Best Tent Camping near Shawnee, OK
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Best Tent Sites Near Shawnee, OK (7)
1. Shawnee Twin Lakes
Shawnee, Oklahoma5 Reviews•12 Photos•21 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- ADA Access
- Tents
- Group
3. OK Treehouse
Warr Acres, Oklahoma3 Reviews•9 Photos•69 SavesOK TREEHOUSE
- Private IN CITY eco-friendly TREEHOUSE camp stay in Certified Wildlife Garden.
- Recharge, Reset or Create in our 100% upcycled, freegan, woman built handcrafted Treehouse! Made entirely of reclaimed lumber and supplies with a tin roof in Oklahoma City.
* No Cleaning Fees!
- OK Treehouse is also booked by searching Ok treehouse Airbnb and is a tiny but mighty installation art experience!
The space
Simple restful Artisan retreat for ONE (or two snugglers ) in a Treehouse located in Full Shade Certified Wildlife Habitat Garden.
**The upper Treehouse Treetop sleeping level is a SMALL one-room space only 64 sq. feet interior plus the upper deck. There is one double bed SET WITH ONLY SHEETS and one blanket plus full electricity which allows for very comfortable sleeping and just hanging out. There is a superfan for warm weather and a small electric heater for cooler evenings…there is NO central air conditioning or heat! The walls do not have insulation in them. Air flows in and out with randomness.
**The Flipside ROOT level area of the TREEHOUSE is much larger with decks Outside Open To The Elements. There is a covered bench area, outside table and chairs, outside lounge chair, outdoor kitchenette (sink, two-burner stove, and basic cooking supplies) and there is a community art project in progress for u to add to if u wish. There is also a CEDAR Outdoor Shower and camping toilet area. (Hot steamy water when temps are above freezing only. For sure NOT in JanFebMarch which is our only winter here in Oklahoma)
See notes in pictures for more details.
**There is a large fire pit that can be lit After Dark, firewood to burn, string lights that fill the yard, Hula hoops, and an adult-sized see-saw!
**Treehouse is located in a residential neighborhood and backs up to a pond where wildlife critters can be viewed as long as you never go over there not ever. Goose ❤Swan love story happening over there.
**If you are looking for a unique space that is peaceful and quiet (or being part of a creative community) you will enjoy staying with us and we will enjoy hosting you! Our family of artists also lives on the property and we are very respectful of your privacy while also being on hand in case you might need anything else.
The space is filled with an eclectic array of tiny oddities left behind by fellow travelers. Bring one of your to add to the collection!
**The root level decks can not be seen from our house. We can not see into the TREEHOUSE. Private entrance through the side gate into our backyard is where the TREEHOUSE is located.
**Created in 2015, OK Treehouse has grown and changed into what you see today. All is 100% recycled/upcycled: (except for the bed cuz that's gross!) The lumber, paints, screws, tin roof, yard art, kitchen, windows, fabrics, and doors sent to the curb for the trash man, left behind to fill another landfill. All recreated into what it is today. Even all the landscaping!
** Please make sure that you are physically capable of using steep ladder stairs repeatedly. The entire Area is USE AT YOUR OWN RISK! By booking here you have acknowledged this!
** The nighttime is the right time! Check-in is not until 6 PM and check-out is at 10 AM.. . If you are traveling from far away and would like to leave your bag here until check-in time, we can do that.
If you are in need of more than one night's stay: You must book nights Separately and not be in the Treehouse during the daytime hours of 10am to 6pm ( but yes u can leave all ur things)
**No cigarette smoking in the upper treetop level of Treehouse. No parties! Quiet always. No pets as BabyKitty loves and lives here and just might hang out with you the entire time. Please no service animals as BabyKitty has PTSD dog issues.
**Firepits don't light when it has been raining. No there is not a TV. Leaves aren't on trees in the winter. Ladybugs, Bees, and other crawlie or flying things are beautiful creatures. My garden is a polinator-friendly Certified Wildlife Habitat. No, It does not rain inside the treehouse. Yes, we are 5 blocks off of Rt 66 and you will hear the highway cuz we are right in the middle of the city- especially when there are no leaves on the trees. Ducks at the neighbor's pond quack all night long, random dogs bark, singing birds will wake you in the morning and coolers only have food and ice in them if you bring that all yourself.
** If you like the outdoors, mother nature, and all of her creatures – then this is for you. If the sight of a bug has you running and screaming – this is not for you. If you need an air-tight temperature-controlled space – this is not for you. If you want to slow down, breathe in the fresh air – then this is for you.
**Thanks so much for helping support our mission of Reducing, Recycling, and Recreating the world by providing a low-cost alternative to high-priced stuffy lodging.
**COVID-19 adjustments: Outdoors seems to be the safest place to be these days when needing to get away. We are excited to make our TREEHOUSE Gardens available for a ONE-NIGHT STAY to folks on route or in need of a simple, affordable and healthy space. There is no one in the Treehouse for a full 8 hours before and after each guest to allow for cleaning and additional air flowability. Dishes for kitchen CAMP cooking are now available at request only and will not be stored outside unless wanted. To continue offering no additional cleaning fees, before leaving your stay guests will be required to take out their own trash including their camping toilet bag. Please bring your own pillow and blanket.
*** REPEAT: THE BED IS SET WITH ONLY SHEETS and ONE BLANKET NOW> BRING YOUR OWN WARMTH AND PILLOWS!
(***Premade Cozy Bed Option: available for 10$ cash tip to cover laundry services= 3 pillows and two blankets (plus an electric blanket in winter months) If u would like to do this please let me know when making a reservation. )
***Do NOT book here in Jan Feb. March unless u are an avid cold weather outdoor camper! Seriously, check the weather and see if its for u.
***PLEASE READ ENTIRE LISTING DESCRIPTION AND RULES BEFORE REQUESTING or booking This Unique Experience Treehouse camp stay- that is intended for humans only aged 12 and up. Read carefully- No refunds when you get here and it is not what you expected as Great Care has gone into describing this unique experience in full.
We want to make sure that your stay meets your expectations so PLEASE Acknowledge That You Have Read this very long description in Full.
*Thank you so much and hope to see you soon!
Guest access
Private entrance thru side gate.
Parking on street in front of the main house.
Other things to note
***NO CLEANING FEES added at checkout
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Tents
- Cabins
$45 - $55 / night
4. River Run RV Park and Cabins
Ada, Oklahoma1 Review•1 Photo•3 SavesHello, we have full hook up RV sites, primitive sites for RV's, tents, whatever! UTV trails (slow poke family oriented trails) 4whlrs, sidebysides, jeeps, 4x4's, and camping on trails, NO DIRT BIKES!!! Outdoor stage, for concerts. Around 3 miles of trails on 80 acres! Beer Shak(for concerts) and Cabins not available yet but on the way!!😊🙏🙏🙏 call me and come see us, (no Park access to river, but its just quarter mile away!!!!😁😁😁👍) convenient store 1/2 mile away Thank you!
PS bathrooms available, still building showers and laundry this fall/winter
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
$150 / night
5. Liberty Lake
Guthrie, Oklahoma3 Reviews•13 Photos•15 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Tents
- Equestrian
6. Lazy H Alpaca Ranch
Yukon, Oklahoma3 Reviews•7 Photos•23 SavesSleep with Alpaca on a farm in Tuttle OK.bring your own tent . Small camper. There is a storm shelter on site. Come and send some time with our alpacas. Cold creek winery and casino just a few minutes away.
- Fires
- Reservable
- ADA Access
- Tents
- Yurts
- Glamping
$30 / night
7. North Sentinel — Lake Thunderbird State Park
Be the first to review!Norman, Oklahoma•1 SaveLake 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.
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Reservable
- Tents
- Picnic Table
Recent Tent Reviews in Shawnee
283 Reviews of 7 Shawnee Campgrounds
Don K.
ScoutOaklake 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
Allen R.ScoutSparks America Campgrounds
Best camping trip ever
The grounds was very clean the bathrooms was totally clean easy to get to overall a great experience.
Therese W.Scout
Roadrunner RV Park
Great RV place
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.
- JJohn R.
Legend
Lake Thunderbird State Park - Rose Rock RV Campground
Small COE park.
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.
- KKaren A.
Traveler
R.C. Longmire Lake
Small, quiet camp ground
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.
Pam R.
Guide
Oklahoma City East KOA
Well managed, pleasant
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.
Gary E.Scout
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.
Candice V.Scout
Bell Cow Lake Campground C
Showers
Are the showers open today
- LLakin S.Scout
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.
Jay F.Traveler
Little Axe — Lake Thunderbird State Park
Beautiful Spot
Nice little peninsula, watched the sun come up over the water. Quiet and flat camp spot.
Rachel S.
RangerBell 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.
Teresa T.Legend
South Dam - Lake Thunderbird State Park
Really nice campground for tent camping
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.
- Teresa T.Legend
Hog Creek West — Lake Thunderbird State Park
Very nice under the trees with trails
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.
- Teresa T.Legend
Little Axe — Lake Thunderbird State Park
Traditional lake campground
The 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.
- PPatty S.Scout
Lazy H Alpaca Ranch
Secluded campsite on Alpaca farm
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.
- Kristi D.Legend
Little Axe — Lake Thunderbird State Park
Quiet spot near the lake
Nice 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!
Erich H.Ranger
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.
- BBeth Z.Scout
Lake Stanley Draper
Good time
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.
Nancy B.Ranger
Shawnee Twin Lakes
Campground closed
The designated campground is now closed to camping. We ended up staying at the boat ramp
- SSteffanye U.Traveler
Little Axe — Lake Thunderbird State Park
Great Campground
Little 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.
- OOwengassettScout
Lazy H Alpaca Ranch
10/10
Great atmosphere and experience. Would definitely come again
S A S.ScoutRoadrunner RV Park
Hostile long-term campers on site - beware
Arrived 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.
- IIrelend A.Traveler
Wes Watkins Reservoir
Very crowded
Not to bad of a campsite. Bathrooms are atrocious. It’s very crowded. Your right next to everyone but it’s kinda expected I guess. Very large park
Sadie B.Guide
Rockwell RV Park
Poorly managed dump that is also dangerous to you, your vehicles, and your pets
Our dog was attacked Sunday 5/28/2023! The irresponsible owner and dogs are still on the property. The manager told us that is was “between us and them”. Also, there is an employee that lives on site that as far as I could tell does nothing but gets drunk and then drives his pos beat up truck through the campground like an idiot. Spins his tires and slings gravel everywhere. So if walking your pup “at your own risk” or having your expensive rig and/or tow vehicle slapped with gravel sounds like a good time to you then this place is right up your alley. Just do yourself a favor and take your money elsewhere.
- DDee L.Scout
Sac and Fox RV Campground
Nice
It’s a nice place need prices on line
- ccierra P.Scout
Pauls Valley City Lake Campground
Quiet, Peaceful lake
The bathrooms are old and dirty but if you have a camper this lake is really nice and small and quiet. We love it here.
- aalexScout
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 Shawnee
Shawnee, Oklahoma, offers a variety of tent camping options that cater to outdoor enthusiasts looking for adventure and relaxation in nature.
Tent campers like these nearby activities
- Enjoy fishing and boating at the scenic Shawnee Twin Lakes, where you can set up your tent and spend the day on the water.
- Explore the trails and natural beauty surrounding Liberty Lake, perfect for hiking and enjoying peaceful lakeside views.
- Experience the unique atmosphere of Lazy H Alpaca Ranch, where you can camp among friendly alpacas and enjoy a secluded outdoor experience.
Tips for tent camping near Shawnee
- Be prepared for limited amenities at Meeker Lake, as it lacks picnic tables and showers, making it ideal for those who prefer a more rustic experience.
- If you're looking for a well-maintained site with essential facilities, consider River Run RV Park and Cabins, which offers clean restrooms and access to trails.
- For a unique camping experience, check out OK Treehouse, where you can enjoy glamping in a treehouse setting with modern amenities.
Local attractions to enhance your camping experience
- Take advantage of the fishing opportunities at North Sentinel — Lake Thunderbird State Park, known for its bass fishing and beautiful scenery.
- Visit the nearby trails and picnic areas at Shawnee Twin Lakes, perfect for family outings and outdoor games.
- Enjoy the peaceful environment and stunning sunsets at Liberty Lake, where you can unwind after a day of activities.
Frequently Asked Questions
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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Shawnee, OK is Shawnee Twin Lakes with a 2.8-star rating from 5 reviews.
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