Army Corps of Engineers · Sardis Lake · Clayton, OK

Potato Hills South

Located on the shoreline of Sardis Lake in beautiful southeast Oklahoma, Potato Hills South Campground offers outdoor recreation activities for all interests, whether its water sports in the expansive lake or hiking in the nearby Quachita Mountains.

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Photos courtesy of USACE · Recreation.gov

Site mix

Standard, no hookups18
group shelter 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 84 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

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

SiteTypeEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePowerPeople / vehiclesFiresAccessible
001StandardBack-in72GravelFullNo8 / 3Yes
002StandardBack-in67GravelFullNo8 / 3Yes
003StandardBack-in54GravelPartialNo8 / 3Yes
004StandardBack-in69GravelPartialNo8 / 3Yes
005StandardBack-in70GravelPartialNo8 / 3Yes
006StandardBack-in68GravelPartialNo8 / 3Yes
007StandardBack-in76GravelPartialNo8 / 3Yes
008StandardBack-in72GravelPartialNo8 / 3Yes
009StandardBack-in52GravelPartialNo8 / 3Yes
010StandardBack-in66GravelPartialNo8 / 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 length84 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
AccessibilitySites GDS-A, GDS-B are listed accessible

Boat ramps are available for visitors, as well as a picnic area and playground that provide an ideal setting for parties or family get-togethers.

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

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Potato Hills South40°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 US-69, turn south on Indian Nations Turnpike and continue approximately 26 miles. Turn east on State Highway 43 to Sardis Lake Office, and after about 33 miles turn north on State Highway 2 and continue two miles to the campsite.

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

Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.

Explore

Video

A Virtual Tour Of Potato Hills South Campground On Sardis Lake

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Natural features

Sardis Lake is a reservoir fed by the waters of Jackfork Creek, a tributary of the Kiamichi river in the scenic foothills of the Ouachita Mountains. Hunters and wildlife enthusiasts will enjoy visiting the public hunting and wildlife propagation areas near Sardis Lake, which have been set aside on more than 8,000 acres of undeveloped land.

Recreation

Sardis Lake is known for its fishing, producing several of Oklahoma's largest species of bass. Fishing enthusiasts can also expect to catch crappie, catfish and walleye. Boating, water sports and hiking top the list of recreational opportunities at the lake.

Nearby

Additional camping is also available at Potato Hills Central Campground. Nature trails are accessible near the campsite.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Potato Hills South?

Sites at Potato Hills South 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 South?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Potato Hills South have?

20 sites, including 18 standard sites without power and 2 group shelter electric.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Potato Hills South?

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 South have hookups?

Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Potato Hills South?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Potato Hills South?

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

Are there accessible sites at Potato Hills South?

Sites GDS-A and GDS-B 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 Potato Hills South?

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 South?

Sardis Lake is known for its fishing, producing several of Oklahoma's largest species of bass. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Potato Hills South?

Clayton, Oklahoma. Additional camping is also available at Potato Hills Central Campground.

Source: Getting there

What if Potato Hills South is full?

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

Source: Campgrounds nearby