Doris Campground at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma

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* Wichita Mountains Campground Review
* Doris Campground in Oklahoma
* Camping in the Wichita Mountains
Have you ever stumbled upon a place that was simply amazing…so amazing that you could hardly wait to go back? For me, that place is Doris Campground in Oklahoma. I first visited in January of 2020. Ever since then, my mind keeps flashing back to all the good times I had during my visit. When my memories of it just wouldn’t go away, I knew I had to go back for another visit.
Top 10 reasons why I love this place so much:
1. The abundance of wildlife! While I was there, I saw longhorn steer, bison, deer, turkeys, turtles, and lots of birds.
2. The abundance of lakes adds to its beautiful scenery. There are a total of 13 lakes within the refuge.
3. Lots of great hiking trails! There are about 15 miles of marked trails.
4. While many newer RV parks tend to remind me of a bland & boring parking lot, this place has so much character. It’s loaded with lots of trees which provide for a sense of both peacefulness and privacy.
5. At night, it’s extremely dark & peaceful. It’s so dark that it’s nearly impossible to find the bath house without a flashlight. The only noise comes from the howling coyotes off in the distance.
6. There’s no cell service, which makes it much easier to remain present and enjoy your camping experience. But, if you do need to grab cell service, Crater Lake has a solid signal and is just 2.3 miles away.
7. Meers Store & Restaurant is just 9 miles away. It’s a great place to grab dinner as they’re well-known for their 1-pound hamburgers!
8. They have a brand new bath house. They also have multiple new vault toilets, which are surprisingly nice.
9. Because it’s a Wildlife Refuge, the deer are quite tame and so much fun to watch.
10. I feel like it’s such a healthy place to visit. The trees & wildlife and rivers & lakes are full of good vibes & positive energy. This area allows for time to heal and even find a bit of mental clarity!!
Doris Campground contains 23 electric sites, 47 non-electric sites, 20 semi-primitive (walk-in tent sites), and 3 group sites. Most campsites are sizable enough for RVs and trailers. Each campsite is equipped with a picnic table, fire ring, and grill. Roads are paved. Flush toilets and showers are provided within easy walking distance of a centrally located bath house. Water is available via water stations throughout the campground. A dump station is provided for RVs and trailers.
Sources:
* www.nps.gov/articles/bison-be...
* en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wichita...
* www.fws.gov/refuge/wichita-mo...
* www.recreation.gov/camping/ca...
* www.kswo.com/2018/11/15/wichi...
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Пікірлер: 19

  • @NashPotatoesOutdoorShow
    @NashPotatoesOutdoorShow8 ай бұрын

    Check out my Holy City of the Wichitas video... kzread.info/dash/bejne/i3l_k8mdf5u8lZs.html

  • @matthockey4449
    @matthockey44494 ай бұрын

    I fell in love with the Wichita Mountains in 1985. 2025 Will mark my retirement from 30 years of governmental service and I'll be on the first thing smoking out of North Carolina and back to the refuge. Thanks for the video.

  • @johnnyebelindabewley4536
    @johnnyebelindabewley45362 ай бұрын

    Those areas in the wichita mountains are beautiful

  • @Winnie122459
    @Winnie12245915 күн бұрын

    Camped there numerous times and it is a wonderful place!

  • @AdrianbCozad
    @AdrianbCozad2 ай бұрын

    Excellent fishing lakes 😊 (13.)

  • @AdrianbCozad
    @AdrianbCozad2 ай бұрын

    ❤Excellent biking routes also.❤

  • @texasredneckhippy
    @texasredneckhippy6 ай бұрын

    I have been camping/hiking the Wichita Mountains for 53yrs now. At least 200 separate times. It's best after good rains get the creeks running in the spring with spectacular wildflowers and painted buntings. Fall season with bugeling elk, bison, and white tailed deer. The mountains themselves are unique and spectacular. It would take hours to write an accurate description.

  • @perrygingher4264
    @perrygingher42645 ай бұрын

    Me and the wife go down couple times a year. Usually stay in medicine park but spend the day on the refuge. A truly wonderful and fascinating place.

  • @mariebrundridge2679
    @mariebrundridge26796 ай бұрын

    When I lived in Springfield MO I went camping at there a couple of times on the lake by the dam. I found the pink granite interesting. Being from San Diego it reminded me of Southern California. Another interesting place near by is Mt.Scot. My father was stationed at Fort Sill. I'm now back in SoCal ,but would love to return to visit sometime. ❤

  • @travlon5101
    @travlon51016 ай бұрын

    A very informative video, thanks. Do you know if the campground electric posts have 110 volt outlets or do they use the 50 amp recepticle?

  • @ninastreet3126
    @ninastreet31268 ай бұрын

    Was at Doris towards the end of Sept and was told the old bath house is permanently closed

  • @texasredneckhippy

    @texasredneckhippy

    6 ай бұрын

    I think they decided the water source is not safe.

  • @737Parkie
    @737Parkie4 ай бұрын

    Those turkeys get fed by campers…. They’re locals! Im an Okie and have camped here for years. Center of the universe as far as I’m concerned.

  • @737Parkie
    @737Parkie3 ай бұрын

    Climb up Baldy Mountain for cell service. 🤣

  • @soonerclark
    @soonerclark2 ай бұрын

    The lake was named after my great grandfather

  • @JHJohnson
    @JHJohnson8 ай бұрын

    Do you what time check in is

  • @27Reeder

    @27Reeder

    7 ай бұрын

    Check-in: 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Check-out: 12:00 PM

  • @sistercarrieofyahuah8601
    @sistercarrieofyahuah86012 ай бұрын

    I was soooo mad. I went thee expecting to camp, but they said stupid online so had to sleep in the car places to hide. I wanted to set up a tent grrrr

  • @mariebrundridge2679
    @mariebrundridge26796 ай бұрын

    When I lived in Springfield MO I went camping at there a couple of times on the lake by the dam. I found the pink granite interesting. Being from San Diego it reminded me of Southern California. Another interesting place near by is Mt.Scot. My father was stationed at Fort Sill. I'm now back in SoCal ,but would love to return to visit sometime. ❤