Best Tent Camping near Kaw Lake

Kaw Lake is the perfect place for adventurous campers and RVers. Discover secluded campsites where you can reconnect with nature. Or maybe you like to bring your family and friends along. Either way, there are Kaw Lake campgrounds just for you. Find the best campgrounds near Kaw Lake, OK. Read helpful reviews and tips to find the perfect camping option for you and your crew.

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167 Reviews of 5 Kaw Lake Campgrounds


  • J
    Aug. 28, 2023

    Lake Ponca Campgrounds

    Beautiful little campsite overlooking the water

    New restrooms/showers and electric RV sites with shared water for $25. Park RV on asphalt facing campsite. Tent camping area is $15 has picnic tables but no electricity or water and restrooms/showers are on other side of campground. Signs everywhere saying “No tent camping in this area.” But if you pay online for RV site, you can use tent or RV but not both (per Ranger Joe).

  • K
    Jul. 9, 2021

    Sarge Creek

    Clean, convenient, easy

    Stayed here while barreling across Oklahoma, tent camping. I was able to reserve the last walk in site (Saturday of 4th of July weekend) around 8pm. You can reserve online thru recreation.gov. All sites are for RV or tent, and there was only one other tent camper. There’s not a lot of privacy (which is the only reason I knocked a star) but it’s right on Kaw lake, is clean and all maintained, and even has showers.

  • Analia F.
    Oct. 31, 2018

    Bluestem Lake

    Blast!

    This campground was super cool because it was a little "out dated" but it made it cozy! So many beautiful trees and walking paths that it made the stay great. We would get up in the morning and do a short hike that was nearby, and then finish it off with one of the walking paths around the campground, then had breakfast. It was a great way to start the day. They offer RV sites as well as small cabins you can rent. My family and I took our RV, and had a blast. The sites were big enough for the RV and had a picnic table and fire ring within the site. We didn't feel like we were right on top of our neighbors either which was nice. There is a lake within walking distance, so we would head down there during the day. Dogs are allowed, but need to be on leashes. We brought our dog and he had a blast in the lake. They have a volleyball court set up as well as horse shoes which was fun! You can also rent stand up paddle boards from the front desk to take down to the lake. They also have a club house that has a pool table, although we didn't partake in this. There is an area where you can do laundry too, which we thought was pretty cool. This is definitely considered "glamping" to us :) There is also a boat launch if you need that too. We caught some really awesome weather while we stayed here which made the trip amazing! We will definitely be back.

  • Karen T.
    Oct. 22, 2022

    Bull Creek Peninsula

    Quiet, lots of shade, easy to get to, great roads

    First time here, absolutely love it! The roads look like they've recently been blacktopped. Very easy to get to. Lots of shade, but there's sun if you want it. Beautiful lake view from my site. Clean vault toilet. No water available anywhere tho, which lowered my review to 4. No electric or dump station, so come prepared.

  • Charley M.
    Aug. 15, 2019

    Winfield City Lake

    Nice place

    Nice place to camp or spend the day. Just wish people would practice leave no trace, pick up after yourself.

  • Charley M.
    Sep. 4, 2019

    Cowely county fishing lake

    Leave no trace

    Let’s keep this lake and all other lakes and parks clean. Pick up after yourselves. Practice “leave no trace” leave the area Better than you found it, for the next person can enjoy.

  • Richard
    May. 1, 2021

    Osage Hills State Park Campground

    Osage Hill

    We tent camped here at Tent Hill site C. Had a grassy site which was nice. It was kind of close to D but we had good neighbors. Also, one of the benches at the picnic table was gone. Maybe it was an ADA site. Had a fire ring and lantern pole. Just across the road from the bathroom.

    There are some good trails here. But they are in the process of making some changes and the maps are only partially accurate for the time being. We hiked to the old CCC camp and saw some old buildings and stuff.

    There is a playground at the bottom of the hill. It’s a bit of a trek back up.

    I suggest hiking down to the “waterfalls” on the river and spending some time.

  • J
    Feb. 28, 2021

    Napawalla Park

    Nice city park with camping sites, electricity, restrooms and pavillions.

    I pitched a tent here  during a bicycle camping weekend in late April 2020 and the restrooms were locked due to Covid restrictions.  I was the only camper at the time, but there were a few people using the disk golf area.  Nice park with plenty of trees and I was close to a pavilion with a fireplace and picnic tables.  Convenient gas station a block away.  I believe  tent camping was $3.50 for primitive and $10 with electricity.

  • Annie C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 25, 2017

    Birch Cove

    Birch Cove Recreation Area

    This is a nice, newer feeling recreation area with a large lake for boating, fishing and water sports. The campground is large with several loops and sites on and off the lake. Most of the sites on the lake were taken by RV'ers, with most tent campers choosing sites up the hill away from the lake (and lake noise). I was in site 44 which backs up to the woods (making it easier to gather downed wood for my fire and cooking). I thought I was going to have the back end of the loop all to myself, but lucky me, someone with a camper decided to be my next-door neighbor. Sigh. It was a fairly nice site with a paved parking pad, picnic table, grill, and fire ring, with plenty of level space for my tent and trees for my hammock. The trees provided a nice wind break from the relentless Oklahoma winds. The shower house on my loop (there was one on each loop and it seemed like a few spare mixed in) was clean and maintained daily. The actual shower portion had two stalls, one handicap accessible, and both with a few resident spiders. Speaking of wildlife, there were plenty of deer in the field in the evening and several turtles and snakes hanging out in the late afternoon. All sites had electric and there was a shared water pump for every two sites. The Recreation Area had a manned gate house and the campground host manning it was very nice and helpful. There weren't any hiking trails in the campground, but then again, its main claim to fame is the lake. If you are looking for things to do in the area, Pawhuska is home to Ree Drummond, the Pioneer Woman from the cooking channel. Her store and restaurant are in Pawhuska and its a pretty good place to get breakfast or lunch.


Guide to Kaw Lake

Tent camping near Kaw Lake in Oklahoma offers a blend of natural beauty and outdoor adventure, perfect for those looking to escape into nature.

Tent campers like these nearby activities

  • Enjoy a night under the stars at Cave Park, where primitive camping is allowed for one night at no cost, right next to a popular fishing spot.
  • Experience the tranquility of Caney Bend, which features a boat ramp for easy access to Copan Lake, ideal for kayaking and canoeing.
  • Explore the serene environment at Whitetail Trail - North Fork, where you can set up camp near the lakeside and enjoy a peaceful atmosphere with no nearby campsites.

Local attractions to check out

  • Visit the scenic Copan Lake while staying at Caney Bend, where you can spot various wildlife and enjoy the beautiful Oklahoma weather.
  • Take advantage of the playground and pavilions at Cave Park, making it a great spot for families looking to combine camping with recreational activities.
  • Discover the natural beauty surrounding Wa-Sha-She West, perfect for those who appreciate a more rustic camping experience without modern amenities.

Tent campers should check out these features

  • Experience the charm of primitive camping at Cave Park, where you can enjoy a shady environment with direct access to the river.
  • At Whitetail Trail - North Fork, you can have a campfire and bring your pets along, making it a welcoming spot for all.
  • Twin Cove Point offers a secluded experience with no reservable sites, perfect for those seeking solitude in nature.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Kaw Lake is Whitetail Trail - North Fork with a 5-star rating from 1 review.

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