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Sandy Beach Picnic Shelter

USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Ponca City · Oklahoma · Kaw Lake

AgencyUSACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers
AreaKaw Lake
LocationPonca City · Oklahoma · Kaw Lake
Sites1 public sites counted from the federal listing — 1 group shelter nonelectric
Getting a siteReservable — 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.
HookupsElectric at 0 of 1 sites
Water hookups at 0 of 1 sites
Sewer hookups at 0 of 1 sites
Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 1 sites
Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way.
Max RV lengthNot reported in the federal data
Months openNot in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov.
FeesReserve you Picnic Shelter through Recreation.gov Picnic Shelters are $25.00 a day
PetsAllowed at 1 sites, as reported
Phone580-762-5611

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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 2026-02-25.

From the official listing

Overview Sandy Beach Day Use Area is 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 Sandy Beach offers 1 Picnic Shelter, Vault Toilet, Volley Ball, Day Use Picnic Areas and a Designated Swim Beach. 

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 several historical sites, including several Native American settlements, archeological sites and the Pioneer Woman Museum.

Trip Card — Sandy Beach Picnic Shelter

Ponca City · Oklahoma · Kaw Lake

AgencyUSACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
LocationPonca City · Oklahoma · Kaw Lake
FeesReserve you Picnic Shelter through Recreation.gov Picnic Shelters are $25.00 a day
Getting a siteReservable
HookupsNone reported
Max RVNot reported
Months openNot in federal data
Sites1 sites

Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10241521 · 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.