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Below the Dam Campground — Lake Wister State Park

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Below the Dam Campground at Lake Wister State Park is situated near Wister, Oklahoma. The terrain consists of forested areas and open spaces near the lake. Campers can explore nearby attractions such as the Heavener Runestone Park and the Ouachita National Forest, with temperatures ranging from lows in the 30s during winter to highs in the 90s in summer.

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Below the Dam Campground — Lake Wister State Park is located in Oklahoma

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25567 US Hwy 270
Wister, OK 74966

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34.94100071 N
94.7140004 W

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43 min from Fort Smith
1 hr 30 min from Fayetteville
2 hrs from Tulsa
2 hrs 16 min from Hot Springs

Elizabeth R.

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Reviewed Jul. 15, 2021

Good if you want to mainly fish

There are two section to this area. The northern one is labeled “below the dam tent sites”, the southern one is labeled “below dam”. The southern one is a just a cluster of pull in camping sites next to the fishing area. There’s a short walk to the bathrooms. You can get to the water by walking down the rocks. The northern side is a bit greener but 3-8 are very small sites jammed close together. There isn’t much room, if any, for a tent. Sites 1 & 2 are further back and much more spacious and pretty. There’s a water spigot here but no bathhouse. You would need to drive to the south lot.

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Crystal C.

Legend

Reviewed May. 30, 2021

Nice Option For Seasonally Available Camping

When I visited let me start out by saying there were a lot of signs saying day use only. However when I looked more closely I realized that the areas by the dam are day use only and this small camping area is available seasonally. All reservations are done through the state's pay line and can be easily done however if you are struggling I was told you can also stop at the Corp site for some guidance (office just at entrance).

This are is a great and more quiet option for camping as opposed to the much more busy state park just across the dam. Limited sites and no direct water access to the lake, but this side in my option was a bit more chill and if you are interested in fishing would be a much better option.

Sites varied in size with my van easily fitting in a pull in site and I noticed a couple which could accommodate a larger RV. Amenities were pretty basic with tables, lantern hooks, grills and a water spigots located at each site. Restrooms were no frills and shared with the parking area which was filled with those fishing from the bank. I also noticed there were a few hook ups, although when I visited they did not appear to be functioning.

I really enjoyed the overlook just as you turn into the park, a nice view of the dam site and lake as a whole, though the services are no longer remaining, they do have a picnic structure.

All in all, I would stay here again!