Army Corps of Engineers · Copan Lake · Copan, OK

Washington Cove

Washington Cove Campground is located on the banks of Copan Lake in Oklahoma's Green Country. Camping, boating, picnicking, hunting, and fishing are popular activities.

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Site mix

Standard with electric101
Tent-only5
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 75 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

107 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteTypeEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePowerWater / sewerPeople / vehiclesAccessible
001ElectricBack-in75GravelPartial30 ampYes / –8 / 3
002ElectricBack-in75GravelPartial30 ampYes / –8 / 3
003ElectricBack-in75GravelPartial30 ampYes / –8 / 3
004ElectricBack-in75GravelPartial30 ampYes / –8 / 3
005ElectricBack-in75GravelPartial30 ampYes / –8 / 3
006ElectricBack-in75GravelPartial30 ampYes / –8 / 3
007ElectricBack-in75GravelPartial30 ampYes / –8 / 3
008ElectricBack-in75GravelPartial30 ampYes / –8 / 3
009ElectricBack-in75GravelPartial30 ampYes / –8 / 3
010ElectricBack-in60GravelPartial30 ampYes / –8 / 3

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 length75 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
Tent padsYes
AccessibilitySites 100, 101, GS-01 are listed accessible

This large campground contains 101 sites with electric hookups. One day-use group picnic shelter is also available. Amenities include flush and pit toilets, showers, drinking water, a dump station, boat ramp and playground.

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

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Washington Cove30°40°50°60°70°80°90°January: 1.53 inches of precipitation, 1.9 inches of snowFebruary: 1.88 inches of precipitation, 1.6 inches of snowMarch: 3.00 inches of precipitation, 1.5 inches of snowApril: 4.29 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowMay: 5.68 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJune: 5.29 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 3.65 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 3.39 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 3.43 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 3.63 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowNovember: 2.36 inches of precipitation, 0.2 inches of snowDecember: 2.12 inches of precipitation, 3.0 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 34.7°F averageFebruary: 39.4°F averageMarch: 48.7°F averageApril: 58.1°F averageMay: 67.1°F averageJune: 76.1°F averageJuly: 80.6°F averageAugust: 79.3°F averageSeptember: 70.9°F averageOctober: 59.0°F averageNovember: 47.2°F averageDecember: 37.3°F average0 in2 in4 in6 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Bartlesville F P Fld, 11 miles from the campground at 715 feet, station USW00003959 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 40 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 8 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

Take Highway 10 approximately one mile west of Highway 75, then follow 3970 Rd about two miles to the North. Follow signs into the campground.

Nearest townCopan, Oklahoma
Coordinates36.9076° N, 95.9375° W · Directions ↗

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗18.1 mi
RV sales & serviceAdventure Time RV ↗45.4 mi

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Natural features

The 4,850-acre lake sits on the Little Caney River among a prairie landscape of grasslands and croplands. The campground is encircled by a wooded area and shade is available throughout the park.

Recreation

Copan Lake offers its visitors extensive opportunities for a memorable outdoor recreation experience. The lake is home to many species of game fish, including largemouth bass, white crappie, channel and flathead catfish, and various species of sunfish. Hikers and horseback riders enjoy exploring the area on 3 miles of trails that wind through the woods and open meadows of the lakeshore. 11,000 acres of land around the lake have been set aside for wildlife management. These lands are open for public hunting of deer, waterfowl, bobwhite quail, turkey, cottontail rabbit and squirrel.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Washington Cove?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Washington Cove?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Washington Cove have?

107 sites, including 101 standard sites with power, 5 tent-only sites, and 1 group shelter electric.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Washington Cove?

The longest site here provides 75 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 Washington Cove have hookups?

Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there showers or a dump station at Washington Cove?

Amenities include flush and pit toilets, showers, drinking water, a dump station, boat ramp and playground.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Washington Cove?

Yes, pets are allowed at Washington Cove. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there accessible sites at Washington Cove?

Sites 100, 101, and GS-01 are 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 Washington Cove?

FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G, 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 Washington Cove?

Copan Lake offers its visitors extensive opportunities for a memorable outdoor recreation experience. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Washington Cove?

Copan, Oklahoma.

Source: Getting there

What if Washington Cove is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Post Oak Park (1.9 mi), Twin Cove Point (28.3 mi), and Birch Cove (28.6 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby