Wahoo Bay

Campground · Oklahoma · 20 bookable sites ·

Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers

Cherokee Oklahoma Tribal Statistical Area (D6)

20
Bookable sites
26 ft
Max rig length
up to 8
People per site
603 ft
Elevation
Wahoo Bay
Photo: USACE · Recreation.gov

Overview

Wahoo Bay is a campground that provides an abundance of shade for rest and relaxation. Located just North of the Fort Gibson Dam, users can easily access the main body of the lake for a variety of water activities. As an added bonus, there are several stores and marinas nearby for supplies and equipment rentals. Boat and RV storage locations are within a few miles of the campground. 

Recreation

The nearly 20,000-acre lake offers excellent 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.

Wahoo Bay offers a variety of recreation activities including camping, boating and swimming. People can enjoy the quietness of the lake tucked away in the cove with amazing scenery. Wahoo Bay has 2 boat ramps in the park as well as a courtesy dock at the main boat ramp. 

Facilities

Wahoo Bay is equipped with 20 campsites within the park. There are severel water hookups throughout the park where campers can fill up water tanks. There is also a vault toilet located by the boat ramp parking lot. 

The facts

  • 20 bookable sites
  • Vehicles up to 26 ft
  • Up to 8 people per site
  • Loops: WB- East, WB- West

Site types

  • 20 Standard Nonelectric

Amenities

  • Campfires allowed
  • Shade
  • Pets allowed
  • Water hookups — not available

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

Book on Recreation.gov

20 campsites at Wahoo Bay

Check-in 05:00 PM · Check-out 03:00 PM

SiteLoopTypeEntrySurfaceWaterMax rigPeople
17WB- EastStandard Nonelectric————8 🐾
18WB- EastStandard Nonelectric————8 🐾
19WB- EastStandard Nonelectric————8 🐾
20WB- EastStandard Nonelectric————8 🐾
1WB- WestStandard Nonelectric———26 ft8 🐾
10WB- WestStandard Nonelectric——Lakefront—8 🐾
11WB- WestStandard Nonelectric————8 🐾
12WB- WestStandard Nonelectric————8 🐾
13WB- WestStandard Nonelectric————8 🐾
14WB- WestStandard Nonelectric————8 🐾
15WB- WestStandard Nonelectric————8 🐾
16WB- WestStandard Nonelectric————8 🐾
2WB- WestStandard Nonelectric——Lakefront—8 🐾
3WB- WestStandard Nonelectric——Lakefront—8 🐾
4WB- WestStandard Nonelectric————8 🐾
5WB- WestStandard Nonelectric——Lakefront—8 🐾
6WB- WestStandard Nonelectric——Lakefront—8 🐾
7WB- WestStandard Nonelectric——Lakefront—8 🐾
8WB- WestStandard Nonelectric——Lakefront—8 🐾
9WB- WestStandard Nonelectric————8 🐾

Getting there

35.88575, -95.28718 · 35°53'8.7"N 95°17'13.8"W

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Typical weather

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

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F495564738087929384736252
Low °F293341506068737163514032
Precip in————————————

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 7.4 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Fees and stay limits

Cancellations made 48 hrs or more prior to the start of the reservation will incur the cancellation fee of $10. Cancellations made 24 hrs prior to the start of the reservation will incur a late cancellation fee ($10 + first nights camping fee)

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

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Common questions about Wahoo Bay

Can you reserve a site at Wahoo Bay?
Yes, Wahoo Bay is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Wahoo Bay have?
20 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Wahoo Bay?
26 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Wahoo Bay?
Yes, pets are allowed at Wahoo Bay.
Does Wahoo Bay have hookups?
No hookups are recorded here.
Are campfires allowed at Wahoo Bay?
Campfires are allowed at Wahoo Bay. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

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

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