Johnson Creek
Lake Texoma — lakeside
Location: Mead, OK, OK
Price: From $15 per night
Price range: $15–$16 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (284 reviews)
Season: May through October
Johnson 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.This popular campground offers 54 paved campsites with electrical and water hookups. Sites 15-17, 44, 49, 50, and 52-54 have covered picnic tables.
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/johnson-creek to be notified when sites open up.
Johnson Creek Campground sits on Lake Texoma, known as the 'Striper Capital of the West,' offering excellent fishing, boating, swimming, and water skiing. Google reviewers rate it 4.4/5 stars and praise the spacious sites, clean facilities, and pleasant lake views.
Wildlife alert: Timber Rattlesnake, Western Ratsnake, Killdeer, and Pond Slider present in the area.
Insider tips for Johnson Creek: Book early—this is a federal Corps of Engineers campground with high demand. Most sites lack hookups; confirm self-contained RV suitability before reserving. Sites offer plenty of room and many have lake views.
Skip Johnson Creek if: You require full RV hookups at your site.. You need year-round camping access..
Best time to visit Johnson Creek: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October; late May confirmed by campers as having lovely temperatures..
Nearby campgrounds: Lakeside (Ok) (Mead, OK), Platter Flats (DENISON, OK), Caney Creek (Kingston, OK), Preston Bend (Pottsboro, TX).
Cell Phone Coverage at Johnson Creek
Cell signal at Johnson Creek (Mead, 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.
Johnson 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.This popular campground offers 54 paved campsites with electrical and water hookups. Sites 15-17, 44, 49, 50, and 52-54 have covered picnic tables.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal Corps of Engineers campground with high demand.
Most sites lack hookups; confirm self-contained RV suitability before reserving.
Sites offer plenty of room and many have lake views.
Campground operates seasonally May through October; late May confirmed by campers as having lovely temperatures.
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Durant, OK, travel 11 miles west on Highway 70. Exit off Highway 70 to the north and the park entrance is 300 yards ahead. Physical address: 215 Johnson Creek Road, Mead, OK 73449.
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)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.
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