Openings · last 7 days
38
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 38 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-10082227
When McFadden Cove reopens
McFadden Cove's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
61
Openings · last 90 days
61
Weekday pattern
Detected openings by day of week · 90dFriday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected. 22 of 61 openings detected in the last 90 days occurred on a Friday (36.1%), with Wednesday (14) and Thursday (11) next in line.
Hour-of-day pattern
First detected by hour · local time · last 90 daysThe largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 10:00 and 12:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 36 of 61 detected openings (59.0%). Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in Central Time, not when the change was made upstream.
Lead-time profile
Days before stay date · percentilesHalf of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 32 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 11–39 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.
Highest-churn sites
Most openings · 90d| Site | Openings | Share of all openings |
|---|---|---|
| McFadden Cove 13 | 23 | 37.7% |
| McFadden Cove 4 | 22 | 36.1% |
| McFadden Cove 10 | 7 | 11.5% |
| McFadden Cove 11 | 3 | 4.9% |
| McFadden Cove 2 | 2 | 3.3% |
Site McFadden Cove 13 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 23. One free watch covers every site here.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027 · of 15 monitored sites
Of the 1,380 tracked site-nights (Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027): 1,213 open for online reservation · 65 reserved · 102 closed.
Where the open windows are
12.1% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 1,213 of 1,380 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027Not open online12.1%
Open site-nights1,213 / 1,380
Reserved (of online inventory)65 / 1,278
Weekday openings700
Weekend openings513
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 700 fall on weekdays and 513 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Mar 2027November holds the most room. 434 of 435 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 15 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open | |
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 15 | Open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 15 | Open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 15 | Open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 0 | None open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night. Thanksgiving: 15 sites are available for the complete three-night stay. Christmas: no online availability on any tracked night. New Year: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| McFadden Cove 1 | 85 |
| McFadden Cove 5 | 85 |
| McFadden Cove 14 | 84 |
| McFadden Cove 10 | 83 |
| McFadden Cove 12 | 83 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateFri · Sep 25
Next open weekendFri · Sep 25
The next bookable night is Sep 25; the first open weekend starts Sep 25. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
1,213 open site-nights across 15 sites at McFadden Cove, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 41 2-night, 40 3-night, 36 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 25 at site McFadden Cove 1.
All 15 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McFadden Cove 1 | Not recorded | Yes | 85 | 66 nights | Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +73 more |
| McFadden Cove 5 | Not recorded | Yes | 85 | 66 nights | Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +73 more |
| McFadden Cove 14 | Not recorded | Yes | 84 | 64 nights | Sep 25, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 +72 more |
| McFadden Cove 10 | Not recorded | Yes | 83 | 50 nights | Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +71 more |
| McFadden Cove 12 | Not recorded | Yes | 83 | 64 nights | Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8 +71 more |
| McFadden Cove 13 | Not recorded | Yes | 83 | 64 nights | Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8 +71 more |
| McFadden Cove 15 | Not recorded | Yes | 83 | 64 nights | Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8 +71 more |
| McFadden Cove 3 | Not recorded | Yes | 83 | 63 nights | Sep 25, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8 +71 more |
| McFadden Cove 7 | Not recorded | Yes | 81 | 59 nights | Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10 +69 more |
| McFadden Cove 9 | Not recorded | Yes | 81 | 36 nights | Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +69 more |
| McFadden Cove 2 | Not recorded | Yes | 80 | 49 nights | Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +68 more |
| McFadden Cove 6 | Not recorded | Yes | 80 | 61 nights | Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10, Oct 11 +68 more |
| McFadden Cove 11 | Not recorded | Yes | 79 | 50 nights | Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 11, Oct 12 +67 more |
| McFadden Cove 8 | Not recorded | Yes | 72 | 28 nights | Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 10, Oct 11, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14 +60 more |
| McFadden Cove 4 | Not recorded | Yes | 71 | 50 nights | Sep 25, Sep 26, Oct 11, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 15, Oct 16, Oct 17, Oct 18, Oct 19, Oct 20 +59 more |
About McFadden Cove
Overview
McFadden Cove is a small campground situated along the banks of Kaw Lake in north central Oklahoma. It is located near Kaw Lake dam and Hideaway Marina and convenient to several recreational day use areas.
Recreation
The lake and river are known for producing some of Oklahoma's largest catfish, as well as crappie, white bass and walleye, making it a popular destination for anglers.
Hunters' skills are tested with excellent populations of whitetail deer, turkey, quail, rabbit and squirrel. During the fall waterfowl seasons Kaw Lake often attracts large numbers of migrating ducks and geese.
During the winter visitors are likely to spot migrating bald eagles, as Kaw Lake has one of the biggest populations in the state.
Facilities
McFadden Cove Campground offers 15 campsites with amenities including electric and individual water hookups as well as a vault toilet. The boat ramp is right around the bend.
Natural Features
The lake covers 17,000 surface acres and has 168 miles of shoreline. Completed in 1976, the dam and lake help provide a recreational oasis for outdoor enthusiasts of all types.
Nearby Attractions
The area holds a number of historical sites, including several Native American settlements, archeological sites and the Pioneer Woman Museum.
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Getting there
From Ponca City, Oklahoma, travel 7 miles east on Lake Road. Turn north on to McFadden Cove Road and the camground is on the immediate right. If you cross the dam, you've gone too far.
9400 Lake Road, Ponca City, OK 74604580-762-5611
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-10082227 · facility + sites
Photo gallery
Roll CS-10082227 · McFadden Cove · Ponca City OK12 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at McFadden Cove?
Reservations for McFadden Cove are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 1,213 of 1,380 tracked site-nights are open (87.9%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 61 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 15:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at McFadden Cove?
Campsite Sniper detected 38 site-date openings at McFadden Cove in the last 7 days, 61 over 30 days and 61 over the last 90.
Which day of the week had the most detected openings at McFadden Cove?
Friday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected in the last 90 days: 22 of 61 (36.1%). Days reflect when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, not when the change occurred upstream.
Can I get a multi-night stay at McFadden Cove?
40 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 25 at site McFadden Cove 1. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which month has the most availability at McFadden Cove?
November 2026, with 434 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 435.
How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at McFadden Cove?
Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 32 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 11-39 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.
When is the next open date at McFadden Cove?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Fri, Sep 25 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 25. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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