Big Bend (Ok)

Campground · Oklahoma · 113 bookable sites ·

Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers

Cheyenne and Arapaho Oklahoma Tribal Statistical Area (D6)

113
Bookable sites
48 ft
Max rig length
up to 100
People per site
1,670 ft
Elevation
Big Bend A46
Photo: Canton Lake · Recreation.gov

Overview

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.

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.

Facilities

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.

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.

The facts

  • 113 bookable sites
  • 116 sites in total, including non-bookable
  • 1 site for day use only
  • Vehicles up to 48 ft
  • Up to 100 people per site
  • Loops: B, BBEN

Site types

  • 95 Standard Electric
  • 17 Standard Nonelectric
  • 3 Management
  • 1 Group Shelter Electric

Amenities

  • Electric hookups
  • Water hookups
  • Campfires allowed
  • Shade
  • Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: sewer hookups, fire pits, picnic tables, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

116 campsites at Big Bend (Ok)

SiteLoopTypeEntrySurfaceMax rigPeople
B01BStandard ElectricBack InPaved38 ft8 🐾
B02BStandard ElectricBack InPaved38 ft8 🐾
B03BStandard ElectricBack InPaved38 ft8 🐾
B04BStandard ElectricBack InPaved38 ft8 🐾
B05BStandard ElectricBack InGravel26 ft8 🐾
B06BStandard NonelectricBack InPaved38 ft8 🐾
B07BStandard NonelectricBack InPaved30 ft8 🐾
B08BStandard NonelectricBack InPaved30 ft8 🐾
B09BStandard NonelectricBack InPaved30 ft8 🐾
B10BStandard NonelectricBack InPaved30 ft8 🐾
B11BStandard ElectricBack InPaved38 ft10 🐾
B12BStandard ElectricBack InPaved38 ft10 🐾
B13BStandard ElectricBack InPaved38 ft10 🐾
B14BStandard ElectricBack InPaved38 ft10 🐾
B15BStandard ElectricBack InPaved38 ft10 🐾
B16BStandard ElectricBack InPaved38 ft10 🐾
B17BStandard ElectricBack InPaved38 ft10 🐾
B18BStandard ElectricBack InPaved38 ft10 🐾
B19BStandard ElectricBack InPaved38 ft10 🐾
B20BStandard ElectricBack InPaved38 ft10 🐾
B21BStandard ElectricBack InPaved38 ft10 🐾
B22BStandard ElectricBack InPaved38 ft10 🐾
B23BStandard ElectricBack InPaved38 ft10 🐾
B24BStandard ElectricBack InPaved38 ft10 🐾
B25BStandard ElectricBack InPaved38 ft10 🐾
B26BStandard ElectricBack InPaved38 ft10 🐾
B27BStandard ElectricBack InPaved38 ft10 🐾
B28BStandard ElectricBack InPaved34 ft10 🐾
B29BStandard ElectricBack InPaved38 ft10 🐾
B30BStandard ElectricBack InPaved33 ft10 🐾
B31BStandard ElectricBack InPaved38 ft10 🐾
B32BStandard ElectricBack InPaved48 ft10 🐾
B33BStandard ElectricBack InPaved30 ft10 🐾
B34BStandard ElectricBack InPaved36 ft10 🐾
B35BStandard ElectricBack InPaved32 ft10 🐾
B36BStandard ElectricBack InPaved35 ft10 🐾
B37BStandard ElectricBack InPaved33 ft10 🐾
B38BStandard ElectricBack InPaved37 ft10 🐾
B39BStandard ElectricBack InPaved33 ft10 🐾
B40BStandard ElectricBack InPaved38 ft10 🐾
B41BStandard ElectricBack InPaved34 ft10 🐾
B42BStandard ElectricBack InPaved38 ft10 🐾
B43BStandard ElectricBack InPaved30 ft10 🐾
B44BStandard ElectricBack InPaved38 ft10 🐾
B45BStandard ElectricBack InPaved31 ft10 🐾
B46BStandard ElectricBack InPaved38 ft10 🐾
B47BStandard ElectricBack InPaved30 ft10 🐾
B48BStandard ElectricBack InPaved38 ft10 🐾
B49BStandard ElectricBack InPaved38 ft10 🐾
B50BStandard NonelectricBack InPaved31 ft10 🐾
B51BStandard NonelectricBack InPaved37 ft10 🐾
B52BStandard NonelectricBack InGravel20 ft10 🐾
A01BBENStandard NonelectricBack InPaved17 ft10 🐾
A02BBENStandard NonelectricBack InPaved15 ft10 🐾
A03BBENStandard NonelectricBack InPaved35 ft10 🐾
A04BBENStandard Nonelectric—Paved30 ft10 🐾
A05BBENStandard NonelectricBack InGravel32 ft10 🐾
A06BBENStandard NonelectricBack InPaved26 ft10 🐾
A07BBENStandard NonelectricBack InPaved20 ft10 🐾
A08BBENStandard NonelectricBack InPaved23 ft10 🐾
A09BBENStandard NonelectricBack InPaved29 ft10 🐾
A10BBENStandard ElectricBack InPaved36 ft10 🐾
A11BBENStandard ElectricBack InPaved35 ft10 🐾
A12BBENStandard ElectricBack InPaved38 ft10 🐾
A13BBENStandard ElectricBack InPaved38 ft10 🐾
A14BBENStandard ElectricBack InPaved38 ft10 🐾
A15BBENStandard ElectricBack InPaved38 ft10 🐾
A16BBENStandard ElectricBack InPaved38 ft10 🐾
A17BBENStandard ElectricBack InPaved38 ft10 🐾
A18BBENStandard ElectricBack InPaved38 ft10 🐾
A19BBENStandard ElectricBack InPaved38 ft10 🐾
A20BBENStandard ElectricBack InPaved38 ft10 🐾
A21BBENStandard ElectricBack InPaved37 ft10 🐾
A22BBENStandard ElectricBack InPaved36 ft10 🐾
A23BBENStandard ElectricBack InPaved35 ft10 🐾
A24BBENStandard ElectricBack InPaved38 ft10 🐾
A25BBENStandard ElectricBack InPaved37 ft10 🐾
A26BBENStandard ElectricBack InPaved38 ft10 🐾
A27BBENStandard ElectricBack InPaved38 ft10 🐾
A28BBENStandard ElectricBack InPaved38 ft10 🐾
A29BBENStandard ElectricBack InPaved38 ft10 🐾
A30BBENStandard ElectricBack InPaved38 ft10 🐾
A31BBENStandard ElectricBack InPaved38 ft10 🐾
A32BBENStandard ElectricBack InPaved33 ft10 🐾
A33BBENStandard ElectricBack InPaved38 ft10 🐾
A34BBENStandard ElectricBack InPaved38 ft10 🐾
A35BBENStandard ElectricBack InPaved38 ft10 🐾
A36BBENStandard ElectricBack InPaved35 ft10 🐾
A37BBENStandard ElectricBack InPaved38 ft10 🐾
A38BBENStandard ElectricBack InPaved35 ft10 🐾
A39BBENStandard ElectricBack InPaved38 ft10 🐾
A40BBENStandard ElectricBack InPaved38 ft10 🐾
A41BBENStandard ElectricBack InPaved38 ft10 🐾
A42BBENStandard ElectricBack InPaved38 ft10 🐾
A43BBENStandard ElectricBack InPaved38 ft10 🐾
A44BBENStandard ElectricBack InPaved38 ft10 🐾
A45BBENStandard ElectricBack InPaved38 ft10 🐾
A46BBENStandard ElectricBack InPaved38 ft10 🐾
A47BBENManagementBack InPaved38 ft10 🐾
A48BBENManagementBack InPaved38 ft10 🐾
A49BBENManagementBack InPaved38 ft10 🐾
A50BBENStandard ElectricBack InPaved38 ft10 🐾
A51BBENStandard ElectricBack InPaved38 ft10 🐾
A52BBENStandard ElectricBack InPaved38 ft10 🐾
A53BBENStandard ElectricBack InPaved38 ft10 🐾
A54BBENStandard ElectricBack InPaved38 ft10 🐾
A55BBENStandard ElectricBack InPaved38 ft10 🐾
A56BBENStandard ElectricBack InPaved38 ft10 🐾
A57BBENStandard ElectricBack InPaved35 ft10 🐾
A58BBENStandard ElectricBack InPaved35 ft10 🐾
A59BBENStandard ElectricBack InPaved35 ft10 🐾
A60BBENStandard ElectricBack InPaved35 ft10 🐾
A61BBENStandard ElectricBack InPaved35 ft10 🐾
A62BBENStandard ElectricBack InPaved38 ft10 🐾
A63BBENStandard ElectricBack InPaved35 ft10 🐾
SHRBBENGroup Shelter Electric—Paved—100 🐾

Getting there

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

36.11597, -98.61891 · 36°6'57.5"N 98°37'8.1"W

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Typical weather

Typically 96°F in Jul, down to 49°F in Jan.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F495362718191969386746049
Low °F262837465767717061483728
Precip in0.91.22.23.14.24.53.23.32.62.91.61.3

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 12.2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Big Bend (Ok)

Can you reserve a site at Big Bend (Ok)?
Yes, Big Bend (Ok) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Big Bend (Ok) have?
116 sites in total, of which 113 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Big Bend (Ok)?
48 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Big Bend (Ok)?
Yes, pets are allowed at Big Bend (Ok).
Does Big Bend (Ok) have hookups?
Electric, Water.
Are campfires allowed at Big Bend (Ok)?
Campfires are allowed at Big Bend (Ok). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Camping near Big Bend (Ok)

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-04-13.

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