Army Corps of Engineers · Oklahoma
Potato Hills South
Army Corps of Engineers · Oklahoma, United States
- Sites
- 20
- Hookups
- 2 electric, 2 with water, 18 no hookups
- Season
- April 1 to October 31
- Max RV length
- 84 ft
- Group sites
- Yes
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 574 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile weak · AT&T good · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Lake
- Sardis Lake
- Nearest town
- CLAYTON
- Address
- HC 60 Box4195, CLAYTON, OK, 74536
- Phone
- 918-569-4131
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Swimming
20 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Located on the shoreline of Sardis Lake in beautiful southeast Oklahoma, Potato Hills South Campground offers outdoor recreation activities for all interests, whether its water sports in the expansive lake or hiking in the nearby Quachita Mountains.
Recreation
Sardis Lake is known for its fishing, producing several of Oklahoma's largest species of bass. Fishing enthusiasts can also expect to catch crappie, catfish and walleye.
Boating, water sports and hiking top the list of recreational opportunities at the lake.
Facilities
Boat ramps are available for visitors, as well as a picnic area and playground that provide an ideal setting for parties or family get-togethers.
Natural Features
Sardis Lake is a reservoir fed by the waters of Jackfork Creek, a tributary of the Kiamichi river in the scenic foothills of the Ouachita Mountains.
Hunters and wildlife enthusiasts will enjoy visiting the public hunting and wildlife propagation areas near Sardis Lake, which have been set aside on more than 8,000 acres of undeveloped land.
Nearby Attractions
Additional camping is also available at Potato Hills Central Campground. Nature trails are accessible near the campsite.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51° | 32° | 9° | 70° | 8 of 11 |
| February | 58° | 38° | -3° | 75° | 8 of 11 |
| March | 66° | 48° | 28° | 84° | 2 of 11 |
| April | 74° | 55° | 36° | 90° | 0 of 11 |
| May | 82° | 65° | 54° | 96° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 90° | 73° | 62° | 97° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 92° | 75° | 66° | 102° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 93° | 76° | 68° | 106° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 89° | 69° | 60° | 98° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 73° | 57° | 39° | 90° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 66° | 48° | 25° | 83° | 2 of 10 |
| December | 56° | 39° | 27° | 74° | 5 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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