Army Corps of Engineers · Eufaula Lake · Mcalester, OK

Elm Point

Elm Point is a small campground located at the South end of the lake and is 10 miles from McAlester.

Reservable · Recreation.gov 22 sites 40 ft max Electric hookupsPets okFires ok

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Photos courtesy of Eufaula Project Office · Recreation.gov

1fire
active

Persimmon · 35 mi away · 15 acres

Interagency incident data as of 2026-10-16

Incident details ↓

Site mix

Standard with electric		19
Tent-only		2
group picnic area		1

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

Will my RV fit

Towing a trailerRear or front mounted accessoriesi

Tow vehicle length, ftTrailer length, ft

The longest site here provides 40 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

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

Site	Type	Entry	Fits, ft	Surface	Power	Water / sewer	People / vehicles	Fires	Rating
4	Electric	Back-in	20	Paved	30 amp	Yes / –	8 / 2	Yes	Standard
5	Electric	Back-in	40	Paved	30 amp	Yes / –	8 / 2	Yes	Standard
6	Electric	Back-in	25	Paved	30 amp	Yes / –	8 / 2	Yes	Standard
7	Electric	Back-in	25	Paved	30 amp	Yes / –	8 / 2	Yes	Standard
8	Electric	Back-in	30	Paved	30 amp	Yes / –	8 / 2	Yes	Standard
9	Electric	Back-in	30	Paved	30 amp	Yes / –	8 / 2	Yes	Standard
10	Electric	Back-in	15	Paved	30 amp	Yes / –	8 / 2	Yes	Standard
11	Electric	Back-in	40	Paved	30 amp	Yes / –	8 / 2	Yes	Standard
12	Electric	Back-in	25	Paved	30 amp	Yes / –	8 / 2	Yes	Standard
13	Electric	Back-in	25	Paved	30 amp	Yes / –	8 / 2	Yes	Standard

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 6:00 PM, checkout 4:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

Hookups	Electric, water
Max vehicle length	40 ft
Equipment	RVs & trailers, Tents
Pets	Allowed
Campfires	Allowed, subject to restrictions

1 Vault type toilet Boat Launching ramp Group picnic shelter No shower facility

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

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →

The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Webbers Falls 5 WSW, 15 miles from the recreation area point at 550 feet, station USC00349445 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 47 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 5 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

Nearest town	Mcalester, Oklahoma
Area	Recreation.gov lists no exact point for this campground. The recreation area is at 35.31° N, 95.36° W. Call the office before you drive.

Fire nearby

Wildfire
Persimmon
35 mi from the campground · 15 acres

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Explore

Video

Video of Eufaula Lake - COE/Elm Point Not closed, OK from N I.

Natural features

Eufaula Lake is the largest lake located entirely in the state of Oklahoma. It is located on the Canadian River, 27 miles upstream from its confluence with the Arkansas River. The dam, completed in 1964 and dedicated by President Lyndon B. Johnson, was originally built for flood control. With over 800 miles of shoreline and 105,000 surface acres of water, Eufaula Lake offers a variety of recreational opportunities. The shoreline ranges from vast expanses of sandy beaches to rocky bluffs, and the scenery is especially beautiful during the fall months, when visitors are treated to an array of vivid autumn colors.

Recreation

Eufaula Lake has long been recognized for its outstanding fishery. Crappie, sand bass, catfish, and black bass in the lake reach record size. Below the dam, striped bass reaching over 40 pounds have been caught in the tailwaters.

Nearby

The City of McAlester offers a variety of activities and restaurants.

Guidebooks for Oklahoma

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Best Easy Day Hikes Oklahoma City
Gigi Ragland, 2012
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Oklahoma hiking trails
Kent F. Frates, 2010
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Scenic Routes and Byways the Ozarks
Don Kurz, 2013
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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Elm Point?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Elm Point?

Check-in 6:00 PM, checkout 4:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Elm Point have?

22 sites, including 19 standard sites with power, 2 tent-only sites, and 1 group picnic area.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Elm Point?

The longest site here provides 40 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Does Elm Point have hookups?

Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Elm Point?

Yes, pets are allowed at Elm Point. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Elm Point?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there is 1 active fire within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.

Source: Fire nearby

What is there to do at Elm Point?

Eufaula Lake has long been recognized for its outstanding fishery. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Elm Point?

Mcalester, Oklahoma. The City of McAlester offers a variety of activities and restaurants.

Source: Getting there