The best waterside campgrounds in Oklahoma

Camping waterside in Oklahoma means waking up to the sound of rippling creeks or watching mist rise off a lake before breakfast. With over 8,800 waterside campsites across the state, you’ll find everything from quiet river bends to lakeside clearings where the fishing is easy and the swimming holes don’t disappoint. Most sites offer essentials like showers, pet-friendly rules, and campfires—so you can bring your dog, dry off after a swim, and end the day with s’mores. Wildlife-watching here isn’t just talk; spot herons, deer, and the occasional armadillo if you keep your eyes open. Prices average around $45 per night, but you can snag a spot for as little as $15. Locals love Heavener Runestone Park (346 reviews) for its wooded trails and creek access, Three Ponds Community (327 reviews) for its laid-back vibe and swimming spots, and Westmuckett Homestead (191 reviews) for the fishing and big sky views. Don’t forget your rod or your binoculars—there’s always something moving at the water’s edge here.

90% (1.6K) • 125 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Oklahoma

Lighting Bug Acres

1. Lighting Bug Acres

100%

(2)

7 sites · Tents, RVs · Hastings , OK

From a distance you may think that our place is like ever other place, but it's not. We pride ourselves on turning this once domesticated property back into it's natural state. With regeneration practices we have added native flowers, medicinal herbs and pollinators where acres of wheat once stood. We have activities for an additional fee such as taking a stroll with our certified master herbalist, pick some edible flowers in our "I Pick You" U-Pic garden, milk a goat, or learn about how we implement regeneration practices just to name a few. There’s no pressure to add these activities so just relax and enjoy nature the way it should be, natural. 

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$15

/ night

Beavers Bend State Park

2. Beavers Bend State Park

100%

(18)

112 sites · Broken Bow, Oklahoma

Outdoor explorers of all ages will be entertained at this popular state park.

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Keystone Lake

3. Keystone Lake

75%

(6)

97 sites · Lotsee, Oklahoma

If you’re looking for a low-key beach getaway, head to Keystone Lake! Just 15 miles from downtown Tulsa, Oklahoma, the park is known for its beautiful blue-green lake waters and landscape of rolling hills, grasslands, and high bluffs. Stop along the highway on your drive in for awesome lake views! Take one of the short hiking trails that run alongside the lakeshore and keep your eyes open for unique rock formations, birds, and beavers! Bring your boat, as you’ll have access to 11 boat ramps and three marinas on the lake. Cast a line for striped bass, white bass, black bass, crappie, and catfish. Wildlife biologists believe there are 40-pounders in there somewhere! There are nine developed swimming beaches, and campers can choose from primitive to full hookup campsites. What’s not to love?

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Ouachita National Forest

4. Ouachita National Forest

96%

(25)

342 sites · Mount Ida, Arkansas

The Ouachita mountains may become your new go-to for hiking, fishing, and camping in Arkansas.

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Sequoyah State Park

5. Sequoyah State Park

84%

(16)

128 sites · Okay, Oklahoma

Sequoyah State Park: A Lakeside Haven for Outdoor Enthusiasts.

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Osage Hills State Park

6. Osage Hills State Park

100%

(4)

43 sites · Pawhuska, Oklahoma

Discover the rugged beauty of Osage Hills State Park.

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Waurika Lake

7. Waurika Lake

67%

(3)

302 sites · Hastings, Oklahoma

Stop. Collaborate and listen. Waurika Lake is back with a brand new park, and honestly it’s gorgeous. Okay so maybe that’s not how the song goes but we’re thinking it should be. Check out the park and you’ll see. A picturesque lake with fishing and boating, beaches to lay out on, trails to explore, seriously could you ask for anything more? We didn’t think so. Don’t miss out on picnics by the shore, and sharing bread with the birds. Watch the many animals scamper about the area, try to take a few pics if you can! Pitch a tent and extend the trip, you know you want to!

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Electrical hookup

Toilets

Cherokee State Park

8. Cherokee State Park

100%

(2)

108 sites · Langley, Oklahoma

Cherokee State Park: A Haven for Outdoor Enthusiasts and Nature Lovers.

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Cherokee Landing State Park

9. Cherokee Landing State Park

100%

(2)

138 sites · Dry Creek, Oklahoma

Discover the serene beauty of Cherokee Landing State Park.

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Eufaula Lake

10. Eufaula Lake

75%

(4)

448 sites · Porum, Oklahoma

If your first thought of Oklahoma is flat land and tumbleweeds, you’ve got another thing coming. Eufaula Lake is here specifically to change your mind with its sandy beaches, and rocky bluffs. Bring the boat and the swimsuit; you are not going to want to miss spending time in the water! Come by in the fall to check out the changing of the leaves. Don’t forget to charge the phones and pack the camera, this is seriously breathtaking and you’ll be kicking yourself if you don’t Instagram the heck out of the fall foliage. Take advantage of the historic town of Eufaula nearby for some antique shops and restaurants as a little break from nature living. Anyway you spend the day, Eufaula Lake is the best place for it!

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Fort Gibson Lake

11. Fort Gibson Lake

67%

(3)

345 sites · Wagoner, Oklahoma

With a mountain of activities and a beautiful lake to match, Fort Gibson Lake in Oklahoma is one spectacular place to spend a weekend. Specifically known for their fishing, we’d advise you NOT to forget your pole and tackle box! Lay out on the beach, splash in the water, or take the boat out for a spin. Just because the fishing is famous doesn’t mean that’s all there is to do! Land-lovers have no fear, with playgrounds, hiking trails, and beautiful overlooks, there’s plenty to keep you busy! Brush up on your sketching as you observe the abundant flora and fauna, and picnic lakeside. Hello, paradise!

Pets

Electrical hookup

Toilets

Camping waterside in Oklahoma means waking up to the sound of rippling creeks or watching mist rise off a lake before breakfast. With over 8,800 waterside campsites across the state, you’ll find everything from quiet river bends to lakeside clearings where the fishing is easy and the swimming holes don’t disappoint. Most sites offer essentials like showers, pet-friendly rules, and campfires—so you can bring your dog, dry off after a swim, and end the day with s’mores. Wildlife-watching here isn’t just talk; spot herons, deer, and the occasional armadillo if you keep your eyes open. Prices average around $45 per night, but you can snag a spot for as little as $15. Locals love Heavener Runestone Park (346 reviews) for its wooded trails and creek access, Three Ponds Community (327 reviews) for its laid-back vibe and swimming spots, and Westmuckett Homestead (191 reviews) for the fishing and big sky views. Don’t forget your rod or your binoculars—there’s always something moving at the water’s edge here.

90% (1.6K) • 125 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Oklahoma

Lighting Bug Acres

1. Lighting Bug Acres

100%

(2)

7 sites · Tents, RVs · Hastings , OK

From a distance you may think that our place is like ever other place, but it's not. We pride ourselves on turning this once domesticated property back into it's natural state. With regeneration practices we have added native flowers, medicinal herbs and pollinators where acres of wheat once stood. We have activities for an additional fee such as taking a stroll with our certified master herbalist, pick some edible flowers in our "I Pick You" U-Pic garden, milk a goat, or learn about how we implement regeneration practices just to name a few. There’s no pressure to add these activities so just relax and enjoy nature the way it should be, natural. 

Pets

Campfires

from

$15

/ night

Beavers Bend State Park

2. Beavers Bend State Park

100%

(18)

112 sites · Broken Bow, Oklahoma

Outdoor explorers of all ages will be entertained at this popular state park.

Pets

Electrical hookup

Toilets

Keystone Lake

3. Keystone Lake

75%

(6)

97 sites · Lotsee, Oklahoma

If you’re looking for a low-key beach getaway, head to Keystone Lake! Just 15 miles from downtown Tulsa, Oklahoma, the park is known for its beautiful blue-green lake waters and landscape of rolling hills, grasslands, and high bluffs. Stop along the highway on your drive in for awesome lake views! Take one of the short hiking trails that run alongside the lakeshore and keep your eyes open for unique rock formations, birds, and beavers! Bring your boat, as you’ll have access to 11 boat ramps and three marinas on the lake. Cast a line for striped bass, white bass, black bass, crappie, and catfish. Wildlife biologists believe there are 40-pounders in there somewhere! There are nine developed swimming beaches, and campers can choose from primitive to full hookup campsites. What’s not to love?

Pets

Electrical hookup

Toilets

Ouachita National Forest

4. Ouachita National Forest

96%

(25)

342 sites · Mount Ida, Arkansas

The Ouachita mountains may become your new go-to for hiking, fishing, and camping in Arkansas.

Pets

Toilets

Campfires

Sequoyah State Park

5. Sequoyah State Park

84%

(16)

128 sites · Okay, Oklahoma

Sequoyah State Park: A Lakeside Haven for Outdoor Enthusiasts.

Pets

Electrical hookup

Toilets

Osage Hills State Park

6. Osage Hills State Park

100%

(4)

43 sites · Pawhuska, Oklahoma

Discover the rugged beauty of Osage Hills State Park.

Pets

Electrical hookup

Toilets

Waurika Lake

7. Waurika Lake

67%

(3)

302 sites · Hastings, Oklahoma

Stop. Collaborate and listen. Waurika Lake is back with a brand new park, and honestly it’s gorgeous. Okay so maybe that’s not how the song goes but we’re thinking it should be. Check out the park and you’ll see. A picturesque lake with fishing and boating, beaches to lay out on, trails to explore, seriously could you ask for anything more? We didn’t think so. Don’t miss out on picnics by the shore, and sharing bread with the birds. Watch the many animals scamper about the area, try to take a few pics if you can! Pitch a tent and extend the trip, you know you want to!

Pets

Electrical hookup

Toilets

Cherokee State Park

8. Cherokee State Park

100%

(2)

108 sites · Langley, Oklahoma

Cherokee State Park: A Haven for Outdoor Enthusiasts and Nature Lovers.

Pets

Electrical hookup

Toilets

Cherokee Landing State Park

9. Cherokee Landing State Park

100%

(2)

138 sites · Dry Creek, Oklahoma

Discover the serene beauty of Cherokee Landing State Park.

Pets

Electrical hookup

Toilets

Eufaula Lake

10. Eufaula Lake

75%

(4)

448 sites · Porum, Oklahoma

If your first thought of Oklahoma is flat land and tumbleweeds, you’ve got another thing coming. Eufaula Lake is here specifically to change your mind with its sandy beaches, and rocky bluffs. Bring the boat and the swimsuit; you are not going to want to miss spending time in the water! Come by in the fall to check out the changing of the leaves. Don’t forget to charge the phones and pack the camera, this is seriously breathtaking and you’ll be kicking yourself if you don’t Instagram the heck out of the fall foliage. Take advantage of the historic town of Eufaula nearby for some antique shops and restaurants as a little break from nature living. Anyway you spend the day, Eufaula Lake is the best place for it!

Pets

Electrical hookup

Toilets

Fort Gibson Lake

11. Fort Gibson Lake

67%

(3)

345 sites · Wagoner, Oklahoma

With a mountain of activities and a beautiful lake to match, Fort Gibson Lake in Oklahoma is one spectacular place to spend a weekend. Specifically known for their fishing, we’d advise you NOT to forget your pole and tackle box! Lay out on the beach, splash in the water, or take the boat out for a spin. Just because the fishing is famous doesn’t mean that’s all there is to do! Land-lovers have no fear, with playgrounds, hiking trails, and beautiful overlooks, there’s plenty to keep you busy! Brush up on your sketching as you observe the abundant flora and fauna, and picnic lakeside. Hello, paradise!

Pets

Electrical hookup

Toilets