Army Corps of Engineers · Arkansas
Cottonshed Park (Ar)
Army Corps of Engineers · Arkansas, United States
- Sites
- 44
- Hookups
- 44 electric, 44 with water
- Season
- Year-round
- Max RV length
- 75 ft
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Showers
- Yes
- Dump station
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 312 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- AT&T weak · Verizon weak · T-Mobile none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Lake
- Millwood Lake
- Nearest town
- MINERAL SPRINGS
- Address
- 145 GATEHOUSE ROAD, MINERAL SPRINGS, AR, 71851
- Phone
- 870-287-7118
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Fish Cleaning Station, Wildlife Viewing
44 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Cottonshed Park is located off the beaten path, eight miles southwest of Mineral Springs and Tollette. It is a quiet, wooded area with access to some of the best fishing on Millwood Lake.
Recreation
The campground is located on Millwood Lake with direct access to the Saline River. The area is made navigable by boat lanes which mark the river and other man made paths through the lake. Outside of these channels is submerged timber and aquatic vegetation that entice anglers and duck hunters to the area. Millwood Lake is home to over 300 species of birds including the American Bald Eagle and Great White Pelicans, many of which can be found in the Cottonshed area.
Facilities
The campground contains lake side campsites as well as those not located directly on the lake but with a lake view. Flush toilets, showers, and potable water are located throughout the campground. The facility also offers one centrally located sewage dump station. Campsites are equipped with picnic tables, grills, fire rings, 30/50 amp electricity, water hydrants and lantern poles.
Natural Features
The campground is located directly on Millwood Lake with lake views from most of the campsites. The surrounding landscape is flat, low land areas with dense timber.
Nearby Attractions
Old Washington Historic State Park is located 25 miles northeast of the park.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52° | 34° | 13° | 71° | 9 of 11 |
| February | 60° | 39° | 4° | 76° | 7 of 11 |
| March | 66° | 48° | 28° | 81° | 2 of 11 |
| April | 74° | 54° | 38° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| May | 83° | 66° | 51° | 92° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 89° | 73° | 61° | 96° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 92° | 75° | 68° | 104° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 94° | 76° | 67° | 105° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 88° | 70° | 58° | 99° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 75° | 55° | 38° | 88° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 66° | 48° | 24° | 82° | 2 of 10 |
| December | 57° | 39° | 26° | 74° | 5 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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