Kiamichi Park
Hugo Lake — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: SAWYER, OK, OK
Price: From $18 per night
Price range: $18–$22 per night
Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (174 reviews)
Season: May through October
Kiamichi Park Campground is a large, grassy campground in a forested expanse of southeast Oklahoma. The camp is perched along the banks of Hugo Lake, providing guests with plenty of recreational opportunities.There are always fish to be caught at Hugo Lake. From early sand bass and slab crappie to late season fall bass, anglers will always find opportunities.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Fishing
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/kiamichi-park to be notified when sites open up.
Large, grassy forested campground on Hugo Lake in southeast Oklahoma with excellent fishing opportunities year-round and diverse recreational activities including boating, hiking, and wildlife viewing.
Wildlife alert: Common raccoons present; bird species include Scissor-tailed Flycatcher, Yellow-rumped Warbler, White-throated Sparrow, and Lark Sparrow. Three-toed Box Turtles and Common Five-lined Skinks also documented in the area.
Insider tips for Kiamichi Park: Book early as this is a popular federal campground Some sites have electric hookups available (OWL area confirmed by camper review) Water access available at pickets near campsites for self-contained RVs Directions: From Hugo, OK, take Highway 70 east 5 miles and follow posted signs
Skip Kiamichi Park if: You need full RV hookups (water, sewer, electric) — most sites lack hookups. You arrive after dark — gate locks at sundown. You plan to use e-bikes — campground prohibits them.
Best time to visit Kiamichi Park: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months; fishing opportunities vary with sand bass and crappie in early season, fall bass and catfish in summer and late season..
Nearby campgrounds: Virgil Point (SAWYER, OK), Wilson Point Pavilion (Sawyer, OK), Sanders Cove (POWDERLY, TX), Pat Mayse West (POWDERLY, TX).
Cell Phone Coverage at Kiamichi Park
Cell signal at Kiamichi Park (SAWYER, OK): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- 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.
Kiamichi Park Campground is a large, grassy campground in a forested expanse of southeast Oklahoma. The camp is perched along the banks of Hugo Lake, providing guests with plenty of recreational opportunities.There are always fish to be caught at Hugo Lake. From early sand bass and slab crappie to late season fall bass, anglers will always find opportunities.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a popular federal campground
Some sites have electric hookups available (OWL area confirmed by camper review)
Water access available at pickets near campsites for self-contained RVs
Directions: From Hugo, OK, take Highway 70 east 5 miles and follow posted signs
Campground operates seasonally during these months; fishing opportunities vary with sand bass and crappie in early season, fall bass and catfish in summer and late season.
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Hugo, OK, take Highway 70 east for 5 miles and follow the posted signs to the campground.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Hugo Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Hugo Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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