Best Tent Camping near Mannford, OK

Recent Tent Reviews near Mannford, OK

280 Reviews of 12 Mannford Campgrounds

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  Jon B.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 8, 2020

  Bell Cow Lake Campground C

  Nice hidden gem

  Had friends come to town with an RV and we decided to do a last minute camp out.

  After finding out all of the RV and tent camping areas around OKC were at capacity we gave Bell Cow Lake a shot and we were not disappointed. We stayed in Camp Area B, Friday night there were a handful of RV spots still available and we were the only tent campers. Saturday a few more tent campers arrived but there was still open sites between us. 

  Our friends in the RV stayed in RV site 1 and we stayed directly across from them in tent site 3. There was some small trash, cigarette butts and such around the site, cans in the fire ring adjacent to us (site 2) but over all it was a nice spot with ample room to put tents. 

  The tent area is on the water with water access through the grass along the shoreline. Swimming was great with a sand bottom once you got past the grass along the shoreline. There were tons of fish hitting the surface in the evening but I was unable to catch any. Each tent site had a table but it either had a fire ring or a grille (alternating) it would have been preferable if each site had both. 

  The bathrooms weren't the cleanest but were what I would probably expect for a camp ground owned by a smaller city. 

  Bell Cow lake may become one of our go to places as it is still within an easy drive from OKC and half the price of the next closest lake to camp at (Lake Arcadia).

  Tent camping is $10 a night, RV is $20. 

  One of the only things we did not like was with the campsite being 2 miles from I-44 you could hear the highway traffic all night and there was not fire wood available to gather or purchase (perhaps in town) so though it is generally frowned upon to bring your own you won't have a fire otherwise.

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  Daniel S.

  Legend

  

  Oct. 14, 2017

  Osage Hills State Park Campground

  They let us in for free!

  We arrived here later in the day. We were here and it was chilly in November. Apparently the person working didn't anticipate any body showing up so late in the season. They were surprised and let us in for free. Its a pretty sweet camp right on the lake. 20-30 tent sites. As well as full RV hook ups.

  Theres hiking, biking, and fishing in the area. We weren't really sure what to think about camping in Oklahoma and the camp site and people blew our expectations.

  Cheers!

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  Chad B.

  Scout

  

  Jan. 27, 2021

  Osage Hills State Park Campground

  Great for family/easy in & out

  Great summer time RV and year around tent camping. Several miles of trails for hiking and smooth enough for decent mountain biking. Also a great spot do go down and see waterfalls and throw the kayaks in the water.

  RV facilities are clean for black water dump. Also has cabins and small event center, swimming pool, several play grounds. Con- no water in RV spots during winter months and upper tent camping closes during winter.

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  Dusti H.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 12, 2018

  Birch Cove

  nice quiet little cove. been a blast for a two nighter.

  hammock and tent camping. few skeeters and flys and a friendly coon. great weekend.

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  Don K.

  Scout

  

  Dec. 21, 2024

  Oaklake Trails Naturist Park (Nudist)

  Amazing time, to relax and unwind

  Ive been going to tent camp at olt for 9 years now, very welcomed by friendly staff. And have made life long friendships with others

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  Lisa H.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 29, 2016

  Verdigris River

  Small Tent Only Campground

  This small campground is perfect if you are tent camping and need a quick place to stop and rest for a day or two. Oologah Lake is beautiful and the hiking trails are beautiful!

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  Matt K.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 14, 2020

  Heyburn Park

  Nice Campsite

  It was nice, individual spaces for tent camping. Where I was there wasn’t much for primitive type camping. Bring your own wood, but there is ample room and the fire pits have grates on them for cooking.

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  Cindy B.

  Traveler

  

  May. 23, 2021

  Osage Hills State Park Campground

  Lovely!

  Great tent campground. Beautiful nature trails for hiking. Fabulous water falls!

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  James K.

  Guide

  

  Apr. 11, 2022

  Keystone State Park Campground

  Clean and modern

  Great State Park close to Tulsa. RV sites and primitive Tent Camping. Great clean and modern toilets and showers with heating and air near the marina. There is a camp shop near the entrance and a short nature trail with some great views. I will definitely be going back

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  justin Y.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 12, 2021

  Lake Sahoma

  Very simple

  Only 8 RV sites with electric and water hook-ups. Small area with a bait shop at the lake. Fire rings and a lake view is about the extent of it. No hiking, tent camping etc… a cheap, simple place to relax and that’s it. $11 per night.

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  Izzy T.

  Ranger

  

  Jul. 3, 2022

  Afton Landing

  Great overnight stop

  Enjoyed our one night stay in the tent section right off the river. Restrooms, trash, and water were right across the parking lot. Each tent site has a picnic table and fire pit. Host came by to check us in.

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  Barry S.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 7, 2022

  Lake McMurtry East Campground

  Beautiful lake

  Nice spot near Stillwater. Great mountain bike and hiking trails. Good fishing I’m told. Frisbee golf course. Our campsite was in the RV area, shaded, water and power available. Tent sites available next to the water.

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  Leslie N.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 13, 2020

  Bell Cow Lake Campground C

  Very Peaceful & Not Crowded

  Campground C area offers many pull through RV sites and some back-in RV sites, all with electric & water hook ups. There is also equestrian RV sites with pens, tent camping with shared water spigots, primitive tent camping and a dump station. There are miles of equestrian trails. Hiked down one and the trail was very peaceful and beautiful. It had recently rained a lot, so I had a thick layer of red mud on my shoes from the hike, but glad I hiked it. There are bathrooms with showers, a swim beach, a volleyball court, pavilions, a boat ramp, and plenty of wildlife. Lake is calm & shallow, so it is best for small boats and kayaks. There were plenty of flies due to the time of year and the presence of horses, so a good fly swatter and a fly trap is recommended. Found a small cemetery on the drive to the campsite with some very old grave sites. In all, it was a great place to escape from the real world and relax.

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  Pamela B.

  Scout

  

  Apr. 20, 2021

  Osage Hills State Park Campground

  A Gem in Beautiful Osage Hills State Park in Oklahoma

  Nestled in the beautiful hills of the Osage Hills Nation, located between Bartlesville, Oklahoma and Pawhuska, Oklahoma is Osage Hills State Park. I brought three of my grands who all had a blast! This 1,100 acre park offers swimming, fishing, hiking, biking, & even has a tennis court. The clean restrooms were a plus! Cabins, RV & Tent camping available. There is a small private lake with kayaks (Lookout Lake), many hiking trails, a swimming pool, and playground. We saw white tail deer, armadillo, & wild Turkey. There is a lot to do in the area. Woolaroc, Frank Phillips Mansion, The Pioneer Woman, The Dewey Hotel Museum, Tom Mix Museum, Kiddie Park.

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  Damien B.

  Guide

  

  Apr. 23, 2022

  Tall Chief Cove

  Great for RV's and Lake Activities

  The title says it all, being right off the lake you get all of your lake benefits.

  I went on a very windy day, so tent camping was never going to happen, but getting rocked to sleep in my hammock was nice.

  Pros: Electric hookups at all sites No light pollution Good bathrooms and showers

  Cons: A Loop, is really the only loop you should tent in Two night minimum The "nature trail" is just a cut from A Loop to the showers

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  Donna H.

  Ranger

  

  May. 27, 2022

  Osage Hills State Park Campground

  Sleeping in Northeastern Oklahoma Woods

  Beautiful old, but refurbished campground in Northeast Oklahoma, built by the CCC! Our last night of a 16-day trip is quietly coming to a close. We made reservations on-line (that's another story!), and when we got there around 8 p.m., the RV campground was about 1/3 full. There are only electric hookups and community water is scattered through the campground. There are tent cabins to rent, and separate tent camping area, also where the overlook is, although it was overgrown and not easy to see the view! There are newish shower and toilet buildings scattered around and my hubs said they were nice and clean... shower water warm only. There is a swimming pool opening early June and nice walking trails. Lots of history if you go that route!

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  Joy M.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 27, 2021

  Keystone State Park Campground

  overnight stay

  stayed for one night during a road trip with a friend. We're both females and felt safe. Tent sites were pretty big and flat. We didn't go in the lake, the water was pretty stagnant and didn't feel refreshing. The bathrooms were okay, I didn't take a shower, but they seemed clean. Sunset by the lake was really beautiful! Rangers/staff were very nice and helpful too.

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  Jennifer D.

  Ranger

  

  Sep. 25, 2020

  Will Rogers Downs

  The casino is fun!

  The Rv sites are close together and the tent camping spots have no privacy or shade. Check the event calendar bc it’s fun to stay for one of their events. They do all kinds of stuff! The casino is smaller but a lot of fun with a big dance floor if you like dancing. There’s no places to hike, swim or do any fun family activities unless there’s races or a event going on. You’d literally just be staying to go to the casino unless you were driving thru, it’s a good place to stay but not for a vacation.

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  Jordan N.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 8, 2021

  Keystone State Park Campground

  Beautiful space, great lake!

  I really enjoyed my stay at Keystone Lake State Park, despite my slightly rowdy neighboring campers. We stayed at a tent site with a direct, but slightly tough, route down to the lake. The area was beautiful, and there were plenty of amenities, including restroom and shower. Though we didn't actually see much wildlife, we did have what we think was a sneaky raccoon steal our bread in the night, so lock that cooler up tight! The lake is beautiful and warm until you get deep, and the people were all really friendly (aside from our neighboring campers)!

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  Tom K.

  Legend

  

  Jun. 4, 2018

  Tall Chief Cove

  Lake Camping at it's best

  I have been going to Skiatook Lake almost all of my life with friends and family to boat and enjoy the beaches. The campground is rather pleasant, if small and the spots are pretty close to one another. Mostly geared to RV's, tent camping is loud and not the most fun. We wouldn't go here for hiking and only to enjoy the lake. The beach is great for dogs but we got kicked out because we didn't have a spot when literally no one was in the park. That sours my opinion of the campground but overall, if you are a boater and RVer it is one of the best spots in the region.

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  Richard

  Ranger

  

  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.

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  Vanessa M.

  Legend

  

  Aug. 28, 2020

  Lake McMurtry East Campground

  Clean and tranquil

  This campground has one of the simplest, user friendly, online reservation site I've ever used. For me, thats a definite plus. The tent sites are massive, equipped with a table, fire ring, grill, and parking. Four sites are near the swim area (9-12), site 9 and 10 are nearest to the toilets - which are clean, sites 1-8 are tucked back in the woods a little. There are RV hookup sites on the inside of the campground loop. Amenities include a playground, hiking/mtb trails, swim area, fishing dock, and a bait shop. Day use fee is 6$, overnight tent fee is 10$. This area is subject to burn bans and showers are located at the west campground.

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  Micah W.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 18, 2016

  Okmulgee

  Okmulgee state park

  Visited on a cool but rainy weekend. We had not been to the park before, so we explored their multiple campgrounds prior to deciding on one. We chose Red Oak b/c it had good space for tent camping. Hickory Point was another campground option but lacked tent space, more for RVs. By far the busiest area was Clovis; this is a big fishing area as we were told. All campgrounds had flush toilets, the facilities are older so they aren't great but they suffice. The park as a whole is well taken care of. The main points of attraction are fishing and swimming. It would be great for families with kids - designated beach areas for swimming, large playgrounds, etc... Kayaking and canoeing on the lake is a great alternative to hiking here; they only have one short nature trail within the park.

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  Mason H.

  Scout

  

  Oct. 25, 2021

  Whitetail Trail - North Fork

  Peaceful & Relaxing

  Nice open area for cars & tents. Site says 3 tents max but you could probably fit 5 if you park a bit farther back on the road. Lakeside access, fire pit, clothes hangar, no other campsites nearby, good forest cover, it’s great.

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  Richard

  Ranger

  

  Jul. 1, 2020

  Keystone State Park Campground

  Lake Keystone State Park

  We stayed here for the weekend at the end of June. We tent camped at the Red Carpet campground spot #25. One of the things we really liked about this park was that the bathrooms are new and kept clean. They also have showers that are through a separate door from the toilet side. I like that the 2 sides are separated. Also, the playgrounds were all new equipment, which is great compared to lots of the other OK state parks. We could walk down to the lake and jump in the water which beats having to go to a specific swim beach. The park has a nice little store with gift shop items, firewood and snacks. There is also a marina with boat rentals and a restaurant but we didn’t visit either place on this trip. There are a couple hiking trails here. We took the Ranger trail which is a mostly gravel loop that goes through the trees and past the children’s fishing pond.

  Overall a good park with new amenities and great for lake activities.

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  Melanie W.

  Legend

  

  Sep. 30, 2020

  Stroud Municipal Lake

  Small and quite

  It is a nice little campground that has R.V. camping and tent camping. We like camping here because the campsite is next to the shore. There are some nice camping spots under shade trees. When you want to cool off you can just walk from your campsite to the water and get in and cool off. However don't wear white when you go swimming because after you go swimming white cloths turn orange. It does have a swim beach but we like to swim privately at camp. The fishing is pretty good. There is a playground and restrooms with showers. They only have about 25 campsites that are 1st come 1st serve. Getting a campsite near holidays like the 4th of July is almost impossible unless you go days early to get a spot. The campsites have picnic tables, grills and a fire ring. They also have trails for riding horses. Camping with electric is $18.00 Senior citizens (55 and up) and disabled citizens is $15.00 Primitive camping is$8.00

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  Wil B.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 22, 2016

  Osage Hills State Park Campground

  Osage Hills State Park Camping Review

  Osage Hills State Park is tucked away in the rolling hills and tall grass prairies of NE Oklahoma, and home to over 1100 acres of forest, lakes, creeks, trails, and fun. The park offers 20 fully-outfitted RV campsites, 8 rustic cabins, and over a dozen designated tent-camping sites. Advance reservations are recommended, but not required (if the designated camping areas are not full). The park also has a swimming pool, ball field, tennis courts, and an abundance of heavy concrete picnic tables available.

  For the more adventurous, the park has easily-accessible lakes and creeks, hiking trails (easy-to-moderate in difficulty for the average, able adult), mountain biking trails, and scenic overlooks.

  Wildlife is abundant throughout the park, but in my many experiences, have never been invasive of the camping areas. Depending on the season, ducks, geese, wild turkey, deer, squirrels, and many other forms of wildlife can be seen in proximity, with relative ease. Fishermen will enjoy the park's waterfronts, at Lookout Lake & Sand Creek, where plentiful bass, perch, crappie, and catfish can be had.

  My family and I have made many great memories at Osage Hills over the years, it's a great place to get away for a weekend & enjoy nature. My favorite time of year to go would be early-mid fall, as the foliage can be truly brilliant & breathtaking. Highly recommended!