Cowlington Point
Arkansas River - Robert S. Kerr Pool
Cowlington Point sits along the shady banks of Robert S. Kerr Reservoir.
Cowlington Point contains 38 campsites, two boat ramps along with courtesy docks, a playground, volleyball court and group picnic site.
Notifications and Alerts
Beginning December 1, 2024, the park will be partially open for day use and boat ramp access only. The park will be winterized, and there will be no camping allowed. Camping reservations will resume March 1, 2025 through October 31, 2025.
Due to fire damage, the playground near the group shelter at Cowlington Point is no longer available .
Need to Know
- Gates open at 6AM and close at 10PM
- Check out Time 3PM, Check in Time 6PM
- Quiet Hours: 10PM to 6AM
- Camping is permitted in designated campsites only.
- Each campsite is limited to 1 wheeled camping unit with up to 3 tents.
- Camping is limited to 14 consecutive days within any 30 day period. This applies to all members of the camping party and the camping unit.
- Campers must occupy the campsite at least once during each 24 hour period. Abandoned personal property may be subject to impoundment after 24 hours.
- Each campsite may not have its own water spigot, some share with adjacent sites.
- Campers shall keep their sites free of trash and litter during the period of occupancy and shall remove all personal equipment and clean their sites upon departure.
- Fires must be contained within the fire ring or grill provided. These are NOT trash receptacles, please leave them free of food and litter upon departure.
- Pets must remain restrained on a leash or penned at all times. Pets are NOT allowed on swim beaches or in bathrooms.
- Grey water and sewage must be properly disposed of in the provided dump station receptacle. Disposal of any water or waste on the ground is prohibited.
- Fireworks are prohibited.
- Fishing and hunting are regulated by federal and state laws.
All campsites are same day reservable, please check for availability before setting up on a campsite. When you have reserved and are occupying your campsite, if a Gate Attendant is on duty (Thursday-Tuesday 4PM - 10PM), please take the time to check-in with them, otherwise a volunteer will check you in during their daily patrol of the campground. Thank you.
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Natural Features
Robert S. Kerr Reservoir is located within the Cookson Hills, on the Arkansas River in Sequoyah, Le Flore, Haskell, and Muskogee counties in eastern Oklahoma, US. It is about eight miles south of the nearest major town, Sallisaw, Oklahoma. The reservoir is impounded by Robert S. Kerr Lock and Dam at river mile 336.2 (km 541.1) on the Arkansas River, just a few miles below its confluence with the Canadian River. The lock and dam are part of the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System, which provides for barge navigation on the Arkansas River and some of its tributaries.
Recreation
With over 250 miles of shoreline and 43,000 surface acres, R.S. Kerr has long been recognized for its outstanding fishing. Crappie, sand bass, catfish, and black bass in the lake reach record size. Boating and kayaking are popular activities in the area. A boat ramp is provided at the campground for easy access to the water. A variety of hiking trails wind throughout the hills and along the shoreline, offering additional activities for campers.
Contact Information
Mailing
446977 East 980 Road Gore OK 74435
Physical
21616 E CR 1175 Keota OK 74941
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: N/A
Rental Options
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Available Campsites
- Site 20, Loop , Type Standard Electric
- Site PS1, Loop , Type Group Shelter Electric
- Site 23, Loop , Type Standard Electric
- Site 29, Loop , Type Standard Electric
- Site 13, Loop , Type Standard Electric
- Site 22, Loop , Type Standard Electric
- Site 02, Loop , Type Standard Electric
- Site 01, Loop , Type Standard Electric
- Site 31, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 25, Loop , Type Standard Electric
- Site 35, Loop , Type Standard Electric
- Site 17, Loop , Type Standard Electric
- Site 36, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 21, Loop , Type Standard Electric
- Site 27, Loop , Type Standard Electric
- Site 32, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 07, Loop , Type Standard Electric
- Site 34, Loop , Type Standard Electric
- Site 30, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 24, Loop , Type Standard Electric
- Site 37, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 05, Loop , Type Standard Electric
- Site 28, Loop , Type Standard Electric
- Site 12, Loop , Type Standard Electric
- Site 06, Loop , Type Standard Electric
- Site 38, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 15, Loop , Type Standard Electric
- Site 26, Loop , Type Standard Electric
- Site 04, Loop , Type Standard Electric
- Site 19, Loop , Type Standard Electric
- Site 16, Loop , Type Standard Electric
- Site 09, Loop , Type Standard Electric
- Site 08, Loop , Type Standard Electric
- Site 18, Loop , Type Rv Electric
- Site 11, Loop , Type Standard Electric
- Site 33, Loop , Type Standard Electric
- Site 14, Loop , Type Standard Electric
- Site 10, Loop , Type Standard Electric
- Site 03, Loop , Type Standard Electric
