Sandy Cove

Closed — Closed for the season from November through March. Reopens April 1. The day use swimming beach area closes from mid-October through April.

About

Sandy Cove Campground is located on the north end of Canton Dam in northwest Oklahoma on the North Canadian River, just 5 miles from the town of Canton. Operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, this campground offers 35 family sites and one day-use group picnic shelter, all with 30-amp electrical hookups. The campground is nestled in a woodland of blackjack oak and post oak trees, providing abundant shade for a comfortable camping environment. Canton Lake hosts thousands of campers, picnickers, boaters, fishermen and hunters every year, making it one of the few places in western Oklahoma to offer all of these activities. The lake is especially known for its walleye fishing opportunities, with the annual Walleye Rodeo fishing derby held in mid-May drawing thousands of visitors for the 4-day event. Personal watercraft use, tubing and water skiing are popular on the broad expanse of water paralleling the dam where winds are subdued and gently sloping sandy beaches are inviting for swimmers and sunbathers. Nearby attractions include the 14,862-acre Canton Wildlife Management Area, operated by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation and home to whitetail deer, wild turkey, bobwhite quail, rabbits, squirrel, dove and a variety of waterfowl. Several restaurants are located within 3 miles of the lake, along with a casino and 9-hole golf course. Roman Nose State Park and Glass Mountains State Park are about a half hour drive from the lake.

Directions

From Canton, OK: Go 0.5 miles west on Highway 51, turn right (north) on Highway 58A and travel 2.3 miles. Turn right at the 3-way stop intersection and continue on Highway 58A to the north end of the dam. The swimming area and campground are on the left.

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