Pine Creek Cove
Pine Creek Lake — lakeside, fishing
Location: VALLIANT, OK, OK
Price: From $14 per night
Price range: $14–$23 per night
Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (80 reviews)
Season: May through October
Pine Creek Cove is located on the western shore of Pine Creek Lake near the main dam. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing, swimming and birding.Beavers Bend and Raymond Gary State Parks are within driving distance. Also, the historic ruins of Fort Towson, a confederate command post that was built in 1824, are interesting as well.The beach attracts swimmers, sunbathers and sandcastle builders.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Showers, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
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Pine Creek Cove offers 41 campsites on the western shore of Pine Creek Lake with excellent recreational opportunities including boating, fishing, swimming, and a designated swim beach. Campers praise the tranquil setting, good spacing between sites, and scenic views with a 4.7/5 Google rating.
Wildlife alert: Northern Mockingbird, Eastern Bluebird, Brown-headed Cowbird, Domestic Mallard, Green Anole, Western Ratsnake, and Broad-headed Skink documented within 8km.
Insider tips for Pine Creek Cove: Book early—this is a federal campground with high demand. RV sites have better amenities; tent campers should expect strong midday winds that can topple tents. Electric hookups available on select sites only; most sites lack water/sewer hookups.
Skip Pine Creek Cove if: You need full hookups—only electric available on select sites, no water or sewer.. You're visiting outside May-October—seasonal operations only.. You have a tent and prefer calm conditions—midday winds are a known issue..
Best time to visit Pine Creek Cove: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..
Nearby campgrounds: Little River Park (RINGOLD, OK), Lost Rapids (RINGOLD, OK), Turkey Creek (VALLIANT, OK), Wilson Point Pavilion (Sawyer, OK).
Cell Phone Coverage at Pine Creek Cove
Cell signal at Pine Creek Cove (VALLIANT, OK): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
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.
Pine Creek Cove is located on the western shore of Pine Creek Lake near the main dam. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing, swimming and birding.Beavers Bend and Raymond Gary State Parks are within driving distance. Also, the historic ruins of Fort Towson, a confederate command post that was built in 1824, are interesting as well.The beach attracts swimmers, sunbathers and sandcastle builders.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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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 campground with high demand.
RV sites have better amenities; tent campers should expect strong midday winds that can topple tents.
Electric hookups available on select sites only; most sites lack water/sewer hookups.
Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Things to do nearby
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FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Valliant, OK, travel Pine Creek Road 7 miles north to the access road. Follow signs into the campground.
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 — Pine Creek Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Pine Creek Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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