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Chisholm Trail Ridge
USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — WAURIKA · Oklahoma · Waurika Lake
| Agency | USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Area | Waurika Lake |
| Location | WAURIKA · Oklahoma · Waurika Lake · 34.25917, -98.03500 · Map |
| Sites | 95 public sites counted from the federal listing — 95 standard 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 95 of 95 sites (up to 50 amp where reported) Water hookups at 51 of 95 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 95 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 95 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 60 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 95 sites · 30 ft: 95 sites · 35 ft: 95 sites · 40 ft: 95 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 6:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Accessible sites | 1 marked accessible in the listing |
| Accessibility | N |
| Phone | 580-439-8040 |
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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 2026-02-25.
From the official listing
Overview Chisholm Trail Ridge Park lies along the scenic shore of Waurika Lake in the Great Plains Region of southern Oklahoma. The area offers many recreation activities, including fishing, boating and hunting.
Waurika Lake encompasses 10,100 acres of water and about 12,000 acres of land, which provide ample space for visitors to enjoy the outdoors. It is about six miles northwest of the city of Waurika and lies in portions of Jefferson, Cotton and Stephens Counties.
This facility is named after the Chisholm Trail, a trail used to transport cattle from Texas ranches to Kansas railroads in the late 1800s. Recreation Waurika Lake provides excellent opportunities for fishing and hunting. Anglers seek out channel and flathead catfish, largemouth bass, white bass, hybrid striper, crappie, walleye and sunfish.
Approximately 6,040 acres of land around the lake are managed for game. Sought-after species include white-tailed deer, bobwhite quail, mourning dove, wood duck, mallard, pintail, teal, canvas back, cottontail rabbits and wild turkey.
Boating and skiing enthusiasts play on the large areas of open water and along the the scenic shoreline. There are four large embayments and a number of smaller coves that make boating on the lake a pleasure. Facilities Chisholm Trail Ridge has 95 campsites that all feature electric and accessible water hookups.
Families with children enjoy the open space, playground and swimming areas. Boaters have the convenience of an accessible dock and boat ramp. Natural Features The large shade trees, gently sloping shoreline and expansive lakefront views of the horizon invite the visitor to relax and take in the scenery. Grassland prairies, farms and forests surround the lake area.
Wildlife such as white-tail deer, ducks, rabbits and wild turkey graze the landscape. Nearby Attractions Additional services and supplies are available in Waurika, Oklahoma.
Directions, from the listing
From Waurika, Oklahoma, take Highway 5 northwest for 5 miles. Turn right onto Advent Road and proceed 3 miles. Turn left on Chisholm Trail Road and drive one mile to the park entrance.
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Trip Card — Chisholm Trail Ridge
WAURIKA · Oklahoma · Waurika Lake
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | WAURIKA · Oklahoma · Waurika Lake |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | Electric at 95 |
| Max RV | Up to 60 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 95 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233458 · 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.