Facilities
This year-round campground offers 95 sites, 89 of which have electric hookups. Amenities include flush and pit toilets, drinking water, showers, a dump station and boat ramp.
Upcoming Availability
14 of 14 days currently show available sites.
Fri, Sep 11
70
sites
Sat, Sep 12
70
sites
Sun, Sep 13
78
sites
Mon, Sep 14
80
sites
Tue, Sep 15
81
sites
Wed, Sep 16
79
sites
Thu, Sep 17
73
sites
Fri, Sep 18
69
sites
Sat, Sep 19
64
sites
Sun, Sep 20
68
sites
Mon, Sep 21
74
sites
Tue, Sep 22
72
sites
Wed, Sep 23
72
sites
Thu, Sep 24
59
sites
Campground guide
What to know before booking
Conveniently located off Highway 51, users can easily access the main body of the lake for a variety of water activities. This year-round campground offers 95 sites, 89 of which have electric hookups. The area around Taylor Ferry South is primarly an oak-hickory forest; however, the entrance road is lines with pines.
max Stay
14 nights
max Concurrent Stay
4 campsite(s) held
Official campground details, summarized
Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.
Natural Features
The area around Taylor Ferry South is primarly an oak-hickory forest; however, the entrance road is lines with pines. Most of the rocky shoreline within the campground has a gradual slope to the water's edge for easy access. A man made sandy swim beach with playground equipment is located across the highway from the campground.
Recreation
The nearly 20,000-acre lake offers excellent boating and swimming opportunities. Anglers enjoy fishing for black bass, white bass, crappie and several varieties of catfish and panfish. The lake's 225 miles of shoreline are home to thousands of acres of public hunting lands, where white-tailed deer, bobwhite quail, mourning dove, duck, geese, cottontail rabbit and squirrel roam.
Nearby Attractions
Historic Fort Gibson, established in 1824, served as an important military post on the western frontier for close to 70 years. Now a National Historical Landmark, the site is open to the public year round. Volunteers reenact the lifestyle of the late 1800s during various events held throughout the year. A reconstructed log stockade, and original barracks, hospital, bakehouse and other structures still stand today.
Campsite map
Site markers come from Recreation.gov campsite coordinates.
Campsites
A sample of official campsite metadata for scanning equipment fit before booking.
Site 023
NORT
28 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 033
MAIN
30 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 102
MAIN
40 ft
vehicle
8
people
Full
shade
Site 006
NORT
25 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 077
MAIN
40 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 043
MAIN
32 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 002
NORT
15 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 063
MAIN
40 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 094
MAIN
26 ft
vehicle
8
people
Full
shade
Site 008
NORT
30 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 099
MAIN
45 ft
vehicle
8
people
Full
shade
Site 050
MAIN
40 ft
vehicle
8
people
Full
shade
Site 044
MAIN
40 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 010
NORT
40 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 037
MAIN
45 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 085
MAIN
40 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 018
NORT
40 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 072
MAIN
45 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 061
MAIN
38 ft
vehicle
8
people
—
shade
Site 028
MAIN
24 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 066
MAIN
30 ft
vehicle
8
people
Full
shade
Site 004
NORT
30 ft
vehicle
8
people
Full
shade
Site 096
MAIN
20 ft
vehicle
8
people
Full
shade
Site 097
MAIN
36 ft
vehicle
8
people
Full
shade
Important notices
Park gates are locked from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Entrance booth hours are 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Boat ramps and picnic areas for day-use are located at Taylor Ferry North
Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
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Common questions
Is Taylor Ferry available right now?
Kestrel's most recent scan found openings on 14 of the next 14 days, starting Fri, Sep 11. Availability changes constantly — check the calendar above, then confirm on Recreation.gov.
How do I book Taylor Ferry?
Reservations are handled by Recreation.gov, not by Kestrel. Use the official reservation link on this page to book. Kestrel only watches availability and tells you when a site frees up.
How quickly will I hear about a cancellation?
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