Army Corps of Engineers · Oklahoma
McFadden Cove
Army Corps of Engineers · Oklahoma, United States
- Sites
- 15
- Hookups
- 15 electric, 15 with water
- Season
- March 1 to November 29
- Cost
- Reserve your campsite through Recreation.gov Campsites are $18 per night
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Showers
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 1,079 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 3
- Cell coverage
- AT&T weak · Verizon weak · T-Mobile good (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Lake
- Kaw Lake
- Nearest town
- Ponca City
- Address
- 9400 Lake Road, Ponca City, OK, 74604
- Phone
- 580-762-5611
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Fishing
15 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
McFadden Cove is a small campground situated along the banks of Kaw Lake in north central Oklahoma. It is located near Kaw Lake dam and Hideaway Marina and convenient to several recreational day use areas.
Recreation
The lake and river are known for producing some of Oklahoma's largest catfish, as well as crappie, white bass and walleye, making it a popular destination for anglers.
Hunters' skills are tested with excellent populations of whitetail deer, turkey, quail, rabbit and squirrel. During the fall waterfowl seasons Kaw Lake often attracts large numbers of migrating ducks and geese.
During the winter visitors are likely to spot migrating bald eagles, as Kaw Lake has one of the biggest populations in the state.
Facilities
McFadden Cove Campground offers 15 campsites with amenities including electric and individual water hookups as well as a vault toilet. The boat ramp is right around the bend.
Natural Features
The lake covers 17,000 surface acres and has 168 miles of shoreline. Completed in 1976, the dam and lake help provide a recreational oasis for outdoor enthusiasts of all types.
Nearby Attractions
The area holds a number of historical sites, including several Native American settlements, archeological sites and the Pioneer Woman Museum.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46° | 27° | 3° | 64° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 51° | 33° | -19° | 78° | 9 of 11 |
| March | 63° | 43° | 21° | 79° | 6 of 11 |
| April | 73° | 52° | 31° | 88° | 1 of 11 |
| May | 77° | 62° | 49° | 92° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 90° | 72° | 55° | 98° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 91° | 75° | 64° | 99° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 90° | 73° | 65° | 104° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 87° | 69° | 53° | 98° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 71° | 53° | 35° | 87° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 62° | 44° | 18° | 79° | 3 of 10 |
| December | 50° | 34° | 18° | 74° | 8 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Nearby campgrounds
- Sandy Park · Army Corps of Engineers · 1 mi · 12 sites
- Osage Cove · Army Corps of Engineers · 2 mi · 95 sites
- Ponca City Campground · City, County & Regional Parks · 5 mi
- Coon Creek (Ok) · Army Corps of Engineers · 6 mi · 57 sites
- Washunga Bay · Army Corps of Engineers · 8 mi · 37 sites
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