Army Corps of Engineers · Lake Texoma · Denison, OK

Platter Flats

Platter Flats 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

equestrian electric35
Standard with electric27
Equestrian3
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 65 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

66 sites in 2 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteLoopTypeEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePowerWater / sewerPeople / vehiclesFires
A01AEquestrian ElectricBack-in60GravelFull30 ampYes / –12 / 1Yes
A02AElectricBack-in40GravelFull30 ampYes / –12 / 1Yes
A03AEquestrian ElectricBack-in55GravelFull30 ampYes / –12 / 1Yes
A04AEquestrian ElectricBack-in45GravelFull30 ampYes / –12 / 1Yes
A05AEquestrian ElectricBack-in60GravelFull30 ampYes / –12 / 1Yes
A06AEquestrian ElectricBack-in65GravelFull30 ampYes / –12 / 1Yes
A07AEquestrian ElectricBack-in55GravelFull30 ampYes / –12 / 1Yes
A08AEquestrian ElectricBack-in45GravelFull30 ampYes / –12 / 1Yes
A09AEquestrian ElectricBack-in50GravelFull30 ampYes / –12 / 1Yes
A10AEquestrian ElectricBack-in50GravelFull30 ampYes / –12 / 1Yes

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

HookupsElectric, water
Max vehicle length65 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions

This campground offers 26 family campsites with electrical/water hookups, 35 equestrian sites with hookups, and 3 equestrian tent sites without hookups. A day-use group picnic shelter with electricity is available. Other amenities include flush and vault toilets, showers and drinking water. A dump station, boat ramp and dock are located on-site.

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

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Platter Flats40°50°60°70°80°90°January: 2.50 inches of precipitation, 0.7 inches of snowFebruary: 2.58 inches of precipitation, 0.4 inches of snowMarch: 4.04 inches of precipitation, 0.5 inches of snowApril: 3.92 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowMay: 5.42 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJune: 5.06 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 3.28 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 2.41 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 3.83 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 4.44 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowNovember: 3.53 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowDecember: 3.34 inches of precipitation, 0.4 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 42.1°F averageFebruary: 46.1°F averageMarch: 54.5°F averageApril: 61.7°F averageMay: 70.3°F averageJune: 78.8°F averageJuly: 82.6°F averageAugust: 82.7°F averageSeptember: 74.9°F averageOctober: 64.2°F averageNovember: 53.0°F averageDecember: 44.1°F average0 in2 in4 in6 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Durant, 12 miles from the campground at 600 feet, station USC00342678 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 44 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 2 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

From Colbert, Oklahoma, travel 5 miles north on US 75, turn west 5 miles to Platter Flats, OK, then follow signs to the campground. Physical address: 867 Trail Ride Road, Platter, OK 74753.

Nearest townDenison, Oklahoma
Coordinates33.9216° N, 96.5477° W · Directions ↗

Supplies & services

Outdoor gearOutdoor Expeditions Supply Company ↗2.7 mi
RV sales & serviceOklahoma Trailer Sales ↗4.8 mi
Dump stationDump station ↗8 mi

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Platter Flats 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.

On the National Register nearby

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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 Platter Flats?

Sites at Platter Flats are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Platter Flats?

Check-in 6:00 PM, checkout 4:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Platter Flats have?

66 sites, including 35 equestrian electric, 27 standard sites with power, 3 equestrian sites, and 1 group shelter electric.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Platter Flats?

The longest site here provides 65 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

Does Platter Flats have hookups?

Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there showers or a dump station at Platter Flats?

Other amenities include flush and vault toilets, showers and drinking water.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Platter Flats?

Yes, pets are allowed at Platter Flats. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Platter Flats?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.

Source: Recreation.gov

What is there to do at Platter Flats?

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 is the nearest town to Platter Flats?

Denison, Oklahoma. The lake features two wildlife refuges, two state parks and 23 commercial concession areas dedicated to the enjoyment of over six million visitors annually.

Source: Getting there

What if Platter Flats is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Lakeside (1.3 mi), Burns Run West (4.4 mi), and Burns Run East (5.1 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby