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Bell Cow Lake Campground C provides equestrian campsites with dedicated horse pens in Chandler, Oklahoma, approximately 30 miles northeast of Depew. The campground features electric and water hookups alongside equestrian-specific amenities. Regular patrols by Chandler police enhance security for campers and their horses. Camping costs remain affordable at $11 for primitive tent sites and $20 for RV sites with hookups. The bathrooms include shower facilities, though cleanliness varies seasonally. The campground offers easy water access through grass along the shoreline, with a sand bottom past the shoreline vegetation, making it convenient for horses to drink.
Miles of equestrian trails wind through Bell Cow Lake's grounds, offering varied terrain for riders of all experience levels. Trails become muddy after rainfall, creating slick red clay conditions that require careful navigation. The campground accommodates both day riders and overnight equestrians with ample trailer parking. Sheppard Point at Heyburn Lake, located closer to Depew, provides additional horse-friendly trails for riding and hiking. Both locations feature picnic tables and fire rings at campsites. Horse owners should bring fly swatters and traps during warmer months, as the combination of horses and lake environment attracts numerous flies. Most trails remain accessible year-round, though the main swimming areas close seasonally from November through March.
"Peaceful and quiet lake. We stayed mid week and our sons had a blast kayaking. The only boat traffic were those fishing, and they didn't seem to mind our sons rowing."
"Needed electricity since it was 98 outside with 60% humidity. This place is fairly small and looks like used mostly by locals."
"Not only is the campground very nice, but they actually have a trail system which is the only campground to have that in the area. They have both tent camping regular R. V."
"We camped next to some friends which worked out well because our picnic table was very close to the other people camping next to us."
from $15 - $50 / night
Check Availability"There is also equestrian RV sites with pens, tent camping with shared water spigots, primitive tent camping and a dump station. There are miles of equestrian trails."
"After finding out all of the RV and tent camping areas around OKC were at capacity we gave Bell Cow Lake a shot and we were not disappointed."
"The only bad thing is the tent sites are next to the waters edge and can get flooded out. The RV sites are the best for they have shade trees."
"Lake is very nice."
from $30 - $75 / night
Check Availability"Offers Equestrian trails, hiking trails, and bicycling trails. Our favorite in-state campground."
"The sides have enough room for the grandkids to roam around it besides for electric and water only but offered a view of the lake and we're close by a swim area."
from $15 - $30 / night
Check Availability"I visit this lake regularly. It is a city run lake. It is a good lake for kayaking, fishing and swimming."
"Nice small lake. Older bathrooms but kept clean. Lots of fishing boat traffic. Lake Ranger is very friendly and helpful. Atmosphere of being far away from town but 10 minutes get you to groceries."
"Rolling Stones stables & RV Park is tucked away in the woods, off the beaten path. Staff is friendly and helpful. Has a large dog park area, with trails and a small lake to explore."
"Nice lake it is a smaller lake but still has some nice RV hookups as well as primitive camping it has toilets and showers they are so so, everything else though is really nice there is a big pavilion and"
from $25 - $380 / night
LegendNot only is the campground very nice, but they actually have a trail system which is the only campground to have that in the area. They have both tent camping regular R. V. Camping and equestrian spots with appropriate services for the horses.
GuideCampground C area offers many pull through RV sites and some back-in RV sites, all with electric & water hook ups. There is also equestrian RV sites with pens, tent camping with shared water spigots, primitive tent camping and a dump station. There are miles of equestrian trails. Hiked down one and the trail was very peaceful and beautiful. It had recently rained a lot, so I had a thick layer of red mud on my shoes from the hike, but glad I hiked it. There are bathrooms with showers, a swim beach, a volleyball court, pavilions, a boat ramp, and plenty of wildlife. Lake is calm & shallow, so it is best for small boats and kayaks. There were plenty of flies due to the time of year and the presence of horses, so a good fly swatter and a fly trap is recommended. Found a small cemetery on the drive to the campsite with some very old grave sites. In all, it was a great place to escape from the real world and relax.
ScoutThe amenities were very clean, some being very new. Multiple new dump stations in each area. Bathrooms were very clean. Most all campsites are right on the water. Beautiful campground. Offers Equestrian trails, hiking trails, and bicycling trails. Our favorite in-state campground.
LegendPrimitive - $8.00
Water & Electric - $15.00 *Senior (65 and over) - $12.00
Water, Electric & Sewer - $20.00 * Senior (65 and over) - $17.00
Pavillion (cove 3) - $25.00 ($10.00 deposit)
Coon Hunter Lodge - $50.00 ($65.00 deposit)
(enclosed pavillion with small kitchen, no bunks)
Boating - One Day/$5.00
(any type of watercraft)
Boating - Yearly/$25.00
Equestrian daily rate - $3.00
Equestrian trails yearly - $30.00 (Jan 1 - Dec 31)
Monthly Camping Fees (Nov 1 - Mar 1)
$400.00 per month (water, electric service only)
$500.00 per month (full service - water, sewer, electric)
Pavillion (cove 1) - $75.00 (6:00a.m. to 10:00p.m,)
Pavillion (Cove 1) - $25.00 (up to 3 hours)
GuideThis campground was mostly clean and pleasant for a short weekend trip. We did find a lot of cigarette butts all over our site but other than that it was pretty clean. We camped next to some friends which worked out well because our picnic table was very close to the other people camping next to us. The lake has a little swim beach and the water is a bit dirty like most lakes in Oklahoma. There were bathrooms and showers nearby and they were some of the nicer bathrooms that we have come across. There isn’t a lot of shade so be aware of that. We didn’t get a chance to kayak while we were there because it was extremely hot and then we had a storm roll in but the lake seemed pretty nice for kayaking and other small boats.
LegendIt's a small lake in Seminole County Oklahoma a couple miles from the town of Wewoka. It has a small RV campground and some primitive campsites along waters edge. It is always active with jet skiing. It has a swim beach and a few pavilions. The 4th of July festival is popular there and always a big hit. The park entrance is free. There is a small fee for launching boats kayaks are free to launch. The restroom is in the main campground which is bad if your at the swim beach or camping on a tent site because it's a long walk around the cove. The showers have only cold water. During the week there is always campsites. The lake is overcrowded on the weekends and during festivals. It's a Wednesday and not many camping today. It's also a very hot day 104 degrees.
LegendIt is a nice little campground that has R.V. camping and tent camping. We like camping here because the campsite is next to the shore. There are some nice camping spots under shade trees. When you want to cool off you can just walk from your campsite to the water and get in and cool off. However don't wear white when you go swimming because after you go swimming white cloths turn orange. It does have a swim beach but we like to swim privately at camp. The fishing is pretty good. There is a playground and restrooms with showers. They only have about 25 campsites that are 1st come 1st serve. Getting a campsite near holidays like the 4th of July is almost impossible unless you go days early to get a spot. The campsites have picnic tables, grills and a fire ring. They also have trails for riding horses. Camping with electric is $18.00 Senior citizens (55 and up) and disabled citizens is $15.00 Primitive camping is$8.00
RangerThis is a pretty decent little lake it’s fishing only they do have a small swimming area there is a lot of horse trails which you can also hike and lots of different camp sites around the lake it could use a little more maintenance but all in all it isn’t bad
GuideWe reserve two sites side by side in the beaver cove campground. The sites are on a slight decline but pull through and we were able to make them level with our blocks. The sides have enough room for the grandkids to roam around it besides for electric and water only but offered a view of the lake and we're close by a swim area. The trees at the sides provided adequate shade for the afternoon sun and the campground offered boat ramps couple of swim areas and on-site store for gas and supplies including and after hours vending machine with propane tanks and charcoal and s'mores supplies. The dump station provided slots for three RVs at one time and well thought out. The crap ground offers hiking bicycle and horse trails that cover a large area. Wildlife was abundant with plenty of deer and Canadian geese and squirrels. The campgrounds offer some annual sites for long-term visits but there is a waiting list to be on that.
Equestrian camping near Depew, Oklahoma offers multiple options within a 30-mile radius. The region features red clay soil that becomes slick after rainfall, requiring careful navigation of trails during wet conditions. Located in east-central Oklahoma, campers experience hot summers with temperatures regularly exceeding 90°F from June through September, while winter nights can drop below freezing.
Horseback riding trails: Sheppard Point at Heyburn Lake features "Really nice trails for hiking or horseback riding" according to Jacinda V., who found the grounds "very clean and well maintained." The trails accommodate varying skill levels with different terrain options.
Swimming beaches: Several lakes offer designated swimming areas with sand bottoms. At Stroud Municipal Lake, "We stayed in a primitive site near the water. Showers are horribly cold, but available," notes Cindy B., who adds that "our sons had a blast kayaking" with minimal boat traffic.
Fishing opportunities: Most lakes in the region support various fish species. "Fishing is pretty good," mentions Melanie W. about Stroud Municipal Lake, which offers both shore fishing and boat access. The water clarity varies by season, with some discoloration common in summer months.
Wildlife observation: Early mornings and evenings provide opportunities to spot local wildlife. "Sunrise is beautiful and so are the stars," notes a reviewer of Sportsmans Lake, adding that "there are many geese on this lake, they have their own island where they hatch their babies every year."
Affordable rates: Camping costs remain reasonable throughout the region. At Sportsmans Lake, a reviewer details that "Primitive [camping costs] $8.00, Water & Electric $15.00, *Senior (65 and over) $12.00, Water, Electric & Sewer $20.00 *Senior (65 and over) $17.00."
Quiet atmosphere: Many campgrounds offer peaceful settings away from crowded areas. "This campground was very quiet and beautiful. The grounds are neat and well cared for," writes Toni T. about Sportsmans Lake, noting it has "about 10 reservable sites with full hookups."
Proximity to amenities: Despite feeling remote, most camping areas maintain reasonable access to supplies. At Sportsmans Lake, one camper appreciated the "atmosphere of being far away from town but 10 minutes get you to groceries."
Waterfront camping: Several campgrounds offer sites directly on the water. At Lake Carl Blackwell, "Most all campsites are right on the water," according to David D., who considered it "one of the very cleanest I have stayed at."
Bathroom conditions vary: Facilities receive mixed reviews across campgrounds. Michael A. found at Sheppard Point that "Bathrooms were pretty gross and the facilities in general just felt fairly decrepit," though he still enjoyed the "beautiful location."
Weather preparation: Summer heat requires planning for shade and cooling. At Wewoka Lake, a reviewer noted camping during extreme heat: "It's a Wednesday and not many camping today. It's also a very hot day 104 degrees."
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