Campgrounds near Guthrie, Oklahoma range from tent-only lakeside areas to full-service RV facilities. The region sits in rolling prairie terrain at approximately 1,050 feet elevation with distinct seasonal variations. Summer temperatures regularly exceed 90°F from June through September, while winter nights can drop below freezing, affecting water availability at primitive sites.
What to do
Fishing opportunities: Liberty Lake provides excellent fishing for catfish, largemouth bass, and crappie. "Great place to take the kids, grandkids to Fish and have fun behind the boat on toys," notes one Liberty Lake visitor.
Wildlife viewing: Scissortail Campground offers abundant deer sightings. According to a camper, "The kids loved feeding all the deer. Great clean park!" Arcadia Lake also provides nature encounters within a convenient location. "While it's close to the city, it feels far away. Lake activities and hiking are available," shares a visitor to Arcadia Lake.
Paddling: Local lakes provide calm waters for kayaking and canoeing, particularly early mornings when winds are minimal. Guthrie Lake features a convenient boat ramp and dock access. A visitor notes, "Find me on the west side of the lake, north of the boat ramp!" for paddling adventures.
What campers like
Lakeside camping: Central State Park Campground offers water-adjacent sites with practical amenities. "The site had a spacious gravel pad, a sturdy picnic table on a concrete pad, a fire pit, a grill, and even a standing-height area that was perfect for setting up our camp kitchen," one camper explains.
Private sites: Several campgrounds offer secluded options. A Liberty Lake visitor describes, "I was pleasantly surprised as the road turned to packed rock and dirt and started to get more and more remote in appearance," adding that campsites "each with large parking areas, grills, fire rings, picnic tables and plenty of room to spread out."
Convenience: Twin Fountains RV Park offers an extensive amenity package. "Paved roads, level sites, great pool/hot tub/splash pad, mini golf, and my favorite a restaurant and bar onsite," shares one visitor about this Oklahoma City option just 30 minutes from Guthrie.
What you should know
Water restrictions: Many campsites near Guthrie operate with minimal or seasonal water service. At Scissortail Campground, a visitor cautions, "There are limited spots with water and with nasty bathrooms if you rely on having water you should avoid this place."
Reservation requirements: Most campgrounds fill quickly during peak season (May-September), especially those with lake access. Pioneer RV Park requires advance booking for weekend stays. One visitor describes it as "clean, level spots" noting it works well if you "need a place convenient to the Lazy E Arena, Guthrie or Edmond to base out of."
Bathroom variations: Facility quality varies significantly between campgrounds. At Clearview RV Park, located 25 miles northwest of Guthrie, "the restrooms and showers are nice and clean, plenty of hot water. There is also quarter laundry in the shower house." Liberty Lake, however, offers only portable toilets that may suffer damage during storms.
Tips for camping with families
Swimming options: Arcadia Lake provides designated swimming areas ideal for children. "The fire ring seemed new, and the picnic table was a great addition!" notes a camper who found it to be a "lovely campsite."
Weather preparation: Oklahoma's severe weather season (April-June) requires special attention when camping with children. Central State Park campers note the importance of shade: "Site 201 in particular had some great shade, which helped a lot during the warmer parts of the day."
Entertainment amenities: Love's RV Hookup provides convenient facilities for families. "Easy access off of 35. Back in hook up and relax. Well lit. Dog park," mentions one visitor about this option just minutes from Guthrie.
Tips from RVers
Full-hookup availability: Cedar Valley RV Park offers complete hookups with clean facilities. Located just 7 miles from downtown Guthrie, it receives positive reviews for its "clean showers, nice trees, close to Guthrie."
Site leveling: Pioneer RV Park provides level sites for easier setup. A visitor mentions it has "nice, level spots" though it's "pretty much just a field with tight spaces" and notes that "most folks are full timers."
Non-natural settings: Most RV parks near Guthrie prioritize functionality over scenic surroundings. Twin Fountains visitor explains, "There is a lot of road noise no matter where you stay in the CG, and this park packs them in with both full timers and transits. Upside is the park is clean."
