Sandy Cove

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. The 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 four-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, plus 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. Several restaurants are located within 3 miles of the lake, along with a casino and a 9-hole golf course, and Roman Nose State Park and Glass Mountains State Park are about a half hour's drive away.