About Washunga Bay
Number of accommodations: 37
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Showers
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Reviews (166)
What Guests Are Saying
Washunga Bay is praised for its clean and well-kept sites, friendly staff, and a pleasant, quiet atmosphere, making it a popular choice among campers. Many visitors appreciate the new camping additions and enjoy meeting other friendly campers. However, there have been concerns regarding a long-standing water boil order and the lack of showers, which some felt should have been communicated more clearly.
What Guests Are Saying
Washunga Bay is praised for its clean and well-kept sites, friendly staff, and a pleasant, quiet atmosphere, making it a popular choice among campers. Many visitors appreciate the new camping additions and enjoy meeting other friendly campers. However, there have been concerns regarding a long-standing water boil order and the lack of showers, which some felt should have been communicated more clearly.
Review Summary
larry l
VerifiedJuly 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 061, Loop: WBAY
Overall experience was good. The main restroom facility is very old and the showers, commodes' and lavatories are in very poor condition. the facility needs to be completely removed and a new one replace it.
larry l
VerifiedJuly 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 061, Loop: WBAY
Overall experience was good. The main restroom facility is very old and the showers, commodes' and lavatories are in very poor condition. the facility needs to be completely removed and a new one replace it.
Patty D
VerifiedJuly 6, 2021 • Stayed at: 058, Loop: WBAY
We love camping here. Campground is clean and the host is great.
Helen M
VerifiedJuly 6, 2021 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: WBAY
The gate volunteer at Washunga Bay, Kaw Lake was wonderful. Rex never failed to smile and wave at anyone and he also had a very good knowledge of the campgrounds and surrounding area (where to get ice, gas and watch the fireworks show). He always had time to listen to any child tell him about their fishing or tubing experience. He kept the wind-swept trash picked up. Our biggest concern in the lack of handicapped access. Yes, there is a great "outhouse" type of toilet really easy for the handicapped with wheelchairs or mobile scooters but there are no showers in Washunga Bay that have room for a shower chair or even a wheelchair. As a government facility it is very lacking in this area. We drove our 93 year old parents over to Sarge Creek so they could get a shower and feel safe by using their shower chair. The lady at the gate at first was not going to allow us in because she said we could not use facilities at Sarge Creek. This did upset my Dad, not for himself, but for his wife. Our biggest concern is the lack of complete facilities for the handicapped. Grab bars are not enough!
Patty D
VerifiedJuly 6, 2021 • Stayed at: 058, Loop: WBAY
We love camping here. Campground is clean and the host is great.
Helen M
VerifiedJuly 6, 2021 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: WBAY
The gate volunteer at Washunga Bay, Kaw Lake was wonderful. Rex never failed to smile and wave at anyone and he also had a very good knowledge of the campgrounds and surrounding area (where to get ice, gas and watch the fireworks show). He always had time to listen to any child tell him about their fishing or tubing experience. He kept the wind-swept trash picked up. Our biggest concern in the lack of handicapped access. Yes, there is a great "outhouse" type of toilet really easy for the handicapped with wheelchairs or mobile scooters but there are no showers in Washunga Bay that have room for a shower chair or even a wheelchair. As a government facility it is very lacking in this area. We drove our 93 year old parents over to Sarge Creek so they could get a shower and feel safe by using their shower chair. The lady at the gate at first was not going to allow us in because she said we could not use facilities at Sarge Creek. This did upset my Dad, not for himself, but for his wife. Our biggest concern is the lack of complete facilities for the handicapped. Grab bars are not enough!
Chandler M
VerifiedJune 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 062, Loop: WBAY
The campgrounds at Washunga are always clean and well kept, as well are the restrooms. The boat ramp is sufficient for backing all types of boats and is well protected from strong north or south winds. We highly recommend Washunga Bay!
Chandler M
VerifiedJune 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 062, Loop: WBAY
The campgrounds at Washunga are always clean and well kept, as well are the restrooms. The boat ramp is sufficient for backing all types of boats and is well protected from strong north or south winds. We highly recommend Washunga Bay!
Jeffrey R
VerifiedJune 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 045, Loop: WBAY
Perfect place to stay if you want to fish Kaw Lake. One of the busiest boat docks on the lake. They are upgrading some of the electrical service to offer 50 amp for larger rigs. Sites are large enough to accommodate your boat. Hate keeper is friendly and maintains the area well. This is the place we always go when camping at Kaw Lake.
Jeffrey R
VerifiedJune 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 045, Loop: WBAY
Perfect place to stay if you want to fish Kaw Lake. One of the busiest boat docks on the lake. They are upgrading some of the electrical service to offer 50 amp for larger rigs. Sites are large enough to accommodate your boat. Hate keeper is friendly and maintains the area well. This is the place we always go when camping at Kaw Lake.
Location Washunga Bay
Address:
9400 Lake Road
Ponca City, OK, 74604-9629
United States
From Kaw City, Oklahoma, travel nearly 3 miles east on Highway 11, turn north onto County Road. Follow signs for about 5 miles to the campground.
Latitude & Longitude: 36.7921 / -96.8454
Elevation: 322 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
- Campsites must be reserved through Recreation.gov.
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
Safety & rules
- Sites 54 and 55 may experience flooding.
Site capacity
- Each campsite allows one tent and one RV, or two tents.
Fires & fuel
- Firewood must be bought locally and burned on-site to prevent pests.
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
