Top Tent Camping near Afton, OK
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Best Tent Sites Near Afton, OK (10)
1. Flint Creek
3 Reviews•6 Photos•5 SavesAfter visiting Natural Falls State Park, break out the swimsuits and make a splash at Flint Creek Waterpark. This family-friendly swimming hole offers plenty of cold water to share with a variety of visitors. Guests are welcome to pitch a tent for a few nights or simply pack a picnic lunch at this summer hotspot. Whether swimming all day or dipping your toes in to cool off, please keep in mind that Flint Creek Waterpark has no lifeguards on duty.
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2. Schifferdecker Park
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3. Gibson Spring Back Country Site - Fort Crowder Conservation Area
1 Review•11 Photos•15 Savesort Crowder Conservation Area, located in southern Newton County, was once part of the old, World War II Camp Crowder Army Base. The U.S. Army selected the Neosho site for the base because of its proximity to water, railroads, and highways. Visitors to the area can still see foundations, fruit trees, open fields and other remnants of many of the hundreds of small farms purchased by the federal government for the 60,000-acre base. Camp Crowder was named for Judge Advocate General and U.S. Ambassador to Cuba Enoch H. Crowder. Thousands of soldiers went through basic training here before the camp was decommissioned in the mid 1950s, including Mort Walker, who immortalized the Camp as Camp Swampy in his syndicated comic strip, Beetle Bailey. Fort Crowder Conservation Area, encompassing 2,362 acres, is approximately 60 percent forested. Primary species include white, black, post, blackjack and red oaks, hackberry, elm, black cherry, black walnut, and ash. The remainder of the area is open and includes 200 acres of native warm-season grasses, 100 acres of crop fields and 600 acres of fields maintained in an early successional stage. The area hosts various game species, including quail, rabbits and doves in the open areas and large numbers of deer and squirrels. Turkeys have been stocked here and are now present in good numbers. During your visit to Fort Crowder Conservation Area you may view various forest and wildlife improvement projects in progress from the 11 miles of multiuse trails that wind through the area. These trails are open to hiking, biking, and horseback riding. Area map: https://mdc.mo.gov/sites/default/files/mo_nature/downloads/conservation-areas/6510map.pdf
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4. Verdigris River
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7. Mined Land Wildlife Area
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9. Pryor Creek Concession
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10. Heavenly Hollow - 4WD Only
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Recent Tent Reviews In Afton
283 Reviews of 10 Afton Campgrounds
- SSusan
Guide
Buckeye RV Park
Good eletricity
The electricity worked. We had to bail out green water from our water hookup and the drinking water had a green tinge. We couldn't dump because the sewer was full.
Justine S.
Traveler
Zans Creekside RV Park
Pretty good last minute find
The river is pretty, seems like great fishing opportunity. We were just passing through so we didn't fish. The shower and bathrooms left a lot to be desired. Only one shower and indoor toilet on the side we stayed on and it was just kind of gross. We did find 2 outside stalls with toilets but not until the next morning so that helped. Overall it was a nice place to stop and sleep for the night. Friendly people. Cameras in the campground so it feels safe.
chuck D.
Scout
Spavinaw State Park
Great place to camp
We love to camp here . Although it is usually pretty full so if it's peace and quiet you are looking for this might not be the place for you mainly on the holidays. And I don't like the fact that they raised the price to $15 night primitive sites. It was free just couple yrs ago. Kids love to swim and float when they aren't fishing.
MikeScout
Natural Falls State Park
Even Better if You Like Stock Car Races
Very nice and spacious sites with lots of trees and shade. Good hiking and views of the falls. Unless you’re a fan of oval dirt track racing, most Friday and Saturday nights in the summer and fall are pretty loud until after 11:00 at night.
Kelsey S.Guide
Joplin KOA
Great spot!
We were just passing through and stayed for a night. We had sewer, water, and electric hookup. A nice dog park, and even found some 4 leaf clovers!
- MMary H.Guide
Pappy’s Riverside RV Park
great place to stay off highway 412
Stayed here while we went to Strawberry Festival in Stilwell. Very convenient to highway 412 and Siloam Springs. Hosts very friendly and helpful. New park, nothing fancy but a work in progress reasonably priced. Met our needs. Great location next to Illinois River if you want to kayak. Lots of open area to tent camp. Very secluded. Loved watching fireflies over the hayfield.
Roxanna L.Guide
Tulsa NE-Will Rogers Downs KOA
Tulsa, OK
This place is a casino and a dog track. Very busy place- the office called us to get an idea on our ETA. Told us where to park to get our paperwork. It’s a bit confusing coming in but we hooked up with someone on a golf cart who took us right to our site. Nice and long for our 40’ motorhome and truck. Didn’t check out any of the amenities. Lots of restaurants close by.
- Mychele B.Scout
Camp Mi Casa on the Route RV Park
Adorable campground that feels cozy and friendly
I love everything about this campground from the open space, to the front manager to the friendly guests. Near enough to town to enjoy the museum and pop in for lunch, far enough away to feel detached. There's also an old Drive in movie next door! Makes you want to get an airstream and cruise down Route 66
- lluke S.Traveler
Hillside RV Park
Passing through
This place was very quiet. We arrived and the owner was extremely helpful and nice. We were passing through town and found this place. Full hookups and level spots. Would recommend.
John M.Scout
Kamp Siesta
Nice, quiet campground with lots of parking spots
We camped here in October 2021 to close out our season and as a waypoint to Beaver Lake. This is a very nice, quaint little municipal campground. The shower house was clean enough, the spots were all well-maintained, and everything worked as advertised. There is a city park right around the bend that has all kinds of stuff, and there are basketball courts, volleyball courts, and horseshoe pits within short walking distance.
It may have been because of the time of year since the campground was about to close, but we were the only campers there for the whole week, which was totally awesome. There are 42 spots at Kamp Siesta, three of which are pull-through, so you cannot possibly beat this place for $10 a night.
Oh, and I forgot to mention the wooded trail right behind the campground. You definitely forget you're in Kansas back there!
- Ruby M.Scout
Spencer Creek
Crack Head Camp Hosts
Until the state replaces these lecherous leprechauns who creep around and undress you with their eyes leering with their rotted teeth and unwashed bodies, I won't be back. The place is managed by drug addicts. This place is local to me and I went there often till 2023 when these folks took over. You'll probably find missing children in their closet. Seriously, these folks need to go. This was my favorite park, went for years but I won't go back till I know they are gone. I never felt afraid solo camping anywhere till I solo camped here after they took over. There's not enough locks on your camper door to sleep with them around. State of Oklahoma - DO BETTER. I spent a lot of money there but I won't spend one red cent til these folks are gone.
- Ashton U.Scout
Natural Falls State Park
Beware Racetrack Noise
This was a really nice campground with easy walks to some beautiful scenery! Flat pads with nice tables/grills/fire pits. Sites 3/4/11-14 have a lot more room so we’d probably pick one of those next time. There is a racetrack near by that was so loud we couldn’t hear each other talking from 6-11pm on Friday night which made it difficult to put our baby to bed. We’d love to go back but will definitely pick a weekend without a race next time.
shelby C.Guide
Flint Creek
fun place
fun place to go take a swim on a hot summer day I camp here for a few weeks every year
- shelby C.Guide
Natural Falls State Park
Gorgeous place
I go here with my friends every summer we hike almost all the trails , it’s gorgeous last time I went there (summer of 23) we saw a wild river otter swimming there is so much wildlife out there and it’s just gorgeous absolutely stunning and worth visiting, family friends and dog / pet friendly if you want to take your dogs on a hike this is the place , has stairs and is not very handicapped accessible if you want to go to the bottom of the falls but it is completely accessible for a wheelchair if you just want to view the falls from the top and there are multiple handicapped accessible paved paths !
- shelby C.Guide
Flint Creek
Camp Review !!
I stay at a camp right off of flint creek every summer , it is open to the public for the most part for fishing or swimming , there is a gorgeous little natural waterfall right under the highway so you can see when you drive by
- Melissa T.Traveler
Gopher Valley Campground - Twin Bridges Area - Grand Lake State Park
End of summer camping
Went camping with our adult daughter and her boyfriend. I am glad that we were the only ones camping because the spots were very small and close together. We had a hard time securing the tent because the ground was so rocky. The bathroom had 2 toilets but no doors and the exterior door didn't have a lock on it. The sink was so close to one of the toilets that you could have washed your hands while sitting on the toilet. The power supply was next to the road and not next to where you would put your tent so I am very happy that we had brought extra extension cords. All of the camping spots had a fire ring, BBQ grill and a picnic table. There was no clear shot to the water from any of the camping sites from what I could tell. We did however go to Anglers Paradise to see how the water was and it wasn't as clear and swimmable as I would have wanted. We did however find a nice little spot called Sycamore Creek on #10 and it is the clearest water you could amagine! Swimming was amazing there and it was only about 7 minutes away! Over all we had a great time camping!! Oh yeah, I did try fishing but didn't have much luck.
Micah O.ScoutNatural Falls State Park
Clean, beautiful, and safe
This is my ideal spot for established tent camping. It has a little bit of everything you could ever want plus close enough to town in case something comes up. ✨️
- JJulie F.Guide
Coachlight Campground
Quiet friendly and easy
We called on our way and the woman said they had plenty of space and since we were arriving after hours to just come in and pick any available spot and pay in the morning. It was near the highway but oh so quiet. Checkout in the morning was easy and Mike at the office was so friendly. Excellent place to stay!!
- Carl E.Guide
Zans Creekside RV Park
Down by the river
Nice Shady spot overlooking the river. My spot was shaded by black walnut trees. With the sound of the river in the background. Totally relaxing.
- aashleyGuide
Spavinaw State Park
June 2023
We go here often. Great water. And a quite place. That bathrooms can be hot in the day. It's usually clean.
- Nathaniel B.Traveler
Pine Island RV Resort
Beautiful lake views
Worth the twenty minute drive from Grove. The remote location is great when you want to get away and feel like you are actually camping. The park is in the woods so almost all the spaces are shaded by beautiful old growth trees. We prefer this to the glorified parking lots that so many newer rv parks have become. The kids enjoy the outdoor pool and the lake views from the north side of the property are second to none at Grand Lake. Finally, the staff have been extremely friendly and helpful when we've stayed here and rates are great, especially for members.
Jess T.Scout
River Ranch Resort
Overpriced/Bad customer service/uniformed staff
I hate this place and will never go back. I did primitive tent camping for 2 nights with my 5 kids and a 5 mile float in a raft. It was over $500. The raft, by design, took on several inches of water so we couldn’t keep anything dry. Then, they didn’t have a pick up bus. We had to walk down the highway back to the office after floating for 6 hours and then waiting for an hour and even calling twice. The kids behind the counter don’t have a clue what is going on and are completely unapologetic when they mess everything up (our reservations, the float instructions, the pick up bus…). They made zero effort to make anything right and the counter girl even laughed at me for being upset. When I got mad and asked to speak to someone who knows how a business is supposed to operate she called security to throw my son and I out. We left early, ate the money and paid a different campsite down the street where the staff are friendly and helpful.
Charlie D.Traveler
Shady Beach Camp & Canoe
Great Campground
I've camped here several times with friends and love how nice everyone is.
Ava G.Guide
Eagle Bluff Resort
Less Serene, More Social
This more of a queue campsite for groups that are floating the river the next day. It's an okay campsite as long as you're okay with noise from nearby campers and you're not looking for a remote experience. The lively atmosphere is packed with enthusiastic campers ready to hop in the river. They currently have 6-mile and 12-mile floats and plenty of raft options. They offer multiple-floater discounts up to groups of 40+ so just go into it knowing that you're going to make some new friends!
This isn't a reflection on the campsite, but when I went, the river got a bit too low in places to float so make sure someone in your party is prepared to haul your raft, beer, sunscreen, etc.
Donna H.GuideNatural Falls State Park
Beautiful, clean, quiet campground. Truly a gem!
We camped May 5 through the 7th, feeling fortunate to have grabbed the last camping spot available: space #9. First let me say that there are no bad spots in this beautiful park. All 26 spots with electric and water, and only about 6 of those had sewer...ours did not. There's also additional tent camping just on the north end of the park. Other amenities include comfort stations with showers, volleyball, horseshoes, and disk golf. No swimming, but that was not an issue for us. Lovely playgrounds for kids and lots of beautiful hiking trails. The campsite was patrolled routinely and kept neat as a pin. In the ranger station, you can get wood, ice, and keepsakes. This park has moved to the top of our favorites list!
- John C.Scout
Coachlight Campground
Nice place to stay
We booked a spot for a month. The place is well kept and nice. The people in the office are very nice and helpful. I would have rather been in one of the sites closer to the office. As they have nice trees and shade. This is the only reason for 4 stars.
- TTed A.Traveler
The Coler Campground
Best bargain in Bentonville and really nice too
Stayed at Coler for a week April 16-22 and was really impressed with the facilities, and Ben is a first rate host. The grounds are meticulously maintained while the bathrooms are super nice and clean! Stayed in one of the van spots with my GCF camper and it worked out really well...they even proved leveling blocks (which were needed). Easy to access fresh water, dish cleaning area, bike wash, Ebike chargers...they really put alot of thought into this place. Of course the riding at Coler is great too with a good mix of easy and techy cross county trails as well as some fun flowy jump trails all just a few feet away from the campsites. The price is also such a bargain, a week for $190! Keep up the great work Coler and thanks again to Ben for a great stay and those nightly bon fires.
Guide to Afton
Camping near Afton, Oklahoma, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful getaway or an adventure-filled trip, there are several campgrounds to choose from.
What to do
- Hiking and exploring: Many campers enjoy the hiking trails around the area. One visitor at Natural Falls State Park Campground mentioned, "Good hiking and views of the falls," making it a great spot for nature lovers.
- Fishing and boating: If you love water activities, Sequoyah Bay Marina and Cabins is perfect. A reviewer said, "From power boating, canoeing, and kayaking, fishing or just hanging at the beach area, you will not be disappointed."
- Wildlife watching: Campers at Horseshoe Bend Rec Area & Campground have spotted various wildlife. One camper shared, "Each site offers a different view that will take your breath away with each sunrise and sunset."
What campers like
- Spacious sites: Campers appreciate the roomy sites at Natural Falls State Park Campground. A visitor noted, "Very nice and spacious sites with lots of trees and shade."
- Clean facilities: Many enjoy the cleanliness of the campgrounds. A reviewer at Sequoyah Bay Marina and Cabins mentioned, "The rangers were always available to help us during the 4th of July weekend with bug sprays and other essentials."
- Family-friendly atmosphere: Campgrounds like Horseshoe Bend Rec Area & Campground are great for families. One camper said, "There is a cute little playground for kids and lots of shoreline to explore."
What you should know
- Noise from nearby activities: Campers at Natural Falls State Park Campground have mentioned the noise from a nearby racetrack. One review stated, "Unless you’re a fan of oval dirt track racing, most Friday and Saturday nights in the summer and fall are pretty loud until after 11:00 at night."
- Limited amenities: Some campgrounds, like Prairie Creek (AR), have limited facilities. A visitor noted, "There is only one shower/flush toilet facility. There are some pit toilets available."
- Reservations are recommended: Campers at Sequoyah Bay Marina and Cabins found it helpful to make reservations in advance. One camper shared, "We got here and there were tons of signs saying reservations required."
Tips for camping with families
- Choose spacious sites: Look for sites that offer plenty of room for kids to play. A camper at Natural Falls State Park Campground mentioned, "Sites 3/4/11-14 have a lot more room."
- Bring outdoor games: Campgrounds like Horseshoe Bend Rec Area & Campground have areas for games. One visitor said, "There are horseshoes, volleyball, and a nice playground for entertainment."
- Plan for quiet time: Some campgrounds can get noisy, so be prepared with activities for downtime. A reviewer at Eagle Bluff Resort noted, "This is more of a queue campsite for groups that are floating the river the next day."
Tips from RVers
- Check site levels: Some sites can be unlevel, so it's good to check before booking. A camper at Hickory Creek - Beaver Lake mentioned, "Site 23 is very un-level."
- Bring your own water: Some campgrounds, like Spavinaw - Grand Lake State Park, do not have water hookups. A visitor advised, "You fill your camper before getting to your campsite."
- Use electric hookups wisely: Campers at Prairie Creek (AR) found the electric hookups useful but noted, "The electric boxes look updated, but some look like they haven't been touched since decades ago."
Camping near Afton, Oklahoma, has something for everyone, from families to RV enthusiasts. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!
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