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Best Campgrounds in Oklahoma

2,457 Reviews
CAMPER SUMMARY PRESENTED BYFord

Oklahoma's state park system forms the backbone of camping opportunities, with locations like Robbers Cave and Beavers Bend offering developed facilities alongside natural attractions. Campgrounds throughout the state accommodate diverse camping styles, with most state parks providing a mix of tent sites, RV hookups, and cabin rentals. Lake-focused campgrounds like Arcadia Lake and Foss State Park feature waterfront access, while forested areas such as Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge provide more secluded experiences. Many campgrounds maintain year-round operations, though specific amenities may vary seasonally.

Reservations are strongly recommended for Oklahoma campgrounds, particularly during summer weekends and holiday periods when lake access is in high demand. Most state park campgrounds provide electric hookups, drinking water, and shower facilities, though amenities vary by location. The terrain ranges from lakeside flatlands to wooded hills, with some sites offering more privacy than others. Weather considerations include hot, humid summers and occasional severe storms during spring and early summer. Cell service remains reliable near most established campgrounds but may be limited in more remote areas. "The kids loved feeding all the deer. Great clean park!" noted one visitor to Scissortail Campground.

Oklahoma's lakes serve as primary draws for many campers, with sites near water often booking well in advance. Several campgrounds feature boat ramps and swimming areas, making them popular for multi-day water recreation trips. State parks like Beavers Bend receive consistently positive reviews for their riverside locations and hiking opportunities, while Territory Route 66 RV Park stands out for its well-maintained facilities and friendly management. Visitors to natural areas like Ouachita National Forest appreciate the trail access directly from campsites. Noise levels vary significantly—lakeside campgrounds may experience more activity, particularly during summer weekends, while more remote sites in areas like Black Mesa State Park offer greater solitude. Campers frequently mention wildlife viewing as a highlight, with deer sightings common at many locations.

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Best Camping Sites in Oklahoma (723)

    1. Arcadia Lake

    60 Reviews
    Edmond, OK
    Website
    +1 (405) 216-7470

    "Definitely be aware of flash flooding- then again... it is Oklahoma... It’s an awesome spot not too far outside of town!"

    "Very easy to get to from Oklahoma City."

    2. Robbers Cave State Park — Robbers Cave State Resort Park

    61 Reviews
    Wilburton, OK
    Website
    +1 (918) 465-2565

    $32 / night

    "Our first Oklahoma camping trip lead us to Robbers Cave State Park in the southeastern portion of Oklahoma. It is located on more than 8,000 acres in the San Bois Mountains. "

    "Campground was alongside the highway, however the highway divides the state park, sites up the hill are farther away from the highway."

    3. Beavers Bend State Park Campground

    57 Reviews
    Eagletown, OK
    Website
    +1 (580) 494-6538

    $20 - $40 / night

    "As indicated above, the Hochatown area is close to the Lake. There are several different campgrounds in this area and it’s all very spread out."

    "Beavers bend state park is a great place to get away tucked away in the kiamichi mountains of South east Oklahoma along the mountain fork river all kinds of camp sites from full hookup to hike in also"

    CAMPER SUMMARY PRESENTED BYFord

    4. Natural Falls State Park Campground

    50 Reviews
    Colcord, OK
    Website
    +1 (918) 422-5802

    "When traveling through Oklahoma, Natural Falls is a great place to camp. It’s on border of Arkansas and Oklahoma, near Siloam Springs. It’s peaceful."

    "General: Located near the Oklahoma/Arkansas border, this is a surprisingly quiet campground given its proximity to the highway."

    5. Red Rock Canyon Adventure Park

    48 Reviews
    Hinton, OK
    Website
    +1 (405) 542-6344

    $12 - $38 / night

    "After spending a couple hours driving through TX and OK, this spot doesn’t even feel like Oklahoma."

    "My dog, Ava, and I joined a group of fellow teardrop campers in a surprisingly unique and fascinating campground in Oklahoma."

    6. Camp Doris

    40 Reviews
    Meers, OK
    Website
    +1 (580) 429-2197

    "It's only about an hour and a half from Oklahoma City and has really wonderful tourist center, trails, and campgrounds."

    "I love this area, my favorite part of Oklahoma. Doris Campground is nice. It has all the amenities you could ask for with the bonus of being next to some great hiking, fishing, wildlife and more."

    7. Black Mesa State Park Campground

    38 Reviews
    Kenton, OK
    Website
    +1 (580) 426-2222

    "As Oklahoma's highest point of elevation, Black Mesa is a bucket list destination for any Okie. Well maintained campgrounds, restrooms, and amenities."

    "Black Mesa State Park in the panhandle of Oklahoma. Farthest point you can go in the panhandle and it borders Colorado and New Mexico. It’s the only part of Oklahoma that’s on Mountain Time."

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    8. Buckhorn Campground Loop C — Chickasaw National Recreation Area

    35 Reviews
    Sulphur, OK
    Website
    +1 (580) 622-7234

    $20 - $30 / night

    "This is one of our favorite tent and trailer camping locations in Oklahoma."

    "Camp site was clean, and although far from the C comfort station, it was a short walk to the D comfort station."

    9. Territory Route 66 RV Park & Campgrounds

    31 Reviews
    Hinton, OK
    Website
    +1 (405) 542-6566

    $15 - $39 / night

    "It’s about 35 minutes from Oklahoma City and there are smaller grocery stores within 10 minutes of the site. The owner was so nice and helpful! Amazing sunsets and very peaceful!"

    "Rural location, peace is a premium for no extra charge! Greenbelts between each slip, soft lighting throughout park."

    10. Foss State Park Campground

    31 Reviews
    Foss, OK
    Website
    +1 (580) 592-4433

    "There was a picnic table and grill and a water faucet nearby. The sites were nice and grassy and mowed. The bathroom was nice and clean with individual showers, each with their own door."

    "I don’t know if it’s an Oklahoma thing but the wind was crazy making tent camping a little rough."

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  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 13, 2025

    Cowboy Camp Upscale RV Park

    Nice Stop to Visit Campus

    Great stop if visiting OSU, Flat sites, super clean, easy navigation, clean clubhouse, and bathrooms

  • Teresa T.
    Dec. 12, 2025

    Lakeside campground at Cherokee

    Lakeside campground at cherokee area add to grand lake state ark

    Small campground right off the road near the dam. That has the beach. Dozen or so spots with electric and water. The rest are tent campground spots maybe thirty spots total. There is a bathroom with showers in the back. And a large, take me table area in the center.

  • Teresa T.
    Dec. 12, 2025

    Little Blue Area — Grand Lake State Park

    The GPS is not at little blue. This is actually grand lake state park the cherokee area

    I found it really confusing to try to find a camp spot here. And I think it's because there are 2 state parks, each with campgrounds. Almost touching one another, and the bigger state park. Grand Lake state park has at least 4 campgrounds in several day. Use spaces. This GPS spot that I'm leaving your review for is not little blue. That's down below the dam. And that review is right below this review for me. So hopefully that'll help you piece them apart. This one is very close to the road and has a handful of electric spots and tent spots. But very, very close to the road.

  • Teresa T.
    Dec. 12, 2025

    Little Blue Area — Grand Lake State Park

    There is more than one spot to little blue

    I haven't stopped yet where the marker actually is. I'm in the campground which is down the road off the main road from it and a delightful little hollow. There's not much here. It's a primitive campground. Pick me tables first, and that's about it. And you reserve it on the same website that you would for any other state park. It's a cute place. The campsites are right on top of one another. There's a little water next to it. Kind of surrounding it so it's very nice but even now in december when i'm here I can hear the four wheelers pretty much everywhere around it.

  • Teresa T.
    Dec. 9, 2025

    Lake Eucha State Park

    Cheap camping right on the water

    This is a practically free place to park, which is formerly part of a state park. It's right on the water. There's virtually no services, but the sign says it's only six dollars a day. Pretty sure you get the permits across the lake. Take a look at my picture. There seems to be a Visitor Center over there. I have a feeling that's where you pay. There's nowhere to pay on the site.

  • Teresa T.
    Dec. 8, 2025

    Natural Falls State Park Campground

    Adorable

    I've now been camping this winter since mid October and this is a great spot. I have the campground and all the trails to myself. Highly recommend.

  • Ken and Sheryl C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 8, 2025

    Double D RV Park

    Quiet ghost town

    Texola is almost a ghost town. The cemetery is a great site to visit. Lots of abandoned structures. Rv park is small and quiet. A grassy place to overnight. Roger Miller museum nearby - King of the Road

  • Fred S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 30, 2025

    North Shore Campground, Cedar Lake Rec Area

    Wooded campground on beautiful lake

    The Cedar Lake Recreation Area has 4 campgrounds. This review is specifically for the North Shore Campground. Camped at site #56 in mid-November, 2025. Paid $7.50 - senior pass rate; otherwise, the campground fee is $15, and the day use fee is $5. Payment envelopes and iron ranger provided at info station. This campground has individual and group tent sites. Most of the sites are first come, first served and reservations can be made for others on recreation.gov. There are no hook-ups at the campsites. There are common water stations scattered about the campground. Water was turned on during my stay. The are two reatroom/shower houses, but one of them was closed for the winter. Water, flush toilets and a hot shower were available in the other restroom/shower house. The campground road and campsite driveways are paved. My campervan fit okay at the site. Each of the group sites have multiple tent pads and a small parking lot at the site. All sites, group and individual, have tent pads, picnic tables, metal fire rings, grills and lantern polls. My site, #56, was pretty level, and was close to the campground road. This site was next to a 3 tent-pad campsite. I was the only camper in the campground during my stay. There were a few people launching boats at the nearby boat ramp. A friendly national forest campground resident/volunteer stopped by for a visit. There is access to the 3-mile Cedar Lake Loop Trail which takes you around the lake; beautiful views throughout the hike. In addition to the boat ramp, there is a fishing pier at the campground. I loved this campground. Well maintained. Beautiful location in Oklahoma. Very peaceful night. I'm looking forward to returning.

  • Fred S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 30, 2025

    Winding Stair Campground (Ok) — Ouachita National Forest

    Mountain vista and Fall foliage

    Camped at Site #19 in mid-November, 2025. Paid $4 - senior pass rate; payment envelopes and iron ranger provided. This campground is a good stopover for those those traveling along the Talimena National Scenic Byway (OK Hwy 1) and enjoying vistas in the Ouachita Mountains. This is a great place during the Fall season. Backpackers hiking the Ouachita National Recreation Trail will also find this campground convenient. The Mountain Top Loop Trail in the campround connects to the Ouachita Trail. I arrived and setup camp on a busy Sunday afternoon. The campground was being used by both campers and day use visitors. The two vault toilets were a mess - pretty much unusable. It was so bad, that I set up my own toilet system at my campsite. The bear proof trash containers were packed full. I don't think that this is a reflection on the national forest staff and volunteers; this recreation area is heavily used. After the day-use visitors left, the campground was very peaceful. Road noise from the byway can be heard. The campsite included a picnic table, a cooking table, metal fire ring and two lantern poles. There was also a tent pad on the site. The site was shaded; beautiful Fall colors. The hike on the nearby Ouachita Trail was easy. There is a short path from the campground to the Emerald Vista viewpoint. This was my 2nd time camping here. I enjoyed my stay here.

Guide to Oklahoma

Camping in Oklahoma offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and unique experiences. Whether you're looking for a quiet getaway or an adventure-filled trip, there's something for everyone.

What to do

  • Explore Nature: Oklahoma is home to stunning parks like Red Rock Canyon Adventure Park, where visitors rave about the “spectacular views” and “unique scenery.”
  • Water Activities: At Lake Thunderbird State Park, you can enjoy swimming and fishing. One camper mentioned, “Nice little peninsula, watched the sun come up over the water.”
  • Hiking and Trails: Many campgrounds, like Roman Nose State Park, offer well-marked trails. A visitor noted, “The trails are all very well marked, and the view at Inspiration Point is flawless.”

What campers like

  • Friendly Staff: Campers appreciate the welcoming atmosphere. At Territory Route 66 RV Park & Campgrounds, one reviewer said, “The stay was easy to find, peaceful, and clean grounds, friendly people.”
  • Clean Facilities: Many campgrounds pride themselves on cleanliness. A visitor at Oklahoma City East KOA mentioned, “The bathroom/showers were very clean and there was plenty of hot water.”
  • Scenic Views: Campers love the picturesque settings. At Lake Carl Blackwell, one camper shared, “Lakeside spots are spacious and well kept.”

What you should know

  • First-Come, First-Serve: Some campgrounds operate on a first-come, first-serve basis. A camper at Central State Park Campground noted, “People pay weeks at a time to keep these spots.”
  • Limited Amenities: Not all campgrounds have full amenities. A visitor at Rockwell RV Park mentioned, “The staff is so unprofessional and rude, and just plain ugly to you.”
  • Wildlife Encounters: Be prepared for wildlife. One camper at Arcadia Lake shared, “There’s lots of wildlife; it’s hard to believe the city isn’t far away.”

Tips for camping with families

  • Playgrounds and Activities: Look for campgrounds with family-friendly amenities. At Red Rock Canyon Adventure Park, a reviewer said, “The park is fun to explore and the camping areas are broken up so that you don’t feel crowded.”
  • Quiet Spots: Choose quieter campgrounds for a more relaxing experience. One family at Little Axe — Lake Thunderbird State Park mentioned, “Quiet with decent shower and bathrooms.”
  • Plan for Activities: Bring games and outdoor activities to keep kids entertained. A camper at Oklahoma City East KOA noted, “Nice playground for the kids.”

Tips from RVers

  • Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A visitor at Territory Route 66 RV Park & Campgrounds said, “The spaces were a good size to fit our 45’ toyhauler.”
  • Be Cautious of Trees: Some sites have low-hanging branches. One RVer at Roadrunner RV Park mentioned, “Our pad was not super level but not a deal breaker.”
  • Plan for Noise: Some campgrounds are near highways. A camper at Rockwell RV Park noted, “Close to a highway and hear it, landfill right behind the park too.”

Camping in Oklahoma can be a great experience if you know what to expect and plan accordingly!

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best tent camping locations in Oklahoma?

Oklahoma offers excellent tent camping in its diverse landscapes. Ouachita National Forest Cedar Lake Recreation Area stands out with numerous trails accessible directly from campsites, making it perfect for hikers. The area is heavily forested with pine trees, creating a serene atmosphere. Spring Hill Campground — Boiling Springs State Park is another top choice featuring well-maintained grounds, spotless bathrooms, and diverse hiking trails. The park's natural beauty and cleanliness make it ideal for tent campers. Other notable options include Robbers Cave State Park in the San Bois Mountains and Natural Falls State Park near the Arkansas border, which offers peaceful settings and accessible trails to its spectacular waterfall.

What amenities do the top-rated Oklahoma campgrounds offer?

Greenleaf State Park Campground exemplifies the quality amenities found at Oklahoma's best campgrounds. This eastern Oklahoma gem offers fishing, kayaking, canoeing, hiking trails, and a splash pad for cooling off. It's also home to The Cabin on the Lake, Oklahoma's first cabin built for the physically challenged. Natural Falls State Park Campground provides peaceful surroundings with wheelchair-accessible trails to view the falls, clean facilities, and well-maintained roads. Many top Oklahoma campgrounds feature modern bathrooms with showers, electric hookups, water access, shade pavilions, and stocked fishing ponds. Several parks also offer unique amenities like sand dune activities, equestrian facilities, and historic points of interest.

Where can I find lakeside camping in Oklahoma?

Oklahoma offers numerous lakeside camping opportunities across the state. Cedar Lake Equestrian Campground provides a premier lakeside experience with sites positioned right off the water, surrounded by beautiful pine forests. The campground offers nice bathroom facilities with showers and is typically uncrowded during spring and fall. By The Lake RV Park & Resort provides easy access to Lake Murray, located just 1.5 miles from the entrance. Other excellent lakeside options include Foss State Park Campground on Foss Lake, Arcadia Lake near Oklahoma City, and Chickasaw National Recreation Area's Buckhorn Campground. Most lakeside campgrounds offer water activities like fishing, boating, swimming, and kayaking, with many featuring boat ramps and fishing piers.

Are there any free camping sites in Oklahoma?

Free camping opportunities in Oklahoma are limited but do exist. Osage Hills State Park Campground has been known to waive fees during off-season periods (like late fall and winter), especially for late arrivals when staff doesn't expect visitors. However, this isn't an official policy. Beaver Dunes Park Campground offers affordable camping with basic amenities like showers, electric sites, flush toilets, and shade pavilions. Most Oklahoma public lands require camping fees, but these are typically reasonable compared to private campgrounds. For those seeking budget options, consider camping during weekdays or off-season when demand is lower. Always check current regulations before planning, as fee policies can change.

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