Lost Rapids
Lost Rapids Campground is located on the eastern shores of Pine Creek Lake. This pleasant campground is popular with campers who enjoy birding, fishing and wildlife photography.
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Site mix
| Standard with electric | 17 |
| Standard, no hookups | 13 |
| group standard electric | 1 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 81 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
31 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Power | Water / sewer | Waterfront | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Standard | Back-in | 51 | Gravel | No | Lakefront | 8 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 02 | Standard | Back-in | 48 | Gravel | No | Lakefront | 8 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 03 | Standard | Back-in | 45 | Gravel | No | Lakefront | 8 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 04 | Standard | Back-in | 60 | Gravel | Partial | No | Lakefront | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 05 | Standard | Back-in | 72 | Gravel | Partial | No | 8 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 06 | Standard | Back-in | 81 | Gravel | Full | No | 8 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 07 | Standard | Back-in | 72 | Gravel | Full | No | 8 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 08 | Standard | Back-in | 54 | Gravel | Full | No | 8 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 09 | Electric | Back-in | 63 | Gravel | Partial | 30 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 10 | Electric | Back-in | 45 | Gravel | Partial | 30 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | 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 |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
Lost Rapids offers several campsites, half of which have electric hookups. A group campsite that also has 4 electric hookups. Other amenities include flush toilets, drinking water and a boat ramp.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Weather by month
Getting there
From Broken Bow, OK, take Highway 3 west 22 miles to the park entrance. Turn south at the sign and follow the access road.
| Nearest town | Ringold, Oklahoma |
| Coordinates | 34.1775° N, 95.1041° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- WildfireLake
3 mi from the campground · 105 acres · 50% contained
- WildfireSouth White Wolf
29 mi from the campground · 128 acres · 75% contained
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 21.1 mi |
| RV sales & service | RV sales & service ↗ | 26.3 mi |
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Explore
Video
Lost Lake Campground & Chipmunk Rapids Campground Tours in the Chequamegon-Nicolet Nat
Worth a stop
Beavers Bend and Raymond Gary State Parks are within driving distance. Also, the historic ruins of Fort Towson, a confederate command post that was built in 1824, are interesting as well.
- 1.3 miLittle River Boat Ramp ↗Boat launch
- 4 miTurkey Creek Boat Ramp ↗Boat launch
Other campgrounds nearby
Historic landmarks nearby
Natural features
Pine Creek Lake, fed by the Little River, boasts 3,750 acres with 74 miles of shoreline. The lake is in southeastern Oklahoma at the edge of the Ouachita Mountains.
Recreation
Visitors enjoy fishing, boating and picnicking. Common fish include crappie, white bass, largemouth bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish and various types of sunfish.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Lost Rapids?
Sites at Lost Rapids are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Lost Rapids?
Check-in 6:00 PM, checkout 4:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Lost Rapids have?
31 sites, including 17 standard sites with power, 13 standard sites without power, and 1 group standard electric.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I bring an RV to Lost Rapids?
Lost Rapids is listed for tents only.
Source: Recreation.gov
Does Lost Rapids have hookups?
Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Lost Rapids?
Other amenities include flush toilets, drinking water and a boat ramp.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Lost Rapids?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 2 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.
Source: Fire nearby
Is there cell service at Lost Rapids?
FCC coverage maps show 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 Lost Rapids?
Visitors enjoy fishing, boating and picnicking. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Lost Rapids?
Ringold, Oklahoma. Beavers Bend and Raymond Gary State Parks are within driving distance.
Source: Getting there
What if Lost Rapids is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Little River Park (1.4 mi), Turkey Creek (2.9 mi), and Pine Creek Cove (4.8 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby