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Five designated primitive camping areas are offered on the area: https://www.wildlifedepartment.com/sites/default/files/Cooper%20WMA%20Atlas_2018.pdf The Hal and Fern Cooper WMA covers 16,080 acres of northwestern Woodward and south central Harper Counties. Located just east of Hwy. 270 (northwest of the city of Woodward), the area is primarily upland rolling sand hills with around 4,500 acres of river bottom. Mixed grass prairie and sagebrush is found on upland sites, interspersed with sand plum thickets. The river bottom is fairly open and consist of cottonwood, American elm, hackberry and eastern red cedar interspersed with sand plum thickets, salt cedar and mixed grassland. The Beaver River joins Wolf Creek to create the North Canadian river on the area. The average annual precipitation for the area is about 20 inches. The US Army Corps of Engineers at Fort Supply Lake offer campsites with facilities and RV hookups. The Corps of Engineers lake office can be reached at (580) 766-2701. Both lodging and restaurants are available in Woodward. The Woodward Chamber of Commerce can be reached at (580) 256-7411. Cooper WMA does not have a gun range and recreation shooting is not allowed. A public gun range can be found on the south end of Fort Supply WMA. The US Army Corps of Engineers offers a public gun range located just to the north the Corps of Engineers office(2 miles south of the town of Fort Supply). Both ranges offer 50 and 100 yard shooting opportunity.
Guide
Pulled in for the night on trip to Missouri. It was a Columbus Day so no one at entrance booth and nobody answering posted phone numbers. Met a gentleman in a park pickup and he said just pick a spot and put your money in the box when you leave - $26 a night, with electric and water and dump station available. It is beautifully maintained and we had the place to ourselves - liked it so much we stayed 2 nights. Had good Verizon signal. The site data says 40 ft max, but many of the spots could accommodate 45-50 ft without a problem. No pull-thru sites - all spots are back-in, but laid out for easy backing.
GuideLabeled as a camping area and site 8. Pretty nice spot to overnight. Small field about 1 acre of cut grass and a medium size shade tree. Good Verizon signal. No facilities. GPS is dead on for the location. Look for a turn in to the right.
ScoutIt was a little tough getting into the park, road construction on US 160. Got here, the only RV here, Electric and water are BOTH available and there is a city maintained dump station in town! They ask for donations, which I will gladly give. Making a cross country trip home on smaller US highways. The drive here from the West is very pleasant. I look forward to exploring the area tomorrow.
Traveler
clean sites, Clean bathrooms, Affordable. Good sells service for T-Mobile. Friendly staff. Beautiful stock lake. Main town is less than 15 miles away with pretty much anything you need.
Guide
This was our first time staying in an Oklahoma State park. We had a great site (#1). Very level, near the bathhouse and cave entrance. I could only get cold water in the shower. That was invigorating! I asked at the ranger station and they told me how to work the shower handle. I went back the next day and same thing, no hot water! Other than that it’s a great campground.
Traveler
Doby Springs Park is hidden behind a golf course with a fishing pond, trees, trails, picnic tables, grills, playground equipment, shelter house, and lots of solitude. Going on 3 days here and only had a few people come fishing. I'm the only camper. I have a tent, so only paying $5 per night with shower and toilet available at the club house. After the first night on Wed, I decided to stay until monday!
Guide
We were there during Thanksgiving week and there were only two other campers. Clean and warm bathrooms. Level sites.
ScoutWe stayed at whitetail campground in the tent area. The facilities were beautiful- new, clean, large and well maintained and well lit. The tent camp sites were on a sloped area and it was challenging to find a well drained spot for a large tent but site F fit our needs perfectly. Running water available nearby. The only downside was the heavy train traffic nearby. We just turned up our white noise machine to help drown it out. Several playground areas within the park. Also a swimming pool but it was closed.
RangerWe only stayed 1 night, but it was enjoyable. Park is a little dated, but clean.
ScoutGoogle maps took me to city neighborhood
GuideNice park but awful showers some don’t spray at all and no hot water, park has lots to offer for entertainment!
GuideMary was very helpful over the phone to get us a site. New bathrooms made it nice. Very clean park with lots to do. Could hear a train close by, but didn't detract. DID NOT HEAR MANY BIRDS. Weather was very hot for mid-October (94 degrees)! Glad we have A/C in the 5th wheel.
Travelergreat tent site with firepit and covered picnic table. $17 for tent site
GuideDecided to try this since it was close to home. Even though the park said so many sites were reserved, it was almost empty. I guess people reserve the week to make sure they get a place for weekends? Our site was good, not too much sun beating on us and the trees shaded the site well. Good for light biking on pavement or walking Sites seem to be well maintained. It was quiet and peaceful and that’s what we wanted. Our only complaint which isn’t the camps fault is there were so many bees getting in our faces and ears. But when the wind blew they kinda left too. The bathrooms weren’t the very best, but clean. Private showers with dressing area. Hot water… push button style spigot.
ScoutTent site bath house out of commission. Wal-Mart is 40miles away, get what ever you need before you get there.
GuideWe had a large area that was great for tents and hammocks. Fire pits had cooking services, more than one picnic table, good restrooms.
GuideI stayed at Camp White Tail. I thought this was a great placement. The grounds had a short (6 minute walk) trail head that made a loop that spit you back on the camp ground.
The only thing that irritated me to the point I was cussing out loud for all the wildlife to hear, was the maps were extremely inaccurate! Nothing makes me madder than getting to a fork on a trail and looking at the map and seeing that it’s not marked! The Scouts trail ( or Heart Healthy trail, I believe is another name) had about 3 forks that weren’t mapped and a couple of times I took the wrong fork and it lead to nowhere and I had to turn around. However, the trails offered beautiful views and relaxing ambient sounds of spring water trickling.
Overall, I enjoyed my stay, the patrol came by often. Wood was offered (for sale) and dropped off. Staff was extremely pleasant! Lots of parks for kiddos. I would recommend and I will be returning.
ScoutEverything the previous reviewer said is true. The south end is known for the younger party crowd. So if cornhole, music, and beer is your thing, that’s the place to be. The southern boat ramps on the west side are preferred during the normal south winds. The main ramp on the northwest side has a floating dock which is a plus for loading the less agile. Wear water shoes while in the water. Too many gashed feet from broken bottles and freshwater mussel shells. The town of Woodward is about 15 minutes away and has a Walmart, couple each of farm/ranch supply, hardware, and grocery stores. For the religious, a unique experience would be the Cowboy Church Sunday service.
RangerWe tent camped here for the second time in March. They have 12 tent sites, RV sites and cabins. One of the things I like about this campground is that the bathrooms stay pretty clean. The playgrounds are new and there are plenty of hiking trails. There is a lot of standing water nearby so bring bug spray.
GuideWe only spent one night, but enjoyed the hiking trail and viewing the spring. A nice respite for weary travelers. Saw some mule deer wandering through in the morning.
GuideStayed here for a couple of days while traveling to Colorado with friends. The caverns where very interesting as well as the trails around the campground. You could see alabaster everywhere, beautifully exposed. The area appears to be a Dark Sky Area with little artificial light, so the night sky was brilliant!
The campground hosts were very friendly and informative. I would stop here again if my route takes me that way.
LegendWe came here for the Labor Day weekend and it did not disappoint. Not a “thrills a minute” park. However, if you enjoy hiking, biking, relaxing or small lake fishing this is the place. We stayed in the full hook up section in the White Tail portion of the park. Bathrooms and showers very clean. Heavily patrolled by the park ranger. Lots of stickers in the grass so be mindful when you walk your dog.
LegendThis really is a city park. One which boasts some really great park amenities- baseball diamonds, playgrounds, pool... There are four RV pads with electric hook up across from the baseball diamond, next to the restrooms. I really wouldn't recommend the campground for tents. There is no privacy and a housing community backs up the RV pads. The town seems pretty hip though, so if you are in town, explore the business district.
RangerComing in from the east, entering this area is like finding an oasis in the sprawling desert. In June, the road entered under a green canopy, very unlike the hours of driving through Oklahoma it took to get here. It is a very well manicured place.
There are a couple camping areas, and we ended up in the Whitetail Campground, which had the most tent sites. There are lots of RV sites here and in the other areas. Within minutes of arriving, the park ranger came over to see we payed for the site online, then cheerfully left us to it.
If you can, choose site A in the Whitetail area. It is shaded, spacious and the most private. It was a very hot day, but the shade and breeze made the experience quite lovely. There is a VERY short, flat, hiking trail around this campground. There is also a nearby pool which is open in the afternoon, and charges a few dollars to swim. We unfortunately didn't visit the actual spring, so I'm not sure how that is.
The bathrooms here are pretty nice. One shower and two stalls in the men's room. Dividing walls are just a little short. Very clean though!
At nightfall, we were harassed by a couple raccoons, but they kept their distance and retreated after we repeatedly threw some stones and made loud noises towards them. But they were persistent at first, so just keep a lookout for them. We saw one deer here, and found a couple ticks, so bring your bug spray!
Glass Mountain is the nearby attraction a drive away, and nearby Woodward should have just about everything you need to stock up.
GuideWe camped here for a weekend. There was no fire pits for the rv sites. The sites were super close together. The bathrooms were really clean but the showers were a little gross and there was no hot water for them. The main reason we came were for the caverns and despite there being a sign and information online that the cavern would be open, they were still closed because of the Rona.
Despite that, the staff was nice and the trails were beautiful. Just didn’t get to see the caves.
Or have a fire....
GuideAbout your average state park. They were clean and easily navigated. Nicely shaded, and several options for camping. Like other reviewers said, mix of tents and RVs and huge--I mean prehistoric cousins huge-- mosquitoes in low, treed areas.
The spring area has is a pretty area with a little trail and plaques with information. The pool is nice, and there are several playgrounds.
We stayed with our GS troop for a night and went to Alabaster Caverns for a bat cave tour then on to Gloss Mountains State Park (no camping, but a fun stop).
We didn't explore any trials, and I don't recall seeing trail heads.
ScoutWe stayed over a weekend. Grounds are well maintained, bathrooms are clean and staff is super friendly. You can choose a site with all the amenities (flat concrete slab, water/elec/sewer) or a spot back in the trees. Plenty of hiking and biking available.
Camping near Freedom, Oklahoma, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and unique experiences. Whether you're looking for a quiet retreat or a fun family adventure, there are several campgrounds to choose from.
Camping near Freedom, Oklahoma, has its quirks, but with the right preparation, it can be a fantastic experience for everyone.
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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Freedom, OK is Hal and Fern Cooper Wildlife Area with a 0-star rating from 0 reviews.
