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Best Tent Camping near Goldsby, OK

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Tent campsites around Goldsby, Oklahoma offer a variety of camping experiences from established grounds with amenities to more secluded locations. Lake Thunderbird State Park provides designated tent areas at North Sentinel, while Lazy H Alpaca Ranch offers a unique tent camping experience on a working alpaca farm. Several sites within a 30-mile radius provide walk-in tent camping options with varying levels of accessibility and facilities.

Most tent sites near Goldsby feature basic amenities with picnic tables and fire rings, though services vary considerably between locations. Lake Thunderbird provides vault toilets and drinking water for tent campers, while more primitive sites at places like Shawnee Twin Lakes offer minimal facilities. Fire restrictions apply seasonally, particularly during Oklahoma's hot, dry summers. Tent campers should check current conditions, as several locations like Liberty Lake operate with self-pay systems or require reservations. Many sites lack shower facilities, so primitive camping preparations are advised even at established grounds.

The Goldsby area tent campgrounds offer distinct experiences based on proximity to water features and natural landscapes. Liberty Lake provides lakeside tent sites with good spacing between campsites and water access points. Several campers note the quiet atmosphere as a primary benefit. At Lazy H Alpaca Ranch, tent sites feature unique opportunities for wildlife observation not common at standard campgrounds. The terrain at most sites consists of flat, grassy areas suitable for tent setup, though some locations may have rocky or uneven ground. According to one visitor at Lazy H Alpaca Ranch, "We got to pet the Alpacas and the three Great Pyrenees kept us company. Kathy was very friendly and helpful."

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Tent Camping Reviews near Goldsby, OK

274 Reviews of 8 Goldsby Campgrounds

  • William A.
    Dec. 16, 2019

    Lake Stanley Draper

    Primitive but cheap

    the Campground at Lake Stanley Draper is Primitive.  There are no Electric or water at the campground and no dump stations.  They have started to clean the campground up by removing old brush and adding new tent pads, The only restrooms are 2 Porta-Potties at the campground so be prepared for no showers or running water.  Also there are no campfire rings provided and if you want a fire you must bring your own and it must be atleast 4 inches off the ground.  If you visit you must get a permit from the Marina office and call ahead to make sure they are open.  Because this is not on the water of the lake, you will need to drive to fish or boat.  there is alot of road noise so if you are looking for a quite place this may no fit your needs.

  • M
    May. 18, 2025

    Critter Alley — Lake Thunderbird State Park

    Good spot!

    Good little areas. A good amount of space. Not enough if you’re wanting privacy as other camp set ups are close. Some tent sites are handicapped accessible. However some are a steep walk to get down to. Not all, but some have a rocky steep path. Every tent area has a fire pit or some kind and a picnic table which is neat.

  • Stephen & Theresa B.
    Jun. 21, 2021

    Little Axe — Lake Thunderbird State Park

    Great State Park in Oklahoma

    We had a great stay in Lake Thunderbird State Park near Norman Oklahoma. The park has 11 campground areas situated around the 6000 acre centerpiece lake with many tent, RV sites and some of those have full hook up; our choice was the Little Ax campground on the southern end just off Oklahoma 9. In addition to water activities the park offers hunting, horse rental and boarding, equestrian trails, hiking, mountain biking, nature trails, a nature center, and an archery range. Our lakefront site#37 was nice and shaded with a gentle lake breeze offering a concrete pad, water, 30/15 amp electric, concrete table, lantern holder, fire ring and grill at site. The campground has an entry station, camp host, picnic shelters, playground, bathhouse and laundry, beach area, common fire pit, Verizon 4 bars, dump station, trash receptacles, interior roads are paved, with many sites waterfront. RV sites are close quarters. Tent sites are amazing...pads, concrete table, fire ring, grill, water spigot dispersed, waterfront sites. The town of Norman has all the amenities: shopping, dining, groceries, fuel and yes, Walmart. The area is home to local wineries and breweries and also the hometown to actor James Garner. WARNING: Oklahoma State Parks charge a daily parking fee per vehicle of$10 in addition to the camping fee and they enforce it...just saying from experience...read the information carefully! 13101 Alameda Dr, Norman, OK 73026 GPS- 35.234940,-97.219224 for the Little Ax Campground.

  • Crystal C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 28, 2019

    Guthrie Lake

    Tents Only

    In a pleasant change of pace for camping I pulled into this location to check out the options which exist in this region for camping in a tent. Wow was a pleased when I discovered that this location was designed for tents only!!

    The pros were great water access, flush toilets, great parking and access to a self pay station. The cons, completely primitive and the roadway is pretty close to the camping area.

    This location is maintained by the City of Guthrie. They have nice parking lot and boat ramp at this location in addition to a fishing pier. A lot of people choose to pull off into the zone deemed camping however for a more shaded coverage when fishing. With that being said there is still plenty of room to have you own little piece of comfort.

    You are supposed to park and walk in the 100 yards to the campsites however I did notice that locals drive into this area. It is pretty open and the main concern is that you pay for day use or overnight uses.

    There are some scattered picnic tables and trash cans however only one are which has bbq grills and this are is pretty removed from the designated camping zone.

    I noticed when I was visiting a lot of traffic down the access road which wasn’t loud really but could be distracting if trying to relax. The traffic was mainly from the residential area which also surrounds the lake.

    Overall I really liked this area for day use but am not completely sold on it as a camping area.

  • Crystal C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 28, 2019

    Liberty Lake

    Small campground with secluded sites

    Visiting this campground so was expecting similarities between it and the Guthrie Lake campground as they are both maintained by the City of Guthrie. But I was pleasantly surprised as the road turned to packed rock and dirt and started to get more and more remote in appearance. I noticed equestrian crossings and trails and also signs marking arc access points before entering.

    When arriving to the lake itself traffic splits off into one way lanes. You pass a house like structure which serves as a paystation for entry, though when I visited no one was there to accept my money and I didn’t see a self pay area.

    The boat ramp and fishing pier is the first thing you see when entering the park with large parking and easy water access. There are a few picnic tables at this point to enjoy the day use space. Just beyond that a swimming “beach”. This was a little perplexing to me because there was less than a foot of red dirt sand then water which was marked as appropriate. The beach itself was tiny but it was nice to see they had created a space unique to swimming in the area for safety. No also noticed an abundance of naked signs about life jacket safety which I thought was great!

    As you continue to drive away the more commercial day use area there are 7 campsites each with large parking areas, grills, fire rings, picnic tables and plenty of room to spread out in a tent or RV. These sites do not have hook ups but what they lack there they make up for in lake views. Each site had a clear view of he lake and water access only a short distance from your parking area.

    Restrooms are only port a potty units and with recent winds some of these had been knocked over or damaged by tree limbs, so that is something to consider.

    I really liked that this location by far seemed more established than the other city maintained option and also had more privacy overall.

    Tips:

    • Call ahead if you want to stay here on a weekend since there are limited sites and reserve in advance

    • Check weather before traveling, it is very common for bad weather to roll through this area and with all of the trees you want to make sure you are safe.

  • Crystal C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 28, 2020

    Clear Creek Lake

    Great Lake Access From Camping Areas

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    When selecting a campground in Oklahoma, options are numerous. With the heat of the summer months however looking at lake properties is something which definitely holds a lot of appeal. 

    I was in the Duncan/Marlow area and noticed the upgraded features at several of the local lakes which are designed to welcome guests. Amongst those Clear Creek Lake, a mid sized lake with about 11 miles of shoreline. The lake itself offers water activities such as fishing, swimming and boating with numerous areas for recreation located around the waters edge. 

    The campground itself offers two styles of camping, primitive and improved with prices varying from$7 to$17. Spaces are large and spacious with lake views and easy water access. Something unique to this lake is they offer extended stay up to 21 days at their location for campers. A pay kiosk was located at the entry to the common space for recreation to assess fees for not only camping but day use on the property. This kiosk accepts card only payment. 

    When I visited I noticed that most of the campsites were located right on the shoreline itself and despite many of the spaces being occupied by larger RVs they were not crowded feeling at all as spaces were large enough to feel comfortable. Each space included a fire ring and picnic table and those with improved camping had access to spigots and covered electrical connections right on their site. Primitive sites had common spigots centrally located. 

    Public use and day use areas were also within the camping zone and included playgrounds, picnic areas and a large pavilion(which can also be reserved). 

    The one slightly confusing point upon my visit was the restroom area. In the more densely populated camping area the restrooms were a bit older, lacked doors on stalls and had bare amenities you would expect from a day use only site. In the area with boat access ramps and fishing piers in addition to swimming areas, located across a small bridge from the main camping area, you could find the newly constructed shower and restroom area. This area was vastly better than the other but located much further from the camping zone itself. 

    On the recreation side of the lake boat ramps and fishing piers jut out into the water at several points, a“beach” area of sorts is indicated with markers in the water which is pretty large and an additional playground and common picnic pavilion are accessible. In this area larger parking was available for boat launch and additional smaller parking access along roadway was available for those visiting the beach.

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 2, 2022

    Arcadia Lake

    Very quiet!

    Edmond Park is one of three separate parks around Arcadia Lake; this one has primitive (no hookups) campsites. This park/campground was the quietest of the three we visited; in fact, we did not see any other campers when we were there on a weekday in early May. Of course, this may not be the case on a weekend in the summer! 

    The bathroom facilities are sub-par– dated and not very clean. NO showers.

    This campground would be nice for families as the playground was located centrally and is easily accessible from all sites. 

    There is also a primitive group camping area. 

    There is a swimming beach/day-use area not too far away. 

    There are no hookups in any of the sites here and many of the driveways were short so it would be better for tents or small RVs/camper vans.

  • Jessica W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jan. 12, 2022

    Arcadia Lake

    Their system is awful the views are great.

    Get there at the right time which is checkout time. It doesn’t matter if the site is empty check it’s probably paid for. With that said if you manage to get a spot it’s going to be a nice stay. Huge spots close to the water and lots of wildlife it’s hard to believe the city isn’t far away.

  • Bill P.
    Aug. 28, 2021

    Abe's RV Park

    Close to the freeway and easy to get to

    It is very easy to get to the campground and easy to access Oklahoma City. There were no picnic tables or fire rings available. There was no shade and the park roads are in poor shape. Many full time campers are permanently parked.

Guide to Goldsby

Tent camping options around Goldsby, Oklahoma range from primitive lakeside spots to unique farm experiences. The area receives an average of 39 inches of rainfall annually with summer temperatures often exceeding 90°F. Many campgrounds operate seasonally, with limited availability during winter months when overnight temperatures can drop below freezing.

What to do

Lake activities: Liberty Lake offers boating and fishing opportunities with multiple water access points. "Great place to take the kids, grandkids to Fish and have fun behind the boat on toys," notes camper James S.

Wildlife watching: Lazy H Alpaca Ranch provides a unique camping experience among farm animals. According to visitor Owen, the site offers a "Great atmosphere and experience. Would definitely come again."

Trail exploration: River Run RV Park features 3 miles of hiking trails across 80 acres. A reviewer mentions, "River access less than a quarter mile away. UTV trails abound. Close to amenities but plenty of nature to explore."

Swimming: Shawnee Twin Lakes has designated swimming areas during summer months. One camper notes, "The swimming areas were nice and it was perfect for our boat!!"

What campers like

Peaceful atmosphere: Several campers mention the quiet setting at Liberty Lake. One reviewer writes, "We just stayed for one night, it was super quiet and calm. The campsites were minimal but had lots of space and were right on the lake."

Unique experiences: The chance to interact with animals makes Lazy H Alpaca Ranch popular. Jake C. shares, "I got the chance to speak with Kathy and hear about their Alpaca Farm they have had for over 10 years! Bring your own tent and enjoy sleeping with the Alpacas for a great camping experience you won't forget!"

Water views: Campsites at Liberty Lake offer prime lake access. Crystal C. notes, "Each site had a clear view of the lake and water access only a short distance from your parking area."

Boating access: Romulus Lake provides calm waters for non-motorized boating. "Great camping, lake is great for canoeing or kayaking," writes Tristan F.

What you should know

Limited facilities: Most tent sites near Goldsby have minimal amenities. At Shawnee Twin Lakes, one camper reports, "We did fine tent camping but nothing for electric hook ups."

Self-pay systems: Liberty Lake operates on a self-service basis during off-peak times. One camper noted, "We couldn't find a place to pay... but we will check in the morning."

Seasonal closures: Some designated camping areas close temporarily. Nancy B. warns about Shawnee Twin Lakes: "The designated campground is now closed to camping. We ended up staying at the boat ramp."

Weather concerns: Oklahoma's unpredictable weather affects camping conditions. Crystal C. advises, "Check weather before traveling, it is very common for bad weather to roll through this area and with all of the trees you want to make sure you are safe."

Tips for camping with families

Playground access: Some campgrounds provide designated play areas. At Shawnee Twin Lakes, a visitor notes, "There is a playground and picnic pavilion which would be good for families."

Fishing for beginners: Lakes around Goldsby offer opportunities for novice anglers. "Great bass fishing here! The dams were cool to see. It was easy to walk in and get a permit for camping and fishing," shares James D. about his experience at Shawnee Twin Lakes.

Board game spaces: Look for sites with sturdy tables. Lisa P. mentions concrete picnic tables at Shawnee Twin Lakes that "make it nice for large groups and for board games."

Watch for poison ivy: Be aware of native plants when hiking with children. One visitor warns, "As we were exploring the area my wife got bit or came across some ivy."

Tips from RVers

Limited hookups: Most tent camping areas near Goldsby lack RV amenities. Jessica W. notes about Liberty Lake, "There's a couple of sites for camping all entirely too close to each other. The parking lot is bigger than the grass areas you have to work with."

Space constraints: Even at established campgrounds, RV parking can be tight. According to Crystal C., Liberty Lake sites have "large parking areas" but are better suited for smaller vehicles.

Alternative lodging: For those seeking more comfort than tent camping near Goldsby offers, OK Treehouse provides unique accommodations. A visitor describes it as "Inspiring with all the essentials and luxuries of glamping."

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