Mcfadden Day Use Picnic Shelter
This is a day-use only facility, not an overnight campground. Gates open in the morning and are locked at dusk. The shelters operate seasonally from May 1 through September 30. Reservations are available via Recreation.gov.
About
McFadden Day Use Picnic Shelter is a day-use only facility situated along the banks of Kaw Lake in north central Oklahoma. Located near Kaw Lake dam and Hideaway Marina, it offers four reservable group picnic shelters, each with individual water hookups and capacity for up to 250 people. The area includes vault toilet facilities and drive-in site access with a boat ramp nearby. Kaw Lake covers 17,000 surface acres with 168 miles of shoreline and is known for producing some of Oklahoma's largest catfish, as well as crappie, white bass, and walleye. The area also offers hunting opportunities for whitetail deer, turkey, quail, rabbit, and squirrel. During winter, Kaw Lake hosts one of the state's largest populations of migrating bald eagles. This is not an overnight campground. The facility operates seasonally from May 1 through September 30, with gates opening in the morning and locking at dusk each day.
Directions
From Ponca City, travel 7 miles east on Lake Road. Turn north onto McFadden Cove Road; the campground is immediately on the right. If you cross the dam, you've gone too far.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | No |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $25 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (580) 762-5611 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov | |
| Recreation.gov - Kaw Lake Gateway |
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