The best river, stream, or creek campgrounds near Waynoka, Oklahoma

Set up camp by the water in Waynoka—over 350 riverside sites give you plenty of choice, with average rates around $40 a night and some as low as $30. River camping here means you wake up to the sound of water and can spend your days swimming, watching wildlife, or heading out for a hike. Most spots allow campfires and offer basics like toilets and showers. For a tried-and-tested experience, check out Alexander Ranch (14 reviews), where open skies meet quiet river bends. You’ll find each site’s setup clear, the facilities reliable, and the river never far from your tent flap.

Top-rated campgrounds near Waynoka

1. Alabaster Caverns State Park

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23 sites · Freedom, Oklahoma

Discover the underground marvels of Alabaster Caverns State Park.

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2. Canton Lake

328 sites · Canton, Oklahoma

Canton Lake puts the “home” in Oklahoma. Feel right at home with nature here, as you hang by the beach, lay out in the sun, and take to the trails. Go animal watching as you wander around lakeside. Try your hand at fishing, see if you can catch your dinner! Feel the cool breeze by the water as you picnic outside, and soak up some rays. Be sure to get your hair wet at the lake—jump right in, swimming, water-skiing, and boating! Make sure you check out the amphitheatre for all the special programs going on! Honestly, this is the perfect summer vaca spot. Just because it’s the middle of America, doesn’t mean it’s to be ignored.

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Set up camp by the water in Waynoka—over 350 riverside sites give you plenty of choice, with average rates around $40 a night and some as low as $30. River camping here means you wake up to the sound of water and can spend your days swimming, watching wildlife, or heading out for a hike. Most spots allow campfires and offer basics like toilets and showers. For a tried-and-tested experience, check out Alexander Ranch (14 reviews), where open skies meet quiet river bends. You’ll find each site’s setup clear, the facilities reliable, and the river never far from your tent flap.