To reach the area in Arkansas county, take Hwy 165 south of De Witt toward Gillett 10 miles to the junction of Hwys. 164 & 44, then east on Hwy 44 to Tichnor. At Tichnor take the paved county road south 10 miles as indicated by the directional sign toward Lock & Dams #1 and # 2 and Merrisach lake. Upon reaching the Lock 7 Dam and Merrisach Lake turn-off continue south across the Post Canal Bridge at Lock #2 immediately over the bridge turn left as indicated follow the gravel road 1 mile.

To reach the area in Desha County. From Pine bluff take Hwy 65 south toward Dumas for 30 miles to Gould, take Hwy 212 east for 10 miles to Jct Hwys 212 and 65 at Pendleton Bridge of the Arkansas River, continue on 212 east toward the Corps Pendleton Park Area and Dam #2. Green and yellow info signs indicate area boundaries.