Merrisach Lake
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About Merrisach Lake
Merrisach Lake is a national park campground at Arkansas River - Wilbur D. Mills Pool in Arkansas County, Arkansas. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. When a booked site here is cancelled it can vanish within minutes, so Campsite Tonight monitors it 24/7 and auto-adds the opening to your Recreation.gov cart before anyone else.
Merrisach Lake is in very high demand — sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.
The campground accommodates RVs and trailers up to 140 ft. Campers rate it 4.6/5 across 16 reviews.
Other campgrounds at Arkansas River - Wilbur D. Mills Pool include Notrebes Bend Park, Wilbur D. Mills and Pendleton Bend.
Total reservations in January — 2023: 40 · 2024: 24 · 2025: 33
Location
Address
Tichnor, Arkansas
Coordinates
34.0303, -91.2664
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •October sees 250 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
Nearby Campgrounds
Notrebes Bend Park
Arkansas River - Wilbur D. Mills Pool
Wilbur D. Mills
Arkansas River - Wilbur D. Mills Pool
Pendleton Bend
Arkansas River - Wilbur D. Mills Pool
Rising Star
Arkansas River - Pool 3
Ste Marie Park
Arkansas River - Pool 3
Tar Camp
Arkansas River - Pool 5
Merrisach Lake FAQ
How far in advance should I book Merrisach Lake?
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.
What is the busiest time at Merrisach Lake?
October typically sees the highest reservation activity at Merrisach Lake. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Merrisach Lake right now?
Merrisach Lake is currently fully booked for the next 14 days. However, cancellations happen frequently - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when sites become available.
Where is Merrisach Lake located?
Merrisach Lake is located in Arkansas River - Wilbur D. Mills Pool, near Tichnor, Arkansas.
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