Afton Landing

Arkansas River - Chouteau Lock and Dam — lakeside

Location: Fort Gibson, OK, OK

Price: From $16 per night

Price range: $16–$50 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (93 reviews)

Season: May through October

Afton Landing is located upstream of Chouteau Lock and Dam 17 on the McClellan-Kerr Navigation System approximately 6 miles west of Wagoner, OK. Visitors can enjoy camping, picnicking, fishing, boating, kayaking or simply enjoying the scenic beauty the area has to offer. The Chouteau Lock and Dam 17 project was primarily constructed for the improvement of the Arkansas River and its tributaries for commercial barge traffic; however, it also offers recreation and resource opportunities.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Boat Launch

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/afton-landing to be notified when sites open up.

Afton Landing offers riverside camping on the McClellan-Kerr Navigation System with boat launch access for fishing, boating, and kayaking. At $16/night, it's an affordable option for tent and RV camping with basic amenities including fire rings, picnic tables, and drinking water.

Wildlife alert: Blanchard's Cricket Frogs present in the area; Northern Mockingbirds common. River cane vegetation along the waterway.

Insider tips for Afton Landing: Book early—this is a federal campground with high demand and only 23 sites Bring a self-contained RV or prepare for no hookups; most sites lack electric service despite dump station availability Come prepared for thunderstorms; current forecast shows 90% precipitation chance with gusts up to 25 mph

Skip Afton Landing if: You need RV hookups—most sites have none despite electric hookups being listed as an amenity. You visit outside May-October—seasonal operations only. You prefer established campgrounds with extensive amenities—this offers basic facilities only.

Best time to visit Afton Landing: May through October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.

Nearby campgrounds: Tullahasse Loop (Porter , OK), Rocky Point (Ft Gibson) (FORT GIBSON, OK), Blue Bill Point (FORT GIBSON, OK), Flat Rock Creek (FORT GIBSON, OK).