Army Corps of Engineers · Arkansas River - Robert S. Kerr Pool · Sallisaw, OK

Applegate Cove

Applegate Cove contains 27 campsites, two playgrounds, a boat ramp and courtesy dock. Applegate Cove sits along the shady banks of Robert S. Kerr Reservoir.

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Applegate CoveApplegate Cove PlaygroundApplegate CoveApplegate Picnic Shelter
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Site mix

Standard with electric26
group shelter electric1
Host/management1
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

27 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteTypePowerWater / sewerPeople / vehiclesFiresAccessible
01Electric50 ampYes / –8 / 2Yes
02Electric50 ampYes / –8 / 2Yes
03Electric50 ampYes / –8 / 2Yes
04Electric50 ampYes / –8 / 2Yes
05Electric50 ampYes / –8 / 2Yes
06Electric50 ampYes / –8 / 2Yes
07Electric50 ampYes / –8 / 2Yes
08Electric50 ampYes / –8 / 2Yes
09Electric50 ampYes / –8 / 2Yes
10Electric50 ampYes / –8 / 2Yes

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 06:00 PM, checkout 04:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsElectric, water
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
AccessibilitySite PS1 is listed accessible

Applegate Cove contains 27 campsites, two playgrounds, a boat ramp and courtesy dock.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Applegate Cove30°40°50°60°70°80°90°January: 2.81 inches of precipitation, 1.0 inches of snowFebruary: 2.56 inches of precipitation, 0.2 inches of snowMarch: 3.75 inches of precipitation, 0.4 inches of snowApril: 4.62 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowMay: 5.75 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJune: 4.80 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 3.47 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 3.64 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 4.55 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 3.93 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowNovember: 3.93 inches of precipitation, 0.1 inches of snowDecember: 3.59 inches of precipitation, 0.2 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 37.9°F averageFebruary: 42.5°F averageMarch: 50.8°F averageApril: 59.4°F averageMay: 68.0°F averageJune: 76.5°F averageJuly: 81.1°F averageAugust: 80.2°F averageSeptember: 73.2°F averageOctober: 61.8°F averageNovember: 50.1°F averageDecember: 41.0°F average0 in2 in4 in6 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Sallisaw 2 NW, 8 miles from the recreation area point at 660 feet, station USC00347862 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 47 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 2 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

Head south on US-59 out of Sallisaw, OK for 7 miles, turn right at Pier 7 General Store onto E1140 Rd for 2.4 miles, where road forks, keep left towards Applegate Cove Marina and you will dead end at your destination of Applegate Cove Campground

Nearest townSallisaw, Oklahoma
AreaRecreation.gov lists no exact point for this campground. The recreation area is at 35.35° N, 94.78° W. Call the office before you drive.

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Video

Video of COE Robert S Kerr Applegate Cove, OK from Craig E.

Natural features

Robert S. Kerr Reservoir is located within the Cookson Hills, on the Arkansas River in Sequoyah, Le Flore, Haskell, and Muskogee counties in eastern Oklahoma, US. It is about eight miles south of the nearest major town, Sallisaw, Oklahoma. The reservoir is impounded by Robert S. Kerr Lock and Dam at river mile 336.2 (km 541.1) on the Arkansas River, just a few miles below its confluence with the Canadian River. The lock and dam are part of the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System, which provides for barge navigation on the Arkansas River and some of its tributaries.

Recreation

With over 250 miles of shoreline and 43,000 surface acres, R.S. Kerr has long been recognized for its outstanding fishing. Crappie, sand bass, catfish, and black bass in the lake reach record size. Boating and kayaking are popular activities in the area. A boat ramp is provided at the campground for easy access to the water. A variety of hiking trails wind throughout the hills and along the shoreline, offering additional activities for campers.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Applegate Cove?

Sites at Applegate Cove are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Applegate Cove?

Check-in 06:00 PM, checkout 04:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Applegate Cove have?

28 sites, including 26 standard sites with power and 1 group shelter electric.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I bring an RV to Applegate Cove?

Applegate Cove is listed for tents only.

Source: Recreation.gov

Does Applegate Cove have hookups?

Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Applegate Cove?

Yes, pets are allowed at Applegate Cove. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there accessible sites at Applegate Cove?

Site PS1 is listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What is there to do at Applegate Cove?

With over 250 miles of shoreline and 43,000 surface acres, R.S. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Applegate Cove?

Sallisaw, Oklahoma.

Source: Getting there