Oklahoma Camping Offers Fun, Activity and Education

By RA Manseau

Golden Driller, Oklahoma Camping

Oklahoma campgrounds are near some of the most wonderful attractions. As you RV Oklahoma, you will have the opportunity to visit historical sites and museums, swim in lakes and countless other activities.

The town of Beaver in the Panhandle of Oklahoma is a great place to visit if you have an off road vehicle. Beaver is the doorway to Beaver Dunes State Park which is a 520-acre park with 300 acres of sand hills set aside for dune buggy riding. The park also offers hiking, fishing, camping and just plain old relaxing. Beaver is located on Beaver Creek. But Beaver's claim to fame is not the creek or the dunes. It is the “World Cow Chip Throwing Championship” which is held in April. This is a week-long celebration complete with Chili Cook-off, Poker Run and Parade. All of which build to the grand finale, Cow Chip Throwing. This is a fun event to include in the itinerary of your Oklahoma camping vacation.

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Five Tips & Hints to RV Oklahoma

Plan ahead and book your Oklahoma campsite online!
Oklahoma camping is always an adventure with its diverse terrain ranging from rolling hills, plains, mountains, sand dunes and salt flats, pine forests and cypress swamps.
The climate in Oklahoma is generally dry and breezy with a little humidity. The average temperature in January is about 47 degrees and in August, 93 degrees.
To find out more about things to see and do in Oklahoma, visit Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department website.
You can obtain real-time traffic information for your next RV Oklahoma trip by visiting Oklahoma Traffic Information.

Just outside the panhandle is Fort Supply Historic Site. This historic fort was established in 1868. Fort Supply played a major role in the history of the Oklahoma Territory. Lt. Col. George Custer’s 7th Cavalry was there for a time when the fort was newly established. The fort became Oklahoma’s first insane asylum in 1908. In 1988, Fort Supply was designated a Historic District by the Oklahoma State Legislature. The fort is being restored to its former grandeur of 1888.

Oklahoma City Memorial, RV Oklahoma

As your RV Oklahoma camping vacation takes you into the central section of the state, you will find the Capitol in Oklahoma City. The Capitol is an absolutely beautiful building. There is always something to do in Oklahoma City. This city is full of museums, galleries and celebrations.

To the north of Oklahoma City is Stillwater. This is the home of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum. Here wrestlers, coaches and referees that have excelled in the sport on a national or international level are honored. While at Stillwater, you might like to spend some time at Lake McMurtry. The Lake is a great recreation area. Whether you plan on camping in an Oklahoma campground or just visiting for the day to let the children play in the lake, this is a nice place to explore.

Praying Hands ORU, Oklahoma Campgrounds

In the eastern section of the state is Muskogee. This city has a lot to offer the visitor. The Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame is just one of the wonderful attractions here. This city has a small collection of museums that will engage your interest. Muskogee is also where the Arkansas, Grand and Verdigris rivers meet. All around Muskogee are lakes, rivers and streams. If you love boating, fishing or swimming this is a premier destination for your RV Oklahoma camping trip.

Along the southern boarder of Oklahoma and Texas is Lake Texoma. This is one of the most popular recreation areas in Oklahoma. This massive lake is excellent for fishing, water skiing, personal watercraft, power boats and power sailing. The 89,000 acre lake on the Red River has two state parks, two wildlife refuges, fifty four US Army Corps of Engineers-managed parks, twenty six resorts and hundreds of great Texas and Oklahoma Campgrounds.

Whether you are looking for adventure, education or a relaxing friendly atmosphere, Oklahoma is a great place to take the family.