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:
https://www.nps.gov/articles/bison-be...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wichita...
https://www.fws.gov/refuge/wichita-mo...
https://www.recreation.gov/camping/ca...
https://www.kswo.com/2018/11/15/wichi...

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