Army Corps of Engineers · Sardis Lake · Clayton, OK

Potato Hills Central

Journey to southeastern Oklahoma for a picturesque getaway at Sardis Lake, where Potato Hills Central Campground offers fresh-air campsites shaded by blackjack oak, post oak and pines.

Reservable · Recreation.gov82 sites96 ft maxElectric hookupsPets okFires ok

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Photos courtesy of Frank De Santiago, USACE · Recreation.gov
1fire
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Lake · 36 mi away · 105 acres
Interagency incident data as of 2026-10-16
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Site mix

Standard with electric80
group standard electric2
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 96 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

82 sites in 4 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteLoopTypeEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePowerWater / sewerWaterfrontPeople / vehiclesFires
A01LAElectricBack-in73GravelPartial30 ampYes / –6 / 3Yes
A02LAElectricBack-in34GravelPartial30 ampYes / –6 / 3Yes
A03LAElectricBack-in66GravelPartial30 ampYes / –6 / 3Yes
A04LAElectricBack-in50GravelPartial30 ampYes / –6 / 3Yes
A05LAElectricBack-in62GravelFull30 amp6 / 3Yes
A06LAElectricBack-in66GravelPartial30 amp6 / 3Yes
A07LAElectricBack-in66GravelPartial30 amp6 / 3Yes
A08LAElectricBack-in66GravelPartial30 amp6 / 3Yes
A09LAElectricBack-in62GravelFull50 amp6 / 3Yes
A10LAElectricBack-in23GravelFull30 ampYes / –6 / 3Yes

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 length96 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions

All sites come with electric hookups. Young kids will enjoy the playground and everyone can make use of the accessible fishing dock. A hiking trail is reachable from the campground, and hot showers are a welcoming amenity at the end of an eventful day.

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

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Potato Hills Central40°50°60°70°80°90°January: 3.07 inches of precipitation, 1.3 inches of snowFebruary: 2.96 inches of precipitation, 0.8 inches of snowMarch: 4.39 inches of precipitation, 0.2 inches of snowApril: 5.80 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowMay: 6.33 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJune: 4.46 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 4.13 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 2.53 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 4.41 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 5.05 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowNovember: 4.60 inches of precipitation, 0.1 inches of snowDecember: 4.07 inches of precipitation, 0.3 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 40.2°F averageFebruary: 44.3°F averageMarch: 52.3°F averageApril: 60.2°F averageMay: 68.7°F averageJune: 76.5°F averageJuly: 81.5°F averageAugust: 80.5°F averageSeptember: 73.2°F averageOctober: 62.0°F averageNovember: 50.8°F averageDecember: 42.5°F average0 in2 in4 in6 in8 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Tuskahoma, 3 miles from the campground at 600 feet, station USC00349023 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 52 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 3 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

From Mcalister, Oklahoma, go south 4 miles on US-69 to Indian Nations Turnpike. Go south on Indian Nations Turnpike to Daisy, Oklahoma, 26 miles. Go east on State Highway 43 to Sardis Lake Office, 33 miles. Then drive north on State Highway 2 for 2 miles.

Nearest townClayton, Oklahoma
Coordinates34.6250° N, 95.3250° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Wildfire
    Lake

    36 mi from the campground · 105 acres · 50% contained

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗24.7 mi
RV sales & serviceRV sales & service ↗58.6 mi

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Natural features

The waters of Sardis Lake are sourced from Jackfork Creek, a tributary of the Kiamichi River. Surrounding terrain extends out into the rolling foothills of the Ouachita Mountains.

Recreation

The lake is a popular fishing destination, with some of Oklahoma's largest species of prize bass. Catfish, walleye and crappie also reside in the lake. Other water sports include jet skiing, swimming and canoeing; hiking is also a popular pastime.

Nearby

More than 8,000 acres of public land around Sardis lake is available for wildlife watching and hunting. Additional camping is also available at Potato Hills South Campground.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Potato Hills Central?

Sites at Potato Hills Central are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Potato Hills Central?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Potato Hills Central have?

82 sites, including 80 standard sites with power and 2 group standard electric.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Potato Hills Central?

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 Potato Hills Central have hookups?

Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there showers or a dump station at Potato Hills Central?

A hiking trail is reachable from the campground, and hot showers are a welcoming amenity at the end of an eventful day.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Potato Hills Central?

Yes, pets are allowed at Potato Hills Central. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Potato Hills Central?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there is 1 active fire within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.

Source: Fire nearby

Is there cell service at Potato Hills Central?

FCC coverage maps show AT&T 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.

Source: FCC Broadband Map

What is there to do at Potato Hills Central?

The lake is a popular fishing destination, with some of Oklahoma's largest species of prize bass. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Potato Hills Central?

Clayton, Oklahoma. More than 8,000 acres of public land around Sardis lake is available for wildlife watching and hunting.

Source: Getting there

What if Potato Hills Central is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Potato Hills South (under 0.1 mi), Turkey Creek (30.5 mi), and Lost Rapids (33.4 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby