Big Bend (OK)

Canton Lake

Big Bend Park is located on Canton Lake in northwest Oklahoma on the North Canadian River. The area hosts a large number of campers, picnickers, boaters, fishermen and hunters every year as one of the few places in western Oklahoma to offer so many activities.

The campground offers 102 campsites with electricity and water hookups and 12 non-electric campsites. Many of the campsites feature panoramic views of the lake. There is also a day-use group picnic shelter, 4 boat ramps and a disc golf course.

Need to Know

There are no sewer site hookups at this campground
2-night minimum required during the annual Walleye Rodeo (Thursday-Sunday the week after Mother's Day)
Maximum of two tents per campsite, or one RV and one tent per campsite
Pets are not allowed at the Sandy Cove beach day-use area
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.
Gate House hours: April 1-30 & Tuesday following Labor Day to September 30 - 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. May 1 to Labor Day - 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Fees are collected by self-payment through Recreation.gov in October. Shower houses may be winterized and closed in late October.
Electricity and/or water may be turned off November through March. No charge for camping during this time.

Natural Features

The shores of Canton Lake have several varieties of trees natural to the area which include eastern cottonwood, post and blackjack oak and black willow. Other trees planted in the campground to subliment the shade for campsites include american elm, sycamore, lacebark elm and silver maple.

Nearby Attractions

A major attraction for hunters is the 14,862 acre Canton Wildlife Managent. This area, operated by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation is home to whitetail deer, wild turkey, bobwhite quail, squirrel, rabbits, dove and several varieties of waterfowl. There a 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 30 minute or so drive drive from the lake.

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. Personal watercraft use, tubing and water skiing are popular on the broad expanse of water paralleling the dam where winds are subdued. Gently sloping beaches on the northern side of the lake are an inviation to swimmers and sunbathers. A Disc Golf Course is located in the Big Bend Day Use Area.

Contact Information

Mailing

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Canton Lake Office 64600 N 2466 Rd. CANTON OK 73724-9522

Phone Number

For campground inquiries, please call: 580-886-3576

Rental Options

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Driving Directions

From Canton, OK, travel 1.8 miles west on HWY 51, then continue 4 miles north on the paved county road.

Available Campsites

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