Accessible via drive-in access, COE Canton Lake Fairview Campground operates seasonally from April through September within the Canton Wildlife Management Area. The Corps of Engineers manages this established campground at $50 per night, with reservations available for planning ahead. Sites accommodate RVs up to 40 feet, though campers should prepare for rough access roads leading to the property.
Located near Canton Lake, the campground allows pets and provides fishing and swimming opportunities. Campers exploring the broader region can find places to camp around Canton for additional options. The seasonal operation schedule makes this spot suitable for warm-weather camping trips focused on water-based recreation.
Description
Overview
Fairview Campground is located at Canton Lake in northwest Oklahoma on the North Canadian River, 11 miles from the town of Canton. Canton Lake hosts a large number of campers, picnickers, boaters, fishermen, and hunters every year, as one of the few places in western Oklahoma to offer all of these 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. The lake's gently sloping sandy beaches are inviting for swimmers and sunbathers. Personal watercraft use, tubing and water skiing are popular on the broad expanse of water parelling the dam where winds are subdued.
Facilities
Fairview is a group campsite that's a popular destination for family reunions and other groups looking for a large secluded camping area. It can accommodate up to 100 people, four RVs and several tents. Amenities include a large picnic shelter, pit toilets and drinking water.
Natural Features
The shores of Canton Lake and the North Canadian River are covered with eastern cottonwood, post and blackjack oak, black willow, buttonbush and roughleaf dogwood.
Nearby Attractions
A major attraction for hunters is the 14,862-acre Canton Wildlife Management Area. This area, operated by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, is home for whitetail deer, wild turkey, dove, bobwhite quail, squirrel rabbits and several varieties of waterfowl.There are several resturants located within 3 miles of the lake and also a casino and 9 hole golf course. Roman Nose and Glass Mountains State Park are only about a half hour or so drive from the lake. There is also a Disc Golf Course about 12 miles away in the Big Bend Recreation Area
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundCOE Canton Lake Fairview Campground is located in Oklahoma
Directions
From Canton, OK: Go .2 miles west on HWY 51, turn north HWY 58A. Continue 2 miles north to a 3-way Stop intersection. Continue straight (west) through the intersection, curving right to a 4-way stop. Continue straight for a short distance, then take the right fork to the Canadian campground gate house where you will pick up the key to the Fairview Group Campground gate. After getting the key, return to the second Stop sign and turn left, traveling north over the dam on HWY 58A. Where the road forks, continue to the right on 58A until it intersects with HWY 58. Turn left on HWY 58 to the town of Longdale. Continue through the town 1 mile north (keeping left), and turning west on the secondary road. Continue west for 3 miles to the campground.
Coordinates
36.145 N
98.5991667 W
Connectivity
T-MobileLTESome Coverage
VerizonNo Coverage- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileLTESome Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
- Pets
Drive Time
- 1 hr 4 min from Enid, OK
- 1 hr 42 min from Oklahoma City, OK
- 2 hrs 16 min from Lawton, OK
- 2 hrs 38 min from Wichita, KS
