Dam Site
Dam Site Campground is situated below Fort Gibson Dam on the west bank of the Grand River in northeastern Oklahoma. The campground was severely damaged during the 2019 flood. None of the campsites offer water or electric. The campground is open for day use and primitive camping.
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Check availability on Recreation.gov ↗
Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 24 |
| group shelter nonelectric | 1 |
| group shelter electric | 1 |
Site guide
26 sites in 2 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Type | Water / sewer | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Main | Standard | No / – | 8 / 4 | Yes |
| 3 | Main | Standard | No / – | 8 / 4 | Yes |
| 4 | Main | Standard | No / – | 8 / 4 | Yes |
| 5 | Main | Standard | No / – | 8 / 4 | Yes |
| 6 | Main | Standard | No / – | 8 / 4 | Yes |
| 7 | Main | Standard | No / – | 8 / 4 | Yes |
| 9 | Main | Standard | No / – | 8 / 4 | Yes |
| 14 | Main | Standard | No / – | 8 / 4 | Yes |
| 23 | Main | Standard | No / – | 8 / 4 | Yes |
| 24 | Main | Standard | No / – | 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
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
This seasonal campground offers 23 primitive campsites. Large family groups can take advange of the group day use shelter within the park, as well as, one located at the Overlook.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Weather by month
Getting there
Updated with Fort Gibson Dam closure. From Fort Gibson, Oklahoma, turn onto US-62 W. Turn right onto OK-16 E/Okay Rd/N York St and continue to follow OK-16 E. Continue onto OK-251A E. The park will be on your right at the bottom of the hill just before the dam.
| Nearest town | Fort Gibson, Oklahoma |
| Coordinates | 35.8678° N, 95.2336° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- The group shelter and Overlook shelter are only reservable through recreation.gov
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Mike's Outdoors ↗ | 9.1 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 20.1 mi |
| RV sales & service | RV sales & service ↗ | 35.4 mi |
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Explore
Video
Wahoo Bay Fort Gibson Lake - Campground Review
Worth a stop
Historic Fort Gibson, established in 1824, served as an important military post on the western frontier for close to 70 years. Now a National Historical Landmark, the site is open to the public year round. Volunteers reenact the lifestyle of the late 1800s during various events held throughout the year. A reconstructed log stockade, and original barracks, hospital, bakehouse and other structures still stand today.
- 3.2 miWahoo Bay Boat Ramp ↗Boat launch
- 3.8 miWildwood Boat Ramp ↗Boat launch
- 5.5 miTaylor Ferry Beach ↗Swimming
Other campgrounds nearby
Historic landmarks nearby
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Natural features
Fort Gibson Lake sits nearly 8 miles from the confluence of the Grand and Arkansas Rivers. An oak-hickory woodland covers the rolling hills of the region. A wide variety of waterfowl migrates through the area annually and provides plenty of opportunities for bird watchers.
Recreation
The nearly 20,000-acre lake offers great 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.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Dam Site?
Sites at Dam Site are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Dam Site?
Check-in 05:00 PM, checkout 03:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Dam Site have?
26 sites, including 24 standard sites without power, 1 group shelter nonelectric, and 1 group shelter electric.
Source: Recreation.gov
Does Dam Site have hookups?
Yes, water hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Dam Site?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Dam Site?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE, AT&T 4G LTE, 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 Dam Site?
The nearly 20,000-acre lake offers great boating and swimming opportunities. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Dam Site?
Fort Gibson, Oklahoma. Historic Fort Gibson, established in 1824, served as an important military post on the western frontier for close to 70 years.
Source: Getting there
What if Dam Site is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Wahoo Bay (3.2 mi), Taylor Ferry (5.4 mi), and Tullahasse Loop (12 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby