Fawn Creek Youth Campground

$30.00/night

Show on map 580-429-2197 wmr_permits@fws.gov

32 Refuge Headquarters
Indiahoma, OK 73552

Estimated location

No source publishes exact coordinates for Fawn Creek Youth Campground. 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

Fawn Creek is a designated youth group campground, available only to organized youth groups. For more information or determine if your youth group qualifies please contact the Refuge Visitor's Center at 580-429-3222, before making a reservation.

Examples of quilified groups:

Boy Scouts
Girl Scouts
Church Youth Groups
School Groups
Civic Youth Groups
University Organizations and Clubs

Worn by time and nature, the Wichita Mountains loom large above the prairie in southwest Oklahoma—a lasting refuge for wildlife. Situated just outside the Lawton/Ft. Sill area, Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge preserves approximately 60,000 acres of mixed grass prairie, ancient granite mountains, and fresh water lakes and streams for the benefit of wildlife and the American people. Best known for its roaming herds of bison, longhorn, and Rocky Mountain elk, Wichita Mountains also offers quality opportunities for wildlife dependent recreation including fishing, bird watching, wildlife photography, hiking, camping, and kayaking.

Recreation

Fawn Creek Youth Campground is a primative campground, reserved for organized youth groups located on the west side of the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. Fawn Creek is within walking distance of quality fishing, canoeing, kayaking, and hiking. The Dog Run Hollow Trail System trailheads and French Lake offer visitors hours of outdoor recreational activities.

Facilities

Fawn Creek Youth Campground has 4 Groupsites, reserved for organized youth groups, located on a single loop. Each site has picnic tables, a firering and charcoal grill. Centrally located in the campground there are 2 vault toilets only, no water or electricity.

Natural Features

Explore ancient granite mountains. Find yourself in a cedar forest. Dare to discover wide open spaces and fresh water lakes meant to support wildlife like the American bison and Rocky Mountain elk. Fish. Hike. Photograph. Immerse yourself in the wild.

Nearby Attractions

Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge encompasses roughly 60,000 acres. Fawn Creek Youth Campground offers visitors opportunities to explore all areas of the refuge with a short drive. Head up Mount Scott or hang out at Prairie Dog Town. Bring your fishing pole, a set of binoculars, or your camera. The possibilities are endless.

Camp site features

Across 4 camp sites:

Fire pit: all 4 sites
Pets allowed: all 4 sites
Group sites: all 4 sites
Largest party: 30 people

Directions

From I-44 take Highway 49 (exit 45). Go west 7 miles to the Refuge gate or 14 miles to the Visitor Center. If coming from Highway 62, take Highway 115 (Cache exit) north to the Refuge Gate. Proceed west on Highway 49 to Indiahoma Road. Turn south onto Indiahoma Road for approximately 1.5 miles to the Fawn Creek Youth Campground.

Stay Limit

Check in from 3 PM, check out by 12 PM.

Reviews

19 reviews

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Thomas M

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Reviewed 4 months ago

Even though the cedar eradication is in full swing, the campground was clean and orderly. The bathrooms were clean and well kept. It was a pleasure to camp there.

Bob L

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Reviewed 2 years ago

I’ve mentioned this before in a review last spring , but the grills need to be replaced. We’ve put steel plates in the bottom, but now the entire base is rotted and now the grill is leaning backwards. If your group intends to grill, you may want to bring your own grill. Speaking of. camp C specifically.

Bob L

Loop:1

Site:

Reviewed 2 years ago

I’ve mentioned this before in a review last springs , but the grills need to be replaced. We’ve put steel plates in the bottom, but now the entire base is rotted and now the grill is leaning backwards. If your group intends to grill, you may want to bring your own grill. Speaking of. camp C specifically.

Gary S

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Reviewed 2 years ago

We are a group from Trail Life USA and American Heritage Girls. We very much enjoy the campsite and the activities there. The kids love to go on the hikes to be able to reach and see the peaks. We try to find new trails each year to hike. We enjoy the animals, the visitor center and all the attractions around. I would recommend driving up Mt. Scott and spend a few hours. We also like to visit the holy city. Go to the visitor center and get the maps and the rated difficulties for the hikes. There is a great hike around the water that is easy but about 6 miles. Compare with the group that you are with in what can be done.

Charles B

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Reviewed 2 years ago

quiet and relaxing. Access to many trails for hiking.

Bob L

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Reviewed 3 years ago

We had a fantastic time as always and love the new latrines. The only negative is that the grill at camp C needs to be replaced. We’ve brought metal plates cut just for that grill in the past to cover the holes, but I guess a previous group needed them more that the rest of us or the reserve removed them.

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