Johnson Creek
Johnson Creek Campground is located on Lake Texoma in Oklahoma's Cross Timbers Region. The lake is said to be the "Playground of the Southwest," where outdoor activities like fishing, boating, hiking and hunting abound.
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Site mix
| Standard with electric | 54 |
| group shelter electric | 1 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 90 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
55 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Power | Water / sewer | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Electric | Back-in | 55 | Paved | Partial | 30 amp | Yes / – | 12 / 1 | Yes | |
| 02 | Electric | Back-in | 40 | Paved | Full | 30 amp | Yes / – | 12 / 1 | Yes | |
| 03 | Electric | Back-in | 55 | Paved | Full | 30 amp | Yes / – | 12 / 1 | Yes | |
| 04 | Electric | Back-in | 45 | Paved | Full | 30 amp | Yes / – | 12 / 1 | Yes | |
| 05 | Electric | Back-in | 50 | Paved | Full | 30 amp | Yes / – | 12 / 1 | Yes | |
| 06 | Electric | Back-in | 45 | Paved | Partial | 30 amp | Yes / – | 12 / 1 | Yes | |
| 07 | Electric | Back-in | 60 | Paved | Partial | 30 amp | Yes / – | 12 / 1 | Yes | |
| 08 | Electric | Back-in | 80 | Paved | Full | 30 amp | Yes / – | 12 / 1 | Yes | |
| 09 | Electric | Back-in | 70 | Paved | Partial | 30 amp | Yes / – | 12 / 1 | Yes | |
| 10 | Electric | Back-in | 50 | Paved | Partial | 30 amp | Yes / – | 12 / 1 | 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 6:00 PM, checkout 4:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | Electric, water |
| Max vehicle length | 90 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Accessibility | Site 55 is listed accessible |
This popular campground offers 54 paved campsites with electrical and water hookups. Sites 15-17, 44, 49, 50, and 52-54 have covered picnic tables. A day-use group picnic shelter with electricity is available as well. Other amenities include flush and vault toilets, showers and drinking water. A boat ramp, dock and dump station are located on-site. A marina and general store are within one mile of the campground.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
From Durant, OK, travel 11 miles west on Highway 70. Exit off Highway 70 to the north and the park entrance is 300 yards ahead. Physical address: 215 Johnson Creek Road, Mead, OK 73449.
| Coordinates | 33.9998° N, 96.5701° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Outdoor Expeditions Supply Company ↗ | 6.5 mi |
| RV sales & service | Oklahoma Trailer Sales ↗ | 8.8 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 12.9 mi |
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A visit to Johnson Creek Campground on Lake Texoma
Worth a stop
The lake features two wildlife refuges, two state parks and 23 commercial concession areas dedicated to the enjoyment of over six million visitors annually.
- 0.2 miJohnson Creek Boat Ramp ↗Boat launch
- 1.1 miNewberry Creek Resort & Marina ↗Boat launch
Public land it sits in
Tishomingo National Wildlife Refuge begins about 10.1 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 10.1 miTishomingo National Wildlife Refuge ↗National Wildlife Refuge · Fish and Wildlife Service · 16,466 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Carriage PointSite · Durant · 6.7 mi
- Oklahoma Presbyterian CollegeBuilding · Durant · 10.1 mi
- Robert E. Lee SchoolBuilding · Durant · 10.6 mi
Natural features
The campground is situated on the eastern side of Lake Texoma. Post and blackjack oaks forest the rolling hills of the region. Deer, turkeys, bobcats, hawks, waterfowl and songbirds are abundant around the lake.
Recreation
Lake Texoma is a large reservoir with an excellent fishery and many access points. Boating, swimming, water skiing, hunting, birding and relaxing on the sandy beaches are the typical pursuits of most visitors. The lake is known as the "Striper Capital of the World," one of the few reservoirs in the nation where striped bass reproduce naturally. Other popular species include largemouth and smallmouth bass, white bass, hybrid striped bass, white crappie, black crappie, channel catfish and blue catfish. Also available is the scenic Cross Timbers hiking trail, a very popular trail that winds for 14 miles above the lake on rocky ledges and through blackjack woodland. Forty miles of equestrian trails surround the lake as well.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Johnson Creek?
Sites at Johnson Creek are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Johnson Creek?
Check-in 6:00 PM, checkout 4:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Johnson Creek have?
55 sites, including 54 standard sites with power and 1 group shelter electric.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Johnson Creek?
Recreation.gov lists no practical vehicle capacity limit for the largest site here, which usually means pull-through or open parking. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Does Johnson Creek have hookups?
Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Johnson Creek?
Other amenities include flush and vault toilets, showers and drinking water.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Johnson Creek?
Yes, pets are allowed at Johnson Creek. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Johnson Creek?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Johnson Creek?
Site 55 is listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Johnson Creek?
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 Johnson Creek?
Lake Texoma is a large reservoir with an excellent fishery and many access points. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What if Johnson Creek is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Lakeside (4.2 mi), Platter Flats (5.6 mi), and Caney Creek (9.1 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby