Best Glamping near Indiahoma, OK

Ultimate Wichita Mountains Luxury Glamp provides a premium glamping experience within Oklahoma's scenic Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. This boutique glamping destination features electric hookups, drinking water, shower facilities, and modern toilets in a comfortable retreat setting. The site offers a picnic table and is pet-friendly, creating an ideal base for exploring the surrounding wilderness while enjoying resort-style camping comforts. The accommodation sits on a single reserved site, ensuring privacy and an exclusive experience for guests seeking upscale outdoor lodging. One guest described the area as having an "absolutely wonderful camping experience with power, bathrooms, showers, and absolute beauty surrounds you."

The Wichita Mountains region houses additional glamping options including Quartz Mountain State Park which offers yurt accommodations alongside stunning natural scenery. Visitors exploring these glamping sites gain access to miles of hiking trails with opportunities to observe the refuge's diverse wildlife including bison, longhorn cattle, elk, and wild turkey. A recent visitor noted, "We watched turkeys, prairie dog and longhorn steers. There is so much beauty in this place." Canvas tent camping experiences in the area provide a perfect balance of comfort and connection to nature, with many sites positioned for optimal wildlife viewing and mountain vistas. The region's glamping resorts maintain accessibility to key attractions including Mount Scott's panoramic views, multiple lakes, and the educational visitors center, while offering a more luxurious alternative to traditional camping.

Best Glamping Sites Near Indiahoma, Oklahoma (9)

    1. Camp Doris

    40 Reviews
    Meers, OK
    9 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
    9 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
    15 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"

    "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."

    4. Edgewater Park

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

    5. Ultimate Wichita Mountains Luxury Glamp

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

    $300 - $450 / night

    6. Quartz Mountain State Park

    7 Reviews
    Granite, OK
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (580) 563-2238

    $20 - $600 / night

    "There is no electricity for the tent sites.  There is water, but not at every tent site.  Each tent site had a picnic table, fire ring and grill. "

    "We needed a place to stay for the night while passing through Oklahoma. We decided to take a detour and check out this state park."

    7. Rocking A RV Park

    9 Reviews
    Quanah, TX
    45 miles
    Website
    +1 (940) 552-2821

    "This place was conveniently located with shopping and restaurants in walking distance but far enough from the road to avoid traffic noise. Owners were very sweet and efficient."

    "This RV park is right off the main thoroughfare, next to the local Walmart. There is even a path to the Walmart parking lot at the edge of the park."

    8. Quartz Mountain State Park Campground

    2 Reviews
    Granite, OK
    36 miles
    Website
    +1 (580) 563-2238

    "Tucked down in southwest Oklahoma in the Wichita Mountains, it’s a small park but has LOTS of options."

    "Bathhouse and toilets are new in most sites."

    9. Moneka Park

    1 Review
    Waurika, OK
    48 miles
    Website
    +1 (580) 963-2111
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  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Lawrence Robert T.
    May. 1, 2021

    Rocking A RV Park

    Nice family owned place

    This place was conveniently located with shopping and restaurants in walking distance but far enough from the road to avoid traffic noise. Owners were very sweet and efficient. Park itself is basic with few trees. Mostly grass and gravel at the site. Pool, horseshoes, playground and dog area, as well as a well stocked inventory of RV supplies. They had propane and even came to our site to pick up . Bathhouse was older but clean. Nearby Italian restaurant was awesome and inexpensive.

  • 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.
  • Mary C.
    Mar. 29, 2022

    Doris Campground

    Pretty area but not so pretty campground

    The area is quite pretty, but the campground is worn down and needs maintenance. Our picnic table and bench were both cracked and crumbling. The fire pit in 19 needed replacing. The pit toilets near loop C did not have doors and were totally filled up. The showers were hot and there was always toilet paper. We arrived Saturday afternoon and left Tuesday and the bathroom was never cleaned...not the floor, toilets, sink or showers. Best to bring shower shoes.

    Some ran their generators all night. Never saw the camp host.

    Nothing marked in bathroom if that water was safe or not. The outside faucets were marked as boil notice.

    I would not return to this campground.


Guide to Indiahoma

The Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge near Indiahoma, Oklahoma sits at elevations ranging from 1,400 to 2,400 feet, creating a unique ecological zone within the southern plains. Summer temperatures often exceed 100°F, while winter nights can drop below freezing. The granite mountains and mixed-grass prairie support diverse wildlife including the American bison, Rocky Mountain elk, and over 240 bird species.

What to do

Hiking trails with wildlife viewing: Doris Campground in the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge offers access to multiple hiking trails. "Hiking trails can be accessed directly from Doris Campground, or there are numerous other trails in other areas a short drive away," notes Brad N. The trails range from easy walks to challenging terrain.

Mountain views and photography: Climb Mount Scott for panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. "Drive up Mount Scott for beautiful views of neighboring Lake Lawtonka, and wonderful sunsets," recommends Dusty G. who visits the area frequently from Oklahoma City.

Visit historical sites: Explore the Holy City and Medicine Park near Doris Campground. "While in the area it is recommended to visit Holy City and the unique town of Medicine Park," suggests William A. Medicine Park features a creek stocked with trout from November to March.

What campers like

Wildlife encounters: The free-roaming animals make glamping close to Indiahoma, Oklahoma a unique experience. "There is free roaming Buffalo and Longhorn Cattle so don't be surprised if you see one in the Campground," explains William A. Another camper shares, "We watched turkeys, prairie dogs and longhorn steers in their natural habitat."

Educational opportunities: The visitor center provides excellent information about the area's ecology and history. "The visitor center deserves at least an hour of time. Fabulous," writes Roger W. who stayed at Doris Campground. The center offers exhibits about the refuge's wildlife and geology.

Stargazing and astronomy: The limited light pollution makes this area ideal for night sky viewing. "Join 'Friends of the Wichitas' for exclusive tours of the private areas of the park and access to stargazing and wildlife events," suggests Dusty G. The higher elevation provides clearer skies on nights without cloud cover.

What you should know

Water safety concerns: At times, water sources in the refuge may have contamination issues. "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. Bring in your own water, the closest store is at least 30 mins away," cautions Rebecca A.

Reservation requirements: Many campgrounds in the area fill quickly, especially during peak season. "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," warns Brad N.

Military activity noise: Some camping areas near Fort Sill may experience unexpected noise. "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," explains Mimi B. regarding Lake Elmer Thomas Recreation Area.

Tips for camping with families

Wildlife education opportunities: Turn animal sightings into learning experiences for children. "We saw geese, fox, Coyotes, Buffalo, prairie dogs and rattle snakes," reports Mimi B. who spent 5 weeks at Lake Elmer Thomas Recreation Area on Fort Sill's base.

Safe tent camping spots: Look for established campgrounds with good security. "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," shares Meaghan V. about her experience at Doris Campground.

Water activities: Several lakes in the area offer family-friendly swimming and boating options. "There is a nice sandy beach area, waterslides, paddle boats and kayaks for rent, a restaurant and a playground in the camping area," explains Tracy C. who visited Lake Elmer Thomas Recreation Area.

Tips from RVers

Site selection strategies: Choose outer loop sites for better views and more privacy when glamping near Indiahoma, Oklahoma. "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," advises Roger W. who recommends specific sites in Loop A.

Limited hookup options: Not all sites offer full RV connections. "Some sites offer a view of Quanah Parker Lake. All sites at Doris are walk in," explains Rebecca A. Many tent camping areas have no electricity, so plan accordingly.

RV site reservations: Reserve well in advance for electric sites. "Staff super chill, lots of sites. Beautiful views of the lake and mountains - if you get a good spot. No reservations, first come first serve," notes Lauren M. about Doris Campground's policy.

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