No detected openings were recorded in the last 90 days. Campsite Sniper monitors Dam Site (fort Gibson Lake) continuously and will alert you if that changes.
Of the 1,664 tracked site-dates (Mar 1 – May 3, 2027): 64 open for online reservation · 1,600 not yet released.
Where the open windows are
Load status
Mar 1 – May 3, 2027Open dates by month
Mar 2027 – May 2027March holds the most room. 31 of 806 site-dates are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 24 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Day | FRI May 28 | 0 | None open |
| SAT May 29 | 0 | None open | |
| SUN May 30 | 0 | None open | |
| MON May 31 | 0 | None open |
Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Holiday windows — day use
Units open per date · of 2 day-use units| Window | Date | Units open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Day | FRI May 28 | 0 | None open |
| SAT May 29 | 0 | None open | |
| SUN May 30 | 0 | None open | |
| MON May 31 | 0 | None open |
Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked date.
Availability by day-use unit
Most open reservation dates · tracked window| Unit | Open reservation dates |
|---|---|
| OL Shelter | 64 |
This day-use unit currently has 64 reservation dates available.
Tracked window
CoverageCampsite Sniper's data for this facility starts Mar 1, 2027. That is about 119 days after the current snapshot was taken, so dates before Mar 1, 2027 are not covered by what Campsite Sniper tracks here — they are not known to be unavailable. The site-dates shown on this page describe Mar 1, 2027 onwards only. Check Recreation.gov for earlier dates.
Stays and site detail
24 overnight sites and 2 day-use units are represented in the current inventory. Day-use units are excluded from every night-based figure on this page — site-nights, longest runs, multi-night stays, holiday stays and RV fit; their reservation dates are listed separately below.
Day-use inventory
All 1 day-use unit with current availability
| Unit | Open reservation dates | Consecutive dates | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| OL Shelter | 64 | 64 dates | Mar 1, 2027, Mar 2, 2027, Mar 3, 2027, Mar 4, 2027, Mar 5, 2027, Mar 6, 2027, Mar 7, 2027, Mar 8, 2027, Mar 9, 2027, Mar 10, 2027, Mar 11, 2027, Mar 12, 2027 +52 more |
About Dam Site (fort Gibson Lake)
Overview
Dam Site Campground is situated below Fort Gibson Dam on the west bank of the Grand River in northeastern Oklahoma. The campground was severely damaged during the 2019 flood. None of the campsites offer water or electric. The campground is open for day use and primitive camping.
The group shelter and Overlook shelter are only reservable through recreation.gov
Recreation
The nearly 20,000-acre lake offers great boating and swimming opportunities.
Anglers enjoy fishing for black bass, white bass, crappie and several varieties of catfish and panfish.
The lake's 225 miles of shoreline are home to thousands of acres of public hunting lands, where white-tailed deer, bobwhite quail, mourning dove, duck, geese, cottontail rabbit and squirrel roam.
Facilities
This seasonal campground offers 23 primitive campsites. Large family groups can take advange of the group day use shelter within the park, as well as, one located at the Overlook.
Natural Features
Fort Gibson Lake sits nearly 8 miles from the confluence of the Grand and Arkansas Rivers. An oak-hickory woodland covers the rolling hills of the region. A wide variety of waterfowl migrates through the area annually and provides plenty of opportunities for bird watchers.
Nearby Attractions
Historic Fort Gibson, established in 1824, served as an important military post on the western frontier for close to 70 years. Now a National Historical Landmark, the site is open to the public year round.
Volunteers reenact the lifestyle of the late 1800s during various events held throughout the year. A reconstructed log stockade, and original barracks, hospital, bakehouse and other structures still stand today.
Getting there
Updated with Fort Gibson Dam closure. From Fort Gibson, Oklahoma, turn onto US-62 W. Turn right onto OK-16 E/Okay Rd/N York St and continue to follow OK-16 E. Continue onto OK-251A E. The park will be on your right at the bottom of the hill just before the dam.
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Dam Site (fort Gibson Lake)?
Reservations for Dam Site (fort Gibson Lake) are made through Recreation.gov. 96.2% of tracked site-dates are not currently open for online reservation; 64 of 1,664 remain open. Pick a site or unit 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 facility 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 Nov 2, 2026 18:20 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.
Which month has the most availability at Dam Site (fort Gibson Lake)?
March 2027, with 31 open site-dates in the current snapshot of 806.
When is the next open date at Dam Site (fort Gibson Lake)?
Campsite Sniper cannot answer that from the current snapshot. The availability data held for Dam Site (fort Gibson Lake) begins Mar 1, 2027 — about 119 days after this snapshot was taken, so any earlier dates are outside what Campsite Sniper is tracking here rather than known to be unavailable. Check Recreation.gov for dates before Mar 1, 2027.
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