6 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Hugo Lake Park offers dedicated pet-friendly camping with cabins, tent sites, and RV spaces across multiple lakeside loops. Pets are welcome at all campgrounds in the area, including Virgil Point, COE Hugo Lake Kiamichi Park, Raymond Gary State Park Campground, and Shady Oaks RV Resort. Each location maintains concrete pads with covered tables, grills, and fire pits to accommodate campers with dogs. Leashed pets can explore shorelines and grassy areas throughout the parks, though they must remain on leash at all times within campground boundaries. The family-friendly atmosphere extends to four-legged visitors with designated pet waste stations available at main camping areas. Campground facilities are consistently clean and well-maintained, with many sites offering water views perfect for morning walks with pets.
Trails around Hugo Lake provide excellent opportunities for exercising dogs on leash, with multiple access points from camping areas. Several sites feature spacious, grassy areas ideal for pet play while maintaining reasonable distance from neighboring campsites. Water access points allow dogs to cool off during summer months, though swimmers should note the lake water is described as brown by some visitors. During peak summer seasons, early morning or evening walks are recommended to avoid hot surfaces that can damage paw pads. Campers should be prepared for wildlife encounters, as the wooded areas surrounding Hugo Lake campgrounds attract various animals that may interest pets. The quiet atmosphere at most campgrounds creates a peaceful environment, though occasional weekend boat traffic increases activity levels around the lake.
"These cabins have 2 bedrooms, a full bathroom and kitchen and a nice porch overlooking the lake. The cabin was pretty nice compared to most state park cabins but it definitely wasn’t resort quality."
"This place was pretty busy the weekend we camped here but we booked early and found a spot away from others. The water is brown but nice and cold for the summer so we couldn’t complain!"
"Every so often my family and I will venture into Oklahoma to do some camping and hiking. About 5 years ago we came to Kiamichi Park and enjoyed our time there."
"Can walk down the hill from J9 to get to the shore. Shore is limestone, full of fossils. Very clean and mowed. Bath house is quite a way away from these sites but in good shape."
Available this weekend
from $14 - $100 / night
"The campsites closest to the lake are pretty crowded together and not many sites have established fire rings, those that do are the user created variety. But the campground is kept up."
"This lake doesn't have a marina so there is not too much boat traffic. There are boat ramps and docks. I plan on taking my kayak next time. It looks great for kayaking. The campsites are spacious."
"I’ve camped all around Pat Mayes lake since I was a kid. Sanders Cove is the most up to date facilities on the lake and I believe the only one with showers."
Available this weekend
from $16 - $100 / night
"clean quiet campground beside Hugo lake stayed in C07 for two weeks concrete pads covered table, grill and fire pit. with access to a shower house with clean individual shower toilet combos"
Available this weekend
from $15 - $24 / night
"Friendly staff, a playground for the kids, right across the highway from the lake, and a family friendly bar and grill located right at the campground. We will be back!"
from $45 - $55 / night
"Picked up our care in Durant Oklahoma via Australia. Stayed on the water for two nights it was wonderful no bugs, just a campground, not much else around if you want to be alone not a bad place."
"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."
Available this weekend
from $16 - $24 / night
"We stayed at this park with two other couples while we were in town for the Pine Mountain atv trails."
"When it comes to Oklahoma one location which continually is brought up is Broken Bow, OK where you can find a great escape from the DFW area or a retreat from your own location which is like no other."
"This is a family and pet friendly place. There are a ton of spots to choose from (most right off the water). There’s electric and water hook ups if you’re fancy like that as well."
from $20 - $40 / night
GuideNice little Park, Bathrooms are a bit dated, but clean and adequate. Lots of shady areas, and not alot of campers mid week in October. Alot of the sites have access to the water, so bring your fishing pole!
GuideGreat location. The road eventually leads to private property, so this is the turn around point for the trail. It can be extemely busy with atvs, and trail rigs throughout the day which makes camp dusty.
TravelerThe drive-in was easy. It’s pretty much a one lane road. Beautiful spot with trees all around! It is one of two or three spots. In my opinion, this is the best one. You can fit probably three or four vehicles in here if you had a group too. The creek was dry when we came at our spot. It seems like there is also a tent spot down below our actual camp spot.
We enjoyed walking down the road, a mile past our campsite, but there were wolf spiders on the road! It was in the evening so that could’ve been why they were out. We haven’t seen any in our campsite though.
TravelerIf you are heading this way this is a deffo stop the tranquility nature and river is absolutely stunning The owners are amazing friendly and accommodating one of the best on this road trip so far Thank you so much
TravelerA beautiful rustic site with hook up clean showers and toilets, and beautiful bbq and eating area, The river is just a 2 second walk to the river and they hire kayaks for a 4 hour kayak $25 Brilliant, the owner is super friendly and welcoming would defiantly recommend a visit i could easily stay longer ❤️ love it And Thankyou x
RangerQuail Circle is a small, quiet, and generally well-kept loop. The pavement’s a bit bumpy in spots, but most RV sites are level. Our site, unfortunately, sat near a washout that dropped off into the woods. The bathhouse is clean, but not close, maybe a football field away. There’s a dump station at the adjacent campground. It’s semi-wooded, not deep wilderness, but feels like being among trees. Beavers Bend is spread out. From here, trailheads are about seventeen to thirty minutes away, so plan on driving. That distance turned out to be a plus in peak summer. The main areas felt like a carnival and family cruise ship, but our loop stayed calm. Not my favorite ever, but a solid stay overall.
TravelerWe spent the night at Acorn Campground, spot 5, in June. Hot but shaded. Space by the river. There was a grill, a fire pit, and a picnic table. It was easy to find our campground in Beavers Bend State Park. The heritage building is a good landmark. Loud Sirens went off twice during the day. When in the camper, though, they sounded quieter, and you could probably sleep through it. Sirens are to let you know to get out of the water because they are releasing water from dam. Can't swim in the river by our campground, but there is a swimming area to the north. This campground is on the lower level of the river, but there was no need to panic or move to higher ground when the sirens went off, even though it had been raining on and off as well. I’d been a little worried about flooding after reading about the 2015 flood, but the river remained beautiful and tranquil, offering us a stunning view—and even a playful sighting of deer paddling in the water. We left some trash on the campsite hook, only to find it scattered when we woke up. While picking up the trash, I noticed animal prints on our truck and camper. I went to the trash site to dump the trash, and a raccoon was staring at me when I opened the lid. The park staff assured us raccoons are common in the trash, so get ready to be startled. Watch out for poison ivy near the electrical outlets—bring calamine lotion—and note that mosquitoes, spiders, ants, and ticks are present, so pack accordingly. Didn't see snakes. A leaf blower is handy for cleaning off the RV pad. Gravel around the cement pad would have been nice because when it rains, it gets muddy, and there is poison ivy in the areas where you will need to hook up the RV to the electrical. Our spot was steps away from clean, air-conditioned bathrooms and showers. There were regular bugs in them, but not too many. The nicest bathroom for a campsite that I have been in. The park staff was welcoming, and there’s plenty to do—hiking trails, canoe or paddleboat rentals, and even a train ride, which I highly recommend if you love deer, as they’re abundant. You can buy ice at the train station too. Pack a life vest if traveling with kids, and if they want to experience water activities. We had reliable AT&T cell service throughout the park, so I was able to use Apple and Google Maps wherever we went. However, printed maps as well, and picked up a map from the heritage center. It’s a memorable spot for nature lovers and adventurers alike. It was peaceful.
RangerStayed in on of the primitive cabins by the water and had the entire campground to myself.
TravelerWe camped at J 9 and 10 which are on the water. Concrete pads very level. Can walk down the hill from J9 to get to the shore. Shore is limestone, full of fossils. Very clean and mowed. Bath house is quite a way away from these sites but in good shape. The corp is working to bring the rest of the park back after they allowed another co. To run the park for a few years. (They did not upkeep the park very well.
If you're looking for a great spot to camp with your furry friends near Hugo Lake in Oklahoma, there are several well-reviewed options that welcome pets. These campgrounds offer a mix of amenities and activities that both you and your pets will enjoy.
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