Potato Hills Central
Campground · Oklahoma · 82 bookable sites ·
Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers
CLO Lands (School Lands) · Restricted Access
- 82
- Bookable sites
- 96 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 6
- People per site
- 577 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Journey to southeastern Oklahoma for a picturesque getaway at Sardis Lake, where Potato Hills Central Campground offers fresh-air campsites shaded by blackjack oak, post oak and pines.Recreation
The lake is a popular fishing destination, with some of Oklahoma's largest species of prize bass. Catfish, walleye and crappie also reside in the lake.Other water sports include jet skiing, swimming and canoeing; hiking is also a popular pastime.
Facilities
All sites come with electric hookups. Young kids will enjoy the playground and everyone can make use of the accessible fishing dock.A hiking trail is reachable from the campground, and hot showers are a welcoming amenity at the end of an eventful day.
Natural Features
The waters of Sardis Lake are sourced from Jackfork Creek, a tributary of the Kiamichi River. Surrounding terrain extends out into the rolling foothills of the Ouachita Mountains.Nearby Attractions
More than 8,000 acres of public land around Sardis lake is available for wildlife watching and hunting. Additional camping is also available at Potato Hills South Campground.The facts
- 82 bookable sites
- Vehicles up to 96 ft
- Up to 6 people per site
- Loops: LA, LB, LC, LD
Site types
- 80 Standard Electric
- 2 Group Standard Electric
Amenities
- Electric hookups
- Water hookups
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: sewer hookups, grills.
82 campsites at Potato Hills Central
Check-in 6:00 PM · Check-out 4:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Water | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | LA | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 73 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A02 | LA | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 34 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A03 | LA | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 66 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A04 | LA | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 50 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A05 | LA | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 62 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A06 | LA | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 66 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A07 | LA | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 66 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A08 | LA | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 66 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A09 | LA | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 62 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A10 | LA | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 23 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A11 | LA | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 62 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A12 | LA | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 62 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A13 | LA | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 62 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A14 | LA | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 66 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A15 | LA | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 66 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A16 | LA | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 66 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A17 | LA | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 66 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A18 | LA | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 19 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A19 | LA | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 58 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A20 | LA | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 63 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A21 | LA | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 33 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A22 | LA | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 51 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A23 | LA | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 50 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A24 | LA | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 58 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| B25 | LB | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 57 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| B26 | LB | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 36 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| B27 | LB | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 66 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| B28 | LB | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 65 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| B29 | LB | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 66 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| B30 | LB | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 66 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| B31 | LB | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 66 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| B32 | LB | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 66 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| B33 | LB | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 66 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| B34 | LB | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 62 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| B35 | LB | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 66 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| B36 | LB | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 42 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| B37 | LB | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 75 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| B38 | LB | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| B39 | LB | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 42 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| B40 | LB | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 60 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| B41 | LB | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 68 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| B42 | LB | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 62 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| B43 | LB | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 62 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| B44 | LB | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 96 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| B45 | LB | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 59 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| B46 | LB | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 65 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| B47 | LB | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 75 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| B48 | LB | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 66 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C57 | LC | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 61 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C58 | LC | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 56 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C59 | LC | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 62 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C60 | LC | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 66 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C61 | LC | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 66 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C62 | LC | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 66 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C63 | LC | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 66 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C64 | LC | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 66 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C65 | LC | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 27 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C66 | LC | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 66 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C67 | LC | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 63 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C68 | LC | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 57 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C69 | LC | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 59 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| Group Camp A - 49-56(8) | LC | Group Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| D76 | LD | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 74 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| D77 | LD | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 77 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| D78 | LD | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 64 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| D79 | LD | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 60 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| D80 | LD | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 64 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| D81 | LD | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 62 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| D82 | LD | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 62 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| D83 | LD | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 55 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| D84 | LD | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 57 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| D85 | LD | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 55 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| D86 | LD | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| D87 | LD | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 72 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| D88 | LD | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | Lakefront | 66 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| D89 | LD | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 57 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| D90 | LD | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 58 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| D91 | LD | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 62 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| D92 | LD | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 62 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| D93 | LD | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 68 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| D94 | LD | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 65 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| Group Camp B - 70-75(6) | LD | Group Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
Getting there
From Mcalister, Oklahoma, go south 4 miles on US-69 to Indian Nations Turnpike. Go south on Indian Nations Turnpike to Daisy, Oklahoma, 26
miles. Go east on State Highway 43 to Sardis Lake Office, 33 miles.
Then drive north on State Highway 2 for 2 miles.
34.62500, -95.32500 · 34°37'30.0"N 95°19'30.0"W
Typical weather
Typically 93°F in Jul, down to 52°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 52 | 57 | 65 | 73 | 79 | 87 | 93 | 93 | 86 | 75 | 63 | 54 |
| Low °F | 29 | 32 | 39 | 48 | 58 | 66 | 70 | 68 | 61 | 49 | 39 | 31 |
| Precip in | 3.1 | 3.0 | 4.4 | 5.8 | 6.3 | 4.5 | 4.1 | 2.5 | 4.4 | 5.0 | 4.6 | 4.1 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2.6 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 Potato Hills Central
- Can you reserve a site at Potato Hills Central?
- Yes, Potato Hills Central is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Potato Hills Central have?
- 82 sites.
- What is the maximum RV length at Potato Hills Central?
- 96 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Potato Hills Central?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Potato Hills Central.
- Does Potato Hills Central have hookups?
- Electric, Water.
- Are campfires allowed at Potato Hills Central?
- Campfires are allowed at Potato Hills Central. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Camping near Potato Hills Central
- Potato Hills South less than 0.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Turkey Creek 30.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Lost Rapids 33.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Little River Park 33.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Cedar Lake (Oklahoma) 37 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Winding Stair Campground (OK) 37.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Pine Creek Cove 38.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Mahaffey Point 39.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Virgil Point 39.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Billy Creek Recreation Area 34 mi · Campground
- Cedar Lake Recreation Area 37.4 mi · Campground
- Oklahoma Ranger District 40.1 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone 918-569-4131
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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