Army Corps of Engineers · Oklahoma
Canadian
Army Corps of Engineers · Oklahoma, United States
- Sites
- 131
- Hookups
- 131 electric, 123 with water
- Season
- Year-round
- Max RV length
- 77 ft
- Group sites
- Yes
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Showers
- Yes
- Dump station
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 1,654 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 4
- Cell coverage
- Verizon weak · AT&T good · T-Mobile none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Lake
- Canton Lake
- Nearest town
- CANTON
- Address
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, CANTON, OK, 73724-9522
- Phone
- 580-886-3454
- Activities
- Camping, Day Use Area, Disc Golf, Fishing, Hunting, Jet Skiing, Picnicking, Water Sports
131 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Canadian Campground is located at Canton Lake in northwest Oklahoma on the North Canadian River, just 2.5 miles from the town of Canton.
Canton Lake hosts a large number of campers, picnickers, boaters, fishermen, and hunters every year, as one of the few places in western Oklahoma to offer all of these activities.
Recreation
Canton Lake is known for its fishing opportunities, especially walleye fishing. The Walleye Rodeo fishing derby is held annually in mid-May and draws thousands of visitors to the area for the 4 day event. Use of personal watercraft,. tubing and water skiing are popular on the broad expanse of water paralleling the dam where winds are subdued and the lake's gently sloping sandy beaches are inviting for swimmers and sunbathers.
Facilities
This campground's central location, scenic setting, and excellent facilities make it a very popular destination. It offers 120 family sites and one day-use group picnic shelter, all with electrical hookups. Amenities include flush and pit toilets, showers, drinking water, 2 dump stations, three boat ramps and a playground.
Natural Features
The shores of Canton Lake and the North Canadian River have several varieties of trees natural to the area which include eastern cottonwood, post and blackjack oak and black willow. The campground has these species and also has been suplimented with other shade tree species including American and lacebark elm, sycamore and silver maple.
Nearby Attractions
A major attraction for hunters is the 14,862-acre Canton Wildlife Management Area. This area, operated by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, is home to whitetail der, wild turkey, bobwhite quail, squirrel, rabbits, dove and several varieties of waterfowl.
There are several resturants located within 3 miles of the lake and also a casino and 9 hole golf course. Roman Nose State Park and Glass Mountains State Park are only about a half hour or so drive from the lake. There is also a Disc Golf Course about 4 miles away in the Big Bend Recreation Area.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49° | 29° | 5° | 67° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 53° | 33° | -16° | 79° | 9 of 11 |
| March | 64° | 43° | 24° | 86° | 5 of 11 |
| April | 75° | 51° | 32° | 97° | 2 of 11 |
| May | 80° | 61° | 48° | 95° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 92° | 72° | 57° | 100° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 94° | 74° | 63° | 105° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 92° | 74° | 63° | 106° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 88° | 69° | 48° | 99° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 73° | 52° | 34° | 91° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 64° | 44° | 18° | 83° | 3 of 10 |
| December | 52° | 35° | 17° | 79° | 9 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.
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