Big Bend Park, near Canton, Oklahoma, is a fantastic campground that offers a scenic escape right by the water. With sites that overlook the lake, you can enjoy beautiful views and a refreshing breeze, making it a great place to unwind.

The campground is well-maintained, with many sites shaded by large trees, providing a comfortable spot to relax during the day. Campers have noted that the layout of the sites offers a good amount of privacy, which is a nice touch for those looking to enjoy some peace and quiet. As one visitor mentioned, “Most everyone has a good view of the lake,” which adds to the charm of the place.

For those who enjoy outdoor activities, Big Bend Park has a lot to offer. The nearby lake is perfect for boating and fishing, with some of the best Walleye and Striper fishing around. Plus, there's a challenging disc golf course right next to the campground, which adds a fun twist to your stay. 

While the campground doesn’t have showers or reservable sites, it does provide essential amenities like drinking water and electric hookups. Campers appreciate the clean facilities and the helpful camp host, ensuring a pleasant experience. Whether you're pitching a tent or parking your RV, Big Bend Park is a great choice for a lakeside getaway.

## Overview

 Big Bend Park is located on Canton Lake in northwest Oklahoma on the North Canadian River. The area hosts a large number of campers, picnickers, boaters, fishermen and hunters every year as one of the few places in western Oklahoma to offer so many activities. 
## Recreation

 Canton Lake is known for its fishing opportunities, especially walleye fishing. The Walleye Rodeo fishing derby is held annually in mid-May and draws thousands of visitors to the area for the 4 day event. Personal watercraft use, tubing and water skiing are popular on the broad expanse of water paralleling the dam where winds are subdued. Gently sloping beaches on the northern side of the lake are an inviation to swimmers and sunbathers. A Disc Golf Course is located in the Big Bend Day Use Area. 
## Facilities

 The campground offers 102 campsites with electricity and water hookups and 12 non-electric campsites. Many of the campsites feature panoramic views of the lake. There is also a day-use group picnic shelter, 4 boat ramps and a disc golf course. 
## Natural Features

 The shores of Canton Lake have several varieties of trees natural to the area which include eastern cottonwood, post and blackjack oak and black willow. Other trees planted in the campground to subliment the shade for campsites include american elm, sycamore, lacebark elm and silver maple. 
## Nearby Attractions

 A major attraction for hunters is the 14,862 acre Canton Wildlife Managent. This area, operated by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation is home to whitetail deer, wild turkey, bobwhite quail, squirrel, rabbits, dove and several varieties of waterfowl. There a several resturants located within 3 miles of the lake and also a casino and 9 hole golf course. Roman Nose State Park and Glass Mountains State Park are only about a 30 minute or so drive drive from the lake.

Big Bend Park

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The Best Camping Near Canton, Oklahoma

this is a corps of engineers campground if you have a senior America passport you can camp for half price same as all national parks. nice sites some back up to the lake and you have a view.  big cottonwood trees line the lake. 50 amp and water hookups no sewer.  very busy so need to reserve for weekends. 

small

This is a Army Corps Engineer campground. Well maintained. Great sites. Some lakeside. Many have tons of shade. Site spacing is good. Check in process was a bit annoying. Made reservations and paid online then had to wait in a long line at gate shack for them to hand you paperwork. Old guy on golf cart is not very friendly. Some of the best Walleye and Striper fishing around. Overall a great park

Great lakeside sites

The campsite was right on the lake,with a nice evening breeze and trees to shade from the sun. Camp host is helpful and the site clean.

Trying out my pickup bed tent

Big Bend is a  really nice campground with most sites on or overlooking the water. We were in site A10 which was a nice site overlooking the lake with shade in evening, but sunny most of the day. Most of the sites, except a few on the water, seemed to have shade during part of the day. The picnic tables were all covered. We didn't use the bathhouse because it was so far from our site. The large lake looks like a great place for boating activities. The park has a very nice, challenging disc golf course beside the campground. We were here on a Saturday night in mid- August and the campground was only partially full.

Great campground overlooking the lake

We really enjoyed this campsite. Lots of trees and grass. Since sites are on different levels, most everyone has a good view of the lake. Sites are not too close and are at an angle, which makes it more private.

Big Bend A 

Beautiful spot on lake. All spots look great. Easy in and out.Dump site on outside of facility. 

Oklahoma Gem

Very nice campground. Open views of the lake. Very laid back and relaxing. Roomy. Well up kept. Good showers and restrooms. Stayed in tent on site with water and electricity. Paid $25. Would stay again.

Good views 

A wonderful campground that is free in the winter with no amenities available at that time.  I spent about a week here at the beginning of February and didn't see anyone else the entire time.  Very safe and love the covered picnic tables. Highly recommended 

Free in the winter

On the west side of the lake.  The campground is open to the public and considered private.  Gated with well-maintained roads, old-growth trees, landscaping, ample sized back-in sites with asphalt, covered picnic tables with prep area, and grills. Some tent sites with water.  Each r.v.  site has a spigot and shore power.  Some are 50 amp and others are 30 all with 15.  Each site has a view of the lake.  Playground and public toilets.  Boat ramp.  Convenience store at corner.  Very nice, we will be back.

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