Canton Lake's west shore hosts Big Bend Park, a state-managed campground with asphalt back-in sites, covered picnic tables, and electric and water hookups on every RV site. The layout takes advantage of the terrain, with sites arranged across different elevations so most have open sightlines toward the water. Cottonwood trees line the lakeshore, and several sites sit close enough to the water that campers get a direct lake view. The campground is gated, and roads inside are well-maintained.
Site amenities are consistent throughout: each RV spot has a spigot and shore power in 30-amp, 50-amp, or 15-amp configurations, and tent sites with water access are also available. Dana H. notes that "each site has a view of the lake," which holds up across multiple reviews. A playground, public restrooms, a boat ramp, and a disc golf course round out the on-site facilities. The bathhouse may be a long walk depending on your site, so that's worth factoring into your spot selection. Dogs are welcome, and those looking for pet-friendly campgrounds around Canton Lake will find a few options in the area. Nearby, COE Canton Lake Big Bend Recreation Area offers additional sites within the same recreation zone.
Weekends fill up fast, especially in summer. Reserve in advance for Saturday nights between May and August. The campground runs April through October, with rates from $20 to $40 per night, and accepts RVs up to 48 feet.
Description
Overview
Big Bend Park is located on Canton Lake in northwest Oklahoma on the North Canadian River. The area hosts a large number of campers, picnickers, boaters, fishermen and hunters every year as one of the few places in western Oklahoma to offer so many activities.
Recreation
Canton Lake is known for its fishing opportunities, especially walleye fishing. The Walleye Rodeo fishing derby is held annually in mid-May and draws thousands of visitors to the area for the 4 day event. Personal watercraft use, tubing and water skiing are popular on the broad expanse of water paralleling the dam where winds are subdued. Gently sloping beaches on the northern side of the lake are an inviation to swimmers and sunbathers. A Disc Golf Course is located in the Big Bend Day Use Area.
Facilities
The campground offers 102 campsites with electricity and water hookups and 12 non-electric campsites. Many of the campsites feature panoramic views of the lake. There is also a day-use group picnic shelter, 4 boat ramps and a disc golf course.
Natural Features
The shores of Canton Lake have several varieties of trees natural to the area which include eastern cottonwood, post and blackjack oak and black willow. Other trees planted in the campground to subliment the shade for campsites include american elm, sycamore, lacebark elm and silver maple.
Nearby Attractions
A major attraction for hunters is the 14,862 acre Canton Wildlife Managent. This area, operated by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation is home to whitetail deer, wild turkey, bobwhite quail, squirrel, rabbits, dove and several varieties of waterfowl. There a several resturants located within 3 miles of the lake and also a casino and 9 hole golf course. Roman Nose State Park and Glass Mountains State Park are only about a 30 minute or so drive drive from the lake.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsBig Bend Park is located in Oklahoma near Canton
Directions
From Canton, OK, travel 1.8 miles west on HWY 51, then continue 4 miles north on the paved county road.
Coordinates
36.115971 N
98.618913 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 7/31/26
VerizonNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/31/26
AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/31/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 7/31/26
- VerizonNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/31/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/31/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 1 hr 17 min from Enid, OK
- 1 hr 42 min from Oklahoma City, OK
- 2 hrs 15 min from Lawton, OK
- 2 hrs 53 min from Wichita, KS
