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USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — CANTON · Oklahoma · Canton Lake
| Agency | USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Area | Canton Lake |
| Location | CANTON · Oklahoma · Canton Lake · 36.08500, -98.60790 · Map |
| Sites | 131 public sites counted from the federal listing — 130 standard electric; 1 group shelter electric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 131 of 131 sites (up to 50 amp where reported) Water hookups at 123 of 131 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 131 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 131 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 500 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 131 sites · 30 ft: 131 sites · 35 ft: 127 sites · 40 ft: 124 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 6:00 PM · Out 4:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 131 sites, as reported |
| Accessibility | N |
| Phone | 580-886-3454 |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-04-13.
From the official listing
Overview 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. 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. Facilities 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. 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.
Directions, from the listing
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.
Nearest federal campgrounds
1 mi straight-line · Canton OklahomaUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersBig Bend (Ok)
2 mi straight-line · CANTON OklahomaUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersSandy Cove
3 mi straight-line · CANTON OklahomaUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersLongdale
3 mi straight-line · CANTON OklahomaUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersFairview
4 mi straight-line · CANTON Oklahoma
Trip Card — Canadian
CANTON · Oklahoma · Canton Lake
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | CANTON · Oklahoma · Canton Lake |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | Electric at 131 |
| Max RV | Up to 500 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 131 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233447 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.