RV camping near Checotah, Oklahoma provides convenient access to Lake Eufaula, the largest lake within Oklahoma's borders with over 600 miles of shoreline. The area sits at approximately 700 feet elevation with hot summers where temperatures regularly exceed 90°F between June and September. Winter camping is available at most campgrounds, though water hookups may be winterized during freezing temperatures.
What to do
Fishing access: At Terra Starr RV Park, campers can enjoy lake access for multiple water activities. "Lake access for swimming, fishing, kayaking. Parking area for boats in park and nearby boat ramp access," notes Amy D.
Basketball and playground: Onapa RV Park & Campground offers recreational facilities for families. "They have a basketball court and a cool looking playground for kids," shares Sara M., who stayed overnight.
Hiking trails: Explore the natural surroundings at designated paths near campgrounds. "It has beautiful hiking paths. The people are friendly and helpful," mentions Paul F. about his experience at Onapa RV Park.
Wildlife viewing: The fields and pond areas provide opportunities for nature observation. At Country View RV Park, one guest noted: "The wife and I like to get out and do a little walking and certainly walk the dog. The property to the side has a fence, and they have a few cows. There was a calf who was very curious about our dog."
What campers like
Spacious sites: Country View RV Park offers pull-through sites with full hookups. "Pull-through, 50 amp, water, sewer... The hosts were out twice during our three weeks mowing all the grass in the area," reports Will and Lucinda B.
Quiet atmosphere: Many campgrounds around Checotah maintain peaceful environments. "Wife and I stayed here for 5 nights, the owners were very friendly and helpful. The campground is close to Checotah and several boat ramps for lake access," Frank S. writes about Onapa RV Park.
Pet-friendly policies: Most RV parks welcome pets and some offer dedicated areas. "There's a pond near the 'storage parking', and the hosts always made sure to mow a nice path so you could walk to it," notes a reviewer about Country View RV Park, highlighting the pet-walking opportunities.
Well-maintained facilities: Clean campgrounds rank highly with visitors. "Located about 4 miles south of I40, this was a great overnight stop. The hosts are extremely friendly and accommodating. We were greeted upon driving in and promptly directed to our site," shares Sara M. about her stay at Onapa RV Park.
What you should know
Train noise: Some campgrounds experience railroad disturbances. At Love's RV Hookup in Vian, Kevin K. warns: "The train that comes through several times a night uses their horn more than I have ever heard."
Variable Wi-Fi quality: Internet connectivity differs between locations. "It has 50, 30 and 20 amp hookups. It has shower. It has washer and dryers... If there was one thing that I didn't like about the site. It's that the Wi-Fi is kind of spotty, but I can work around that," explains Paul F. about Onapa RV Park.
Bathroom conditions: Facility cleanliness varies significantly. "Bathrooms are filthy- trash on the floor, clogged toilet for days, showers have pink mold. We asked if we could use their cleaning supplies and never got a response," reports Jessica F. about Tulsa RV Ranch.
Site leveling: Some sites require adjustment equipment. At Country View RV Park, a camper noted: "Our pull-through site wasn't super level. Our stairs always felt weird and the back end of the fifth wheel was pretty high. Using jack pads compensated easily enough."
Tips for camping with families
Activity centers: Look for campgrounds with dedicated recreation facilities. At Marval Camping Resort, Candy U. shares: "This place has everything, movie theater, horse riding, a train that goes around the park, golf carts, tons of activities for the entire family... Swimming pool and all."
Site spacing considerations: During busy periods, some parks become crowded. "The sites are close together, it was beyond crowded (my son couldn't even ride his bike because of the constant amount of cars)," reports Brittany J. about her experience at Marval Camping Resort.
Playground options: Multiple campgrounds offer play areas. "The campground was very beautiful, clean, and for all types of campers. It had nice bathrooms, clean and warm. The area was well taken care of," explains Dustin L. about Marval.
Seasonal programming: Holiday periods often include special events. Marval Camping Resort offers seasonal activities, including Halloween festivities with cabin decorating contests.
Tips from RVers
Big rig access: Crossroads RV Park accommodates larger vehicles with appropriately sized sites. "I specifically appreciated the drive-in access, making it easy to park proper next to my site. Plus, the pull-through sites and big rig friendly features were a definite bonus for those with larger vehicles," notes Stef H.
Overnight convenience: Several parks offer convenient interstate access for travelers passing through. "Full hookups, very easy access from I-40 to your site and back... WiFi was great. Only because I had the whole place to myself did I not feel gouged," explains Butch K. about Love's RV Hookup in Vian.
Storage space: Campers staying longer may need additional parking. At Country View RV Park, a visitor mentioned: "We travel with our motorcycles, so we parked the F-350 in the overflow area, which was big enough for about four vehicles."
Site types: Check whether your preferred sites are available when booking. "Located about 4 miles south of I40, this was a great overnight stop. They have nicely spaced spots, not exactly level, but very clean and quiet," observes Sara M. about Onapa RV Park.
