Fairview
Fairview Campground is located at Canton Lake in northwest Oklahoma on the North Canadian River, 11 miles from the town of Canton. Canton Lake hosts a large number of campers, picnickers, boaters, fishermen, and hunters every year, as one of the few places in western Oklahoma to offer all of these activities.
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Site mix
| Group sites | 1 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 40 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
1 site. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRS | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | Full | 100 / 25 |
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 | None |
| Max vehicle length | 40 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
Fairview is a group campsite that's a popular destination for family reunions and other groups looking for a large secluded camping area. It can accommodate up to 100 people, four RVs and several tents. Amenities include a large picnic shelter, pit toilets and drinking water.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
From Canton, OK: Go.2 miles west on HWY 51, turn north HWY 58A. Continue 2 miles north to a 3-way Stop intersection. Continue straight (west) through the intersection, curving right to a 4-way stop.
| Nearest town | Canton, Oklahoma |
| Coordinates | 36.1450° N, 98.5992° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 2.1 mi |
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Explore
Worth a stop
A major attraction for hunters is the 14,862-acre Canton Wildlife Management Area. This area, operated by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, is home for whitetail deer, wild turkey, dove, bobwhite quail, squirrel rabbits and several varieties of waterfowl. There are several resturants located within 3 miles of the lake and also a casino and 9 hole golf course. Roman Nose and Glass Mountains State Park are only about a half hour or so drive from the lake. There is also a Disc Golf Course about 12 miles away in the Big Bend Recreation Area
- 1.5 miLongdale Day Use Pass ↗Day use
- 1.8 miBig Bend Day Use Pass ↗Day use
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- CantonmentSite · Canton · 3.3 mi
- Acre Family BarnBuilding · Canton · 7.2 mi
- Old Plant Office Building, U.S. Gypsum Co.Building · Southard · 9.3 mi
Natural features
The shores of Canton Lake and the North Canadian River are covered with eastern cottonwood, post and blackjack oak, black willow, buttonbush and roughleaf dogwood.
Recreation
Canton Lake is known for its fishing opportunities, especially walleye fishing. The Walleye Rodeo fishing derby is held annually in mid-May and draws thousands of visitors to the area for the 4 day event. The lake's gently sloping sandy beaches are inviting for swimmers and sunbathers. Personal watercraft use, tubing and water skiing are popular on the broad expanse of water parelling the dam where winds are subdued.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Fairview?
Sites at Fairview are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Fairview?
Check-in 6:00 PM, checkout 4:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Fairview have?
1 site, including 1 group site.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Fairview?
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
Are pets allowed at Fairview?
Yes, pets are allowed at Fairview. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Fairview?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 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 Fairview?
Canton Lake is known for its fishing opportunities, especially walleye fishing. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Fairview?
Canton, Oklahoma. A major attraction for hunters is the 14,862-acre Canton Wildlife Management Area.
Source: Getting there
What if Fairview is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Longdale (1.5 mi), Big Bend (2.3 mi), and Sandy Cove (3.2 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby