Potato Hills South
Sardis Lake — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: CLAYTON, OK, OK
Price: From $16 per night
Price range: $16–$75 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (16 reviews)
Season: May through October
Located on the shoreline of Sardis Lake in beautiful southeast Oklahoma, Potato Hills South Campground offers outdoor recreation activities for all interests, whether its water sports in the expansive lake or hiking in the nearby Quachita Mountains.Sardis Lake is known for its fishing, producing several of Oklahoma’s largest species of bass. Fishing enthusiasts can also expect to catch crappie, catfish and walleye. Boating, water sports and hiking top the list of recreational opportunities at th
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Fishing, Boat Launch
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Located on Sardis Lake shoreline in southeast Oklahoma, Potato Hills South offers fishing for bass, crappie, catfish and walleye, plus water sports and hiking in nearby Quachita Mountains. Google reviewers (4.7/5 stars) praise it as quiet and beautiful with great sunsets and a nice sandy swimming beach.
Wildlife alert: Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, Indigo Bunting, Yellow-rumped Warbler, Tufted Titmouse, False Map Turtle, Eastern Musk Turtle, and Eastern Hognose Snake documented within 8km.
Insider tips for Potato Hills South: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Sandy beach has volleyball nets and picnic tables with holes for umbrellas Bathrooms building includes shower facilities available at the beach area
Skip Potato Hills South if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available, only suitable for self-contained RVs. You prefer flush toilets and shower facilities at your site — campground has vault toilets. You plan to visit outside May-October — seasonal operations only.
Best time to visit Potato Hills South: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..
Nearby campgrounds: Potato Hills Central (CLAYTON, OK), Turkey Creek (VALLIANT, OK), Lost Rapids (RINGOLD, OK), Little River Park (RINGOLD, OK).
Cell Phone Coverage at Potato Hills South
Cell signal at Potato Hills South (CLAYTON, 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.
Located on the shoreline of Sardis Lake in beautiful southeast Oklahoma, Potato Hills South Campground offers outdoor recreation activities for all interests, whether its water sports in the expansive lake or hiking in the nearby Quachita Mountains.Sardis Lake is known for its fishing, producing several of Oklahoma’s largest species of bass. Fishing enthusiasts can also expect to catch crappie, catfish and walleye. Boating, water sports and hiking top the list of recreational opportunities at the lake.Boat ramps are available for visitors, as well as a picnic area and playground that provide an ideal setting for parties or family get-togethers.Sardis Lake is a reservoir fed by the waters of Jackfork Creek, a tributary of the Kiamichi river in the scenic foothills of the Ouachita Mountains.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand
Sandy beach has volleyball nets and picnic tables with holes for umbrellas
Bathrooms building includes shower facilities available at the beach area
Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From US-69, turn south on Indian Nations Turnpike and continue approximately 26 miles. Turn east on State Highway 43 to Sardis Lake Office, and after about 33 miles turn north on State Highway 2 and continue two miles to the campsite.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Sardis Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Sardis Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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