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CAMPING
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FESTIVALS
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KAW LAKE MAP
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KAW LAKE TRAILS
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LAKE LEVEL
The Kaw Lake area is known as "Nature's Playground" because of
the thousands of acres of unspoiled, undisturbed natural terrain that surrounds
the lake. However, it could just as easily be know as "Campers' Playground,"
with its more than 268 campsites managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. It
is easy to get reservations for a campsite - with your specific requirements by
phone or on the Internet.
Below are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions
regarding the campsites, fees, amenities, etc.:
- When are the campsites at Kaw Lake open?
- What types of camping are available?
- What amenities are available?
- Are there limits to the number of people who may use a family campsite?
- How do I make reservations?
- What is the cut-off date?
- Are there fees for using campsites?
- How may I pay for my campsite?
- Will I receive a confirmation?
- May I change my dates or my campsite information?
- Where do I mail my payment?
- When are the campsites at Kaw Lake open?
Most campgrounds are open from March 1 through November 30.
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- What types of camping are available?
The Kaw Lake campgrounds are for tent or RV camping, or for day-only activities.
No cabins are available.
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- What amenities are available?
Amenities include electric, water, and sewer hook-ups; picnic shelters; toilets
and showers; fishing and courtesy docks; boat ramps and swimming beaches. A
reservation assistant can tell you what services are available at which
campgrounds.
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- Are there limits to the number of people who may use a family campsite?
Some campsites have maximum occupancy rules. There also may be a maximum
allowable number of vehicles and maximum allowable lengths for campers. Osage
Cove has three areas available for group camping. It is also possible to reserve
picnic areas for daylong activities such as family reunions or parties.
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- How do I make reservations?
You can make reservations by phone or on the Internet.
Your first stop is the National Recreation Reservation Service (NRRS), which
coordinates reservations for all Corps of Engineers-managed properties; the
toll-free number is 877.444.6777. Or, just visit the web site www.reserveUSA.com,
which is maintained by the NRRS. There you will find information about every
campground and a reservation page where you may reserve your campsite. Secure
credit card payment is accepted on the web site.
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- What is the cut-off date?
Each recreation area has a cut-off date - the deadline for making reservations
for the days you want to camp. If you call after the cut-off date for your
planned trip, you may have to choose other dates or take your chances by going
to the campground and trying to make reservations on-site. In these cases, sites
are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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- Are there fees for using campsites?
Most campgrounds have use fees, but the charges are minimal; none are over $16 a
night for a family (groups pay more). Fees for day-only use are under $5.
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- How may I pay for my campsite?
By credit card (VISA, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express), money order,
certified or cashier's check, travelers checks, or government and school
district checks. Personal checks are not accepted. Credit card payment may be
made at the time you make your reservations, whether by telephone or at the web
site. Money order or check payments must be received within ten days of making
the reservation. If not, your reservation will be canceled and all future
reservations that you make must be paid by credit card. Checks or money order
payments may be made only when your arrival date is at least 20 days away.
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- Will I receive a confirmation?
The confirmation number will be given to you by your telephone reservation
assistant, who will also ask for your E-mail address, to which electronic
confirmation will be sent. If you don't have E-mail, your confirmation letter
may be faxed to you or, if your arrival date is more than 14 days away, it will
be mailed to you. Confirmation will be sent once payment is received.
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- May I change my dates or my campsite information?
Changes and cancellations are both treated the same way and each is assessed a
$10 service charge. Cancellations or changes made within three days of your
arrival will also be charged the first night's use fee. Cancellation and service
charges apply to each campsite reserved. Your campsite will be held until
checkout time on the day after your expected arrival. If you haven't arrived by
that time, you will be charged the first night's use fee as well as a $20
no-show fee. Change and cancellation fees are treated the same for group
campsites, except cancellations made within 14 days of the planned arrival date
will be charged the first night's use fee.
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- Where do I mail my payment?
NRRS
P.O. Box 281470
Atlanta, GA 30384-1470
Be sure to write the confirmation
number on the certified check or money order. Be sure to have the following
information ready before you call:
- The dates of your trip
- The type and length of your
trailer/camper
- Whether you will need electric, water, and/or sewer hook-ups
- Which campsite you want to reserve, if you have a preference
- Your E-mail address
- Your ZIP+4 code
- Whether you have a Golden Age or Golden Access Passport
- How many vehicles you will have on-site
- The number of pets traveling with you
- Your credit card information or a pen and paper
for recording alternative payment instructions
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Kaw Lake Association
PO Box 1933
Ponca City, OK 74602
580-762-9494 or
Toll free 1-877-671-6985
kawlake@cableone.net
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