arkansas / Arkansas County

Merrisach Lake

Open — Open year-round. Reservations available through Recreation.gov.

About

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 provides visitors with peace and quiet to enjoy fishing, hunting, picnicking, and boating in a secluded natural setting. The campground features spacious sites, many backing directly up to the lake. Most sites offer electric and water hookups, with additional amenities including hot showers, a playground, boat ramp, and dump station. Two large group picnic shelters are available and can accommodate up to 75 guests each. Merrisach Lake stems from the pool between Wilbur D. Mills Dam and Lock Number 2 on the Arkansas Post Canal, which creates a waterway from the Arkansas River to the White River. The Wilbur D. Mills Pool boasts 96 miles of shoreline and 10,600 acres of water. Visitors enjoy fishing for bass, crappie, and catfish in the lake and tributaries, with the tailwaters providing excellent catfishing opportunities. The campground sits on the famed Mississippi Flyway, where millions of songbirds, ducks, geese, and butterflies pass during migration. Nearby attractions include the Dale Bumpers White River National Wildlife Refuge and Arkansas Post National Memorial.

Directions

From DeWitt, Arkansas, take US-165 south for 8.1 miles to State Route 44. Turn east for 5.3 miles and continue south onto Tichnor Blacktop Rd. After 10 miles, turn right onto Merrisach Lake Lane and continue into the park.

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