Army Corps of Engineers · Waurika Lake · Waurika, OK

Wichita Ridge Campground

Wichita Ridge Campground lies along the scenic shore of Waurika Lake in the Great Plains Region of southern Oklahoma. The area offers many recreation activities, including fishing, boating and hunting. Waurika Lake encompasses 10,100 acres of water and about 12,000 acres of land, which provide ample space for visitors to enjoy the outdoors. It is about six miles northwest of the city of Waurika and lies in portions of Jefferson, Cotton and Stephens Counties.

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Site mix

Standard, no hookups17
Standard with electric10
group shelter electric1
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

The longest site here provides 35 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

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

SiteTypeFits, ftShadePowerWater / sewerPeople / vehiclesFires
1Electric3530 ampYes / No8 / –
2Standard35NoNo / No8 / –
3Standard35NoNo / No8 / –
4Standard35NoNo / No8 / –
5Standard35NoNo / No8 / –
6Standard35NoNo / No8 / –
7Standard35NoNo / No8 / –
8Standard35NoNo / No8 / –
9Standard35NoNo / No8 / –
10Standard35NoNo / No8 / –

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 06:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsElectric, water
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed

Wichita Ridge Campground is a smaller facility with several campsites and a large day use pavilion. Several campsites (18-27) are equipped with electric and water hookups. Boaters and anglers have the convenience of an accessible boat ramp and dock, and families can enjoy the open space and day use areas.

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

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Wichita Ridge Campground40°50°60°70°80°90°January: 1.56 inches of precipitation, 0.7 inches of snowFebruary: 1.77 inches of precipitation, 0.4 inches of snowMarch: 2.50 inches of precipitation, 0.1 inches of snowApril: 3.10 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowMay: 4.32 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJune: 3.87 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 2.34 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 2.96 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 3.11 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 2.93 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowNovember: 2.09 inches of precipitation, 0.5 inches of snowDecember: 1.65 inches of precipitation, 0.2 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 43.1°F averageFebruary: 47.2°F averageMarch: 56.0°F averageApril: 63.8°F averageMay: 72.1°F averageJune: 80.1°F averageJuly: 84.9°F averageAugust: 84.2°F averageSeptember: 76.4°F averageOctober: 65.2°F averageNovember: 53.3°F averageDecember: 44.4°F average0 in1 in2 in3 in4 in5 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Waurika, 5 miles from the recreation area point at 912 feet, station USC00349395 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 32 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 2 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

Nearest townWaurika, Oklahoma
AreaRecreation.gov lists no exact point for this campground. The recreation area is at 34.23° N, 98.06° W. Call the office before you drive.

Explore

Natural features

The large shade trees, gently sloping shoreline and expansive lakefront views of the horizon invite the visitor to relax and take in the scenery. Grassland prairies, farms and sparce timber surround the lake area. Wildlife such as white-tail deer, ducks, rabbits and wild turkey graze the landscape

Recreation

Waurika Lake provides excellent opportunities for fishing and hunting. Anglers seek out blue, channel and flathead catfish, largemouth bass, white bass, hybrid striper, crappie, walleye and sunfish. Approximately 6,040 acres of land around the lake are managed for game. Sought-after species include white-tailed deer, bobwhite quail, mourning dove, wood duck, mallard, pintail, teal, canvas back, cottontail rabbits and wild turkey. Boating and skiing enthusiasts play on the large areas of open water and along the scenic shoreline. There are four large embayments and a number of smaller coves that make boating on the lake a pleasure.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Wichita Ridge Campground?

Sites at Wichita Ridge 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 Wichita Ridge Campground?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Wichita Ridge Campground have?

28 sites, including 17 standard sites without power, 10 standard sites with power, and 1 group shelter electric.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I bring an RV to Wichita Ridge Campground?

Wichita Ridge Campground is listed for tents only.

Source: Recreation.gov

Does Wichita Ridge Campground have hookups?

Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Wichita Ridge Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Wichita Ridge Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

What is there to do at Wichita Ridge Campground?

Waurika Lake provides excellent opportunities for fishing and hunting. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Wichita Ridge Campground?

Waurika, Oklahoma.

Source: Getting there