Established Camping
Sandy Park — Kaw Lake
Sandy Park near Kaw Lake offers a camping experience surrounded by flat terrain and open spaces. Temperatures in the area range from lows in the 30s during winter to highs in the 90s in summer. Nearby attractions include Kaw Lake for fishing and boating, and the Kaw Lake Nature Trail for hiking enthusiasts.
Description
Overview
Sandy Park Campground is located just below the Kaw Lake Dam. This campground is rural, quiet, wooded, and provides both sunny and shaded sites.
Recreation
Hikers and horseback riders are attracted to the beautiful trails along the eastern shore. The Eagle View Hiking Trail is approximately 12 miles long and runs between Osage Cove and Burbank Landing. The Five Fingers Equestrian Trail extends from Burbank Landing to the Sarge Creek Cove Public Use Area. Hunters' skills are tested with excellent populations of whitetail deer, turkey, quail, rabbit and squirrel. During the fall waterfowl seasons Kaw Lake often attracts large numbers of migrating ducks and geese. During the winter visitors are likely to spot migrating bald eagles, as Kaw Lake has one of the biggest populations in the state.
Facilities
Sandy Park Campground offers 12 campsites with modern amenities like electric hookups, drinking water and flush toilets. A boat ramp provides easy access to the Arkansas River.
Nearby Attractions
The area holds several historical sites, including several Native American settlements, archeological sites and the Pioneer Woman Museum.
Location
Sandy Park — Kaw Lake is located in Oklahoma
Address
9400 Lake Rd.
Ponca city, OK 74604
Coordinates
36.693938 N
96.921291 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
VerizonNo Coverage
AT&T5GGood Coverage
Detours Nearby
Bull Creek Peninsula - Skiatook Lake
1 hr 6 min away
Brush Creek
1 hr 11 min away
Drive Time
- 1 hr 7 min from Enid
- 1 hr 24 min from Wichita
- 1 hr 32 min from Oklahoma City
- 1 hr 33 min from Tulsa
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&T5GGood Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Water Hookups
- 30 Amp Hookups
