Wahoo Bay
Wahoo Bay is a campground that provides an abundance of shade for rest and relaxation. Located just North of the Fort Gibson Dam, users can easily access the main body of the lake for a variety of water activities. As an added bonus, there are several stores and marinas nearby for supplies and equipment rentals. Boat and RV storage locations are within a few miles of the campground.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 20 |
Site guide
20 sites in 2 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Shade | Water / sewer | Waterfront | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | WB- East | Partial | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 18 | WB- East | Partial | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 19 | WB- East | Partial | No / – | 8 / 4 | Yes | |
| 20 | WB- East | Partial | No / – | 8 / 4 | Yes | |
| 1 | WB- West | None | No / – | 8 / 4 | Yes | |
| 2 | WB- West | None | No / – | Lakefront | 8 / 4 | Yes |
| 3 | WB- West | Partial | No / – | Lakefront | 8 / 4 | Yes |
| 4 | WB- West | None | No / – | 8 / 4 | Yes | |
| 5 | WB- West | Partial | No / – | Lakefront | 8 / 4 | Yes |
| 6 | WB- West | Partial | No / – | Lakefront | 8 / 4 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 05:00 PM, checkout 03:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Max vehicle length | 26 ft |
| Equipment | Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Fees | Cancellations made 48 hrs or more prior to the start of the reservation will incur the cancellation fee of $10. Cancellations made 24 hrs prior to the start of the reservation will incur a late cancellation fee ($10 + first nights camping fee) |
Wahoo Bay is equipped with 20 campsites within the park. There are severel water hookups throughout the park where campers can fill up water tanks. There is also a vault toilet located by the boat ramp parking lot.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
| Nearest town | Wagoner, Oklahoma |
| Coordinates | 35.8858° N, 95.2872° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Mike's Outdoors ↗ | 8.7 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 21.9 mi |
| RV sales & service | RV sales & service ↗ | 32.2 mi |
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Wahoo Bay Fort Gibson Lake - Campground Review
Worth a stop
- under 0.1 miWahoo Bay Boat Ramp ↗Boat launch
- 1.5 miJackson Bay Marina ↗Boat launch
- 3.6 miTaylor Ferry Beach ↗Swimming
Other campgrounds nearby
Historic landmarks nearby
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Recreation
The nearly 20,000-acre lake offers excellent boating and swimming opportunities. Anglers enjoy fishing for black bass, white bass, crappie and several varieties of catfish and panfish. The lake's 225 miles of shoreline are home to thousands of acres of public hunting lands, where white-tailed deer, bobwhite quail, mourning dove, duck, geese, cottontail rabbit and squirrel roam. Wahoo Bay offers a variety of recreation activities including camping, boating and swimming. People can enjoy the quietness of the lake tucked away in the cove with amazing scenery. Wahoo Bay has 2 boat ramps in the park as well as a courtesy dock at the main boat ramp.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Wahoo Bay?
Sites at Wahoo Bay are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Wahoo Bay?
Cancellations made 48 hrs or more prior to the start of the reservation will incur the cancellation fee of $10. Cancellations made 24 hrs prior to the start of the reservation will incur a late cancellation fee ($10 + first nights camping fee)
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Wahoo Bay?
Check-in 05:00 PM, checkout 03:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Wahoo Bay have?
20 sites, including 20 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Wahoo Bay?
The longest site here provides 26 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
Are pets allowed at Wahoo Bay?
Yes, pets are allowed at Wahoo Bay. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Wahoo Bay?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Wahoo Bay?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Wahoo Bay?
The nearly 20,000-acre lake offers excellent boating and swimming opportunities. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Wahoo Bay?
Wagoner, Oklahoma.
Source: Getting there
What if Wahoo Bay is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Dam Site (3.2 mi), Taylor Ferry (3.4 mi), and Tullahasse Loop (8.9 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby