Dam Site (Fort Gibson Lake)
DAM SITE (FORT GIBSON LAKE)
Part of Fort Gibson Lake
Overview
Dam Site Campground is situated below Fort Gibson Dam on the west bank of the Grand River in northeastern Oklahoma. The campground was severely damaged during the 2019 flood. None of the campsites offer water or electric. The campground is open for day use and primitive camping.
The group shelter and Overlook shelter are only reservable through recreation.gov
Facilities
This seasonal campground offers 23 primitive campsites. Large family groups can take advange of the group day use shelter within the park, as well as, one located at the Overlook.
Natural Features
Fort Gibson Lake sits nearly 8 miles from the confluence of the Grand and Arkansas Rivers. An oak-hickory woodland covers the rolling hills of the region. A wide variety of waterfowl migrates through the area annually and provides plenty of opportunities for bird watchers.
Recreation
The nearly 20,000-acre lake offers great boating and swimming opportunities.Anglers enjoy fishing for black bass, white bass, crappie and several varieties of catfish and panfish.
The lake's 225 miles of shoreline are home to thousands of acres of public hunting lands, where white-tailed deer, bobwhite quail, mourning dove, duck, geese, cottontail rabbit and squirrel roam.
Nearby Attractions
Historic Fort Gibson, established in 1824, served as an important military post on the western frontier for close to 70 years. Now a National Historical Landmark, the site is open to the public year round.Volunteers reenact the lifestyle of the late 1800s during various events held throughout the year. A reconstructed log stockade, and original barracks, hospital, bakehouse and other structures still stand today.
Important Notices
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and buring it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirwood.org for further information.
Notifications and Alerts
Dam Site Closure - The west side of Dam Site (including the Dam Site North boat ramp) will be closed starting mid-March for the bridge deck replacement across the Fort Gibson dam. Access will be restricted to construction and Corps personnel only. Area will be closed for a minimum of 2 1/2 years. Dam Site East fishing wall and the Overlook areas will remain open.
Available Activities
- HUNTING - Hunting
- FISHING - Fishing
- CAMPING - Camping
- BOATING - Boating
Directions
<p>Updated with Fort Gibson Dam closure.</p><p>From Fort Gibson, Oklahoma, turn onto US-62 W. Turn right onto OK-16 E/Okay Rd/N York St and continue to follow OK-16 E. Continue onto OK-251A E. The park will be on your right at the bottom of the hill just before the dam.</p>
Contact Information
Phone: 918-682-4314
8568 STATE HWY. 251AFORT GIBSON, OK 74434-9619 8711 Hwy 251A
Fort Gibson, OK 74434
Rental Options
Available Campsites
- Site 1, Loop Main, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 43, Loop Main, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 27, Loop Main, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 38, Loop Main, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 34, Loop Main, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 9, Loop Main, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 7, Loop Main, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 14, Loop Main, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 39, Loop Main, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 4, Loop Main, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site OL Shelter, Loop Overlook, Type Group Shelter Electric
- Site 30, Loop Main, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 28, Loop Main, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 35, Loop Main, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 5, Loop Main, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 23, Loop Main, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 24, Loop Main, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 37, Loop Main, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 36, Loop Main, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site DS Shelter, Loop Main, Type Group Shelter Nonelectric
- Site 6, Loop Main, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 25, Loop Main, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 3, Loop Main, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 40, Loop Main, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 31, Loop Main, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 26, Loop Main, Type Standard Nonelectric
