Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers, COE Taylor Ferry provides year-round camping on Fort Gibson Lake with sites accommodating RVs up to 50 feet. The campground features electric and water hookups, a dump station, and standard amenities including picnic tables and restrooms. Access roads can be rough, so campers should prepare accordingly.
Sites are divided between RV and tent areas within a mix of forested and open terrain near the lake shore. At $16-$24 per night, the campground offers affordable rates with reservation availability. Campers can fish and swim in Fort Gibson Lake directly from the property. One recent visitor noted the site's cleanliness and quieter atmosphere compared to busier campgrounds. For additional options, see camping near Fort Gibson Lake.
Description
Overview
Taylor Ferry South is a heavily wooded campground that provides an abundance of shade for rest and relaxation. Conveniently located off Highway 51, users can easily access the main body of the lake for a variety of water activities. As an added bonus, there are several stores and marinas nearby for supplies and equipment rentals. Boat and RV storage locations are within a mile of the campground.
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 95 sites, 89 of which have electric hookups. Amenities include flush and pit toilets, drinking water, showers, a dump station and boat ramp.
Natural Features
The area around Taylor Ferry South is primarly an oak-hickory forest; however, the entrance road is lines with pines. Most of the rocky shoreline within the campground has a gradual slope to the water's edge for easy access. A man made sandy swim beach with playground equipment is located across the highway from the campground.
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
Location
Public CampgroundCOE Taylor Ferry is located in Oklahoma
Directions
Address for GPS: Taylor Ferry South Campground, 33814 E. 746 Rd., Wagoner, OK 74467 From Wagoner, Oklahoma, travel 5 miles east on Highway 51. Turn right on South 330 Road and travel south for approximatly 1/4 mile. Turn left on East 746 Road and travel less than 1 mile to the entrance gate and check in station.
Address
Fort Gibson Lake Office, Taylor Ferry Campground, 8568 State Hwy 251A
Fort gibson, OK 74434
Coordinates
35.934494 N
95.2843 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 3/20/26
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 3/20/26
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 50 Amp Hookups
Drive Time
- 41 min from Tulsa, OK
- 1 hr 26 min from Fort Smith, AR
- 1 hr 31 min from Fayetteville, AR
- 1 hr 48 min from Joplin, MO
