Merrisach Lake
Arkansas River - Wilbur D. Mills Pool — lakeside, fishing
Location: TICHNOR, AR, AR
Price: From $16 per night
Price range: $16–$75 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (228 reviews)
Season: Memorial Day through Labor Day
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.Campsites are spacious, with a few backing right up to the lake. Most sites offer electric and water hookups.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Showers, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/merrisach-lake to be notified when sites open up.
Merrisach Lake offers a secluded bottomland forest setting on the banks of Merrisach Lake and Arkansas Post Canal, perfect for fishing, boating, and wildlife viewing. Google reviewers consistently praise it as a beautiful, clean, and well-maintained park with helpful staff.
Wildlife alert: Bald Eagle, Great Egret, American Alligator, White-tailed Deer, and Rafinesque's Big-eared Bat documented in the area.
Insider tips for Merrisach Lake: Book early—this is a popular federal campground with limited sites. Most sites have no hookups; ensure your RV is self-contained or plan accordingly. Fish for bass, crappie, and catfish from the lake or canal. The campground includes a boat launch for water access.
Skip Merrisach Lake if: You need RV hookups—most sites lack electric, water, or sewer connections.. You want to camp outside Memorial Day through Labor Day—seasonal operations only.. You prefer developed facilities—this is described as off the beaten path..
Best time to visit Merrisach Lake: Memorial Day through Labor Day — Official operating season for the campground..
Nearby campgrounds: Notrebes Bend Park (TICHNOR, AR), Wilbur D. Mills (DUMAS, AR), Pendleton Bend (DUMAS, AR), Rising Star (PINE BLUFF, AR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Merrisach Lake
Cell signal at Merrisach Lake (TICHNOR, AR): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.Campsites are spacious, with a few backing right up to the lake. Most sites offer electric and water hookups.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground with limited sites.
Most sites have no hookups; ensure your RV is self-contained or plan accordingly.
Fish for bass, crappie, and catfish from the lake or canal.
The campground includes a boat launch for water access.
Official operating season for the campground.
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
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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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Arkansas River - Wilbur D. Mills Pool fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Arkansas River - Wilbur D. Mills Pool before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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