Buncombe Creek
Lake Texoma — lakeside
Location: Kingston, OK, OK
Price: From $24 per night
Rating: 3.8 out of 5 (71 reviews)
Season: May through October
Buncombe Creek Campground is located on Lake Texoma in Oklahoma’s Cross Timbers Region. The lake is said to be the "Playground of the Southwest," where outdoor activities like fishing, boating, hiking and hunting abound.The lake features two wildlife refuges, two state parks and 23 commercial concession areas dedicated to the enjoyment of over six million visitors annually.Lake Texoma is a large reservoir with an excellent fishery and many access points. Boating, swimming, water skiing
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Showers, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Boat Launch
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Buncombe Creek sits on Lake Texoma in Oklahoma's Cross Timbers Region, known as the 'Playground of the Southwest' with excellent fishing, boating, and water recreation opportunities. The campground offers 54 sites with amenities including showers, a dump station, and boat launch access.
Wildlife alert: Bald eagles and ospreys frequent the area; also watch for box turtles and snakes on the ground.
Insider tips for Buncombe Creek: Book early—this is a popular federal campground with limited availability. Bring a self-contained RV; most sites have no hookups despite dump station availability. Plan water-based activities: the lake is renowned for striper fishing and boating.
Skip Buncombe Creek if: You need RV hookups at your site—none are available at most locations.. You're visiting outside May-October—campground is seasonal and closed other months..
Best time to visit Buncombe Creek: May-October — Official operating season; best window for water activities and fishing on Lake Texoma..
Nearby campgrounds: Juniper Point (DENISON, TX), Caney Creek (Kingston, OK), Preston Bend (Pottsboro, TX), Burns Run West (Cartwright, OK).
Cell Phone Coverage at Buncombe Creek
Cell signal at Buncombe Creek (Kingston, OK): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Buncombe Creek Campground is located on Lake Texoma in Oklahoma’s Cross Timbers Region. The lake is said to be the "Playground of the Southwest," where outdoor activities like fishing, boating, hiking and hunting abound.The lake features two wildlife refuges, two state parks and 23 commercial concession areas dedicated to the enjoyment of over six million visitors annually.Lake Texoma is a large reservoir with an excellent fishery and many access points. Boating, swimming, water skiing, hunting, birding and relaxing on the sandy beaches are the typical pursuits of most visitors.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground with limited availability.
Bring a self-contained RV; most sites have no hookups despite dump station availability.
Plan water-based activities: the lake is renowned for striper fishing and boating.
Official operating season; best window for water activities and fishing on Lake Texoma.
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Madill, OK, travel south on Highway 99 for 17 miles to Willis, OK, then east for one mile on paved access road. Physical address: 1010 West Buncombe Creek Road, Willis, OK 75020.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Lake Texoma fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Lake Texoma before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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