5 Campgrounds in Sallisaw With Great Outdoor Scenery

Now that warmer weather is finally here, it’s time to start planning some outdoor activities. There are lots of great campgrounds in the Sallisaw area that allow campers to enjoy some beautiful scenery. Let’s take a look at some of those campgrounds and what they offer.

1. Brushy Lake Park

Brushy Lake Park, located in the beautiful Cookson Hills of eastern Oklahoma, features 23 camping sites, including sites for RVs. Electric service, water service, and comfort stations equipped with showers are also available. Facilities include picnic areas with tables and grills, group shelters with electricity, and playgrounds. The lighted boat ramp and docks make the park a great destination for boating and fishing. The lake is also great for swimming. Other activities include biking and hiking through the park’s scenic woods. Pets are allowed as long as they are confined or kept on a leash.  

2. Sallisaw/Fort Smith KOA

The Sallisaw/Fort Smith KOA is a beautiful oasis of green. Campers have the option of renting an RV Site, a deluxe cabin, a standard camping cabin, a tiny house, or a large grassy tent site. Outdoor activities include swimming, walking trails, volleyball, and fishing. The kids will enjoy the playground and the gaga ball pit, while your canine companions will love the dog park. In case it rains, you can enjoy the rec room, which features board games, books, puzzles, and a 50-inch TV/DVD player. When the sun comes out, you can explore the beautiful Ouachita and Boston mountains, Robert S. Kerr Reservoir, and Lake Tenkiller.

3. Applegate Cove Campground

Located on the banks of the Robert S. Kerr Reservoir, the Applegate Cove Campground features 27 campsites equipped with 30 amp electric and water hookups, picnic tables, and fire rings. Visitors also have access to a group picnic shelter and a comfort station with flush toilets, showers, and fresh drinking water. Activities include fishing, boating, canoeing, and kayaking in a quiet and relaxing setting surrounded by mature oak and hickory trees.

4. Cowlington Point Campground

On a small peninsula on the southern edge of the Robert S. Kerr Reservoir sits Cowlington Point Campground. This campground features 35 campsites equipped with back-in driveways and water hookups. 32 sites come with 15-amp electric hookups, while the remaining sites are non-electric. Other amenities include a picnic shelter, toilets, a dump station, showers, and drinking water. Visitors can access the reservoir through a boat ramp and a swimming beach, while kids will enjoy the playground.

5. Short Mountain Cove

Short Mountain Cove sits on the east side of the Kerr Reservoir. Visitors will enjoy a natural landscape that provides lots of sun, shade, and waterfront space. The campground’s 33 spaces are equipped with 30 amp electric and water hookups. Other amenities include a dump station and a comfort station with flush toilets and showers. A boat ramp provides access to the reservoir.

These are just some of the great campgrounds in the Sallisaw area. Consider planning a trip so you can see for yourself the natural wonders of eastern Oklahoma.

 

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