Canadian
Canton Lake
Canadian Campground is located at Canton Lake in northwest Oklahoma on the North Canadian River, just 2.5 miles from the town of Canton.
Canton Lake hosts a large number of campers, picnickers, boaters, fishermen, and hunters every year, as one of the few places in western Oklahoma to offer all of these activities.
This campground's central location, scenic setting, and excellent facilities make it a very popular destination. It offers 120 family sites and one day-use group picnic shelter, all with electrical hookups. Amenities include flush and pit toilets, showers, drinking water, 2 dump stations, three boat ramps and a playground.
Need to Know
- There are no sewer site hookups at this campground
- 2-night minimum required during the annual Walleye Rodeo
- Maximum of two tents per campsite, or one RV and one tent per campsite
Pets are not allowed at the Sandy Cove beach day-use area
Gate House hours: April 1-30 & Tuesday following Labor Day to September 30 - 11:00 am to 8:00 pm. May 1 to Labor Day - 11:00 am to 9:00 pm.
From November - March, electricity will remain on and water will be off and only pit toilet restroom facilities will be available.
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
Fees are collected by self-payment through Recreation.gov in October - March. Showerhouses may be winterized and closed in late October.
Natural Features
The shores of Canton Lake and the North Canadian River have several varieties of trees natural to the area which include eastern cottonwood, post and blackjack oak and black willow. The campground has these species and also has been suplimented with other shade tree species including American and lacebark elm, sycamore and silver maple.
Nearby Attractions
A major attraction for hunters is the 14,862-acre Canton Wildlife Management Area. This area, operated by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, is home to whitetail der, wild turkey, bobwhite quail, squirrel, rabbits, dove and several varieties of waterfowl.
There are several resturants located within 3 miles of the lake and also a casino and 9 hole golf course. Roman Nose State Park and Glass Mountains State Park are only about a half hour or so drive from the lake. There is also a Disc Golf Course about 4 miles away in the Big Bend Recreation Area.
Recreation
Canton Lake is known for its fishing opportunities, especially walleye fishing. The Walleye Rodeo fishing derby is held annually in mid-May and draws thousands of visitors to the area for the 4 day event. Use of personal watercraft,. tubing and water skiing are popular on the broad expanse of water paralleling the dam where winds are subdued and the lake's gently sloping sandy beaches are inviting for swimmers and sunbathers.
Contact Information
Mailing
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Canton Lake Office 64600 N 2466 Rd. CANTON OK 73724-9522
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 580-886-3454
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
From Canton, OK: Go .5 miles west on HWY 51, turn north on HWY 58A. Travel for 2.3 miles to a 3-way Stop. Continue straight (west) curving right to a 4 way Stop. Continue north a short distance, taking the right fork to the campground entrance.
Available Campsites
- Site A52, Loop CANA, Type Rv Electric
- Site B13, Loop CANA, Type Standard Electric
- Site A68, Loop CANA, Type Rv Electric
- Site A01, Loop CANA, Type Rv Electric
- Site A06, Loop CANA, Type Rv Electric
- Site B45, Loop CANA, Type Standard Electric
- Site A67, Loop CANA, Type Rv Electric
- Site B42, Loop CANA, Type Standard Electric
- Site A30, Loop CANA, Type Rv Electric
- Site A74, Loop CANA, Type Rv Electric
- Site A44, Loop CANA, Type Rv Electric
- Site B38, Loop CANA, Type Standard Electric
- Site A58, Loop CANA, Type Rv Electric
- Site B46, Loop CANA, Type Standard Electric
- Site A17, Loop CANA, Type Rv Electric
- Site B28, Loop CANA, Type Standard Electric
- Site B43, Loop CANA, Type Standard Electric
- Site A64, Loop CANA, Type Rv Electric
- Site A36, Loop CANA, Type Rv Electric
- Site A32, Loop CANA, Type Rv Electric
- Site B47, Loop CANA, Type Standard Electric
- Site A62, Loop CANA, Type Rv Electric
- Site A03, Loop CANA, Type Rv Electric
- Site B21, Loop CANA, Type Standard Electric
- Site A72, Loop CANA, Type Rv Electric
- Site A18, Loop CANA, Type Rv Electric
- Site B50, Loop CANA, Type Standard Electric
- Site A08, Loop CANA, Type Rv Electric
- Site A20, Loop CANA, Type Rv Electric
- Site A37, Loop CANA, Type Rv Electric
- Site A11, Loop CANA, Type Rv Electric
- Site A70, Loop CANA, Type Rv Electric
- Site A56, Loop CANA, Type Rv Electric
- Site A02, Loop CANA, Type Rv Electric
- Site A41, Loop CANA, Type Rv Electric
- Site A45, Loop CANA, Type Rv Electric
- Site A10, Loop CANA, Type Rv Electric
- Site A43, Loop CANA, Type Rv Electric
- Site A66, Loop CANA, Type Rv Electric
- Site B19, Loop CANA, Type Standard Electric
- Site A29, Loop CANA, Type Rv Electric
- Site A15, Loop CANA, Type Rv Electric
- Site B29, Loop CANA, Type Standard Electric
- Site B36, Loop CANA, Type Standard Electric
- Site B34, Loop CANA, Type Standard Electric
- Site A27, Loop CANA, Type Rv Electric
- Site A63, Loop CANA, Type Rv Electric
- Site A71, Loop CANA, Type Rv Electric
- Site A28, Loop CANA, Type Rv Electric
- Site A24, Loop CANA, Type Rv Electric
- Site B35, Loop CANA, Type Standard Electric
- Site A19, Loop CANA, Type Rv Electric
- Site A21, Loop CANA, Type Rv Electric
- Site A16, Loop CANA, Type Rv Electric
- Site A48, Loop CANA, Type Rv Electric
- Site A61, Loop CANA, Type Rv Electric
- Site A69, Loop CANA, Type Rv Electric
- Site A35, Loop CANA, Type Rv Electric
- Site A76, Loop CANA, Type Rv Electric
- Site A05, Loop CANA, Type Rv Electric
- Site A47, Loop CANA, Type Rv Electric
- Site A54, Loop CANA, Type Rv Electric
- Site B33, Loop CANA, Type Standard Electric
- Site B25, Loop CANA, Type Standard Electric
- Site B17, Loop CANA, Type Standard Electric
- Site B30, Loop CANA, Type Standard Electric
- Site SHELTE, Loop CANA, Type Group Shelter Electric
- Site B24, Loop CANA, Type Standard Electric
- Site B27, Loop CANA, Type Standard Electric
- Site A31, Loop CANA, Type Rv Electric
- Site A55, Loop CANA, Type Rv Electric
- Site A38, Loop CANA, Type Rv Electric
- Site B26, Loop CANA, Type Standard Electric
- Site A77, Loop CANA, Type Rv Electric
- Site A51, Loop CANA, Type Rv Electric
- Site B53, Loop CANA, Type Standard Electric
- Site A12, Loop CANA, Type Rv Electric
- Site B48, Loop CANA, Type Standard Electric
- Site A65, Loop CANA, Type Rv Electric
- Site A13, Loop CANA, Type Rv Electric
- Site A07, Loop CANA, Type Rv Electric
- Site A49, Loop CANA, Type Rv Electric
- Site B49, Loop CANA, Type Standard Electric
- Site B20, Loop CANA, Type Standard Electric
- Site B32, Loop CANA, Type Standard Electric
- Site A04, Loop CANA, Type Rv Electric
- Site B11, Loop CANA, Type Standard Electric
- Site A50, Loop CANA, Type Rv Electric
- Site A40, Loop CANA, Type Rv Electric
- Site B41, Loop CANA, Type Standard Electric
- Site A57, Loop CANA, Type Rv Electric
- Site B18, Loop CANA, Type Standard Electric
- Site A73, Loop CANA, Type Rv Electric
- Site A33, Loop CANA, Type Rv Electric
- Site B22, Loop CANA, Type Standard Electric
- Site A25, Loop CANA, Type Rv Electric
- Site A60, Loop CANA, Type Rv Electric
- Site A59, Loop CANA, Type Rv Electric
- Site B44, Loop CANA, Type Standard Electric
- Site B39, Loop CANA, Type Standard Electric
- Site B16, Loop CANA, Type Standard Electric
- Site B37, Loop CANA, Type Standard Electric
- Site B14, Loop CANA, Type Standard Electric
- Site A26, Loop CANA, Type Rv Electric
- Site B15, Loop CANA, Type Standard Electric
- Site A53, Loop CANA, Type Rv Electric
- Site A42, Loop CANA, Type Rv Electric
- Site A46, Loop CANA, Type Rv Electric
- Site A75, Loop CANA, Type Rv Electric
- Site A39, Loop CANA, Type Rv Electric
- Site B51, Loop CANA, Type Standard Electric
- Site A09, Loop CANA, Type Rv Electric
- Site B52, Loop CANA, Type Standard Electric
- Site B23, Loop CANA, Type Standard Electric
- Site A23, Loop CANA, Type Rv Electric
- Site B31, Loop CANA, Type Standard Electric
- Site A22, Loop CANA, Type Rv Electric
- Site A14, Loop CANA, Type Rv Electric
- Site A34, Loop CANA, Type Rv Electric
- Site B40, Loop CANA, Type Standard Electric
- Site B12, Loop CANA, Type Standard Electric
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