RV parks near Jenks, Oklahoma offer varying experiences within proximity to this southeastern Tulsa suburb. Located in northeastern Oklahoma at an elevation of about 700 feet, this area experiences hot summers and mild winters with occasional freezing temperatures. Most camping facilities remain open year-round, with seasonal activities focused around nearby lakes and rivers, particularly along the Arkansas River which borders Jenks to the west.
What to do
Water activities at Keystone Lake: Located about 30 minutes from Jenks, The RV Park at Keystone Lake provides access to water recreation. "This is a new RV park. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Sites are spacious level and easily accessible. They have a large dog park, good parking and area for additional parking for extra vehicles, boats, and such," notes Richard G.
Visit the Tulsa Fairgrounds: Located just 15 minutes from Jenks, Expo Square RV Park offers convenient access to fairground events. "We stayed in our 39' trailer for AKC National Agility Championship. Very convenient to fairgrounds events. Private bathrooms and showers were clean with code entry. Laundromat was functional and centrally located," shares Lori C.
Historical museums: When staying at Claremore Expo RV Park, you can explore local history. "Within walking distance there's the expo center (you can go in and pet horses) and a Rec center with a pool. You can go to Will Rogers Museum, JM Davis fun museum, RSU has a nice little hiking trail as does the Lake," writes Jennifer D.
What campers like
Clean facilities: Some RV parks near Jenks maintain well-kept bathrooms and showers. "Someone came into the office from at 10pm just to let me camp. She was SOOOO nice! The facilities are absolutely incredible. The nicest bathrooms I've seen on my cross country trip," reports Alexis P. about Honcho RV Park.
Recreation center access: Certain parks offer additional recreational facilities. "Basic RV spots with electricity. Access to the Expo rec center is nice and our kids had a lot of fun in the pool. The really enjoyed the climbing wall and diving board!" shares Lisa H. about staying at Claremore Expo RV Park.
Large fields for walking: Some rv parks around Jenks, Oklahoma have spacious grounds for walking pets. "One of the things that I really liked best about Country View RV Park was the large field areas in front, to the side and behind the campground proper. The wife and I like to get out and do a little walking and certainly walk the dog," notes Will and Lucinda B.
What you should know
Cleanliness varies significantly: Not all facilities maintain consistent standards. "I would not recommend this park. Bathrooms are filthy- trash on the floor, clogged toilet for days, showers have pink mold. We asked if we could use their cleaning supplies and never got a response however the next day someone was 'cleaning'," reports Jessica F. about Tulsa RV Ranch.
Long-term residents: Many RV parks near Jenks host extended-stay residents. "The park is mostly full- to semi-permanent residents from what I could tell. Obviously, having been there only three weeks, I could not say for certain exactly how permanent the residents were, but most RV's were older, lots of accumulated stuff gathered around the spots," notes Will and Lucinda B. about Country View RV Park.
Wi-Fi reliability issues: Internet connectivity can be problematic at some locations. "The campground has Wifi, but... we could never use it. There's some really weird delay in everything involving it. I could never get our WifiRanger to really work with it, and the phones/tablets would connect, but just take forever to bring up anything," reports Will and Lucinda B.
Tips for camping with families
Look for playgrounds: Some RV parks provide play areas for children. "Lot of long term trailers. The kids were nice though and my boys enjoyed playing on the playground with them," mentions Jessica F. about her stay at Tulsa RV Ranch.
Consider fairground proximity: Expo Square RV Park offers family entertainment during events. "Was camping here for a horse fair and loved being able to walk to the barns and festival grounds. Laundry, showers, bathrooms on-site and security code locked. It's got electric, sewer, and trash," notes Faustina B.
Check pool access: Some RV parks in the Jenks area offer swimming facilities. "This is a great location for RVers that want the conveniences and/or are wanting to see the local area. However, there is nothing fancy about this park and it needs some regular maintenance (playground grass and weeds have grown up)," shares Mike B. about Claremore Expo RV Park.
Tips from RVers
Water hookup accessibility: Consider physical limitations when selecting sites. "The water hookup is under the ground like a water meter location, and both my husband & myself have physical limitations that prevent us from getting on our knees to reach under the ground for hookups," cautions Neda H. about The RV Park at Keystone Lake.
Site levelness: Some parks have uneven sites requiring additional equipment. "Our pull-through site wasn't super level. Our stairs always felt weird and the back end of the fifth wheel was pretty high. Using jack pads (the yellow Lego style) compensated easily enough," notes Will and Lucinda B.
Security concerns: RVers should research park safety before booking. "Called and made phone reservation 3-1/2 months in advance. Half an hour later we got online, and found reviews saying people were having their cars broken into, and other things that made us uncomfortable," warns Ron M. about Mingo RV Park.
