Top Tent Camping near Mannford, OK

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Best Tent Sites Near Mannford, OK (12)

    Camper-submitted photo from Three Ponds Community
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    1. Three Ponds Community

    1 Review
    18 Photos
    19 Saves

    Three Ponds Community is a small mindful yoga community of friends. Joe and Hailey live on the land

    in the main home. They own and manage Be Love Yoga Studio in Tulsa and Jenks.

    We tend the garden year round and have a small farm of animals that include goats, chickens, ducks and miniature donkeys.

    We are excited toshare our little piece of heaven with you.

    Nearby (drive time):

    -Keystone Lake (10 minutes)

    -Big Al's Convenience Store (5 minutes)

    -Keystone Ancient Forest (6 minutes)

    -Downtown Tulsa (25 minutes)

    -City of Sand Springs (15 minutes)

    -Osage Forest of Peace (15 minutes)

    Follow our socials: (@)threepondscommunity on Facebook, Instagram, or Tiktok.

    • Fires
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    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Cabins
    • Trash

    $17 - $120 / night

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    2. Sunset Bay

    2 Reviews
    2 Photos
    7 Saves

    This recreation area is part of Heyburn Lake

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • ADA Access
    • Tents
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    • Trash
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    3. Huge Great Bus Camping

    1 Review
    5 Photos
    45 Saves

    The farm has been in the family for over 100 years. We're sharing natures beauty with anyone who is interested. Including the only natural rock swimming hole formation with waterfall in the region. And over 100 acres for walking and biking. A creek winds through the 100 acres to the swimming hole. The types of wildlife include deer and fawns, hoot owls, turkey troupes, howling coyotes, soaring eagles and hawks among many others.

    • Pets
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    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
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    • Trash

    $10 - $20 / night

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      5. Verdigris River

      3 Reviews
      2 Photos
      11 Saves
      • Pets
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      • Trash
      • Picnic Table
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        7. Redbud Bay

        1 Review
        6 Saves

        This recreation area is part of Oologah Lake

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            9. Twin Cove Point

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            3 Saves

            This recreation area is part of Birch Lake

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              10. Whitetail Trail - North Fork

              1 Review
              20 Saves

              Each campground is secured behind a locked gate. Once you call to make a reservation staff will give you the gate code. Call 405 747 8085 Mon - Fri 8am-4pm. Upon arrival you will need to drive into the main west side park to check in and retrieve your vehicle permits. All vehicles will need park permits, each camping reservation comes with 2 permits (2 vehicle limit). west side directions These campgrounds are suitable for tent camping, hammock camping, but not R.V.'s You can drive down to these sites or you may hike into them. These are primitive campsite with minimal amenities, please be prepared to bring enough supplies to sustain yourself. Restrooms/showers are located 1/2 mile away at the west baitshop *

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              • Reservable
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              $15 / night

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            Recent Tent Reviews In Mannford

            275 Reviews of 12 Mannford Campgrounds


            • Kent A.
              Camper-submitted photo from COE Lake Skiatook Twin Points
              Oct. 31, 2024

              COE Lake Skiatook Twin Points

              Serene and Clean

              Lots of shade, spacious, clean and well equipped. We could see the water through the trees. Level paved lot with water and electric. Awesome clean showers and bathrooms

            • Fred S.The Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from COE Lake Skiatook Twin Points
              Oct. 19, 2024

              COE Lake Skiatook Twin Points

              Clean, well maintained campground

              Twin Points campground is a very well maintained campground. The paved campsites accommodate big rigs as well as our campervan. Didn't see many sites that can accommodate tents. The restroom/shower house was very clean & equipped with tp. The host was nice & patrolled the campground often. Camped in site #9 among oak trees. Partial view of the lake behind the site. No campsite to the right. Good separation between sites. I would stay here again.

            • Craig E.
              Camper-submitted photo from COE Lake Skiatook Twin Points
              Sep. 15, 2024

              COE Lake Skiatook Twin Points

              Massive Lake

              Site #5 was level with plenty of shade. Wide picnic/patio area was clean. There was quite a drop off on 2 sides of this nicely spaced wide site. You could see the glimmer of water through the trees but really just a wooded view. The sun would shine directly on site around noon but mornings and evenings were pleasant. Bathhouse was updated and clean with individual shower stall in each of the 4 areas. Unfortunately there was little water pressure at the bathouse and just disappointing warm water in shower. (UPDATE- WIFE said she had plenty of hot water and she never she's that.) All sites share water but this particular one was too far away for nearest site to share. FYI, Water at site really high pressure, have regulator ready. Gate attendant was polite and actually on post nearly all the time. The lake itself is massive. Had no idea just how big until we saw from a distance. Wish we had a boat to take advantage. We had plenty of areas for walking the dogs. Overall we enjoyed this COE more than others mainly because of the upkeep.

              Skiatook(15 min) has a multitude of places to eat. Fast food to actual sit down restaurants are everywhere. I recommend Mac's BBQ.

            • Gary E.
              Camper-submitted photo from Okemah Lake
              Jun. 1, 2024

              Okemah Lake

              Not very pleasant.

              Stayed the night prior to a bass tournament. I was surprised to see weeds overgrown in the camp areas, the shoreline is covered in tall weeds. The fire rings were trashed and grill mostly unusable. Loud trucks and cars made it very noisy. Evidently there isn’t a speed limit or anyone out there enforcing any laws. I will return to fish but it’s not worth camping at. Cell service is very unreliable.

            • Roxanna L.The Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Tulsa NE-Will Rogers Downs KOA
              May. 5, 2024

              Tulsa NE-Will Rogers Downs KOA

              Tulsa, OK

              This place is a casino and a dog track. Very busy place- the office called us to get an idea on our ETA. Told us where to park to get our paperwork. It’s a bit confusing coming in but we hooked up with someone on a golf cart who took us right to our site. Nice and long for our 40’ motorhome and truck. Didn’t check out any of the amenities. Lots of restaurants close by.

            • L
              Camper-submitted photo from Okemah Lake
              Apr. 6, 2024

              Okemah Lake

              Abandoned

              This once cool camping lake looks unattractive and not taking care of of. Weeds in campgrounds, fire pits full of trash and grills all broken. There is no longer any personnel or workers living in the area. You are basically on your own with no Patrols or Law Enforcement. Loud people kept us up all night and we left early. Go elsewhere. Not family friendly anymore.

            • Rachel S.The Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Bell Cow Lake Campground C
              Apr. 3, 2024

              Bell Cow Lake Campground C

              Peaceful springtime camp spot

              Very pleasantly surprised by this campground. Has everything you need for pretty cheap ($11 for tent/no hookup) including bathrooms, tables, trash, water and more. Only one other car on a weeknight in April, so very quiet and peaceful. Bathrooms were kind of gross but I expect that’s due to visiting in a shoulder season.

            • Ruby M.
              Camper-submitted photo from Spencer Creek
              Apr. 1, 2024

              Spencer Creek

              Crack Head Camp Hosts

              Until the state replaces these lecherous leprechauns who creep around and undress you with their eyes leering with their rotted teeth and unwashed bodies, I won't be back.  The place is managed by drug addicts.   This place is local to me and I went there often till 2023 when these folks took over.  You'll probably find missing children in their closet.  Seriously, these folks need to go.  This was my favorite park, went for years but I won't go back till I know they are gone.  I never felt afraid solo camping anywhere till I solo camped here after they took over.  There's not enough locks on  your camper door to sleep with them around.  State of Oklahoma - DO BETTER.   I spent a lot of money there but I won't spend one red cent til these folks are gone.

            • Melissa G.
              Camper-submitted photo from Lake Carl Blackwell
              Mar. 23, 2024

              Lake Carl Blackwell

              Poorly Planned

              Campsites are very close together. There is no picnic table and the fire grate things were all bent and not usable.

              Trails poorly marked

              It is beautiful out here but if more people had been out camping I hate to think how loud and crowded it would have been.

            • jaleesia C.
              Camper-submitted photo from Three Ponds Community
              Feb. 9, 2024

              Three Ponds Community

              Peaceful. Serene. Secluded.

              This has been a great experience. Especially for a solo trip. Offer A frame structure. There is currently no running water due to colder temperatures. But once it warms water is on site. The land is beautiful and firewood is provided for a small fee. The Outdoor show is a nice touch too. Will definitely be back.

            • Angela F.
              Camper-submitted photo from Lake Sahoma
              Nov. 7, 2023

              Lake Sahoma

              Have a Great time

              Shannon and Dustin are the best! Everyone's like family there. Even have cook outs with them and campfires to. Best time ever.

            • Jennifer O.The Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Osage Hills State Park
              Nov. 5, 2023

              Osage Hills State Park

              Probably one of my favorites!

              Very pretty and quiet campground. Spots spaced nicely apart, new comfort stations, dump station, playground, group spots, and overall just really enjoyable place to stay.

              Water turns off to sites on Nov 1 but restrooms and showers are still on.

              Great stargazing on a clear night.

            • Erich H.The Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Oak Glen RV & Mobile Home Park
              Oct. 12, 2023

              Oak Glen RV & Mobile Home Park

              Clean, Quiet and cost friendly

              We were here for a 3-day stop to visit friends. It has been around for some time right off Route 66. The staff were friendly, and we were given our choice of where to camp. Our spot was a pull-through, not completely level, but that wasn't a problem for us. The campground was clean and very comfortable. The only downside is the red dirt that is easy to track into your camper, Its Oklahoma.

            • Melissa T.
              Camper-submitted photo from Keystone State Park Campground
              Oct. 8, 2023

              Keystone State Park Campground

              Fun in the Sun

              Came to Keystone State Park for a camping weekend and I am pleased with the Park and facilities. We got there a little late, around 10 pm and it was l little hard to find out site because the numbers were hard to find for the campsites. Thankfully some nice people showed us where our site was. After getting to our site I was a little shocked at how close all the sites are to each other. We did however have the nicest of camp neighbors so that was no issue for us. It was Labor Day weekend so the site was fully booked. The bathrooms were the nicest, cleanest bathrooms from a campsite I have ever seen so that was definitely a plus! We came to swim and I am so happy that it was very easy to get to the water from the campsite. There were also grills closer to the water that we took advantage of while watching the beautiful sunset. The electric boxes were closed to where you put your tent so we only had to use one of the extension cords we brought. Our site was missing the fire ring but there were rocks in it's place. Overall we had a fantastic time at this campsite and would definitely come back!

            • Anne W.
              Camper-submitted photo from Appalachia Bay
              Sep. 16, 2023

              Appalachia Bay

              Nasty bathrooms, beautiful views, dirty sites

              This campground has a lot of potential. The sites are large and have beautiful views although they’re not very private. However, the site I was in (11) was covered with trash and cigarette butts. The bathrooms were a pretty good walk away and we’re your classic disgusting pit toilets. That being said, it was relatively quiet except for the occasional atv across the water, and the views are beautiful.

            • Craig E.
              Camper-submitted photo from Bluff Landing
              Aug. 24, 2023

              Bluff Landing

              Quiet, fishable, secluded

              Peaceful area outside of Tulsa metro on the outskirts of Broken Arrow near Coweta. 25min drive into Tulsa. 10min drive to Walmart and fast food. Checkout Smokies BBQ nearby for great food. Sites were pretty level using gravel. A few were completely shaded but most were barely shaded. Shoreline really close to campsites with boatdock and fishable shoreline. Restrooms were clean but very hot. Showers available but did not use. Fire ring, picnic tables and lantern hooks available. Dump station is clean and easily manageable. Grass needed to mowed especially since several snakes were seen. Whole area was pretty clean and peaceful.

            • c
              Camper-submitted photo from Heyburn Park
              Aug. 19, 2023

              Heyburn Park

              Beautiful, near lake, but unleveled, water too far

              The site #22 is beautiful. Right near the water, quiet. But, the park didn't have a map so we weren't sure where the site was. Also, once we found the site, finding a semi-balance space was atrocious. Took us an hour of back and forth. Finally, the water was too far- 75 ft - really?! We didn't have water pipe that long so had to fill the tank, then come back to the site.

            • Whiskey Dog Outdoors ..
              Camper-submitted photo from Afton Landing
              Jul. 22, 2023

              Afton Landing

              Beautiful scenery and a peaceful sleep

              Stopped in here for a quick overnighter to test some new gear. Very clean park with numerous sights near the water allowing for easy access and great views. Most if of not all have electric and water.

              Sights are spread out enough you’re not on top of one another. Park is pretty empty during the week, at least during the times I’ve been looking and definitely while I was there.

              Park attendant is a very nice older gentleman who checks/confirms your spot in the evening. Very nice to chat with and runs a very clean park.

              Fishing is reportedly good when it’s not 111° like it was when I was there lol.

            • Lana T.
              Camper-submitted photo from Appalachia Bay
              Jun. 17, 2023

              Appalachia Bay

              Love it!!

              We loved it. There is swimming and fishing, the camping was great too. Had a few loud neighbors, but all in all a great place. A great place for people that have atvs.

            • Lee F.
              Camper-submitted photo from Lake Sahoma
              Jun. 15, 2023

              Lake Sahoma

              My Stay

              Good… Mostly Shaded sites , bathrooms, general store, site grills…

              Bad.. Only allows up to 14 days in tents ..with a 7 day off period in between.. No Swimming allowed.., a main road runs through the park so you do get the road noise.. Bring own firewood or buy from Attendents

              Cash only accepted..

            • Kenneth A.The Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Okmulgee
              Jun. 3, 2023

              Okmulgee

              Dripping Springs Campground

              Got there the Friday before Memorial Day Weekend but didn't go out there until Saturday before and I was too late for the campsites among the trees. I was in the overflow camping, nice spots but no trees taller than 6 feet, It wasn't a deal breaker because the temp never got above 75 degrees. The people that watched the place were pleasant, the park was clean and the showers and restrooms were clean but showed their age, just like me. One very small bar on my Verizon iPhone 12 but I managed to Facetime when I wanted. The campground commander had ice but that was about all. It was 11 to 14 miles to the grocery store on 5th Street or the Walmart a bit further south on US 75. It is a first come, first serve kinda place. If you call and there is a place, you have to put something on the pad or it is still up for rental. I enjoyed myself and another trip there isn't out of the question.

            • Dennis P.The Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Tall Chief Cove
              May. 21, 2023

              Tall Chief Cove

              Nice weekend stay

              Pulled into the campground on a rainy Friday night for the minimum 2 night stay. It worked out for what we needed at the time. Didn't care for the slope of our site, but there were only a couple available when we booked it.

            • a
              Camper-submitted photo from Okemah Lake
              May. 17, 2023

              Okemah Lake

              Run down and let go

              We were there 2 years ago and it was perfect and peaceful. Quite a bit has changed since then. Random people yelling and fighting, loud motors tires squaling. This place hasn’t been kept up and it now attracts the random locals. Definitely not family friendly. We tried to find someone working but was told they go home at 4. Sadly you are on your own and we will not be back.



            Guide to Mannford

            Camping near Mannford, Oklahoma, offers a great mix of outdoor fun and relaxation. With beautiful lakes and well-maintained campgrounds, it’s a perfect spot for families, RVers, and anyone looking to escape into nature.

            What to do

            • Swimming and Water Activities: Many campgrounds, like Lake Carl Blackwell, have great spots for swimming. One camper mentioned, “Lakeside spots are spacious and well kept. The lake is great for swimming with a shallow flat bottom.”
            • Fishing: If you enjoy fishing, Okemah Lake is a popular choice. A reviewer noted, “I will return to fish but it’s not worth camping at,” highlighting the lake's fishing potential despite some campground issues.
            • Hiking and Exploring: Trails are available at places like Osage Hills State Park Campground. One visitor shared, “Great trails, clean, HEATED bathrooms and showers,” making it a good spot for hiking enthusiasts.

            What campers like

            • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate clean restrooms and showers. A review for Keystone State Park Campground stated, “The bathrooms were the nicest, cleanest bathrooms from a campsite I have ever seen.”
            • Spacious Campsites: Many campgrounds offer roomy sites. A camper at Gentry Creek Landing said, “The campgrounds were well-maintained and the camp host was friendly,” indicating a welcoming atmosphere.
            • Quiet Environment: Campers enjoy the peacefulness of the area. One review for Hawthorn Bluff mentioned, “It was a mid-week stay during the school year,” which contributed to a quieter experience.

            What you should know

            • Reservation Requirements: Many campgrounds require reservations. A camper at Okemah Lake noted, “All camping is by prepaid reservations only,” so plan ahead.
            • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like Heyburn Park, have fewer amenities. A review mentioned, “The park was mostly empty for our stay,” indicating that it might not have all the facilities you expect.
            • Wildlife: Be prepared for wildlife encounters. A visitor at Lake McMurtry West Campground said, “The view of the lake is fantastic,” but also noted the presence of bugs.

            Tips for camping with families

            • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for places with playgrounds and activities. A family at Osage Hills State Park Campground shared, “There was plenty of woods to get fallen firewood, well-maintained trails,” making it great for kids.
            • Safety First: Ensure your campsite is safe for little ones. A camper at Hawthorn Bluff warned, “Lake side spots are not advisable if you have little ones, the bluffs are very close to the fire pits.”
            • Plan Activities: Keep kids engaged with planned activities. One reviewer at Tall Chief Cove mentioned, “The title says it all, being right off the lake you get all of your lake benefits.”

            Tips from RVers

            • Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A camper at Lake Carl Blackwell noted, “Campsites are very close together,” which might be a concern for larger RVs.
            • Electric Hookups: Look for campgrounds with electric hookups. A review for Keystone State Park Campground mentioned, “Great clean and modern toilets and showers with heating and air near the marina.”
            • Road Conditions: Be aware of road conditions leading to campgrounds. A visitor at Lake McMurtry West Campground said, “The road access to this campground is probably the worst that I have experienced,” so plan accordingly.

            Camping near Mannford, Oklahoma, has something for everyone, whether you're looking for a family getaway or a peaceful retreat in nature.

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              According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Mannford, OK is Three Ponds Community with a 5-star rating from 1 review.

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