Short Mountain Cove

Notice

The park is winterized and closed for camping from November 1st, 2026 to March 1st, 2027. The boat ramps will remain open.

Nov 2, 2026 – Mar 1, 2027

Estimated location

No source publishes exact coordinates for Short Mountain Cove. Its map marker is estimated from the surrounding area and can be miles from the actual site — don't navigate to it. Its official page may have the detail needed to find it on the ground.

Overview

Short Mountain Cove sits along the shady banks of Robert S. Kerr Reservoir.

Recreation

With over 250 miles of shoreline and 43,000 surface acres, R.S. Kerr has long been recognized for its outstanding fishing. Crappie, sand bass, catfish, and black bass in the lake reach record size. Boating and kayaking are popular activities in the area. A boat ramp is provided at the campground for easy access to the water. A variety of hiking trails wind throughout the hills and along the shoreline, offering additional activities for campers.

Facilities

Short Mountain Cove contains 42 campsites, 2 playgrounds, a basketball goal, boat ramp and courtesy dock.

Natural Features

Robert S. Kerr Reservoir is located within the Cookson Hills, on the Arkansas River in Sequoyah, Le Flore, Haskell, and Muskogee counties in eastern Oklahoma, US. It is about eight miles south of the nearest major town, Sallisaw, Oklahoma. The reservoir is impounded by Robert S. Kerr Lock and Dam at river mile 336.2 (km 541.1) on the Arkansas River, just a few miles below its confluence with the Canadian River. The lock and dam are part of the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System, which provides for barge navigation on the Arkansas River and some of its tributaries.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (918) 487-5252.

Camp site features

Across 41 camp sites:

Electric hookups: all 41 sites
Water hookups: all 41 sites
Fire pit: 1 of 41 sites
Pets allowed: all 41 sites
Largest party: 8 people
Power up to 50 amps
Equipment: CARAVAN/CAMPER VAN, FIFTH WHEEL, PICKUP CAMPER, POP UP, RV, Tent, Trailer

Stay Limit

Check in from 6 PM, check out by 4 PM.

Reviews

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Robert A

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Reviewed 14 days ago

Very nice place. Facilities were clean and seemed very kid friendly. I observed several families with small kids that was there. Seems to be patrolled by gate host quite often.

Cheri S

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Reviewed 17 days ago

Love this place! Definitely 1 of my favorites!

Tyanne H

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Reviewed a month ago

Nice clean area, kinda busy with campers/boaters driving by. Had mostly “regulars” there. Very clean.

Jimmy S

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Reviewed a month ago

Nice location close to the playground. Plenty of shade. Love the area around. Nice walking area

David C

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Large sites with picnic tables and hook to hang food so critters can’t mess with it. Potable water at every site. Electric hookups at site. Nice clean shower and toilets. I was on a motorcycle with a tent. I appreciated the grassy flat area to pitch my tent. Cost was very good especially with my access pass giving me half price.

James L

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Reviewed 4 months ago

The site was great. It was quiet. The only complaint was the bathroom was so hot you burned your hands on the inside of the doors and we were overheated in less than a minute and made us very sick. Bathrooms need ventilation and fans, severely!!!!

Availability

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