Coon Creek (Ok)
Kaw Lake — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: PONCA CITY, OK, OK
Price: From $26 per night
Price range: $26–$30 per night
Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (176 reviews)
Season: May through October
Coon Creek Campground is situated on a peninsula that juts out over Kaw Lake in north central Oklahoma. The campground is rural, quiet and wooded, providing both sunny and shaded sites with plenty of scenic lake views.For local information, please call (580) 362-2466 or call (580) 762-5611 for general information.Coon Creek offers 54 campsites with modern amenities like electric hookups, drinking water and flush toilets. A boat ramp provides easy access to the lake.The lake covers 17,000 surface
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/coon-creek-ok to be notified when sites open up.
Coon Creek offers scenic lake views with excellent fishing for catfish, crappie, white bass and walleye, plus hiking trails and peaceful wooded surroundings that campers consistently praise for cleanliness and maintenance.
Wildlife alert: Timber Rattlesnake and Western Massasauga present in area; also Great Blue Heron, American White Pelican, and American Beaver observed nearby.
Insider tips for Coon Creek (Ok): Book early—this is a popular federal campground with limited availability. Check lake levels before visiting; low water can make boat ramp unusable. Disc golf available on-site according to camper reports.
Skip Coon Creek (Ok) if: You need water or sewer hookups—only electric hookups available on select sites.. You prefer year-round camping—seasonal operations May through October only.. You require hookups at most sites—majority of 57 sites have no hookups..
Best time to visit Coon Creek (Ok): May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only..
Nearby campgrounds: Bear Creek Cove (PONCA CITY, OK), Pioneer Cove Picnic Shelter (Ponca City, OK), Washunga Bay (PONCA CITY, OK), Osage Cove (Burbank, OK).
Cell Phone Coverage at Coon Creek (Ok)
Cell signal at Coon Creek (Ok) (PONCA CITY, OK): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
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.
Coon Creek Campground is situated on a peninsula that juts out over Kaw Lake in north central Oklahoma. The campground is rural, quiet and wooded, providing both sunny and shaded sites with plenty of scenic lake views.For local information, please call (580) 362-2466 or call (580) 762-5611 for general information.Coon Creek offers 54 campsites with modern amenities like electric hookups, drinking water and flush toilets. A boat ramp provides easy access to the lake.The lake covers 17,000 surface acres and has 168 miles of shoreline.
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.
Check lake levels before visiting; low water can make boat ramp unusable.
Disc golf available on-site according to camper reports.
Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Newkirk, Oklahoma, take Highway 77 south to Highway 11 east. Continue about 6 miles, then turn north onto County road and follow signs into the campground.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Kaw Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Kaw Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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