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Caney Creek

Lake Texoma — lakeside, hiking

Location: Kingston, OK, OK

Price: From $16 per night

Price range: $16–$50 per night

Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (200 reviews)

Season: May through October

Caney 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, h

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

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

Caney Creek Campground is located on Lake Texoma in Oklahoma's Cross Timbers Region, offering excellent fishing, boating, swimming, water skiing, hiking and hunting opportunities. The lake is known as the 'Striper Capital of the Southwest' with many access points and sandy beaches.

Wildlife alert: Red fox, white-tailed deer, Canada geese, red-headed woodpeckers, eastern kingbirds, ring-billed gulls, smooth earthsnakes, and north American racers have been documented in the area.

Insider tips for Caney Creek: Book early as this is a popular federal campground Bring your own hookups or use a self-contained RV since most sites have no electric, water, or sewer connections Access the campground via Donahoo Road south from Hwy 32 in Kingston, OK, following the 6-mile paved access road

Skip Caney Creek if: You require RV hookups at your site. You plan to camp outside May through October. You need modern shower facilities beyond basic vault toilets.

Best time to visit Caney Creek: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..

Nearby campgrounds: Preston Bend (Pottsboro, TX), Buncombe Creek (Kingston, OK), Burns Run West (Cartwright, OK), Juniper Point (DENISON, TX).

Cell Phone Coverage at Caney Creek

Cell signal at Caney 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.

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Kingston, OK, OK★ 4.2 (200 reviews)From $16/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Caney 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.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV80 ft
Hookups43 electric sites
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking WaterElectric Hookups
Recreation
Picnic TablesShowersBoat Launch
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsDump Station

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You require RV hookups at your site✕ You plan to camp outside May through October✕ You need modern shower facilities beyond basic vault toilets

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early as this is a popular federal campground

Bring your own hookups or use a self-contained RV since most sites have no electric, water, or sewer connections

Access the campground via Donahoo Road south from Hwy 32 in Kingston, OK, following the 6-mile paved access road

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Things to do nearby

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G + 5G · 100%
Verizon
4G · 100%
AT&T
4G + 5G · 100%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Red fox, white-tailed deer, Canada geese, red-headed woodpeckers, eastern kingbirds, ring-billed gulls, smooth earthsnakes, and north American racers have been documented in the area.

Location

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580-564-2632· Lake Texoma
Getting there →

From Hwy 32 in Kingston, OK, take Donahoo Road south. Follow signs 6 miles on paved access road to the campground.

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Pro tips

  • 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.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Caney Creek cost per night?+
Caney Creek costs $16–$50 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Caney Creek open?+
Caney Creek is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Caney Creek have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Caney Creek?+
Caney Creek can accommodate RVs up to 80 feet.
How do I make reservations at Caney Creek?+
Caney Creek is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Caney Creek?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Caney Creek is rated strong. Best carrier: T-Mobile. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Caney Creek open, and what are check-in times?+
Caney Creek is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

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$16 /night★ 4.2 (200)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Nearby Campgrounds

Preston Bend

Pottsboro, TX

From $15/night

Buncombe Creek

Kingston, OK

From $24/night

Burns Run West

Cartwright, OK

From $18/night

Juniper Point

DENISON, TX

From $16/night

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