Best Dispersed Camping near Overbrook, OK

Dispersed camping near Overbrook, Oklahoma includes several primitive sites along waterways and wooded areas. Blue River Camp provides free dispersed camping opportunities with waterfront sites along the Blue River. Across the state line in Texas, the Cross Timbers Trail along Lake Texoma features primitive camping at locations like 5 Mile Camp and Eagle's Roost Campsite. These areas are primarily on Army Corps of Engineers land or wildlife management areas where camping is permitted without formal facilities.

Access to Blue River Camp requires driving on gravel roads, with some sites accessible only by walking in from parking areas. A hunting/fishing license or wildlife conservation passport ($51 for a 3-day pass) is required to enter Blue River Camp grounds. The Texas sites along Cross Timbers Trail are hike-in or walk-in only, requiring backpacking gear. No drinking water is available at any of these locations, and campers must pack in all supplies. Fire regulations vary seasonally, with fires permitted at Blue River Camp and the Texas locations when conditions allow.

The dispersed camping experience in this region centers around water recreation and natural features. Blue River Camp features swimming areas and a waterfall at Hughes Crossing. "The water was amazing and clean. There were so many campsites and they were all well maintained and flat," noted one visitor to Blue River Camp. The Texas sites provide a more remote experience. A camper described Eagle's Roost as "way up on a wooded peninsula along a spur that overlooks the lake. Birds flock over and it's far enough away from the freeway that it's quiet." Visitors to these areas should be prepared for fully primitive conditions with no amenities. Some locations experience issues with accumulated trash, and recent reports indicate potential access problems at 5 Mile Camp, with signs warning against trespassing.

Best Dispersed Sites Near Overbrook, Oklahoma (3)

    1. 5 Mile Camp Primitive Dispersed Camping

    3 Reviews
    Gordonville, TX
    22 miles
    Website

    "I stayed in my hammock and buddy in his tent back in Nov 2019. Stopped just before a cold front with rain hit and built a fire."

    "Amazing backcountry feel on Lake Texoma shores. Come prepared it's fully primitive but there are spots all up and down the Cross Timbers Trail you can either boat or backpack too."

    2. Eagle’s Roost Campsite

    1 Review
    Gordonville, TX
    22 miles

    "Cross Timber’s Trail is technical for the region and is a 14 mile point to point trail along the shore of Lake Texoma."

    3. Blue River Camp

    5 Reviews
    Milburn, OK
    36 miles

    "When I arrived at the location to which my GPS directed me, I was a little concerned that there was just a building with bathrooms and three large dumpsters off to the side."

    "There was so many campsites and they were all well maintained and flat. There is a huge flashing sign going into the area telling every adult to have a fishing/hunting license."

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  • mThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 6, 2024

    5 Mile Camp Primitive Dispersed Camping

    No trespassing and dog warning signs

    The coordinates bring you to what looks like a driveway that has signs for no trespassing and beware of dogs. After looking at the map, it looks like that’s the only way to get back there, so I’m assuming the homeowner who shares that road put those signs to keep people away.

  • AThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 17, 2023

    Blue River Camp

    Pleasant Surprise!😃

     When I arrived at the location to which my GPS directed me, I was a little concerned that there was just a building with bathrooms and three large dumpsters off to the side.

    If I had a been brave enough to drive my little Mustang down the gravel path that was on the opposite side of the road leading away from the restrooms, I would have found waterfront campsites along the Blue River, large boulder, formations to climb, and beautiful views.

    What I did, though, was continue down the road I had a been on and found a large dirt parking lot. There were fire pits and designated camping set up along one side of the parking lot, which seemed a little weird.

    There was a gravel road on the opposite side of the parking lot that led to the RV camping and a couple of tent sites along that road, so I chose one. The campsite was secluded with several paths that lead down to the river. 

    What I found to be the best part of this area was Hughes Crossing! It’s a waterfall that you can drive over. I did not attempt this in the mustang, but watched several trucks easily pass over.

    Not only is there a beautiful little waterfall that also substitutes as a bridge, but the area is perfect for swimming. There is a bit of green algae, but it is otherwise clear and refreshing.

    The only downside was the amount of trash that people had left. I think I might make it a new goal to try to carry out at least one or two grocery bags worth of other people’s trash so that I can hopefully leave places better than I found them.

  • Shane W.
    Mar. 10, 2021

    5 Mile Camp Primitive Dispersed Camping

    Hammock or tent

    Good spot. I stayed in my hammock and buddy in his tent back in Nov 2019. Stopped just before a cold front with rain hit and built a fire. Found a long sheet of tent to reflect the heat so had a great time hiking in.

  • Ryan H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 2, 2020

    5 Mile Camp Primitive Dispersed Camping

    Remote feel close to home

    Amazing backcountry feel on Lake Texoma shores. Come prepared it's fully primitive but there are spots all up and down the Cross Timbers Trail you can either boat or backpack too.

  • Kelly G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 26, 2021

    Eagle’s Roost Campsite

    Favorite campsite on entire Cross Timber’s Trail

    Cross Timber’s Trail is technical for the region and is a 14 mile point to point trail along the shore of Lake Texoma. It’s on army Corps Of Engineers Land and there are many free walk/hike in first come first serve campsites. But this is my favorite!!!! It’s way up on a wooded peninsula along a spur that overlooks the lake. Birds flock over and it’s far enough away from the freeway that it’s quiet (with the exception of the occasional fishing boat). The trail is more technical than most in the vicinity and is a great place to do a gear shake down and train for those longer through hikes in more mountainous regions.

  • Carrie T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 25, 2024

    Blue River Camp

    Beautiful river

    The water was amazing and clean. We went on a Tuesday so there wasn’t any one else there. We did some awesome exploring up and down the river. There was so many campsites and they were all well maintained and flat. There is a huge flashing sign going into the area telling every adult to have a fishing/hunting license. The fishing however is not good. We stayed for 3 days and fished the whole time with no luck. There’s a really neat little spot south of the dam with a rope swing.

  • Wesley H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 13, 2025

    Blue River Camp

    Very peaceful

    Easy access for our class c, very scenic river water falls

  • NThe Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 5, 2024

    Blue River Camp

    Camping on the Blue River

    Gorgeous.

  • lThe Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 29, 2024

    Blue River Camp

    Not free camping

    To enter the grounds you need a hunting/fishing license or a 3day wildlife conservation passport. The passport is for any activity on the grounds, excluding hunting or fishing and they are $51 currently.


Guide to Overbrook

Dispersed camping near Overbrook, Oklahoma features primitive sites within Oklahoma wildlife management areas and neighboring Texas Corps of Engineers lands. The region experiences hot, humid summers with temperatures often exceeding 90°F and mild winters with occasional freezing conditions. Most dispersed camping locations lack formal amenities, requiring visitors to prepare for self-sufficient camping with minimal facilities.

What to do

Swimming at waterfalls: Hughes Crossing at Blue River Camp offers waterfall swimming opportunities. "There is a bit of green algae, but it is otherwise clear and refreshing," notes one visitor to Blue River Camp.

Backpacking: The Cross Timbers Trail along Lake Texoma provides a technical hiking experience. "The trail is more technical than most in the vicinity and is a great place to do a gear shake down and train for those longer through hikes in more mountainous regions," according to a camper at Eagle's Roost Campsite.

Fishing: The Blue River area requires fishing licenses but offers multiple spots to try your luck. "The fishing however is not good. We stayed for 3 days and fished the whole time with no luck," reports one camper who visited Blue River Camp.

What campers like

Secluded waterfront sites: Primitive camping along the Blue River offers private access to the water. "The campsite was secluded with several paths that lead down to the river," shares a visitor to Blue River Camp.

Rope swings: Natural swimming areas often include rope swings for added recreation. "There's a really neat little spot south of the dam with a rope swing," mentions a Blue River Camp visitor.

Remote lakeside views: Sites along Lake Texoma offer scenic vistas with wildlife viewing. "It's way up on a wooded peninsula along a spur that overlooks the lake. Birds flock over and it's far enough away from the freeway that it's quiet," explains a camper at Eagle's Roost Campsite.

What you should know

License requirements: Oklahoma wildlife management areas require permits. "To enter the grounds you need a hunting/fishing license or a 3day wildlife conservation passport. The passport is for any activity on the grounds, excluding hunting or fishing and they are $51 currently," explains a camper at Blue River Camp.

Access issues: Some primitive sites have restricted access or unclear boundaries. "The coordinates bring you to what looks like a driveway that has signs for no trespassing and beware of dogs," warns a visitor to 5 Mile Camp Primitive Dispersed Camping.

Trash management: Pack-out requirements are not always followed at these primitive sites. "The only downside was the amount of trash that people had left," reports a visitor to Blue River Camp.

Tips for camping with families

Weekday visits: Dispersed camping areas near Overbrook can become crowded on weekends. "We went on a Tuesday so there wasn't any one else there. We did some awesome exploring up and down the river," mentions a family visiting Blue River Camp.

Multiple camping options: Blue River Camp offers various camping configurations. "There were fire pits and designated camping set up along one side of the parking lot, which seemed a little weird," notes one camper, adding that better sites were available along gravel roads away from the parking area.

Water exploration: Kids enjoy discovering the river environment. "We did some awesome exploring up and down the river. There was so many campsites and they were all well maintained and flat," shares a family visitor to Blue River Camp.

Tips from RVers

Gravel road access: Some dispersed camping areas have rough access roads. "If I had been brave enough to drive my little Mustang down the gravel path that was on the opposite side of the road leading away from the restrooms, I would have found waterfront campsites," notes a visitor to Blue River Camp.

Backup camping spots: Have alternative locations in mind as site availability varies. "Amazing backcountry feel on Lake Texoma shores. Come prepared it's fully primitive but there are spots all up and down the Cross Timbers Trail you can either boat or backpack too," advises a camper at 5 Mile Camp.

Water crossings: Some areas require driving through water features. "What I found to be the best part of this area was Hughes Crossing! It's a waterfall that you can drive over. I did not attempt this in the mustang, but watched several trucks easily pass over," reports a Blue River Camp visitor.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular dispersed campsite near Overbrook, OK?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dispersed campground near Overbrook, OK is 5 Mile Camp Primitive Dispersed Camping with a 3.7-star rating from 3 reviews.

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