Boaters and anglers find direct lake access at Wahoo Bay, an Army Corps of Engineers campground on Fort Gibson Lake's shoreline. The campground accommodates RVs up to 26 feet with water hookups, though campers should prepare for rough road conditions leading to the sites. Most campsites overlook the water and provide spacious layouts with fire pits and picnic tables.
The boat ramp draws steady traffic, particularly during morning and evening hours when trucks tow watercraft through the area. Generator noise carries across the campground at night, as several sites lack electrical hookups. Tim O. notes the "vault toilet is clean and water spigots are available and turned on." A small marina provides fishing supplies and basic necessities for those who forget gear.
Campers can stay up to 14 days at the current rate of $14 per night, with reservations available through the Corps of Engineers system. The campground sits 12 miles from town for resupply runs. Wildlife activity includes deer moving through the wooded areas and coyotes calling at night. For those exploring the broader region, pet-friendly camping near Fort Gibson Lake offers additional options along the reservoir's extensive shoreline.
Description
Overview
Wahoo Bay is a campground that provides an abundance of shade for rest and relaxation. Located just North of the Fort Gibson Dam, users can easily access the main body of the lake for a variety of water activities. As an added bonus, there are several stores and marinas nearby for supplies and equipment rentals. Boat and RV storage locations are within a few miles of the campground.
Recreation
The nearly 20,000-acre lake offers excellent boating and swimming opportunities. Anglers enjoy fishing for black bass, white bass, crappie and several varieties of catfish and panfish. The lake's 225 miles of shoreline are home to thousands of acres of public hunting lands, where white-tailed deer, bobwhite quail, mourning dove, duck, geese, cottontail rabbit and squirrel roam. Wahoo Bay offers a variety of recreation activities including camping, boating and swimming. People can enjoy the quietness of the lake tucked away in the cove with amazing scenery. Wahoo Bay has 2 boat ramps in the park as well as a courtesy dock at the main boat ramp.
Facilities
Wahoo Bay is equipped with 20 campsites within the park. There are severel water hookups throughout the park where campers can fill up water tanks. There is also a vault toilet located by the boat ramp parking lot.
Fee Info
Cancellations made 48 hrs or more prior to the start of the reservation will incur the cancellation fee of $10. Cancellations made 24 hrs prior to the start of the reservation will incur a late cancellation fee ($10 + first nights camping fee)
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Location
Public CampgroundWahoo Bay is located in Oklahoma
Address
9554 N 55th St. East
Wagoner, OK 74467
Coordinates
35.88575 N
95.28718 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
Verizon5GGood Coverage- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 users
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- Verizon5GGood Coverage
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 users
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Market
- Trash
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Water Hookups
Drive Time
- 49 min from Tulsa, OK
- 1 hr 23 min from Fort Smith, AR
- 1 hr 46 min from Fayetteville, AR
- 1 hr 53 min from Joplin, MO
