Waurika Primitive Camping

The road to the 3 camping spots are absolutely not easy to get to. If you have a big rig I suggest you take it super slow and when the road comes to a “Y” take the left and BE CAREFUL! There was a horrific rain storm while on our stay here so this brought out the mudders! I think you’re not SUPPOSED to OHV here, but there was people who came out and tore the road up worse than when we first got here. Ruts the size of a VW.

The beach is very muddy. Not too much sand. It does not stink. There are a lot of Fish, Birds and Clams. So if need be, you won’t go hungry if stuck for a period of time.

As for the water. Water water everywhere but not a drop to drink. Bring your own water. I don’t suggest bathing in the lake but there are no signs saying you can’t.

No bathrooms but there is a hiking trail across the highway from the turn to the campground. It has a wonderful toilet and trash can that you can use for the small fee of not throwing up all over yourself over the smell of rotting fish corpses and probably other small animals. It looks neat from a distance. Do not go in there.

We walked to the little station at the stop sign about a quarter mile south. The google reviews say it’s amazing. But i beg to differ. If you need petro or a place to take a quick wee I suggest going over the bridge into town. There is no public bathroom here and the contactless pay does not work. Everything is overpriced even the fuel.

The trail. It is 13 miles ONE way, so if you decide to hike, take gear and water. It’s absolutely stunning.

We stayed the last week of November into the first week of December. The weather fluctuated but was mostly on the warm side with the exception of a few days in the 40’s.

If the road was maintained we would return. I would have given it a 5 star rating. Everything about this place is stunning. So my rating is on the road solely. It’s very difficult to access.

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This is an amazing place.  The sites are less than 1/4 mile from the highway.  We didn't travel all the roads in this area since we found our spot right off.  There are some rock fire rings and nice open areas that are mowed so no tall weeds.  There is a great area to put the kayaks in and enjoy the lake.  If you want to fish I guess you could do it right from the bank and set out in your small boat.  No boat ramp.  Just make sure you have all the proper license.  The road in is dirt and gravel, more dirt.  There are a couple of major holes in the road but you can drive around them.  I love this spot and it is within spitting distance of COE camp grounds.  I would guess the weekends could be crowded.  You might want to rethink hunting season.  Please pick up your trash.

LT

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