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Quarry Island Campground — Lake Wister State Park

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Quarry Island Campground, near Wister, Oklahoma, is a solid spot for those looking to enjoy the great outdoors with a few comforts. This campground offers a mix of tent and RV sites, complete with amenities like electric hookups and drinking water, making it a convenient choice for a variety of campers.

Visitors often rave about the stunning views and the peaceful atmosphere. One camper noted, “We were the only campers there and we had a view of the water,” which speaks to the tranquility you can expect here. The campground also features picnic tables and fire pits, perfect for evening gatherings under the stars.

If you're into fishing, you're in luck! The nearby lake is known for great fishing opportunities, and many campers have enjoyed catching catfish and crappie. Plus, the surrounding area is rich with wildlife, so keep your eyes peeled for bald eagles and other critters while you’re out exploring.

For those who want to stretch their legs, there are hiking trails nearby, and the park itself is home to some interesting historical sites. Whether you're here for a weekend or a longer stay, Quarry Island Campground offers a nice blend of relaxation and adventure.

Description

State Park

A gateway to the beautiful Ouachita National Forest, Lake Wister State Park in southeast Oklahoma offers five camping areas around the 115 miles of scenic shoreline. This outdoor haven offers park visitors a variety of activities including hiking, camping, biking, boating and water skiing on the 7,300 surface acres of Lake Wister. As an added bonus, the park is also equipped with a water spray park, a popular destination for children and adults alike.

Nestled in a ring of pine and oak covered mountains: the Sans Bois, Jackforks, Kiamichis and Ouachitas, lodging facilities at Lake Wister State Park include 15 cabins, RV sites with full hook-ups or some with water and electric only, and tent sites. All RV and tent sites must be reserved online. Book one of the 15 cozy cabins within the park and enjoy lake or park view cabins complete with stone-framed fireplaces and easy access to hiking trails.

The park's one or two-bedroom cabins, surrounded by groves of dogwood, wild cherry and northern spruce, accommodate four to six guests and feature one to two queen-size beds in each bedroom with linens, sleeper sofas and a 32-inch flat screen TV. Each cabin also comes complete with kitchen, restroom with shower and air conditioning. Please keep in mind that dishes and cookware are no longer stocked in the cabins. Two cabins have accessible main and bathroom entrances, and pets are welcome to stay in a select number of cabins at the park for a daily pet fee. Lake Wister State Park also offers a fully-equipped group camp that can accommodate up to 100 visitors and includes a full kitchen and dining hall.

Lake Wister State Park welcomes wildlife watchers, nature photographers and anyone wishing to escape into the great outdoors. Hunters will enjoy the nearby Wister Wildlife Management Area. A waterfowl area is also located within close proximity to the park. The Poteau River, Oklahoma's only river that flows north, feeds into Lake Wister along with the Fourche Maline and a half dozen or more mountain streams provided fresh cool water perfect for fishing. An abundance of northern bluegill, channel catfish, flathead catfish, white bass, smallmouth and largemouth bass are available for the angler.

Facilities at the park include comfort stations with showers, picnic tables, group picnic shelters, lighted boat ramps, an unlighted gravel ramp, playgrounds and a swimming beach. Challenge friends and family to a round of miniature golf at the park's miniature golf course. Hiking trails include a self-guided nature trail and a 6.4-mile hiking trail that takes visitors into the surrounding wilderness to view wildlife such as deer, ducks and rabbits. During the winter months, wintering golden and bald eagles can be seen soaring overhead.

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Location

Quarry Island Campground — Lake Wister State Park is located in Oklahoma

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Directions

Located 8 miles south of Poteau and 2 miles south of Wister on Hwy 270.

Address

25679 US Hwy 270
Wister, OK 74966

Coordinates

34.94490660539265 N
94.72310098245006 W

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Access

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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • ADA Access
  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • Showers
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Sewer Hookups
  • Water Hookups

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Reviewed Sep. 22, 2021

Be forewarned

First, the actual campground is not easy to find. Don't go to the park office where the GPS wants you to go, the campground is further down the road. Then there is a sign at the entrance that you must make a reservation online. Confirmed by the "host" at the entrance. The website is not super easy to use on a phone. Not a bad campground, we were the only campers there and we had a view of the water, but we are still waiting for our confirmation of reservation!

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Month of VisitSeptember
Reviewed Apr. 12, 2021

Fun cabin stay in November

We stayed in a cabin in November and had a nice quiet time. The cabin was a pretty standard OK state park cabin. There were some nice new Adirondack chairs out back with a nice fire pit. As a nice surprise, the park was decorated with a drive through Christmas light show.

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  • Review photo of Quarry Island Campground — Lake Wister State Park by Richard , April 12, 2021
  • Review photo of Quarry Island Campground — Lake Wister State Park by Richard , April 12, 2021
  • Review photo of Quarry Island Campground — Lake Wister State Park by Richard , April 12, 2021
Reviewed Oct. 13, 2020

Quiet and Beautiful

We stayed at RV site #3 on Quarry Island. The concrete pad was perfectly level and took no time to set up. There were 5 RV sites with full hook ups on isle, even though #4 and # 5 are so close to each other that slide outs could bump into each other, and 2 very nice RV sites with only water and electric on the isle. There was also a lot of tent camping, flush and vault toilets, dump station, pavilion, 5 cabins, picnic tables with grills, boat ramp and swimming anywhere you wanted except for 150’ of the boat ramp. The ranger station was on the isle, so traffic was high at check in. There were 2 hiking trails that looked very nice, but never hiked because we were kayaking. My parents stayed in cabin #4 on the isle and my brother tent camped at Wister Ridge. The view from both of their places was breathtaking and his tent site was well shaded with maple, oak and pine. Fishing was very good and wasn’t a whole lot of boat traffic. There is also primitive camping which looked very nice, except for a couple of sites where the campers didn’t clean up too well behind themselves.

Pros: Beautiful area and amazing views. Everyone was very helpful and friendly. Plenty of options for accommodations and outdoor activities. The Heavner Ruinstone and Spiral Mounds are close. Tons of wildlife areas and we even spotted a bald eagle. The campgrounds and cabins were very clean.

Cons: RV sites can be very crowded and not well spaced, especially at Victor Landing. The Wards would be the least crowded for RVs. The booking website is not very good and not very accurate. The cabins bed was not very comfortable, the shower was small and flooded the bathroom while using and the kitchen light and living room ceiling fan was on one switch, so there was no way to have the fan going without the light on. Not all RV sites have picnic tables.

  • Review photo of Quarry Island Campground — Lake Wister State Park by Leslie  N., October 13, 2020
  • Review photo of Quarry Island Campground — Lake Wister State Park by Leslie  N., October 13, 2020
  • Review photo of Quarry Island Campground — Lake Wister State Park by Leslie  N., October 13, 2020
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Reviewed Sep. 8, 2020

Great Fishing and fantastic sunsets.

We really enjoy Lake Wister. It is never overcrowded. Nestled in a ring of pine and oak covered mountains: the Sans Bois, Jackforks, Kiamichis and Ouachitas, lodging facilities at Lake Wister State Park include 15 cabins, RV sites with full hook-ups or some with water and electric only, and tent sites. They have a nice splash pad and miniature golf. Nice hiking trails. Lots of animals like raccoons, squirrels, skunks and deers. It is a very remote State Park. It is a nice lake with the most beautiful sunsets and bald eagles fly overhead. It is one of my favorite lakes. It has a big spillway damn with great fishing for catfish and crappie. I go to Lake Wister to catch fish for my fish fries, and to fill my freezer. The park has nice campgrounds with big whispering pines. They have a boat ramp, boat dock and fishing dock. The bathrooms do need to be updated. I love the little rustic cabins that overlook the lake. They were built around the 1940's I believe. They do have a full kitchen and provide coffee, linens and towels. They have heat, air, and fireplace with a fire pit and picnic table outside. Very reasonably priced.. The rangers and employees are very nice and helpful. The campsites run $16-$29 dollars. They give discounts to disabled, military and seniors.

Website: https://www.travelok.com/state-parks/lake-wister-state-park

Address: 25567 US Hwy 270 Wister, OK 74966

Park Office: Phone# 918-655-7212

 

  • Review photo of Quarry Island Campground — Lake Wister State Park by Melanie W., September 8, 2020
  • Review photo of Quarry Island Campground — Lake Wister State Park by Melanie W., September 8, 2020
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does it cost to camp at Quarry Island Campground — Lake Wister State Park?

    Camping at Quarry Island Campground — Lake Wister State Park can cost between $16.00 and $29.00 depending on the site.

  • Does Quarry Island Campground — Lake Wister State Park have RV hookups?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Quarry Island Campground — Lake Wister State Park has water hookups and sewer hookups.

  • Are fires allowed at Quarry Island Campground — Lake Wister State Park?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Quarry Island Campground — Lake Wister State Park, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Quarry Island Campground — Lake Wister State Park?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is unknown, AT&T is available, and T-Mobile is unknown.