Fort Gibson Lake, managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers, includes Rocky Point as one of six Class A campgrounds spread across nearly 20,000 surface acres of water and 225 miles of shoreline in eastern Oklahoma. The campground runs year-round and accommodates both RVs and tent campers, with concrete pads, 50/30/15 amp electric hookups, water and sewer connections, and a maximum RV length of 97 feet. Pull-through sites are available. Reservations can be made through Recreation.gov, and the America the Beautiful Senior Pass applies for a 50% discount.
Site quality varies noticeably across the campground. Sites 1-32 sit on a hillside with a mix of shaded and open spots, and the older bathhouse in that section has low showerheads and reported maintenance issues. Sites 45-63 line a separate peninsula with fewer trees but access to a newer bathhouse. As Terry P. notes, "water is shared between sites and can require a long hose," so bringing a splitter is worth adding to the packing list. Many sites have direct lake views or water access. Cell coverage runs at 1-2 bars on Verizon.
Fishing and swimming are the primary draws. The campground has a roped swimming area and multiple boat ramps, and anglers report jug line fishing is common on the water. The rocky shoreline also attracts herons, hawks, and the occasional eagle. Nearby campgrounds include Blue Bill Point and Flat Rock Creek for campers who want to compare options in the area. Navigation apps have been reported as unreliable on the approach road, so following posted signs from Oklahoma Hwy 69 is the more reliable route. Rocky Point works best for RV campers who want full hookups with direct lake access and do not mind some variation in site and facility condition.
Description
Overview
Rocky Point is located on the upper end of Fort Gibson Lake where Flat Rock Creek meets the main channel. This year-round campground offers a sandy swim beach, playground equipment and one of the best boat ramps on Fort Gibson Lake. Rocky Point Store is conveniently located direcly outside the park gates for sandwiches, pizza, ice and fuel. The store also maintains a small inventory of grocery and camping items.
Recreation
The nearly 20,000-acre lake offers excellent boating and swimming opportunities. Anglers enjoy fishing for black bass, white bass, crappie and several varieties of catfish and panfish. The lake's 225 miles of shoreline are home to thousands of acres of public hunting lands, where white-tailed deer, bobwhite quail, mourning dove, duck, geese, cottontail rabbit and squirrel roam.
Facilities
This year-round campground offers 59 campsites and one group day-use picnic shelter, all with electric hookups. An additional 3 campsites with canopies and no hookups are available on a first come - first serve basis. Rocky Point is unique on Fort Gibson Lake by offering a designated swim beach within the park. Additional amenities include drinking water, flush and pit toilets, showers, 2 dump stations, 3 boat ramps and a courtesy dock.
Natural Features
Rocky Point offers steep rocky bluffs on the eastern edge of the park and thick wooded timber of the western edge. A cove between the two sides offers boaters a calm location to moor boats.
Nearby Attractions
Historic Fort Gibson, established in 1824, served as an important military post on the western frontier for close to 70 years. Now a National Historical Landmark, the site is open to the public year round. Volunteers reenact the lifestyle of the late 1800s during various events held throughout the year. A reconstructed log stockade, and original barracks, hospital, bakehouse and other structures still stand today.
Charges & Cancellations
Cancellations made 48 hrs or more prior to the start of the reservation will incur the cancellation fee of $10. Cancellations made 24 hrs prior to the start of the reservation will incur a late cancellation fee ($10 + first nights camping fee)
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsRocky Point (ft Gibson) is located in Oklahoma near Wagoner
Directions
From Wagoner, Oklahoma: travel 4.5 miles north on Highway 69. Turn right at stoplight on East 690 Road. Travel 3 miles east. Turn left on South 320 Road and travel north for 3/4 mile to park entrance. 911 Address for Campground: 68247 S. 320 Rd., Wagoner, OK 74467
Address
8568 STATE HWY. 251A
Fort gibson, OK 74434-9619
Coordinates
36.028181 N
95.34869 W
Connectivity
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Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Market
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 34 min from Tulsa, OK
- 1 hr 22 min from Fayetteville, AR
- 1 hr 25 min from Fort Smith, AR
- 1 hr 29 min from Joplin, MO
