Wes Watkins Reservoir 2011, Campground, Fishing, Lake Fees, Directions
Wes Watkins Reservoir is the new and exciting lake attraction of North Deer Creek Recreation Area in 2011. The reservoir is located on the southern side of McLoud, Oklahoma. It is 12 years old and covers approx. 1,142 acres. Within the last year, Wes Watkins Reservoir has come under new management and is now managed by the City of McLoud. New hours and fees have been posted at the lake since the beginning of this year’s camping and fishing season.
Cody, the new Onsite Manager, is excited about this year’s activity level. In a telephonic interview I said I thought it very exciting how much attention Wes Watkins Reservoir is getting.
Cody stated, “Yes, it is exciting. We are very excited about all the new folks that are visiting. We hope we will continue to grow and that folks will just come out and have a lot of fun.”
Cody stated, “Yes, it is exciting. We are very excited about all the new folks that are visiting. We hope we will continue to grow and that folks will just come out and have a lot of fun.”
Cody/Wes Watkins Reservoir Onsite Manager
2260 S Arena Road
McLoud, OK 74851
405-964-4507 or 405-596-2186
“Facilities include two recreation areas, one located in the north and the other in the south.
Three boat ramps are available, one located in the south recreation area and two located in the north recreation area.
Courtesy docks and six restrooms with three sets of showers for overnight campers and swimmers are also available.
Three large picnic pavilions and group barbecue grills are available for rent; please call for availability.
There are also 62 overnight campsites that include 33 primitive tent sites and 29 RV sites that include water and 30 amp electrical hookups; fees apply.
All sites have small outdoor barbecue grills and a dump station is available upon exit.
Fishing, boating, skiing and jet skiing are allowed in designated areas of the reservoir; fees apply.
Visitors to the Wes Watkins Reservoir will enjoy swimming, picnicking, walking, biking, bird watching, eagle watching and more.”
“Facility Amenities: ADA Compliant, Campsites, Credit Cards Accepted, Dump Station, Elec. 30 Amp, Handicapped Parking
Lake/River View, Outdoor Grills, Pets Allowed, Picnic Area, Pull thru Sites, Restrooms, Showers, Swim Beach
On-site Activities: Biking, Boating, Canoeing/Rafting/Kayaking, Fishing, Swimming, Waterskiing, Wildlife Viewing
Open 7 days a week, 24 hours/day. Toll/information booths open on weekends.
Highway Corridors (within 5 mi.) of Wes Watkins Reservoir are I-40 and US-270.”
Cody’s directions from Oklahoma City: “Follow I-40 east to McLoud Rd exit. Turn north on McLoud Rd and follow 3 miles to Redskin Rd. Turn west and follow 1 mile to Arena Rd, then continue 1 mile south on Arena Rd to Recreation Area entrance. Paved road ends at entrance.”
Shebolith Says from Ft.Smith, Arkansas and points east follow I-40 West to McLoud Rd Exit…and follow Cody’s directions from there.
US-270 runs North and South; coming in from either direction you will enter onto I-40 at Shawnee, Oklahoma, travel west to the McLoud Rd Exit…, and follow Cody’s directions.
Shebolith Says stay safe and have fun, 2011 is going to be a great summer season for lake activities and the great outdoors!
I drove through the northern recreation site. It was very clean, and had great views of the lake. I like how they organized the campsites towards the rear so that it would reduce noise, i also enjoy the slow speed limits which i believe is safer because who knows what could come running or jumping out of the woods. The recreation area also has a Sence of security, i saw a local cop patrolling the recreation area just checking on everyone
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