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McFadden Cove
USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Ponca City · Oklahoma · Kaw Lake
| Agency | USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Area | Kaw Lake |
| Location | Ponca City · Oklahoma · Kaw Lake · 36.70090, -96.93408 · Map |
| Sites | 15 public sites counted from the federal listing — 15 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 15 of 15 sites (up to 30 amp where reported) Water hookups at 15 of 15 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 15 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 15 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 | Not reported in the federal data |
| 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 | Reserve your campsite through Recreation.gov Campsites are $18 per night |
| Check-in / out | In 6:00 PM · Out 4:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 15 sites, as reported |
| Amenities, as reported | Boat rampDrinking waterVault toilets |
| Phone | 580-762-5611 |
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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 2026-03-11.
From the official listing
Overview McFadden Cove is a small campground situated along the banks of Kaw Lake in north central Oklahoma. It is located near Kaw Lake dam and Hideaway Marina and convenient to several recreational day use areas.
Recreation The lake and river are known for producing some of Oklahoma's largest catfish, as well as crappie, white bass and walleye, making it a popular destination for anglers.
Hunters' skills are tested with excellent populations of whitetail deer, turkey, quail, rabbit and squirrel. During the fall waterfowl seasons Kaw Lake often attracts large numbers of migrating ducks and geese.
During the winter visitors are likely to spot migrating bald eagles, as Kaw Lake has one of the biggest populations in the state.
Facilities McFadden Cove Campground offers 15 campsites with amenities including electric and individual water hookups as well as a vault toilet. The boat ramp is right around the bend.
Natural Features The lake covers 17,000 surface acres and has 168 miles of shoreline. Completed in 1976, the dam and lake help provide a recreational oasis for outdoor enthusiasts of all types.
Nearby Attractions The area holds a number of historical sites, including several Native American settlements, archeological sites and the Pioneer Woman Museum.
Directions, from the listing
From Ponca City, Oklahoma, travel 7 miles east on Lake Road. Turn north on to McFadden Cove Road and the camground is on the immediate right. If you cross the dam, you've gone too far.
Nearest federal campgrounds
1 mi straight-line · Ponca City OklahomaUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersOsage Cove
2 mi straight-line · Burbank OklahomaUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersCoon Creek (Ok)
6 mi straight-line · PONCA CITY OklahomaUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersWashunga Bay
8 mi straight-line · PONCA CITY OklahomaUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersSarge Creek
8 mi straight-line · PONCA CITY Oklahoma
Trip Card — McFadden Cove
Ponca City · Oklahoma · Kaw Lake
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | Ponca City · Oklahoma · Kaw Lake |
| Fees | Reserve your campsite through Recreation.gov Campsites are $18 per night |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | Electric at 15 |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 15 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10082227 · 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.