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Great place to camp for a few nights. Boat ramp, clean showers, Lakeview, swimming, fishing, campfires. Clean, safe place to enjoy yourself.
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Lake Texoma forms the backdrop for camping near Kingston, Oklahoma, where several established campgrounds cater to diverse accommodation preferences. The area includes Lake Texoma State Park with sites for tents, RVs, and glamping options, as well as Burns Run East and West campgrounds with full hookup capabilities. Lakeside Campground and Platter Flats provide additional camping areas along the shoreline. Most camping areas sit within a 10-mile radius of Kingston, with many offering direct water access. The region combines Corps of Engineers managed properties with state park facilities, creating varied camping experiences from primitive tent sites to developed RV campgrounds with full utilities.
The Lake Texoma area experiences distinct seasonal patterns affecting camping conditions. Most campgrounds operate from April through September or October, with limited year-round options. A visitor commented, "Burns Run West is a nice camp ground on the Oklahoma side of Texoma. Our site has quick access to the nice sanding beach of the lake which looks pretty amazing for a hot summer day." Water levels fluctuate seasonally, occasionally affecting shoreline camping spots and boat ramp access. Many campgrounds require reservations, particularly for weekend stays during summer months. Campsite selection typically includes options for shaded or open locations, with varying proximity to bathroom facilities. Road access throughout the region remains well-maintained, allowing standard passenger vehicles to reach most developed campgrounds.
Lakefront camping represents a primary draw for visitors to the Kingston area. Several campgrounds feature sites positioned directly on the shoreline, providing convenient water access for swimming and fishing. Amenities vary considerably between campgrounds, with most offering basic facilities such as picnic tables, fire rings, and restrooms. A recent review noted, "We stayed here in October at an RV site right on the water. We took a nice hike and took the boat out for the day." While many campsites place visitors in close proximity to neighbors, some areas offer more secluded options. Bathroom facilities receive mixed reviews across the campgrounds, with some visitors noting cleanliness concerns. The proximity to water activities balances these drawbacks for most campers, as fishing, boating, and swimming opportunities remain readily accessible from tent and RV sites throughout the region.
Best Campgrounds near Kingston (172)
1. Eisenhower State Park Campground
"Lots of choices, many close to water and some right next to docks/launches. Simple clean sites, just how camp tenting should be."
"In more recent years they have added ATV trails to accompany the bike and walking trails, the swimming beach and the outdoor amphitheater and pavilion."
from $15 - $55 / night
Check Availability2. Lake Texoma State Park — Lake Texoma State Resort Park
"Bathrooms could use an update but that’s par for the course in Oklahoma."
"Good shore fishing but not a lot of hiking and such close by. Sunrise and sun set on the water was nice."
3. Burns Run West
"Burns Run West is a nice camp ground on the Oklahoma side of Texoma. The bathrooms could use a little attention (still cleaner than some places!)"
"We had an amazing view of the lake! We stayed at site 13 on loop B and we were located close to the bath house, which was very convenient. We did not have access to the lake at our site."
from $18 - $120 / night
Check Availability4. Platter Flats
"There are great hiking trails and beautiful views. Good shady spots. We had two kids with us and we loved walking around the campground and seeing all the horses!"
"great place for fishing, and if you are looking for a wonderful sunset, you have found the best place for it. generic campsite but close to the lake."
from $16 - $50 / night
Check Availability5. Little Glasses Resort & Marina
"The lake views are beautiful, some sites are huge with lots of space and some not so much. The people are very friendly and helpful at all hours of the day. We all had lots of fun here."
6. Caney Creek
"First weekend of October stayed an the Caney Creek campgound just outside of Kingston, OK. "
"Both have great views of the lake and services."
from $16 - $50 / night
Check Availability7. Lakeside (OK)
"However, just watched where we stepped and it was ok. We walked all over the place, did some sight seeing in other areas."
"Sand burrs are noted in multiple locations throughout the park. I had 5G 4 bars with T Mobile. Sites are asphault and generally spaced apart so you are not right on top of each other."
from $18 - $50 / night
Check Availability8. COE Lake Texoma Burns Run West
"Everyday there was a cool breeze coming off the lake and wasn't bothered by mosquitoes or flies. The view is awesome. The beach is all along the shore."
"Decent beach access but it’s texoma so don’t expect too much lol Great fishing set back in the cove and next to the dam."
9. Burns Run East Campground
"Water and trash were close by. Pit toilets were a bit of a walk. Showers and flush toilets were in the section with hook ups. Mainly RV’s there, some tents, vans, etc. Amazing views of Lake Texoma!!"
"Site 47 is my favorite, with extra space to spread out and the furthest away from the noise. The wind can be a bit much in a RTT, but overall it’s not terrible."
from $28 - $50 / night
Check Availability10. Thousand Trails Lake Texoma
"One big issue with this park is the distance to the actual lake itself."
"When you first drive into the park, to the left they are in the process of building an entire new section and it looks nice. I wish they would do some upkeep on the rest of the park as well."
Drive Time
- 38 min from Sherman, TX
- 1 hr 37 min from Dallas, TX
- 1 hr 58 min from Wichita Falls, TX
- 2 hrs 12 min from Lawton, OK
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Recent Reviews near Kingston, OK
515 Reviews of 172 Kingston Campgrounds
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Jon L.
GuideChoctaw RV Park
This park is a first-class resort!
We needed an overnight spot on our way back home to Texas, and we're so glad that we picked this park! Easy on and easy off of Highway 69, and It's located right next to the Choctaw Casino complex.
Parking for registration is located right by the office, and all the park staff we dealt with were very friendly and helpful. The road from the highway to the park is very easy to navigate for any size rig. The same inside the park; it's well-marked and easy to navigate. Even though it's not too far from the main road, we didn't hear any traffic noise at all.
We were assigned to pull-thru site number 41. All the sites are concrete and appear fairly level. Our site was level side to side, and a few inches off from front to rear. There are very few shade trees for the majority of the park sites. Power, Water, and Sewer were all conveniently located, and the power supply had no issues at all. We use a power management system, and all electrical parameters were spot on during our stay. Water pressure was okay, and the in-ground sewer connection was conveniently located. There is also a picnic table and a covered trash can located at each site.
Bathrooms, Showers, laundry facilities, and the pool are all located at the registration office building and are in great shape. In fact, they are the cleanest and nicest facilities that we've ever experienced at an RV park. They are on par with what you would expect at a 5-Star resort.
Wi-Fi, Satellite, OTA: there is free Wi-Fi in the park with numerous repeater towers, so each site has a fairly strong signal- we achieved 101 Mbps down and 20 Mbps up. We got AT&T 5G with 3 bars and achieved 330 Mbps down and 11.3 Mbps up. If you need clear access for satellite reception, trees will not be an issue. Also, you can pick up approximately 50 OTA stations with good HD quality reception.
Dog Park: They have a nice fenced-in park that is divided into two separate areas. They provide doggie bags and a trash can.
Amenities: Lots of items are listed on their website. They have a propane area where you can fill your existing tanks, exchange tanks, or even buy new tanks. They also have RV supplies and parts located in the office area.
Summary: A great place for an overnight or an extended stay. They provide free shuttle service to the Casino Complex that has plenty of restaurants and a multi-screen movie theater. The park map provides a very accurate rendition of the park. See my attached photos for more details.
Bottom line- this park is owned by the Choctaw Nation and is part of the Casino Complex. So, the RV park is maintained at an exceptional level since income from the RV park is not critical. They just want their RV guests to have a first-class experience. Even if you don't gamble or dine out, take the free shuttle over to the casino complex just to see what it offers. It's truly a Vegas-like experience. This park deserves its high rating, and I do not hesitate to recommend it!
David B.GuideKing RV Park
The new king of RV parks near Winstar
King RV Park not only sets a high standard for RV visitors to the Winstar casino area, it's a model of how American business and customer service should be conducted!
As a small business owner myself, I'm always impressed when I meet someone like Huy Ho who is not satisfied with just doing enough. He's committed to going the extra mile to make his guests feel welcome and wanted and eager to return. That's a rare quality these days and it needs to come back.
I won't spoil the story with the details of all the ways King RV Park went out of their way to help me, a first time RV driver on my first night in a park... ever! What's great about this place is that they adapt to you, and you'll leave with your own special stories of the time you spend there.
If you're planning to get an Uber from the park to the casino, try asking for a ride instead because Uber doesn't respond, even though the casino is 2 miles away. They will pick you up there and bring you back, however.
If you're stopping in Oklahoma, visiting the Texas Panhandle like I was (Pro tip: King RV Park is an easy one day drive to Palo Duro Canyon State Park, which is nothing short of spectacular!), or just want to be near the world's largest casino (you can see it from your rig), don't hesitate to call Mr. Ho directly or reserve online. You'll be glad you did!
- SSonali U.Scout
By The Lake RV Park & Resort
Nice Place, Good People
I was tired, pulled in with my camper…and was pleasantly surprised. Nice new facility, and they helped me get settled in a good pull through. Good folks. I’m glad I came here.
- JJon L.Guide
Do Drop Inn RV Resort
Nice Park!
Not too far from Highway 75 and the Choctaw Resort. Parking for registration is located right next to the office. All the park staff we dealt with were very friendly and helpful. The road from the highway to the park is easy to navigate for any size rig. The same inside the park; it's well-marked and easy to navigate. No road noise- very quiet.
First things first - be prepared for a longer-than-usual registration process. I've never had a registration process require as much information, or take as long as this one did. You will need the driver's license of every person in your party - adults and teenagers. They will scan and retain each of them. You will need to provide actual copies of the insurance policies for both your RV and your tow (or Toad) vehicle, along with the license plate numbers for all vehicles. If you are using a Good Sam's discount, make sure that you have the membership number and expiration date.
Most check-in procedures at parks take a couple of minutes, but not here. Thank goodness we were the only ones checking in, or it would have been a lengthy ordeal. So, be prepared in advance and have all of this with you to speed up the process. At first, I couldn't figure out why they required all of this information, then it dawned on me- this is predominantly a park for full-time residents, and that would be the information they'd require of people living there.
It's off the beaten path, so you're not going to get that many travelers. As we walked through the park, I noticed that close to 100% of the rigs are full-timers. In my experience, most parks that cater to full-timers are kind of sketchy and don't really appeal to travelers - not this one. This is labeled as a resort, and it probably is the nicest RV park that we've ever visited that is predominantly full-timers.
Please don't have any reservations about staying here, as you will feel welcome. We were assigned to pull-through site number 40. All the sites are concrete and appear level. Power, Water, and Sewer were all conveniently located, and the power supply had no issues at all. We use a power management system, and all electrical parameters were spot on during our stay. Water pressure was very good, and the in-ground sewer connection was conveniently located.
Bathrooms, Showers, and Laundry are all located on the back side of the office building and are in great shape with a keyed entry. There is great Wi-Fi in the park with repeaters near all the sites. We had AT&T 5G with 2 bars. Starlink reception was not an issue due to no large trees. Their website lists all of the amenities, and I've included photos of the park. Summary: A great place for an overnight or an extended stay. This park deserves its high rating, and I would not hesitate to recommend it- enjoy!
- LLisa A.
TravelerArdmore Lakes RV Resort
Nice spot
Nice people, beautiful spot, pool, lake, fishing, laundry, gym. Wished it had fenced dog park, but lots of room
- Greg K.Scout
Eisenhower State Park Campground
Very fun RV camping
RV Camp sites are super nice and well spaced. Really cool fossil sites near the lake shore. Nice huge lake. And really good trails (for North East Texas).
- sshooter H.Scout
Lake Durant Campground
Amazing fishing dock
Our experience was awesome the fishing is always good and every time we go the people is so nice around!!
- LLawrence P.Scout
Sugar Hill RV Resort
Little Piece of Heaven
I've been RVing for a lot of years, and I can honestly say Sugar Hill RV Resort is one of the nicest places my wife and I have stayed. One of my favorite things about this park is the landscaping. The grounds are beautiful, with flowering trees, flowers, bushes and grasses around the patios and walking paths that make it feel more like a retreat than an RV park. Every morning I'd grab my coffee and take a stroll just to enjoy it. We also had a great time exploring Anna. Having the Red Rooster Barn right next door was a real treat. We enjoyed sitting out on the patio for dinner more than once, and if you like barbecue, don't leave town without trying Hutchins BBQ. I don't hand out compliments easily, but that barbecue was flat-out outstanding. Kyla up front is an absolute sweetheart. She always greeted us with a smile, remembered our names, and somehow found time to visit whenever we stopped by. The owners are just as friendly. It was nice being able to sit and visit with them from time to time—you can tell they truly care about the folks staying here. The whole place is quiet, clean, and very well maintained. It's the kind of park where people wave as they drive by, neighbors visit, and you feel comfortable from the day you arrive. We've already told several of our RV friends about Sugar Hill, and I have a feeling we'll be making our way back before too long.
Guide to Kingston
The camping spots near Kingston, Oklahoma center around Lake Texoma, a 89,000-acre reservoir spanning the Texas-Oklahoma border. The lake features sandy beaches at several access points, with water levels typically highest in spring following seasonal rainfall. Summer temperatures regularly reach the high 90s at campgrounds, making early morning and evening the most comfortable times for outdoor activities.
What to do
Hiking trails: Eisenhower State Park offers challenging trails suitable for both hiking and mountain biking. "Hiking trails are challenging, they are also available to mountain bikes however the trail is challenging. You can also hike on the cliffs, which is the parks unique feature," notes Vanessa M. about Eisenhower State Park Campground.
Beach activities: Multiple campgrounds offer sandy beach access for swimming during summer months. At Burns Run West, Christina H. mentions, "The beaches were clean and had legit beach sand, which was very nice! This was a great stay, I recommend!" The sandy shoreline allows for comfortable barefoot wading.
Fishing opportunities: Lake Texoma supports multiple fish species including stripers, catfish, and crappie. "Great fishing-local guides available. Boat traffic can get busy and loud in summer," reports Keri F. about Lake Texoma State Park.
What campers like
Shoreline camping: Some sites provide direct lakefront access with unobstructed water views. Kate S. from Lake Texoma State Park shares, "Our site was right on the lake. Luckily no one was in the site next to us, so we enjoyed a gentle slope down to the water. The water was fantastic for swimming right off our site!"
Shaded sites: Burns Run West offers wooded sites that provide relief from summer heat. Michael R. states, "Stayed in Loop C which has large pull thru sites and full hookups. Loop C is wooded so there is sufficient shade to cut out the sun." The tree cover makes hot summer days more manageable.
Sunrise/sunset views: Lakeside Campground offers prime locations for watching the sky. "Great place for fishing, and if you are looking for a wonderful sunset, you have found the best place for it," says Leah P. about nearby Platter Flats, adding that it's a "generic campsite but close to the lake."
What you should know
Reservation requirements: Most campgrounds require advance booking through Recreation.gov, especially during peak season. Chris P. at Eisenhower State Park noted, "Stayed a night at this park. I preregistered and thought I was ready to go. The gate guard said I still had to go inside to check-in."
Water hookup distances: Some RV sites have unusually distant water connections. Taylor V. from Paradise on Lake Texoma warns, "Fair warning, the water hookups are FAR from the site. Do not under estimate how far these things are. With 75ft of hose - we were barely reaching the nozzle."
Campsite proximity: Sites at many campgrounds are positioned close together, limiting privacy. Kristi B. notes about Burns Run West, "The sites are a little too close to each other for our taste so you can hear all the conversations of the neighboring sites."
Tips for camping with families
Beach access considerations: Not all waterfront sites offer easy shore access. Dude R. shares about Eisenhower State Park, "The swim area in this park is down a pretty steep gravel trail that I had a hard time navegating. There is very limited bank access since the park sits about 50 feet up from the water line."
Equestrian camping options: Platter Flats offers a unique experience with its horse-friendly section. Rachael H. explains, "Half of the campground is an equestrian camp. There are great hiking trails and beautiful views. Good shady spots. We had two kids with us and we loved walking around the campground and seeing all the horses!"
Group camping sites: Several campgrounds accommodate large family gatherings. "Our big group has gone to Eisenhower twice. The park is on Lake Texoma. We went to kayak and camp. They have good hiking trails, great campsites, and lots to do," shares Amy J.
Tips from RVers
Site selection strategy: Look for concrete pads when available to maintain level setup. Terry P. from Burns Run West reports, "We were in the wooded campground across the street from the lake with concrete pads, shaded sites, nice spacing between sites, and full hookups. Whoever designed this campground did a great job."
Seasonal considerations: Early fall offers comfortable temperatures with fewer crowds. Jon S. observes about Lake Texoma State Park, "Not a lot of shade here, so summer would be sweltering. We stayed early October and it was great weather. Good shore fishing but not a lot of hiking and such close by."
Loop-specific features: Different camping loops offer varied amenities and settings. Brian B. advises, "The RV section has both full hookups and water/electric hookups. The prettiest sites are the ones without sewer, and the next time we go for just a weekend we'll pick one of those."
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Kingston, OK?
What camping is available near Kingston, OK?
According to TheDyrt.com, Kingston, OK offers a wide range of camping options, with 172 campgrounds and RV parks near Kingston, OK and 3 free dispersed camping spots.
Which is the most popular campground near Kingston, OK?
Which is the most popular campground near Kingston, OK?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Kingston, OK is Eisenhower State Park Campground with a 4.4-star rating from 34 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Kingston, OK?
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Kingston, OK?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 3 free dispersed camping spots near Kingston, OK.
What parks are near Kingston, OK?
What parks are near Kingston, OK?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 25 parks near Kingston, OK that allow camping, notably Lake Texoma and Caddo National Grassland.
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