Can you reserve a site at Applegate Cove?

Yes, Applegate Cove is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Applegate Cove have?

28 sites in total, of which 27 can be booked.

Are pets allowed at Applegate Cove?

Yes, pets are allowed at Applegate Cove.

Applegate Cove, Oklahoma — 27 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Applegate Cove sits along the shady banks of Robert S. Kerr Reservoir.

Recreation

With over 250 miles of shoreline and 43,000 surface acres, R.S. Kerr has long been recognized for its outstanding fishing. Crappie, sand bass, catfish, and black bass in the lake reach record size. Boating and kayaking are popular activities in the area. A boat ramp is provided at the campground for easy access to the water. A variety of hiking trails wind throughout the hills and along the shoreline, offering additional activities for campers.

Facilities

Applegate Cove contains 27 campsites, two playgrounds, a boat ramp and courtesy dock.

Natural Features

Robert S. Kerr Reservoir is located within the Cookson Hills, on the Arkansas River in Sequoyah, Le Flore, Haskell, and Muskogee counties in eastern Oklahoma, US. It is about eight miles south of the nearest major town, Sallisaw, Oklahoma. The reservoir is impounded by Robert S. Kerr Lock and Dam at river mile 336.2 (km 541.1) on the Arkansas River, just a few miles below its confluence with the Canadian River. The lock and dam are part of the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System, which provides for barge navigation on the Arkansas River and some of its tributaries.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (918) 487-5252.

The facts

27 bookable sites
28 sites in total, including non-bookable
1 site for day use only
1 accessible site
Up to 100 people per site

Site types

26 Standard Electric
1 Group Shelter Electric
1 Management

Amenities

Electric hookups
Water hookups
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Grills
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: sewer hookups, campfires allowed, shade.

Book on Recreation.gov

28 campsites at Applegate Cove

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
01	—	Standard Electric	—	—	—	8	🐾
02	—	Standard Electric	—	—	—	8	🐾
03	—	Standard Electric	—	—	—	8	🐾
04	—	Standard Electric	—	—	—	8	🐾
05	—	Standard Electric	—	—	—	8	🐾
06	—	Standard Electric	—	—	—	8	🐾
07	—	Standard Electric	—	—	—	8	🐾
08	—	Standard Electric	—	—	—	8	🐾
09	—	Standard Electric	—	—	—	8	🐾
10	—	Standard Electric	—	—	—	8	🐾
11	—	Standard Electric	—	—	—	8	🐾
12	—	Standard Electric	—	—	—	8	🐾
13	—	Standard Electric	—	—	—	8	🐾
14	—	Management	—	—	—	8	🐾
15	—	Standard Electric	—	—	—	8	🐾
16	—	Standard Electric	—	—	—	8	🐾
17	—	Standard Electric	—	—	—	8	🐾
18	—	Standard Electric	—	—	—	8	🐾
19	—	Standard Electric	—	—	—	8	🐾
20	—	Standard Electric	—	—	—	8	🐾
21	—	Standard Electric	—	—	—	8	🐾
22	—	Standard Electric	—	—	—	8	🐾
23	—	Standard Electric	—	—	—	8	🐾
24	—	Standard Electric	—	—	—	8	🐾
25	—	Standard Electric	—	—	—	8	🐾
26	—	Standard Electric	—	—	—	8	🐾
27	—	Standard Electric	—	—	—	8	🐾
PS1	—	Group Shelter Electric	—	—	—	100	♿ 🐾

Getting there

Head south on US-59 out of Sallisaw, OK for 7 miles, turn right at Pier 7 General Store onto E1140 Rd for 2.4 miles, where road forks, keep left towards Applegate Cove Marina and you will dead end at your destination of Applegate Cove Campground

Common questions about Applegate Cove

Can you reserve a site at Applegate Cove?: Yes, Applegate Cove is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Applegate Cove have?: 28 sites in total, of which 27 can be booked.
Are pets allowed at Applegate Cove?: Yes, pets are allowed at Applegate Cove.
Does Applegate Cove have hookups?: Electric, Water.

Contact

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-05-14.

Applegate Cove