Fish & Wildlife Service · Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge · Cache, OK

Fawn Creek Youth Campground

Fawn Creek is a designated youth group campground, available only to organized youth groups. Examples of quilified groups: Boy Scouts Girl Scouts Church Youth Groups School Groups Civic Youth Groups University Organizations and Clubs Worn by time and nature, the Wichita Mountains loom large above the prairie in southwest Oklahoma—a lasting refuge for wildlife. Situated just outside the Lawton/Ft. Sill area, Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge preserves approximately 60,000 acres of mixed grass prairie, ancient granite mountains, and fresh water lakes and streams for the benefit of wildlife and the American people. Best known for

Reservable · Recreation.gov4 sitesPets okFires okTents only

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Fawn Creek Youth CampgroundFawn Creek Youth CampgroundA magnificent orange butterfly resting on stunning orange flowers.A colorful lizard sits atop a boulder.
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Site mix

Tent-only4
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

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

SiteShadePeople / vehiclesFiresRating
Group Site APartial30 / 8YesStandard
Group Site BPartial30 / 8YesStandard
Group Site CPartial30 / 8YesStandard
Group Site DPartial30 / 8YesStandard

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 03:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

EquipmentTents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions

Fawn Creek Youth Campground has 4 Groupsites, reserved for organized youth groups, located on a single loop. Each site has picnic tables, a fire ring and charcoal grill. Centrally located in the campground there are 2 vault toilets only, no water or electricity.

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

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Fawn Creek Youth Campground40°50°60°70°80°90°January: 1.25 inches of precipitationFebruary: 1.39 inches of precipitationMarch: 2.22 inches of precipitationApril: 3.03 inches of precipitationMay: 4.81 inches of precipitationJune: 4.22 inches of precipitationJuly: 2.43 inches of precipitationAugust: 2.88 inches of precipitationSeptember: 3.22 inches of precipitationOctober: 3.23 inches of precipitationNovember: 1.93 inches of precipitationDecember: 1.69 inches of precipitationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 40.7°F averageFebruary: 44.2°F averageMarch: 53.5°F averageApril: 61.2°F averageMay: 69.8°F averageJune: 78.2°F averageJuly: 83.0°F averageAugust: 82.7°F averageSeptember: 74.7°F averageOctober: 63.6°F averageNovember: 51.4°F averageDecember: 41.7°F average0 in1 in2 in3 in4 in5 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Medicine Pk 3W Mesonet, 3 miles from the recreation area point at 1,597 feet, station USC00345775 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 32 inches a year.

Getting there

From I-44 take Highway 49 (exit 45). Go west 7 miles to the Refuge gate or 14 miles to the Visitor Center. If coming from Highway 62, take Highway 115 (Cache exit) north to the Refuge Gate. Proceed west on Highway 49 to Indiahoma Road. Turn south onto Indiahoma Road for approximately 1.5 miles to the Fawn Creek Youth Campground.

Nearest townCache, Oklahoma
AreaRecreation.gov lists no exact point for this campground. The recreation area is at 34.71° N, 98.62° W. Call the office before you drive.

Fire nearby

  • Wildfire
    Ozark

    26 mi from the campground · 20 acres

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

Explore

Natural features

Explore ancient granite mountains. Find yourself in a cedar forest. Dare to discover wide open spaces and fresh water lakes meant to support wildlife like the American bison and Rocky Mountain elk. Fish. Hike. Photograph. Immerse yourself in the wild.

Recreation

Fawn Creek Youth Campground is a primative campground, reserved for organized youth groups located on the west side of the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. Fawn Creek is within walking distance of quality fishing, canoeing, kayaking, and hiking. The Dog Run Hollow Trail System trailheads and French Lake offer visitors hours of outdoor recreational activities.

Nearby

Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge encompasses roughly 60,000 acres. Fawn Creek Youth Campground offers visitors opportunities to explore all areas of the refuge with a short drive. Head up Mount Scott or hang out at Prairie Dog Town. Bring your fishing pole, a set of binoculars, or your camera. The possibilities are endless.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Fawn Creek Youth Campground?

Sites at Fawn Creek Youth Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Fawn Creek Youth Campground?

Check-in 03:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Fawn Creek Youth Campground have?

4 sites, including 4 tent-only sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I bring an RV to Fawn Creek Youth Campground?

Fawn Creek Youth Campground is listed for tents only.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Fawn Creek Youth Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Fawn Creek Youth Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Fawn Creek Youth Campground?

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 Fawn Creek Youth Campground?

Fawn Creek Youth Campground is a primative campground, reserved for organized youth groups located on the west side of the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Fawn Creek Youth Campground?

Cache, Oklahoma. Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge encompasses roughly 60,000 acres.

Source: Getting there