Mcfadden Cove
McFadden Cove is a small campground situated along the banks of Kaw Lake in north central Oklahoma.
Campsites are available on a first-come, first-serve basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once you claim a site, you can pay for your campsite(s) by scanning our QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app on a smartphone device. We recommend you download the free Recreation.gov mobile app on Android or iOS prior to your arrival as some remote areas may have limited or no cellular service.
Scan & Pay available using the Recreation.gov mobile app (Android and iOS).
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.
Need to Know
Sites are available on a first come, first serve basis.
Payment is due upon arrival.
Campsites are $16 per night.
Starting 1 December Campers can only pay via the QR Code-Scan & Pay:
- QR Code-Scan and Pay: credit card only (will need the Recreation.gov app and an account).
- How to Scan & Pay:
- Select an open campsite and place your belongings on it to claim the site.
- Next, go to the fee vault area and scan the QR Code.
- Follow the instructions on the screen.
- Afterward, fill out a site check-in sheet and place it on the post.
- We recommend downloading the Recreation.gov app prior to arrival.
One tent and one RV or two tents per campsite.
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.
Water hookup is available at every site.
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.
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.
Contact Information
Mailing Address
9400 Lake Road Ponca City OK 74604
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 580-762-5611
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
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.
Available Campsites
- Site McFadden Cove 5, Loop McFadden Cove, Type
- Site McFadden Cove 1, Loop McFadden Cove, Type
- Site McFadden Cove 12, Loop McFadden Cove, Type
- Site McFadden Cove 9, Loop McFadden Cove, Type
- Site McFadden Cove 7, Loop McFadden Cove, Type
- Site McFadden Cove, Loop McFadden Cove, Type Standard Electric
- Site McFadden Cove 2, Loop McFadden Cove, Type
- Site McFadden Cove 15, Loop McFadden Cove, Type
- Site McFadden Cove 8, Loop McFadden Cove, Type
- Site McFadden Cove 3, Loop McFadden Cove, Type
- Site McFadden Cove 14, Loop McFadden Cove, Type
- Site McFadden Cove 4, Loop McFadden Cove, Type
- Site McFadden Cove 11, Loop McFadden Cove, Type
- Site McFadden Cove 13, Loop McFadden Cove, Type
- Site McFadden Cove 10, Loop McFadden Cove, Type
- Site McFadden Cove 6, Loop McFadden Cove, Type
