Can you reserve a site at Dam Site (Fort Gibson Lake)?

Yes, Dam Site (Fort Gibson Lake) is reservable through Recreation.gov.

Are campfires allowed at Dam Site (Fort Gibson Lake)?

Campfires are allowed at Dam Site (Fort Gibson Lake). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Dam Site (Fort Gibson Lake), Oklahoma — 26 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

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

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.

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.

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.

The facts

26 bookable sites
2 sites for day use only
Up to 75 people per site
Loops: Main, Overlook

Site types

24 Standard Nonelectric
1 Group Shelter Electric
1 Group Shelter Nonelectric

Amenities

Water hookups
Campfires allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits, picnic tables, grills, shade, pets allowed.

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26 campsites at Dam Site (Fort Gibson Lake)

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
1	Main	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8
14	Main	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8
23	Main	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8
24	Main	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8
25	Main	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8
26	Main	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8
27	Main	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8
28	Main	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8
3	Main	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8
30	Main	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8
31	Main	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8
34	Main	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8
35	Main	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8
36	Main	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8
37	Main	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8
38	Main	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8
39	Main	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8
4	Main	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8
40	Main	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8
43	Main	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8
5	Main	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8
6	Main	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8
7	Main	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8
9	Main	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8
DS Shelter	Main	Group Shelter Nonelectric	—	—	—	25
OL Shelter	Overlook	Group Shelter Electric	—	—	—	75

Getting there

Updated with Fort Gibson Dam closure.

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.

35.86778, -95.23361 · 35°52'4.0"N 95°14'1.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 93°F in Jul, down to 49°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	49	54	63	72	79	88	93	93	85	74	62	52
Low °F	26	30	39	48	59	67	72	70	62	49	38	30
Precip in	1.9	2.4	3.1	4.9	5.3	5.0	3.3	3.1	4.3	4.1	3.2	2.6

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 8.4 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 Dam Site (Fort Gibson Lake)

Can you reserve a site at Dam Site (Fort Gibson Lake)?: Yes, Dam Site (Fort Gibson Lake) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Dam Site (Fort Gibson Lake) have?: 26 sites.
Does Dam Site (Fort Gibson Lake) have hookups?: Water.
Are campfires allowed at Dam Site (Fort Gibson Lake)?: Campfires are allowed at Dam Site (Fort Gibson Lake). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Contact

Phone 918-682-4314
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Dam Site (Fort Gibson Lake)