Chisholm Trail Ridge
Waurika Lake — lakeside, fishing
Location: WAURIKA, OK, OK
Price: From $18 per night
Price range: $18–$22 per night
Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (107 reviews)
Season: May through October
Chisholm Trail Ridge Park lies along the scenic shore of Waurika Lake in the Great Plains Region of southern Oklahoma. The area offers many recreation activities, including fishing, boating and hunting. Waurika Lake encompasses 10,100 acres of water and about 12,000 acres of land, which provide ample space for visitors to enjoy the outdoors.
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, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
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Chisholm Trail Ridge offers scenic waterfront camping along the 10,100-acre Waurika Lake with abundant recreation activities including fishing, boating, and swimming. Real campers praise the lake experience and water activities.
Wildlife alert: Northern Cottonmouth snakes present in the area; also watch for Spiny Softshell Turtles, White-tailed Deer, and American Beavers.
Insider tips for Chisholm Trail Ridge: Book early—this is a federal campground with high demand. Most sites have no hookups; ensure your RV is self-contained or plan accordingly. Located 6 miles northwest of Waurika via Highway 5 and Advent Road for easy access to town services.
Skip Chisholm Trail Ridge if: You require full RV hookups—most sites are unhookup only.. You plan to camp outside May-October—seasonal operations only.. You're uncomfortable around Northern Cottonmouths and other regional wildlife..
Best time to visit Chisholm Trail Ridge: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..
Nearby campgrounds: Moneka North Campground (Waurika , OK), Kiowa Park I (WAURIKA, OK), Wichita Ridge Campground (Waurika , OK), Doris Campground (Indiahoma, OK).
Cell Phone Coverage at Chisholm Trail Ridge
Cell signal at Chisholm Trail Ridge (WAURIKA, 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.
Chisholm Trail Ridge Park lies along the scenic shore of Waurika Lake in the Great Plains Region of southern Oklahoma. The area offers many recreation activities, including fishing, boating and hunting. Waurika Lake encompasses 10,100 acres of water and about 12,000 acres of land, which provide ample space for visitors to enjoy the outdoors.
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Insider tips & when to go
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this is a federal campground with high demand.
Most sites have no hookups; ensure your RV is self-contained or plan accordingly.
Located 6 miles northwest of Waurika via Highway 5 and Advent Road for easy access to town services.
Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Waurika, Oklahoma, take Highway 5 northwest for 5 miles. Turn right onto Advent Road and proceed 3 miles. Turn left on Chisholm Trail Road and drive one mile to the park entrance.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Waurika Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Waurika Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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