Camping spots in OK

[microsoftisevil]

Well, the weather outside sucks, snow is on the way, the grass is brown, and there's no leaves on the trees. To help brighten things up, I've decided I need to plan the first camping trip of the year so that I have something to look forward to.

Imagine this: it's mid-March. Things are starting to turn green. The temps are up to the mid 60's. You've got your truck loaded (tent camping) and a full tank of gas. Your cooler is stocked with BBQ ready goodies and plenty of beer. You are headed to a spot where you can camp next to a lake, relax in a chair, and enjoy the views. You want someplace that's not crowded, has plenty of shade, and is within a couple hundred miles of Tulsa. You don't like party spots or places with a hundred screaming kids running around like little banshees. You also want to ride your mountain bike around, so trails are a plus. You're going to be there for at least 2 nights, so you want a place with a decent shower. The million dollar question: what park would you go to?

I've been thinking about trying out Devil's Den in Arkansas. I've also heard good things about Robbers Cave in Wilburton, OK. Anyone have experience with these two? Any other suggestions that might fit the bill?

 

[CATM]

Yeah I've spent many a summer at Devils Den. Really nice place for fishing, hiking or cave exploring. There's some good views to be seen all around there. Been to Robbers Cave once and wasn't too impressed. Decent hiking there and looked like good fishing as well, but it couldn't beat Devils Den.

 

[JxMxFxPx]

Anywhere the Trout are hitting!

The Mountain Fork @ Broken Bow is such a long drive that we usually just go to the White River @ Eureka Springs. (Beaver Lake)

 

[farmer17]

I don't think anywhere will be crowded in March. I would consider Tenkiller or maybe a Kayak trip down the Illinois river.

 

[DeerAssassin]

You might try Cedar Lake, south of Poteau. Very beautiful place. Not much of a view since it's in a valley but the Talimena Scenic Drive is just a few miles away and it's got some of the best views in the state.

Devils Den is pretty nice too. Haven't been there in years but it was nice. Same with Robbers Cave.

 

[BryanDP]

Imagine this: it's mid-March. Things are starting to turn green. The temps are up to the mid 60's. You've got your truck loaded (tent camping) and a full tank of gas. Your cooler is stocked with BBQ ready goodies and plenty of beer. You are headed to a spot where you can camp next to a lake, relax in a chair, and enjoy the views.

....Then you wake up the morning of your trip and it's snowing outside! Oh well, maybe next weekend!

 

[BoomerShooter]

I enjoy camping at lake murray....nice facilities there

 

[MyMonkey]

Yeah I've spent many a summer at Devils Den. Really nice place for fishing, hiking or cave exploring. There's some good views to be seen all around there. Been to Robbers Cave once and wasn't too impressed. Decent hiking there and looked like good fishing as well, but it couldn't beat Devils Den.

Where is this Devils Den?

 

[SgtMojo67]

Spavinaw state park out by Pryor. Oolagah has some nice spots...RV camping....

 

[SgtMojo67]

Where is this Devils Den?

Northwest Arkansas.......