Best Camping near Kenton, OK

Join the fun near Kenton. With tons of outdoor activities and scenic camping, this is an excellent vacation spot for all kinds of travelers. Kenton is an adventure-filled destination for those who love the outdoorsy camper lifestyle. But it's also great for those who prefer to spend time near the city, exploring and sightseeing. Search nearby campsites and find top-rated spots from other campers.

Best Camping Sites Near Kenton, OK (9)


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Recent Reviews In Kenton

87 Reviews of 9 Kenton Campgrounds


  • Camper-submitted photo from Felt Picnic Area
    May 4, 2024

    Felt Picnic Area

    Easy & Conevnient & Free

    This is a National Grasslands picnic area that allows single night stays. A perfect location for long trip back from Utah and in area without any other options (other than RV parks). Flat parking lot with picnic tables and vaulted toilet.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Thompson Grove Boondocking
    May 2, 2024

    Thompson Grove Boondocking

    Nice Free Resting place

    We stopped for 1 night on our trip from Albuquerque to our home in Michigan. Level parking area and clean pit toilets. No water available.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Thompson Grove Boondocking
    April 29, 2024

    Thompson Grove Boondocking

    I'm sure it's prettier when the Grass is Green

    Quick, one-night stopover. Adequate for what I needed. Toilets, but no shower or water. One big rig was there when I arrived, and a cartop tent camper arrived after dark. Again, fine for me in my teardrop.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Felt Picnic Area
    April 25, 2024

    Felt Picnic Area

    Great little spot!

    About 20 minutes from Clayton, this spot is easy to get to with my 23ft rig with paved road the whole way. Plenty of space to turn around and park multiple rigs. It was quiet and felt safe. There are picnic tables, a fire ring, and a pit toilet.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Felt Picnic Area
    April 20, 2024

    Felt Picnic Area

    Good overnight stop

    Park in large parking lot with a pit bathroom about 40' in center of park. Picnic tables, but no water. Quiet, very dark- slept good.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Felt Picnic Area
    April 4, 2024

    Felt Picnic Area

    Quiet, free, and a potty!

    Stayed here on a road trip for the night. There are no lights, so bring your flashlight.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Black Mesa State Park Campground
    November 5, 2023

    Black Mesa State Park Campground

    Goathead Heaven!

    We got there late last night, the management was friendly and helpful, the spot was nice and flat for the RV, it was quiet and peaceful… and good Lord the goat head stickers were plentiful. My dog was a victim!!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Thompson Grove Boondocking
    July 15, 2023

    Thompson Grove Boondocking

    Great stop, peaceful and quiet

    This is a bare bones campground but was a good, quiet stop on our drive. There are composting toilets, trash cans, picnic tables, and bbqs. Clean and just what we needed

  • Camper-submitted photo from Felt Picnic Area
    July 2, 2023

    Felt Picnic Area

    Quiet and easy

    This is a very simple dirt parking lot with a pit toilet and some picnic tables. It is right off a road so can hear cars go by but still felt safe

  • Camper-submitted photo from Clayton Lake State Park Campground
    July 1, 2023

    Clayton Lake State Park Campground

    Cute park and loved the dinosaur tracks!

    Everything was very green in the 10 mile trek into the park. Our spot was in the Cove campground - noon-a and no water. We have enough solar power to sustain. The lake was gorgeous and the dinosaur footprints and tracks were really interesting! The spots are not right on top of each other - so very nice. They have potable water at the visitors center. There were candies with water and electric - we were too late to book.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Coyote Keith’s RV Park
    June 12, 2023

    Coyote Keith’s RV Park

    Perfect spot to stop overnight !

    Love this park! It's all smiles for us ...so much so we extended our stay a few extra days for some R&R ....the park is kind of out in the middle nowhere in route to southeastern Colorado..it's a quiet campground in itself , there is a train close by that passes through, not so brothersome as far as noise, the motorcycles zooming by is just a faint sound in the wind... Breathtaking sunsets, rainstorms fun to watch in the wide open space, 40 +acres to walk around and enjoy...daily we see folks out on the tracker, in the distance, farm homes with farm animals ...My pups on thier walk... enjoy exploring flowers growing "out of the rocks" sniffing the bushes, chasing tumble weeds, birds and butterflies.... Watching a Jack rabbit run past our campspot... Here comes the hail storm that was somewhat freakish, but afterwards a beautiful rainbow... No laundry No amenities if you plan to stay keep in mind by mid-afternoon folks start coming in to set up, most are overnighters! ...it's self check in with money in a box or by a phone call to pay with a card...owners in and out just a text, email , or phone call away Security lights great, but not so great for star gazing.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Thomspon Grove Campground
    June 8, 2023

    Thomspon Grove Campground

    Decent Stopover

    Swing by on the way to New Mexico. The surrounding area is all flat grasslands, which don’t do much for me in terms of scenery. Bit boring. However, I would much have preferred to stay here overnight instead of the WalMart I wound up at instead! There is a toilet, picnic tables, and is very quiet and easily accessible. Wouldn’t make a trip to stay here, but would definitely use as a stopover.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Thompson Grove Boondocking
    April 8, 2023

    Thompson Grove Boondocking

    Just a stop over

    Like everyone else has stated, this is just a spot to stop over for the night. Nothing special, just a gravel lot with a grassy area. There is a restroom, so that was a plus.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Felt Picnic Area
    April 3, 2023

    Felt Picnic Area

    Quiet and level

    Large parking lot that is very quiet and level. The pit toilets were clean and the trash and recycling were helpful. We pulled in around 7:30pm on a Friday and there was one other van there.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Felt Picnic Area
    October 27, 2022

    Felt Picnic Area

    Perfect one night sleep

    Good signal Att, bathrooms, easy to get to, beautiful sun rise spot, and quite.

    At first I was a little sketched out because we got there at 3 am and it was pretty crowded but we were way to sleepy to keep going. The sun rise was amazing!!! Perfect pit stop for sleepy drivers on an adventure.

    For the bad things. Well what some people might say is bad, it’s a bit off of the main road that we were going, seems close to houses, and has no running water.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Black Mesa State Park Campground
    September 20, 2022

    Black Mesa State Park Campground

    Amazing view

    Stayed in September, lots of goat head stickers. So those with pets be aware. Great campsites, bathrooms really nice (we rooftop tent camp). We stayed in the no lights area. Such an amazing view of the stars! We were lucky with a clear night. It’s a don’t miss if you are passing through!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Clayton Lake State Park Campground
    September 8, 2022

    Clayton Lake State Park Campground

    Night Sky Viewing and Dinasaur Tracks

    Clayton Lake State Park near Clayton, New Mexico turned out to be a pleasant surprise. It is a small state park with several small camogrounds spread around the reservoir which is popular for fishing. Our campground had about a half dozen sites overlooking the lake. The opportunity to see dinasaur tracks and attend star parties make this park unique. The campground host is an amateur astronomer who regularly hosts very well-attendedstar parties. Water and electric were available at our campsite, but the park does not have a dump station.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Clayton Lake State Park Campground
    August 9, 2022

    Clayton Lake State Park Campground

    Nice comfortable place.

    Beautiful area right in the middle of what seems like nothing but prairie. A canyon opens and there is the lake. Various sites, electric were all accounted for. There were plenty of picnic table/shelter primitive spots. Beautiful scenery. Good trails for hiking. Friendly host.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Thompson Grove Boondocking
    August 9, 2022

    Thompson Grove Boondocking

    Stop over.

    It is what it is. Arrived as a big storm was on the horizon. Rain all night so I didn't open my popup. It's really in the middle of nowhere and it's a giant rectangle gravel lot with log barrier. Picnic tables and a grills at some parts. Nothing but flat plains as far as you can see. Great for a stop over. No water.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Wild Bills RV & Trailer Park
    August 6, 2022

    Wild Bills RV & Trailer Park

    Easy if you're Rollin through.

    This is a great spot to do a quick overnighter while in the road. 30 per night. Tent or RV. Power and water. Shower house. Can't beat it.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Thompson Grove Boondocking
    August 2, 2022

    Thompson Grove Boondocking

    Simple campground to get through Texas

    Was heading through Texas to Utah and stopped here for the night. It’s a small picnic area that has plenty of space for tents, but not suitable for large RV’s.

    Drove there in a small Chevy Sonic so any car will make it.

    Pros:

    • Small and secluded so not many people will be there
    • Has lots of picnic tables and grills
    • Clean Vaulted Toilets
    • Has trash cans

    Cons:

    • Lots of bugs and flies swarming you
    • No water fill up
    • Extremely dewy mornings


Guide to Kenton

Camping near Kenton, Oklahoma, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and unique experiences. Whether you're looking for a quiet getaway or a fun family adventure, there are several campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

  • Stargazing: The clear skies at Black Mesa State Park Campground make it a perfect spot for stargazing. One camper mentioned, "Such an amazing view of the stars! We were lucky with a clear night."
  • Hiking: Explore the trails around Clayton Lake State Park Campground. A visitor noted, "Good trails for hiking. Friendly host."
  • Fishing: If you enjoy fishing, head to Clayton Lake State Park Campground. One reviewer shared, "The lake is pretty with what seems to be good fishing judging by how many locals were there casting lines in the water."

What campers like:

  • Quiet Atmosphere: Campers appreciate the peaceful environment at Felt Picnic Area. One visitor said, "It was quiet and felt safe."
  • Clean Facilities: Many enjoy the well-maintained restrooms at Wild Bills RV & Trailer Park. A reviewer mentioned, "The place is clean and quiet."
  • Friendly Management: Campers often highlight the helpful staff at Black Mesa State Park Campground. One camper noted, "The management was friendly and helpful."

What you should know:

  • Goathead Stickers: If you have pets, be cautious of goathead stickers at Black Mesa State Park Campground. A camper warned, "Good Lord the goat head stickers were plentiful. My dog was a victim!!"
  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like Thompson Grove Boondocking, have basic facilities. A visitor mentioned, "Nothing special, just a gravel lot with a grassy area."
  • Road Conditions: The road to Clayton Lake State Park Campground is generally fine, but some reviews mention it can be tricky. One camper said, "After reading the one review calling the road horrible, we were braced for the worst, but it turned out to be completely fine."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Bring Flashlights: At Felt Picnic Area, it gets very dark at night. A camper advised, "There are no lights, so bring your flashlight."
  • Plan for Activities: Kids will love the dinosaur tracks at Clayton Lake State Park Campground. One parent shared, "The opportunity to see dinosaur tracks and attend star parties make this park unique."
  • Pack Snacks: Since some campgrounds like Wild Bills RV & Trailer Park don’t have markets, make sure to bring enough snacks for the family. A visitor noted, "There’s a Dropbox you can fill a recipe out for and put your money in at any time."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Hookups: Make sure your hoses are long enough for RV sites at Black Mesa State Park Campground. A camper mentioned, "Most hookups are on the passenger side, so make sure your hose and cable are long enough."
  • Self-Check-In: At places like Coyote Keith’s RV Park, you can check in yourself. One visitor said, "It’s self-serve (pay on the honor system), but met the owner. Nice as hell."
  • Quiet Stops: If you're just passing through, Wild Bills RV & Trailer Park is a great quick stop. A reviewer noted, "This is a great spot to do a quick overnighter while on the road."

Camping near Kenton, Oklahoma, has something for everyone, from families to solo travelers. Just be prepared for the unique quirks of each campground!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What camping is available near Kenton, OK?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Kenton, OK offers a wide range of camping options, with 9 campgrounds and RV parks near Kenton, OK and 2 free dispersed camping spots.

  • Which is the most popular campground near Kenton, OK?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Kenton, OK is Black Mesa State Park Campground with a 4.3-star rating from 31 reviews.

  • Where can I find free dispersed camping near Kenton, OK?

    According to TheDyrt.com, there are 2 free dispersed camping spots near Kenton, OK.

  • What parks are near Kenton, OK?

    According to TheDyrt.com, there are 3 parks near Kenton, OK that allow camping, notably Lake Meredith National Recreation Area and PSICC.