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Washunga Bay

Auto add-to-cart availableHigh DemandKaw Lake · Ponca City, Oklahoma
🏞️Lake Access🌊River Access🏖️Beach Access🥾Hiking🎣Fishing🐴Equestrian

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About Washunga Bay

Washunga Bay is a national park campground at Kaw Lake in Kay County, Oklahoma. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. Instead of refreshing Recreation.gov, let Campsite Tonight watch for cancellations and automatically drop an open site into your cart the instant one frees up.

Washunga Bay is in very high demand — sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.

Sites here are tent or walk-in (no RV access).

Other campgrounds at Kaw Lake include Sarge Creek, Coon Creek (ok), Bear Creek Cove, Osage Cove and Sandy Park.

Reservation Trends - Washunga Bay
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Total reservations in March — 2023: 26 · 2024: 45 · 2025: 42

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Tue11/3
34 sites
Wed11/4
34 sites
Thu11/5
32 sites
Fri11/6
29 sites
Sat11/7
27 sites
Sun11/8
33 sites
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33 sites
Tue11/10
34 sites
Wed11/11
34 sites
Thu11/12
33 sites
Fri11/13
32 sites
Sat11/14
32 sites
Sun11/15
35 sites
Mon11/16
35 sites
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Location

Address

Ponca City, Oklahoma

Coordinates

36.7921, -96.8453

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Booking Insights

Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.

  • •June sees 141 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
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Sandy Park campground at Kaw Lake, Oklahoma

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Washunga Bay FAQ

How far in advance should I book Washunga Bay?

Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.

What is the busiest time at Washunga Bay?

June typically sees the highest reservation activity at Washunga Bay. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.

Are there campsites available at Washunga Bay right now?

Yes! There are currently 457 site-nights available over the next 14 days at Washunga Bay, with availability on 14 different dates. Availability changes frequently due to cancellations - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when new sites open up.

Where is Washunga Bay located?

Washunga Bay is located in Kaw Lake, near Ponca City, Oklahoma.

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