Cowlington Point

Summary

Cowlington Point is an excellent campground nestled along the Robert S. Kerr Reservoir in Oklahoma. Offering fishing, boating, kayaking, hiking trails, playgrounds, volleyball courts and group picnic sites, it's the perfect spot for outdoor enthusiasts. The reservoir is part of the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System and provides ample opportunities for recreation and relaxation.

Overview

Cowlington Point sits along the shady banks of Robert S. Kerr Reservoir.

Recreation

With over 250 miles of shoreline and 43,000 surface acres, R.S. Kerr has long been recognized for its outstanding fishing. Crappie, sand bass, catfish, and black bass in the lake reach record size. Boating and kayaking are popular activities in the area. A boat ramp is provided at the campground for easy access to the water. A variety of hiking trails wind throughout the hills and along the shoreline, offering additional activities for campers.

Facilities

Cowlington Point contains 38 campsites, two boat ramps along with courtesy docks, a playground, volleyball court and group picnic site. 

Natural Features

Robert S. Kerr Reservoir is located within the Cookson Hills, on the Arkansas River in Sequoyah, Le Flore, Haskell, and Muskogee counties in eastern Oklahoma, US. It is about eight miles south of the nearest major town, Sallisaw, Oklahoma. The reservoir is impounded by Robert S. Kerr Lock and Dam at river mile 336.2 (km 541.1) on the Arkansas River, just a few miles below its confluence with the Canadian River. The lock and dam are part of the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System, which provides for barge navigation on the Arkansas River and some of its tributaries.