Best Equestrian Camping near Wewoka, OK

Sportsmans Lake, located two miles from the town of Wewoka, features equestrian campsites and extensive riding opportunities across its trail system. Horseback riders have access to dedicated trails throughout the wooded areas surrounding the lake, with primitive camping options available for those traveling with horses. The park maintains several equestrian-friendly camping areas with adequate space for horse trailers. While formal horse corrals are not present, the lake offers ample space for portable corrals or highlines. The camping fee structure includes a daily equestrian rate of $3.00 or yearly trail access for $30.00. Sportsmans Lake also provides RV sites with water and electric hookups near the equestrian trails, allowing riders convenient access to both their horses and comfortable accommodations. The trails are well-maintained and marked for rider safety.

Bell Cow Lake Campground C offers additional equestrian camping options approximately 40 miles north of Wewoka. The campground's trail system connects riders to scenic routes around the lake, providing varied terrain for all skill levels. Water access points along the trails allow horses to drink and cool off during rides. Most trails range from easy to moderate difficulty, making them suitable for casual trail riders and more experienced equestrians. The campground accommodates large horse trailers with spacious parking areas adjacent to campsites. Full hookup sites with 50-amp service are available for RV campers traveling with horses. Riders particularly appreciate the peaceful atmosphere for both day rides and overnight stays. Trail conditions remain consistent year-round, with seasonal closures only during extreme weather events. The surrounding forest provides natural shade for horses during summer months.

Best Equestrian Sites Near Wewoka, Oklahoma (9)

    1. Sportsmans Lake

    8 Reviews
    Seminole, OK
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (405) 257-3600

    "## I visit this lake regularly. It is a city run lake. It is a good lake for kayaking, fishing and swimming."

    "Nice small lake. Older bathrooms but kept clean. Lots of fishing boat traffic. Lake Ranger is very friendly and helpful. Atmosphere of being far away from town but 10 minutes get you to groceries."

    2. Wewoka Lake

    2 Reviews
    Wewoka, OK
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (405) 257-2413

    "Nice lake it is a smaller lake but still has some nice RV hookups as well as primitive camping it has toilets and showers they are so so, everything else though is really nice there is a big pavilion and"

    3. Little Axe — Lake Thunderbird State Park

    21 Reviews
    Norman, OK
    41 miles
    Website
    +1 (405) 360-3572

    $25 / night

    "We had a great stay in Lake Thunderbird State Park near Norman Oklahoma."

    "Nice campspots as we are passing through Oklahoma, near Norman and restaurants/grocery stores. Quiet with decent shower and bathrooms."

    4. South Dam - Lake Thunderbird State Park

    9 Reviews
    Norman, OK
    41 miles
    Website
    +1 (405) 360-3572

    "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."

    "Close to some trails. Camp hosts are very welcoming and haven't had any issues with other campers."

    5. Soggy Bottom Trails & Campground

    2 Reviews
    Pauls Valley, OK
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (405) 765-9993

    $20 - $25 / night

    "Many local trails to explore or hop in the river. This is a great, family friendly campground. Book your stay and leave your review here!"

    6. Bell Cow Lake Campground C

    7 Reviews
    Chandler, OK
    48 miles
    Website
    +1 (405) 258-3200

    "There is also equestrian RV sites with pens, tent camping with shared water spigots, primitive tent camping and a dump station. There are miles of equestrian trails."

    "After finding out all of the RV and tent camping areas around OKC were at capacity we gave Bell Cow Lake a shot and we were not disappointed."

    8. RC's Campground & Quick Stop

    2 Reviews
    Pauls Valley, OK
    41 miles
    Website
    +1 (405) 238-4600

    9. Stroud Municipal Lake

    4 Reviews
    Depew, OK
    46 miles
    Website
    +1 (918) 968-3890

    "Peaceful and quiet lake. We stayed mid week and our sons had a blast kayaking. The only boat traffic were those fishing, and they didn't seem to mind our sons rowing."

    "Needed electricity since it was 98 outside with 60% humidity. This place is fairly small and looks like used mostly by locals."

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  • Melanie W.
    Aug. 4, 2016

    Wewoka Lake

    Ok for a small lake

    It's a small lake in Seminole County Oklahoma a couple miles from the town of Wewoka. It has a small RV campground and some primitive campsites along waters edge. It is always active with jet skiing. It has a swim beach and a few pavilions. The 4th of July festival is popular there and always a big hit. The park entrance is free. There is a small fee for launching boats kayaks are free to launch. The restroom is in the main campground which is bad if your at the swim beach or camping on a tent site because it's a long walk around the cove. The showers have only cold water. During the week there is always campsites. The lake is overcrowded on the weekends and during festivals. It's a Wednesday and not many camping today. It's also a very hot day 104 degrees.

  • 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.

  • Leslie  N.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 13, 2020

    Bell Cow Lake Campground C

    Very Peaceful & Not Crowded

    Campground C area offers many pull through RV sites and some back-in RV sites, all with electric & water hook ups. There is also equestrian RV sites with pens, tent camping with shared water spigots, primitive tent camping and a dump station. There are miles of equestrian trails. Hiked down one and the trail was very peaceful and beautiful. It had recently rained a lot, so I had a thick layer of red mud on my shoes from the hike, but glad I hiked it. There are bathrooms with showers, a swim beach, a volleyball court, pavilions, a boat ramp, and plenty of wildlife. Lake is calm & shallow, so it is best for small boats and kayaks. There were plenty of flies due to the time of year and the presence of horses, so a good fly swatter and a fly trap is recommended. Found a small cemetery on the drive to the campsite with some very old grave sites. In all, it was a great place to escape from the real world and relax.

  • Melanie W.
    Aug. 30, 2017

    Sportsmans Lake

    Close to home.

    I visit this lake regularly. It is a city run lake. It is a good lake for kayaking, fishing and swimming. It has become popular for kayaking.
    It has RV campsites, tent campsites and equestrian campsites. The campsites are 1st come.
    It has 3 boat ramps, 2 covered fishing docks. It has a nice swimming area and even on the hottest days the water feels good because it is a sping fed lake.
    It has 3 pavilions. I pavilion has an air conditioned building that you can rent for gatherings.
    It has 3 restrooms with showers. The restrooms tend to get messy because it is a city lake with only 1 worker/ranger who has to do everything.
    The ranger is very nice and helpful but is always busy. He keeps a good eye on things and the gates are locked everynight.
    Sunrise is beautiful and so are the stars. There are many geese on this lake, they have there own island where they hatch their babies every year. Lots of racoons and a couple foxes. At night you really hear a lot of coyotes and owls. It is laid back and peaceful.
    The lake is 2 miles from one end to the other with 4 coves and around 15 miles of shoreline. No jet skiing or water skiing.
    SPORTSMAN LAKE FEES:

    Primitive - $8.00

    Water & Electric - $15.00 *Senior (65 and over) - $12.00

    Water, Electric & Sewer - $20.00 * Senior (65 and over) - $17.00

    Pavillion (cove 3) - $25.00 ($10.00 deposit)

    Coon Hunter Lodge - $50.00 ($65.00 deposit)

    (enclosed pavillion with small kitchen, no bunks)

    Boating - One Day/$5.00

    (any type of watercraft)

    Boating - Yearly/$25.00

    Equestrian daily rate - $3.00

    Equestrian trails yearly - $30.00 (Jan 1 - Dec 31)

    Monthly Camping Fees (Nov 1 - Mar 1)

    $400.00 per month (water, electric service only)

    $500.00 per month (full service - water, sewer, electric)

    Pavillion (cove 1) - $75.00 (6:00a.m. to 10:00p.m,)

    Pavillion (Cove 1) - $25.00 (up to 3 hours)

  • Aaron T.
    Sep. 25, 2021

    Sportsmans Lake

    Reasonable it’s hit and miss here.

    This is a pretty decent little lake it’s fishing only they do have a small swimming area there is a lot of horse trails which you can also hike and lots of different camp sites around the lake it could use a little more maintenance but all in all it isn’t bad

  • Melanie W.
    Sep. 30, 2020

    Stroud Municipal Lake

    Small and quite

    It is a nice little campground that has R.V. camping and tent camping. We like camping here because the campsite is next to the shore. There are some nice camping spots under shade trees. When you want to cool off you can just walk from your campsite to the water and get in and cool off. However don't wear white when you go swimming because after you go swimming white cloths turn orange. It does have a swim beach but we like to swim privately at camp. The fishing is pretty good. There is a playground and restrooms with showers. They only have about 25 campsites that are 1st come 1st serve. Getting a campsite near holidays like the 4th of July is almost impossible unless you go days early to get a spot. The campsites have picnic tables, grills and a fire ring. They also have trails for riding horses. Camping with electric is $18.00 Senior citizens (55 and up) and disabled citizens is $15.00 Primitive camping is$8.00

  • Kaitlyn T.
    Aug. 2, 2016

    Sportsmans Lake

    sportsmans lake camping

    Sportsmans make located on seminole Oklahoma as very clean. Very family friendly. Even the other vsitors were very kind. The park ranger stopped and played with my children telling them about the geese and where good fishing spots were. Overall it was quiet and relaxing and can't wait for our next trip.

  • Kristi D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 5, 2023

    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!

  • J
    Jun. 25, 2018

    Little Axe — Lake Thunderbird State Park

    Great campground close to town

    Some sites are nice and spacious and others are crowded. Check the map before making online reservations. Easy access to the lake for swimming, kayaking, etc. Playground, day use pavilions and swim area on site. Bathrooms near the day use area require quarters to use. Bathrooms away from the day use area don’t require payment, but aren’t as nice. They are passable though. This campground stays full. I highly suggest making online reservations well in advance if you want to camp there.


Guide to Wewoka

Horse camping in Oklahoma offers a unique blend of outdoor adventure and equestrian-friendly amenities, making it a great choice for riders and their horses.

Tips for equestrian camping near Wewoka, Oklahoma

  • At Sportsmans Lake, you can enjoy a peaceful atmosphere with nearby horse trails for riding and exploring.
  • Wewoka Lake features equestrian camping options along with a small swimming area, perfect for cooling off after a day of riding.
  • Bell Cow Lake Campground C offers miles of equestrian trails and designated sites for horse camping, ensuring a comfortable stay for both you and your horse.

Campers appreciate these amenities for horses

Most campgrounds have horse-focused amenities like trails and water access

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Wewoka, OK is Sportsmans Lake with a 4-star rating from 8 reviews.

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