Best Glamping near Fort Sill, OK

The Ultimate Wichita Mountains Luxury Glamp offers upscale outdoor accommodations within the breathtaking landscapes surrounding Fort Sill, featuring a single exclusive yurt site with electricity, drinking water, and modern amenities including toilets and showers. The site comes with picnic tables and allows pets, creating a comfortable wilderness retreat while maintaining essential comforts. According to a camper at nearby Lake Elmer Thomas Recreation Area, "The scenery and base is beautiful. It's in the Wichita Mountains near Mt Scott and Medicine Park." Similar upscale options can be found at Lake Elmer Thomas Recreation Area on Fort Sill military base, where glamping cabins provide an elevated outdoor experience with full hookups, modern facilities, and proximity to recreational amenities.

Wildlife viewing opportunities abound throughout the region's glamping destinations, particularly at sites near the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. Visitors at these luxury accommodations can observe buffalo, elk, coyotes, and numerous bird species right from their glamping sites. One reviewer highlighted that during their stay they "saw geese, fox, coyotes, buffalo, prairie dogs and rattlesnakes." Beyond wildlife encounters, glamping guests enjoy privileged access to water recreation at Lake Elmer Thomas, which features paddle boat and kayak rentals, mini golf, beaches, and water slides. The nearby historic town of Medicine Park provides additional dining and shopping options, while Mount Scott offers scenic drives with panoramic views of the surrounding wilderness area, enhancing the glamping experience with both adventure and comfort.

Best Glamping Sites Near Fort Sill, Oklahoma (7)

    1. Camp Doris

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

    "While it is very rustic and the bathrooms left much to be desired, there were animals everywhere, including bison and wild turkeys around camp."

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

    2. Doris Campground

    18 Reviews
    Meers, OK
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (580) 429-2197

    $12 - $40 / night

    "Fairly level site, concrete table, huge fire pit and grill. Spots are very well maintained and this site backs up to Lake Quanah Parker. Little Baldy trail can be hiked directly from the campground."

    "Good shade, large lots with cement picnic table, fire pit, and charcoal grill. We did not have electric or water at our unit but we were near the bathrooms/showers."

    3. Lake Elmer Thomas Recreation Area

    5 Reviews
    Medicine Park, OK
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (580) 442-5854

    "Lake Elmer Thomas Recreation Area, Fort Sill, OK Cabin 3 (both late June and mid-October)

    Lake Elmer Thomas(LETRA) is a 334 acre lake located on Fort Sill in Comanche County, Oklahoma"

    "Fort Sill has a lot of history to view.  Great museums.  Full hookups.  Close to MT Scott and wildlife park.  You can reserve a spot online but they will not save your spot for you."

    4. Edgewater Park

    1 Review
    Elgin, OK
    10 miles
    +1 (580) 529-2663

    5. Ultimate Wichita Mountains Luxury Glamp

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    Medicine Park, OK
    4 miles
    +1 (571) 228-5074

    $300 - $450 / night

    6. Pecan Grove RV Resort

    4 Reviews
    Elgin, OK
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (405) 224-0500

    "Propane on site, wifi, dog run, showers/bathrooms, laundry, & storm shelter."

    "The only reason I didn’t give this park five stars is it it’s right next to the interstate so there was quite a bit of freeway noise. Other than that the park is very well kept and maintained."

    7. Moneka Park

    1 Review
    Waurika, OK
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (580) 963-2111
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  • Dave V.
    Nov. 30, 2021

    Lake Elmer Thomas Recreation Area

    Beautiful Setting, but Military Ordinance can be noisy even inside a Cabin

    Lake Elmer Thomas Recreation Area, Fort Sill, OK

    Cabin 3 (both late June and mid-October)

    Lake Elmer Thomas(LETRA) is a 334 acre lake located on Fort Sill in Comanche County, Oklahoma. LETRA offers a pretty nice location for recreating. Offering quite a bit for families in a limited space.                                                                                                            •A nice beach and cordoned swim area, complete with restrooms and shower house(11a-7p)…lifeguards                                                                                                          •Sand volleyball court                                                                                                             •Watersport rentals: paddle boards, canoes, kayaks, pontoon boat                                      •Mini golf course                                                                                                                         •Disc golf course                                                                                                                     •RV/Camper area                                                                                                                         •Rustic rental cabins                                                                                                                    •Random primitive tent camping                                                                                        •Fishing                                                                                                                                              •Nearby off-base hiking(Mount Scott and the Medicine Park Wildlife Refuge)              •Bicycling-ample quiet, paved road opportunities but surprisingly limited off road options 

    Tent Camping: there are no specifically designated loop or numbered site tent areas. Tenters are permitted to camp all along the lake’s edge in the grassy area. There are a few picnic tables and elevated charcoal grills(no ground fires permitted), so you may have to do without. There are also a few picnic tables under shelters, but half are in a state of disrepair and caution-taped off. Tenters cannot set up tents within the cabin rental inner circle. 

    The modern facility restrooms are across from the playground as you enter the cabin rental peninsula. Tent campers are able to utilize the shower house/restrooms in the RV/Camper section, as well as the beach areas during open hours. There is no ground cover to separate one tent from the next…all can be seen and heard. 

    RV/Camper Sites: big rigs are lined up side by side in a separate gravel loop immediately to the left of the entrance. Sites have water and electric hookups. The nicest shower house/restroom is located there. There is a small patch of grass between sites, picnic table and elevated charcoal grill. These sites are closest to the entrance, beach area, watersport rental and campground activities. 

    Cabin Rentals: log home rentals are on a small peninsula with great views of Mount Scott and Lake Elmer Thomas. At the time of this review, you must bring your own bedding linens/blankets, towels, etc. I would also recommend packing extra eating utensils, condiments and any other items that you would take camping. We rented Cabin 3, which the website says will sleep 4…inaccurate. One full size bed and a small futon will sleep two average-sized adults and one small child in marginal comfort. The table only provides two chairs, not four for two not four. I would subtract 1-2 persons on the cabins unless you count floor space. Cabin 3 was$80 nightly. 

    Painted turtles are in abundance around the lake, as are smallish ‘fist-sized’ tarantulas. Bicycling the Artillary Range perimeter roadways on base, coyote dash across in early morning hours. Note: you are on a military base, so there are a number of restrictions that you need to be aware of and abide by. 

    Additionally, the campground is positioned along the northern side of the Artillery range. Yes, you will see and hear C-Ram’s lighting up the sky randomly during the day and night hours, as well as other ordinance. I enjoyed the display and out-of-the-ordinary disruption. Think unanticipated fireworks.

  • Jennifer O.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 7, 2023

    Doris Campground

    Absolutely beautiful!

    Doris is in the middle of Wichita Mountain Wildlife Refuge, there is zero cell phone service but we got our Starlink to work perfectly. We stayed in 40c which had no hookups but was an enormous site with lots of privacy. Fairly level site, concrete table, huge fire pit and grill. Spots are very well maintained and this site backs up to Lake Quanah Parker. Little Baldy trail can be hiked directly from the campground. New shower and bathroom house.

    100% will be back. Fantastic educational visitors center. You MUST drive up Mt Scott but it’s scary. Wonderful short hikes.

    Free roaming bison, longhorns, wild Turkey, etc.

  • Danny L.
    Aug. 28, 2019

    Lake Elmer Thomas Recreation Area

    Good location

    Fort Sill has a lot of history to view.  Great museums.  Full hookups.  Close to MT Scott and wildlife park.  You can reserve a spot online but they will not save your spot for you. I visit yearly and have never gotten the spot I reserved.

  • Mimi B.
    Jun. 24, 2021

    Lake Elmer Thomas Recreation Area

    "LETRA" on Fort Sill Base

    Military CG on Fort Sill's base. Spent 5 weeks here. Scenery and base is beautiful. It's in the Wichita Mountains near Mt Scott and Medicine Park. Clean lake with paddle boat and kayak rentals. Mini golf, beach and water slides. Nice museum and Indian Cemetaries on base. Saw geese, fox, Coyotes, Buffalo, prairie dogs and rattle snakes. All sites are pull through and fairly level. Full hookups with 30 & 50 amp service. Laundry room with 4 washers & dryers, $1 (when working). There is also a laundrette by the Commissary. Didn't use showers or restroom but checked them out. Ladies room was very dated and needs a really good cleaning.
    There are a lot of long term rvs. Some not stayed in by the owners the entire time we were there. We didn't have any issue getting the site we reserved as someone mentioned in a previous review. The staff was nice when we asked to change our site to one with a better view. Biggest con was absolutely no warning on their site that there is training going on all around the CG. If you have a Veteran with PTSD like I do prepare him/her that they shoot howitzer rounds at any given time. We had no clue and the 1st week there was a rough one for my DAV. Do not use Letra Gate. It's closed. Ignore GPS and go to Apache Gate. Better yet set GPS for Apache Gate. It's the quickest route and you won't have to drive through the busy base and narrow roads.

  • Jack P.
    Jul. 15, 2022

    Doris Campground

    Doris Campground

    Nice campground. Good shade, large lots with cement picnic table, fire pit, and charcoal grill. We did not have electric or water at our unit but we were near the bathrooms/showers. Great to be right in the heart of the wildlife refuge. Easy access to all of the trailheads by car. Saw a ton of wildlife including all of the big game. The maps of the refuge aren’t all that great they could definitely be updated. Would definitely stay here again.

  • Tracy C.
    Jun. 13, 2018

    Camp Doris

    Wildlife everywhere

    This camp site is one of my favorites. While it is very rustic and the bathrooms left much to be desired, there were animals everywhere, including bison and wild turkeys around camp. Great short hikes around camp and good proximity to town. Sites are basic and have both drive up and walk in sites.

  • Dusty G.
    Jun. 21, 2016

    Camp Doris

    Home Away From Home

    The Wichita Mountains is the park we frequent the most. It's only about an hour and a half from Oklahoma City and has really wonderful tourist center, trails, and campgrounds. The scenery of The Narrows, Charon's Garden, Elk Mountain, and the Holy City are wonderful. Doris Campground will fill up quickly on weekends, so reservations are suggested. Join 'Friends of the Wichitas' for exclusive tours of the private areas of the park and access to stargazing and wildlife events. Drive up Mount Scott for beautiful views of neighboring Lake Lawtonka, and wonderful sunsets.

  • Susie M.
    May. 22, 2018

    Camp Doris

    Primitive Tent Camping

    Get There early to get a good spot. There are lots up tent camping and electrical hook UPS for RVS. No street lights, a one shower building, no firewood. Firewood is available for purchase plus you must boil the water before you drink it. All the spots are very clean and have grills and fire pits.

  • Crystal C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 9, 2018

    Camp Doris

    A great place for wildlife watching

    From when I was younger I remember going to the Wichita Mountains to see the Holy City and the prairie dog city. It has always been a place of fond memories and a lot of fun for not only myself but the entire family. It wasn’t until more recent years however that I was aware that there was a camping area there right within the wildlife preserve itself.

    In the footprint of the mountains this campground welcomes both tent and RV campers looking to enjoy an overnight stay or more lengthy stay.  Primitive camping is available with a park and walk through a short trail or in camp there are both electrical and non-electrical sites with prices ranging for these from $8 to $20.

    I noticed that the in campground sites are pretty typical in that they offer both fire rings and picnic tables.  They do have a shower and restroom which is available during non-winter months and other toilets for usage during the cooler months.  They do have drinking water available here which is also nice considering distance to nearest stores.

    The best feature of this campground is not the campground itself it is the access you have to the refuge area where you can on any given day see herds of deer, buffalo, long horn cattle, turkey and of course prairie dogs.  A lot of times you will find these wandering around into camp itself.  

    The area has become more and more popular for rock climbing and hiking with several people setting up basecamp at this campground.  This campground does have posted closings of gate hours so you cannot explore in the area past these posted times (during summer 10 during week or 11 on weekends).

    TIPS:

    • Check into the visitor center for lists of guided tours for Bald Eagle spotting and other tours.
    • Take a drive up Mount Scott for some of the best views in the area.
    • Listen for barking of the Prairie Dogs, this is how they warn one another of people in the area, it is very interesting to hear and if you drive by the sites where you see their mounds, pull off and roll down your windows you can watch and hear them.

Guide to Fort Sill

Fort Sill, Oklahoma sits at an elevation of 1,188 feet in the foothills of the Wichita Mountains, a 500-million-year-old range that stands in stark contrast to the surrounding plains. This military installation covers over 94,000 acres, with camping options scattered around its perimeter and in nearby areas. Summer temperatures commonly exceed 100°F, making spring and fall the most comfortable seasons for camping.

What to do

Hiking Mount Scott: Access the 2,464-foot summit via a paved road for panoramic views of the surrounding wilderness. At Doris Campground, campers appreciate the proximity to trails. "Loads of great trails to hike! Doris is the only campground to stay at if you want to be within the refuge," notes Rebecca N.

Wildlife viewing: Visit Prairie Dog Town for guaranteed sightings of these social creatures. One camper at Lake Elmer Thomas Recreation Area shared, "Saw geese, fox, Coyotes, Buffalo, prairie dogs and rattle snakes."

Water recreation: Rent paddle boats and kayaks at Lake Elmer Thomas from 11am-7pm during summer months. "A nice beach and cordoned swim area, complete with restrooms and shower house... watersport rentals: paddle boards, canoes, kayaks, pontoon boat," describes Dave V.

What campers like

Accessibility to natural features: Many sites offer direct lake access within walking distance. "Short path behind site leads to Quanah Parker Lake. No connections. Water pump nearby; water was good quality," reports Fred S. about his stay at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge.

Historical sites: Explore Fort Sill's museums and landmarks documenting frontier and military history. A visitor at Lake Elmer Thomas Recreation Area mentioned, "Fort Sill has a lot of history to view. Great museums."

Quiet camping options: Less crowded areas provide solitude away from busier campgrounds. Tesla T. from Moneka Park shared, "I absolutely love going here to camp! There's like never anyone there, so it's always quiet and we don't have to worry about people starting crap for no reason."

What you should know

Water situation: Some campgrounds have ongoing water quality issues. Rebecca A. at Camp Doris warned, "Please note that at the time of this review (3/2020) there is NO potable water anywhere in the WMWR. An e.coli contamination in 2017 is still not resolved and any and all water is considered unsafe, including all streams and lakes."

Military activity impacts: Camping on or near Fort Sill means potential noise from training exercises. One camper cautioned, "Absolutely no warning on their site that there is training going on all around the CG. If you have a Veteran with PTSD like I do prepare him/her that they shoot howitzer rounds at any given time."

Reservation policies: Some sites require advance booking while others fill quickly on weekends. "Weekends at WMWR are very popular beginning early in the camping season making it difficult to find open spots by Friday evening. But that doesn't keep people from trying late into the night," explains Brad N.

Tips for camping with families

Best family-friendly amenities: Look for campgrounds with dedicated facilities for children. The Lake Elmer Thomas Recreation Area offers "a nice beach and cordoned swim area... Sand volleyball court... Mini golf course... Disc golf course."

Safety considerations: Many sites have wildlife nearby that requires proper precautions. "There are free roaming Buffalo and Longhorn Cattle so don't be surprised if you see one in the Campground," William A. points out about Camp Doris.

Cleanliness standards: Bathroom and shower facilities vary widely between campgrounds. "The campgrounds were very well maintained, maps were very easy to navigate! I felt safe setting up my tent and leaving it for the day while our group went out to hike," shared Meaghan V. about her stay at Doris Campground.

Tips from RVers

Site selection strategy: Choose outer loop sites for better views and privacy. Roger W. from Doris Campground advises, "I don't particularly like the sites on the inside of the loops. Water view sites are circled on the map. I would be happy with these. Best sites in Loop A: 1, 2, 5, 10, 11, 13, 15."

Hookup availability: Full-service sites are limited to specific campgrounds. At Pecan Grove RV Resort, "Sites are large! Amenities are clean!" according to Samantha S., with another camper noting "Full hook ups for a back in site for $40 per night."

Cell service considerations: Coverage can be spotty throughout the region. "No cell service whatsoever in the campground," reports Roger H., while Fred S. mentions "Little to no AT&T and T-Mobile service" at his glamping near Fort Sill site.

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