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Once on the water, boaters can find two full service marinas located at McFadden Cove and Pioneer Park. Ten boat launching ramps provide boaters with easy access to Kaw Lake. Interested parties can contact the Kaw Lake Office for reservations. Use of the group camping areas is by reservation only. Groups of all types enjoy four group camping areas, three of which are located at the Osage Cove Public Use Area and one located at the Sarge Creek Cove Area. Campers can select from over 300 family campsites, many of which are equipped with water and electric hookups. There are nine public use areas and two lake access points located around the lake for visitors to enjoy. Construction on the recreation facilities concluded in July of 1980 with the completion of the Osage Cove Public Use Area. Ground breaking ceremonies were held in May 1966 and impoundment of the reservoir occurred in 1976.
The lake covers 17,000 surface acres and has 168 miles of shoreline at the normal elevation of 1010.00 feet above sea level. Project land extends northward into Kansas, ending near Arkansas City. 9.5 miles east on US 60, north on county road.įactoid: Kaw Lake is located in north central Oklahoma, approximately 8 miles east of Ponca City, Oklahoma, on the Arkansas River. Primary recreational opportunities are listed below.ĭirections: From Ponca City. See the Kaw Lake website for additional information. "Corps Watch" Property Protection Program Corps Lakes Gateway > Oklahoma > Kaw Lake