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Best Tent Camping near Daisy, OK

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Tent camping near Daisy, Oklahoma provides access to several primitive sites within driving distance, primarily centered around lake environments. Lake McAlester, approximately 30 miles northwest of Daisy, offers basic tent campsites with minimal amenities in a natural setting. Lloyd Church Lake near Wilburton provides another tent camping option about 25 miles from Daisy, while those willing to travel farther can find tent-only sites at Lamar Point across the Texas border. These established campgrounds cater specifically to tent campers seeking a more rustic outdoor experience without RV hookups or cabin accommodations.

The tent campgrounds in this region feature primarily primitive conditions. Lake McAlester provides vault toilets but lacks amenities like picnic tables, showers, or trash service. Campers must pack in their own firewood and pack out all waste. Lloyd Church Lake offers even more basic facilities with no toilets, showers, or trash service documented. Both locations require tent campers to be self-sufficient, bringing all necessary water, food, and camping equipment. Weather conditions can vary significantly throughout the year, with hot, humid summers and mild winters. Spring and fall typically offer the most comfortable tent camping conditions.

The tent camping experience around Daisy emphasizes connection with nature rather than convenience. Sites generally provide adequate space for standard camping tents with natural ground surfaces. The lakeside locations offer opportunities for fishing and water activities as primary attractions. Campers should prepare for potentially limited cell service and minimal infrastructure. According to reviews, Lake McAlester provides a decent night's sleep despite its basic amenities. One camper, Trevor V., noted he "slept well" during his stay at Lake McAlester, though his review suggests some concerns about safety or conditions that potential visitors should consider. Backcountry tent camping enthusiasts will appreciate the relative solitude these sites offer compared to more developed campgrounds, but should plan accordingly for the primitive conditions.

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Tent Camping Reviews near Daisy, OK

176 Reviews of 3 Daisy Campgrounds

  • M
    Sep. 30, 2016

    COE Pat Mayse Lake Pat Mayse Park East

    Pat Mayse East Campground

    I found this campground through a US army core website, and the details at that website did not turn out to be very accurate. Both loops at Pat Mayse East Campground showed to have bathrooms, which I assumed meant flush toilets and sinks, since the map also had an icon for vault toilets and this was not used. Both loops actually do have vault toilets and no running water. The campground seems set up pretty well for RVs; there were a lot of rv hookups for water and electric. There are also basic tent sites, picnic tables and metal fire rings. Water spigots are placed throughout so access is not difficult. You have your choice of sunny areas or more forested. Some spots are tightly packed in, but others are on the outside of the loop and seem like they'd be pretty quite. I wasn't overly impressed on the whole.

  • Rick G.
    Mar. 11, 2023

    Pat Mayse West

    Nice Lake front Campround

    This is a nice campground with decently wooded sites. The site I sated had water, electric, a picnic table, a fire pit and a lantern post. There was a flat spot to set up my tent. The campground had decent star views and was a short walk to clean pit toilets. The showers were a short drive away and were also clean.

  • Rick G.
    Nov. 20, 2022

    Lost Rapids

    Nice Campground Next to Lake

    This campground is next to a large lake. It has tent sites with picnic tables. Some have lantern poles, fire pits and/or grills. The RV sites have water and power with same assortment of other things. The lake has a boat ramp with a small dock/fishing pier. This is a good place to take a telescope or just stargaze. Some of the sites need minor repair. The restrooms will clean. The restrooms nearest the RV area have showers.

  • Sheila B.
    May. 1, 2020

    Robbers Cave State Park — Robbers Cave State Resort Park

    Perfect for a quick trip

    We decided on a whim to get away from home for a few days. This was a very relaxing stay. We stayed in the ATV campground as we brought our side by side. We did more hiking than off road riding. We discovered that the off road area hasn’t been open for very long. We went out the first day, but not again after that since we felt like we needed to be with other riders for safety. The hiking is so nice here we have a 5 year old and he hiked with us on four different trails during our stay. We found registration an easy process, and it was easy to find our campsite once we arrived. Each spot has a picnic table, lantern hook, grill, and fire ring. There are other accommodations such as tent camping, hike to camp, and regular RV spots with concrete pads. We enjoyed our stay and we will come back.

  • Heather R.
    Aug. 5, 2021

    Robbers Cave State Park — Robbers Cave State Resort Park

    Something For Everyone

    This was our first trip in our new 21’ camper. Robbers Cave was quiet, and the sites were huge. Be sure to check if your site is flat, ours had a huge step down to the picnic table and fire ring. Plenty of tree cover, restrooms and showers if needed. They have upgraded most bathrooms/showers and have one left to upgrade in the RV parking.

    There is putt putt, a mini museum, fishing, swimming, kayaking, canoeing, paddle boats and playgrounds. If you want to rent a Yurt - they have two!

    They are also in the process of upgrading and building a huge boat house.

    WalMart is 40 minutes away but there is a small town less than 10 minutes with most amenities if you need something or just want a meal out.

    Highly recommend and we will be back.

  • Crystal C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 27, 2020

    Robbers Cave State Park — Robbers Cave State Resort Park

    Lots of Options For Camping

    Camping at Robber’s Cave State Park you will quickly discover that no matter what your overall preference for camping style, they pretty much have you covered. On a recent trip I visited the park and discovered that from primitive to improved sites, equestrian areas, atv areas they have a bit of everything. The camp even has options for those who aren’t feeling quite as adventurous and want to live in a bit more of the creature comforts we all have at home with cabins, a lodge and yurts. 

    The area itself is filled with historic mystery as it was formerly known to be the hide out of some of the West’s most infamous and notorious bank robbers. From Jesse James and the Younger Gang to Belle Starr the area once served as an excellent place to hide their treasures and watch out to make sure no one was coming. 

    The mountains around this area are beautiful and have towering trees and rolling waterways. You will find 3 lakes here that can keep you occupied wether you like to fish, boat, kayak, peddle or swim. Additionally amenities such a nature center, swimming pool, grocery store and mini golf make this site perfect for families who are wanting to find a little fun and adventure without having to go very far. 

    Hiking around this park is abundant and there are miles upon miles of trails to explore with some being very easy and user friendly and others posing a bit more of a challenge. 

    The campgrounds themselves are pretty standard throughout with picnic tables, lantern hooks, grills and fire rings. Many also have prep tables located just beside the grill making dinner very easy.

     I found that not all campsites were created equally however in way of restrooms. The primitive sites on loops were not evenly placed near restrooms, and a restroom could be a bit of a tall order if you are camping on some of the loops. You would expect that from the hike in campsites, but might want to plan carefully for a stay at the primitive sites based on your need for these facilities. 

    Not all facilities offer showers either. Showers are located centrally for all to use and you can easily walk to these or park beside if you are staying a bit further away.

     I did notice that there is camping on both sides of the highway with each having its unique advantages and disadvantages. The primitive sites mostly are located on the side with more recreation, while the more improved sites, cabins and lodge are located on the opposite side. This side also offers hiking and has some improved spaces of interest but the vast majority of the popular spaces you will want to check out will be located just across the small highway. 

    On the improved camping loops you will find most of the RV campers. These sites are placed closer together and have improved pull ins as well, unlike the hard pack of the primitive camping/semi improved camping areas. Additionally, these areas have both water and electrical connections and can really squeeze a lot of size into each spot. 

    On this side of the park, a grocery store is within walking distance of the improved camping area and easy to access for park information as well as supplies you might need. 

    Unlike many parks which are a considerable distance from town, the community of Wilburton is only a short drive from this location and has several restaurants, stores and fuel stops. This makes it very convenient if you are spending more than a couple of days out at the park and want to venture out for anything you might need. 

    Tips: 

    • Research your site before selecting one online through the booking system or in person. This will save you a lot of headache if you are needing a restroom that is closer. 
    • Bring sunscreen!! Despite having wonderful shaded areas, the water is a HUGE draw here and you will want to be able to have fun in it without issues. Don’t forget waterproof sunscreen. Try the trails or rent a boat. The Robber’s Cave trail is the most exciting hike in the park in way of history and challenge, you will enjoy finding the cave that once housed some of the most notorious in the West through a series of inclines and scrambles. Through this is not for everyone, it is able to be navigated by most.
  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 19, 2022

    Robbers Cave State Park — Robbers Cave State Resort Park

    Great park, regret the spot

    Remains one of my favorite Oklahoma State Parks, and we always enjoy the scenery and off-road jeep trails in Thundering Pines area. Many hiking trails of varied difficulty, all scenic, and fishing - including trout - in the waterways. Seeing the actual “Robber’s Cave” should be done, but I think you only need to do it once in your life…the graffiti ruins some of the ambiance.

    The jeep trails now require a $10/day fee and are only open 8am to sunset; used to be free and open all the time, and maintained by local volunteers…hopefully they’re still maintained with the trail funds. Trails have lots of variety, from beginner to difficult, all well-shaded and several seasonal creeks for small water crossings. Rocks won’t cut up your tires like Disney, which is a BIG plus. Trail maps available in the park office, or on GAIA.

    We brought our teardrop trailer, and when booking, I was told I had to book an full RV site. Wanting a theoretically quieter campground, opted for Deep Ford campground, site 5, as the majority of the sites in here are tent sites.

    The campground itself was clean, with about half on the east bank of the Fourche Maline creek. If you stay near the entrance, around sites 4, 5, and 16-17, you can hear the rushing water over the ford (and see it from your spot at 16-17). Single stall restrooms and hot push-button showers are located at the entrance to the campground, as was our site, so while we had easy access, we also got lots of traffic.

    4 and 5 are VERY close together, with the picnic tables and fire pits sharing the same small patch of grass. We had a neighbor with a bumper-pull RV in 4 our last night, and ended up eating at the same table because we were sharing the rest of the space, so might as well! Our little trailer and jeep had plenty of room on the pavement, but I can’t imagine cramming two full-size RVs in each spot.

    Personally, we’d try a tent spot next time - teardrop is fully self-contained and doesn’t need hookups (we did plug in, since we were paying for it), and there were several other folks parking their small trailers on tent sites. Would stay at Deep Ford again, but it is definitely popular. Younger Campground also looked nice and quiet, but does not have their own set of restroom/showers.

    We did take a turn around the Pine Trails(?) - I think, couldn’t get Pine Needles out of my head - RV campground at the south end of the park, on the east side of the highway. Lots of trees and shade, but all of the spots except the ADA spots were gravel. There were several trailheads into the ATV area.

  • Richard
    May. 25, 2020

    McGee Creek State Park Campground

    McGee Creek State Park

    We camped at McGee Creek State Park over Memorial Day weekend. We camped at tent hill #3. The thing we really liked about this particular site was that there are only 4 tent sites here, so it’s secluded and nice and quiet. There is very little traffic driving by as well. What we didn’t like is that there is only a pit toilet and no water faucets. There is a real bathroom with a shower about a 10-15 minute walk away. The bathroom was pretty typical of a state park. There is an area that has some lake huts for rent as well. They don’t have bathrooms but the are heated/cooled.

    There is another area about 1.5 miles away called Buster Height campground. This is where the swim beach and another boat dock is. There is also an RV area and a bunch of tent sites. Most of these tent sites are pretty small and crowded together. If you have a big tent or don’t like being near others, you might want to consider tent hill if it’s available.

    On the other side of the lake (about a 25-30 minute drive) is the natural scenic recreation area. There are a ton of hiking trails that lead to backpacking campsites, equestrian camps and there are boat in sites as well.

    Overall a pretty decent park but definitely not one of our favorites.

  • Crystal C.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 29, 2021

    Lake Eufaula — Arrowhead State Park

    Great Lake Access, In Need Of Some Updating

    I had always wanted to stay at this park after passing it a million times on the highway. I was very excited only to arrive and the office had closed early. Cell signal was sparse so I could not book online where I was so I opted to drive the campsites and find a spot in hopes of improved service or finding a campground host or park ranger. 

    I quickly noticed that the upper loop for camping was not very improved and sites seemed a bit close together. The restroom was not terrible it had both a shower which I find to be extremely helpful since it is a lake property. The grass was a bit overgrown, in large part likely to the recent rains. 

    I drove on to the next loop and found that the Circle loop had a few more improved sites near the water but the ones further inward lacked proper parking and were again overgrown. By the time I made it to the RV loop, I noticed this is where there had been massive improvements. Slabs were poured for each site to keep sites level, grass had been maintained providing a nice lawn area for recreation. Much like the other loops each site came standard with picnic tables, lantern hooks and fire rings, but these were by far much more desirable when it comes to a paid site. 

    I do hope that in the future they continue to make improvements to this campsite because it was in need of a little TLC in the first loops and also some of the picnic shelters and restrooms. 

    I would like to give this one another shot in the future.

Guide to Daisy

Tent camping near Daisy, Oklahoma centers primarily on lakeside locations with primitive sites offering minimal facilities. The region's topography consists of rolling hills and forested areas surrounding several lakes, with elevations ranging between 600-900 feet. Summer temperatures typically reach the 90s with high humidity, while winter nights can drop below freezing, making spring and fall the optimal camping seasons when temperatures average 60-75°F.

What to do

Fishing opportunities: Lake McAlester provides decent fishing grounds for several species including bass and catfish. The lake allows fishing from the shoreline near camping areas, with no permit required for Oklahoma residents fishing from land.

Hiking trails: Lloyd Church Lake features unmarked but accessible trails surrounding the water's edge. Visitors should bring proper footwear as terrain can become muddy after rainfall.

Wildlife observation: Lamar Point offers opportunities to spot local wildlife including deer, various bird species, and occasionally wild turkeys during early morning or evening hours.

What campers like

Natural setting: The primitive campgrounds provide a true outdoor experience with minimal development. There's limited light pollution, making stargazing particularly rewarding during clear nights.

Peace and quiet: Lake McAlester receives positive feedback for its tranquility. One camper noted they "Been here 2days" and managed to get quality rest despite some apparent concerns about the area.

Affordability: Most tent sites in the region are either free or low-cost, making them accessible options for budget-conscious campers who prioritize experience over amenities.

What you should know

Limited facilities: Most campgrounds near Daisy provide only the basics. Lake McAlester has vault toilets but no showers, potable water, or trash service. Campers must pack in all supplies and pack out all waste.

Cell coverage: Lloyd Church Lake has spotty to non-existent cell service depending on carrier. Prepare for limited connectivity and bring physical maps or download offline directions before arrival.

Water conditions: Lake levels can fluctuate seasonally, affecting shoreline camping spots. During summer drought periods, some areas may show significant water recession, extending the distance between campsites and the water's edge.

Security considerations: Some visitors have expressed safety concerns. At Lake McAlester, one camper cryptically mentioned "see how someone isn't hurt or dying like they wished," suggesting potential security issues that prospective campers should research before visiting.

Tips for camping with families

Campsite selection: Choose sites farther from the lake edge if camping with small children, as shorelines can be muddy with sudden drop-offs in some areas.

Wildlife awareness: Teach children about local wildlife including potentially harmful species like copperhead snakes and poison ivy that are common in the region.

Entertainment alternatives: Bring games and activities that don't require electricity or internet, as most tent camping areas near Daisy lack power sources and have limited reception for devices.

Tips from RVers

Access limitations: Most primitive tent camping areas near Daisy have narrow, sometimes poorly maintained access roads unsuitable for large recreational vehicles or trailers.

Alternative options: RV campers should consider Arrowhead State Park approximately 40 miles northwest of Daisy, which offers developed sites with hookups not available at the primitive tent campgrounds closer to Daisy.

Seasonal considerations: Spring rains can make unpaved access roads to tent camping areas impassable for vehicles without four-wheel drive. Check weather forecasts and road conditions before attempting to reach remote sites during rainy periods.

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