Merrisach Lake
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- sites
- Feb–May, Sep–Nov
- best months
- 69 sites for group campingReservable on Recreation.gov
- At 168 ft
- Near TichnorWilbur D. Mills Pool Recreation Area
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.
Best time to go · Feb–May, Sep–Nov
Best time to visit Merrisach Lake
Best months: February–May and September–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
52° / 35°
9 wet
Feb
57° / 39°
9 wet
Mar
65° / 46°
10 wet
Apr
73° / 54°
8 wet
May
81° / 63°
8 wet
Jun
87° / 70°
7 wet
Jul
90° / 73°
7 wet
Aug
89° / 72°
6 wet
Sep
84° / 66°
6 wet
Oct
75° / 55°
7 wet
Nov
62° / 45°
8 wet
Dec
54° / 37°
9 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Arkansas Post, AR, 4.5 mi away at 194 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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