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$25 / night
Wes Watkins Reservoir in McLoud is a 1,142-surface acre reservoir and is home to the North Deer Creek Recreation Area. Facilities include two recreation areas, one located in the north and the other in the south. Three boat ramps are available, one located in the south recreation area and two located in the north recreation area. Courtesy docks and six restrooms with three sets of showers for overnight campers and swimmers are also available. Three large picnic pavilions and group barbecue grills are available for rent; please call for availability. There are also 62 overnight campsites that include 33 primitive tent sites and 29 RV sites that include water and 30/50 amp electrical hookups; fees apply. All sites have small outdoor barbecue grills and a dump station is available upon exit. Fishing, boating, skiing and jet skiing are allowed in designated areas of the reservoir; fees apply. Visitors to the Wes Watkins Reservoir will enjoy swimming, picnicking, walking, biking, bird watching, eagle watching and more. Wes Watkins Reservoir / North Deer Creek Recreation is located at 2200 S Arena Rd McLoud OK 74851. For questions or comments please contact City Hall at 405-788-4751 or the Lake & Parks Director at 405-408-8481. REGULATIONS: In order to ensure that all lake patrons have the most enjoyable experience possible, we ask that you abide by our simple regulations. Here are a few for you to review. For a complete list of regulations, please contact our Lake Ranger, Lake Manager, or McLoud City Hall. Thank you! No Alcohol. No GLASS containers of any kind. No parking on unpaved areas. Swimming is at your own risk and for safety reasons is recommended only in designated areas. Only campers and their visitors are allowed in the designated camping areas. Quiet hours will be in place and enforced from 10 pm to 7 am. Camper checkout time is 2 pm. All pets are required to be leashed or in hand when in public areas. Please keep all permits in your immediate possession in the event that a representative if the City of McLoud asks you to produce a valid permit. No tent camping in RV area. Two week stay limit on tents and 30 day on RV.
$10 - $25 / night
This recreation area is part of Arcadia Lake
Lake Thunderbird State Park offers a variety of water activities and recreation. The park features two marinas (Calypso Cove Marina and Little River Marina), nine boat ramps and two swim beaches. Accommodations include over 200 RV sites with 30 full hookup sites, restroom facilities and primitive campsites. Lake Thunderbird State Park also features playgrounds, picnic tables and an archery range. A total of ten picnic shelters for groups and eight family shelters, as well as tent and RV campgrounds, can be reserved online.
Both the Lake Thunderbird State Park Discovery Cove Nature Center and equestrian trails are located in the Clear Bay area. The trails, which are open Wednesday through Sunday, cover four miles and feature 12 obstacles. Negative Coggins papers are required, and no on-site stables are available. An array of hiking, mountain biking and nature trails are also available in Lake Thunderbird State Park. Deer archery and waterfowl hunting are available in designated areas during the applicable seasons.
Tent and RV campgrounds on the (Alameda Drive) or north side of the lake include Little Sandy.
The campgrounds have tent campsites as well as RV sites with 30 and/or 50-amp electric, water, and some with sewer. Comfort stations with toilet facilities and showers are nearby and some campgrounds have playgroups.
Recreational activities include boating, swimming, fishing, hiking and equestrian trails. Mountain bike riders enjoy the challenge of the 11 miles of varied terrain on the Clear Bay Trails. The Discovery Cove Nature Center features live animals as well as animals on display, dioramas, aquariums and space for environmental education classes. For boaters convenience, The Calypso Cove Marina on the south side of the lake has fuel, a ship store and kayak, paddle boat rentals. Little River Marina, located on the north side also has fuel, a ship store and covered or open slip rental.
$25 / night
$25 / night
Wes Watkins Reservoir in McLoud is a 1,142-surface acre reservoir and is home to the North Deer Creek Recreation Area. Facilities include two recreation areas, one located in the north and the other in the south. Three boat ramps are available, one located in the south recreation area and two located in the north recreation area. Courtesy docks and six restrooms with three sets of showers for overnight campers and swimmers are also available. Three large picnic pavilions and group barbecue grills are available for rent; please call for availability. There are also 62 overnight campsites that include 33 primitive tent sites and 29 RV sites that include water and 30/50 amp electrical hookups; fees apply. All sites have small outdoor barbecue grills and a dump station is available upon exit. Fishing, boating, skiing and jet skiing are allowed in designated areas of the reservoir; fees apply. Visitors to the Wes Watkins Reservoir will enjoy swimming, picnicking, walking, biking, bird watching, eagle watching and more. Wes Watkins Reservoir / North Deer Creek Recreation is located at 2200 S Arena Rd McLoud OK 74851. For questions or comments please contact City Hall at 405-788-4751 or the Lake & Parks Director at 405-408-8481. REGULATIONS: In order to ensure that all lake patrons have the most enjoyable experience possible, we ask that you abide by our simple regulations. Here are a few for you to review. For a complete list of regulations, please contact our Lake Ranger, Lake Manager, or McLoud City Hall. Thank you! No Alcohol. No GLASS containers of any kind. No parking on unpaved areas. Swimming is at your own risk and for safety reasons is recommended only in designated areas. Only campers and their visitors are allowed in the designated camping areas. Quiet hours will be in place and enforced from 10 pm to 7 am. Camper checkout time is 2 pm. All pets are required to be leashed or in hand when in public areas. Please keep all permits in your immediate possession in the event that a representative if the City of McLoud asks you to produce a valid permit. No tent camping in RV area. Two week stay limit on tents and 30 day on RV.
$10 - $25 / night
This recreation area is part of Arcadia Lake
Scout
Mary Hope, owner of this clean and beautiful park, has created a living space here that is simply wonderful. My wife and I love this park and never want to leave! Special mention to park manager, Teri, because she's also a fantastic human being.
ScoutMy husband and I have been staying out here for the last few months and we just love it! The park is just beautiful and the owner is so kind. The manager is a gem too!
Scout
I really do love this RV place and it’s convenient because we are big gamblers for WinStar so it’s very close and it’s not noisy like at WinStar so the owners are very respectable very sweet. I would recommend this.
Legend
Park hasn't seen investment in a while. We'll spaced sites. 30 Amp power was strong enough to run both of our air conditioners. Boat to sites at a few sites.
Traveler
Make your reservations through the City of Pauls Valley. Don’t call. Keep a copy of your paid receipt (email) in case you’re asked. Host lives on site. Nice boat ramp. Great little beach area for swimming at the lake. Kayaks/lifevests/paddles available for rent. We will try that next visit.
Guide
This KOA is an excellent choice for visiting Oklahoma City. Check in was quick and friendly. It was easy to get to downtown, yet the traffic noise was never an issue. Anything you need is nearby. We liked our site, it was level and the utilities great. The bathroom/showers were very clean and there was plenty of hot water. The maintenance was good throughout. Solid KOA.
Scout
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.
Scout
Are the showers open today
ScoutThis 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.
Traveler
Nice little peninsula, watched the sun come up over the water. Quiet and flat camp spot.
RangerVery 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.
Legend
We didn't stay but rode our bikes over from Little Ax to ride the bike trails. No one there except the campground hosts but we explored the campground and area. Very nice. Lots and lots of trails including and unmarked but paved trail. We are here for a few days and will come back again to do more. Great view of the dam and the lake from the dock and they allow one to bike and walk across the dam.
Legend
We stayed here on our way out in December. For visitor center was quite nice and the staff quite friendly. We only stayed for a night but we had enough time to walk the trails close which were very nice. It seems there's more activities on the other side of the lake if that's what you want to do there's trails and multiple places to put in a boat and to tie it up closer to where you would stay.
LegendThe spots are nice and level in the bathrooms are well maintained. From here you can hop over to some mountain bike trails which will explore tomorrow. There is excellent cell service if you have Verizon so I get to work from here for a few days. Pretty much every spot has a great view of the lake. Every spot also has its own seeming little beachfront which is really quite cool. And I have to mention there's a laundromat that's very reasonably priced which I tried to see it earlier if it was here and that wasn't listed.
Legend
We're staying next door and decided to go over and see the campground. Part of it looks like it hasn't been used in a long long time and the rest is probably only open in the summer. There are modern bathrooms and showers and access to the lake but that's about all that's there. To get over to the rest of the campgrounds you actually need to go out on a pretty busy road.
Scout
We got to pet the Alpacas and the 3 Great Pyrenees kept us company. We camped early Jan and it was cold. Kathy was very friendly and helpful.
LegendNice campspots as we are passing through Oklahoma, near Norman and restaurants/grocery stores. Quiet with decent shower and bathrooms.
The spot we found was level, but has pulled into the spot next door first and it was not very level. You can't beat the price for $26 a spot for electric. They also don't tack on non-resident fees like some states wish is appreciated. Tourism brings additional money into the state. Thank you!
Ranger
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.
Scout
Lake Standly Draper was a good place to see if I could solo camp at my age of 63??? I love the peace and tranquility feeling went after Labor Day and did a lot of fishing(no luck). Learned about myself and made some decisions on my next stage of life.
Ranger
The designated campground is now closed to camping. We ended up staying at the boat ramp
TravelerLittle Axe Campground is a great Campground. Bathrooms are new and showers work great and spacious. Lot of campsites on the water so you can beach your boat.
Legend
Jake from the Dyrt here! We are excited to have Hadley Lake RV Park, they are in a quiet setting and have walking trails for afternoon strolls. Show them some love and check it out, and make sure to share some pics of your stay on the Dyrt!
ScoutGreat atmosphere and experience. Would definitely come again
Legend
What’s not to love. Paved roads, level sites, great pool/hot tub / splash pad, mini golf, and my favorite a restaurant and bar onsite. I love campgrounds with restaurants. They’re always unique and personal and this one sure is. Love their limo shuttle service, grounds. This is exactly the kind of independent campground I’m always on the look out for and $50 for a full hook up to boot. Love it.
Scout
First come first serve sounds great until you realize you won’t get a spot. People pay weeks at a time to keep these spots. I’ve spent two months trying to get one weekend. Nothing lake is okay, bathrooms are gross, but you are camping ya know.
Traveler
Needed a night to get some WI-FI. Best Wi-Fi connection.
ScoutArrived on a Sunday. Moved to a new site Monday for a long, 3 week stay.
On Tuesday morning, while walking my dog around the park, was verbally accosted by a long-term camper (onsite for 2 years, per management) because my dog pooped on his grass. Picked up the poop, apologized and moved on. Gentleman came back out (apparently after watching the video he had) and followed me. Move verbal abuse.
Short-term camper drinking coffee asked me what was going on. Explained and she told the gentleman to"chill out- he picked up the poop". He verbally abused her.
This was reported to the front office when they opened. Was supposed to be passed on to the manager. My wife, dog and I went to the office a half hour after the manager got in to discuss the situation. He hadn't been briefed by the person taking the report yet.
The manager swore that this gentleman was a loner, kept to himself and"wanted to be left alone". My question - if he"wanted to be left alone", why in the world would he follow me to continue the verbal abuse? And why in the world would he verbally abuse someone not involved in the issue?
We decided to leave. Worried about the safety for my wife, dog and self. Management would not return our money - park policy. They care more about the money than the safety and security of their clients.
Camping near Shawnee, OK, offers a variety of experiences for outdoor lovers. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a family-friendly adventure, there are plenty of campgrounds to explore.
Camping near Shawnee, OK, has something for everyone, whether you're in an RV or tent camping. Just remember to check the specific amenities and conditions of each campground before you go!
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most popular campground near Shawnee, OK?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Shawnee, OK is Arcadia Lake with a 4.4-star rating from 58 reviews.
What parks are near Shawnee, OK?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 18 parks near Shawnee, OK that allow camping, notably Arcadia Lake and Heyburn Lake.
