Can you reserve a site at Osage Cove?

Yes, Osage Cove is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Osage Cove?

60 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Osage Cove?

Yes, pets are allowed at Osage Cove.

Are campfires allowed at Osage Cove?

Campfires are allowed at Osage Cove. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Osage Cove, Oklahoma — 95 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Osage Cove is a large campground situated along the banks of Kaw Lake in north central Oklahoma.

Most of the campsites here are shaded and some of the area's best hiking and fishing is available on the grounds.

Recreation

Osage Cove provides ideal conditions for anglers, offering excellent bank fishing as well as a designated fishing dock and boat ramp area below the dam in the Arkansas River.

The lake and river are known for producing some of Oklahoma's largest catfish, as well as crappie, white bass and walleye, making it a popular destination for anglers.

Hikers and horseback riders are attracted to the beautiful trails along the eastern shore. The Eagle View Hiking Trail is approximately 12 miles long and runs between Osage Cove and Burbank Landing. The Five Fingers Equestrian Trail extends from Burbank Landing to the Sarge Creek Cove Public Use Area.

Hunters' skills are tested with excellent populations of whitetail deer, turkey, quail, rabbit and squirrel. During the fall waterfowl seasons Kaw Lake often attracts large numbers of migrating ducks and geese.

During the winter visitors are likely to spot migrating bald eagles, as Kaw Lake has one of the biggest populations in the state.

Facilities

Osage Cove Campground offers 97 campsites with modern amenities like electric hookups, drinking water and flush toilets, including three large group campsites that can accommodate up to 50 guests each. A boat ramp provides easy access to the lake.

Natural Features

The lake covers 17,000 surface acres and has 168 miles of shoreline. Completed in 1976, the dam and lake help provide a recreational oasis for outdoor enthusiasts of all types.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (580) 762-9408.

Nearby Attractions

The area holds a number of historical sites, including several Native American settlements, archeological sites and the Pioneer Woman Museum.

The facts

95 bookable sites
Vehicles up to 60 ft
Up to 40 people per site
Loops: CLOO, MLOO, OCOV, QLOO, SEA1

Site types

93 Standard Electric
2 Group Standard Electric

Amenities

Electric hookups
Water hookups
Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Grills
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: sewer hookups.

Book on Recreation.gov

95 campsites at Osage Cove

Check-in 06:00 PM · Check-out 04:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
ga3	CLOO	Group Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	50 ft	40	🐾
ga1	MLOO	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	50 ft	40	🐾
41	OCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
42	OCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
43	OCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
44	OCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
45	OCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
46	OCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
47	OCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
48	OCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
49	OCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
50	OCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
51	OCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
52	OCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
53	OCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
54	OCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
55	OCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
56	OCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
57	OCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
58	OCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
59	OCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
60	OCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
61	OCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
62	OCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
63	OCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
64	OCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
65	OCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
66	OCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
67	OCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
68	OCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
69	OCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
70	OCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
71	OCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
72	OCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
73	OCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
74	OCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
75	OCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
76	OCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
77	OCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
78	OCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
79	OCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
80	OCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
81	OCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
82	OCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
83	OCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
84	OCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
85	OCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
86	OCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
87	OCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
88	OCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
89	OCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
90	OCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
91	OCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
92	OCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
93	OCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
94	OCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
ga2	QLOO	Group Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	50 ft	40	🐾
1	SEA1	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
10	SEA1	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
11	SEA1	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
12	SEA1	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
13	SEA1	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
14	SEA1	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
17	SEA1	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
18	SEA1	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
19	SEA1	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
2	SEA1	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
20	SEA1	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
21	SEA1	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
22	SEA1	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
23	SEA1	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
24	SEA1	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
25	SEA1	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
26	SEA1	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
27	SEA1	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
28	SEA1	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
29	SEA1	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
3	SEA1	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
30	SEA1	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
31	SEA1	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
32	SEA1	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
33	SEA1	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
34	SEA1	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
35	SEA1	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
36	SEA1	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
37	SEA1	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
38	SEA1	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
39	SEA1	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
4	SEA1	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
40	SEA1	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
5	SEA1	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
6	SEA1	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
7	SEA1	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
8	SEA1	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
9	SEA1	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾

Getting there

From Ponca City, Oklahoma, travel 9 miles east on Lake Road across Kaw Dam. Turn east on County Road and travel 2 miles to the park.

36.71317, -96.89835 · 36°42'47.4"N 96°53'54.1"W

Directions (Google Maps) · Directions (Apple Maps)

Typical weather

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Precip in	1.2	1.5	3.1	5.0	5.1	5.4	4.2	3.8	3.6	3.3	1.9	1.7

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 9.3 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 Osage Cove

Can you reserve a site at Osage Cove?: Yes, Osage Cove is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Osage Cove have?: 95 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Osage Cove?: 60 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Osage Cove?: Yes, pets are allowed at Osage Cove.
Does Osage Cove have hookups?: Electric, Water.
Are campfires allowed at Osage Cove?: Campfires are allowed at Osage Cove. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Camping near Osage Cove

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Washunga Bay 6.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Sarge Creek 6.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Bear Creek Cove 8.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Twin Cove Point 42.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Birch Cove 42.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Twin Points 44.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Walnut Creek 46.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Appalachia Bay Recreation Area 49.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Washington Irving South 50.3 mi · Campground · we watch it

Contact

Phone 580-762-5611
Book Recreation.gov

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Osage Cove