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Sandy Cove Campground is located on the north end of Canton Dam in northwest Oklahoma on the North Canadian River, just 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 few places in western Oklahoma to offer all of these activities.
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. Personal watercraft use, tubing and water skiing are popular on the broad expanse of water paralleling the dam where winds are subdued and gently sloping sandy beaches are inviting for swimmers and sunbathers.
Though none of the campsites are adjacent to the lake, Sandy Cove is a very popular destination. It offers 35 family sites and one day-use group picnic shelter, all with electrical hookups. Amenities include flush and pit toilets, showers, drinking water and a large swim beach.
The campground is nestled in a woodland of blackjack oak and post oak trees, providing abundant shade for the camping environment.
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 deer, wild turkey, bobwhite quail, rabbits, squirrel, dove and a variety 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.
From Canton, OK: Go .5 miles west on Highway 51, turn right (north) on Highway 58A and travel 2.3 miles. Turn right at the 3-way Stop intersection and continue on Highway 58A to the north end of the dam. The swimming area and campground are on the left.
I guess they had a flood in july of 2019 , it needs lots of work to get it back to looking nice, sites in the front when you first drive in are pretty close with no trees, The back ones are lot nicer sites.if we came here again we would try and get the back sites, the beach was nice and sandy, water was warm for swimming.
Perfect beach area for your kids and the water is shallow for little ones. We absolutely loved it! Clean and not very busy.
Great place for a family outting. The water was clean and the sandy beach will make you think you're at the ocean. Large pavilion for group picnics. Large area of shallow water for the little ones to play. Friendly lake rangers to keep you safe. We were here for a church picnic and group baptism. Everyone had a great time.!!
