RV Rental Canton Lake, OK

The gently sloping beaches of Canton Lake brings visitors back year after year to rent a camper near Canton Lake and enjoy the plentiful sunbathing and swimming opportunities. There are five-day use areas run by the corps of engineers, which are perfect for picnicking, walking, and admiring the scenery. Features of these areas include a nature trail, overlook visitors center, scenic drive, and even an outdoor amphitheater.

Canton Lake really is a paradise for fishermen, with people coming from all over the state, and often even further afield, to see what they can catch in the expansive stretch of water. Walleye, hybrid bass, white bass, channel catfish, and crappie are the main species that people hope to take home here. In fact, Walleye are in such abundance that it is the primary source of Walleye eggs, which are used to stock a range of other lakes in the state.

Water skiing is particularly popular in the wide expanse of water that runs parallel to the dam, as the winds are also reduced here. There are five boat ramps located around the shores that allow for easy access to the water for Canton Lake campers. There is plenty of shores to explore, and heading out on a boat is one of the best ways to access some of those areas that are hard to reach from the land.

One of the most popular Campground to get close to the lake is the Canadian Campground. Because of the scenic surroundings and central location, many people hope to stay here in their RV rental. There are 120 family camping sites as well as a group picnic shelter. All sites come with full electrical hookups, and there are also showers, drinking water, flush and pit toilets, two dump stations, and a playground to keep the children entertained.

Another option when motorhome camping in the area is to stay in Big Bend Park, where you'll find around 102 campsites that have both electrical and water hookups as well as 12 non-electric hookups. One of the best things about this campsite is that quite a few of the sites offer some stunning views of the water stretching out in front of you, which is quite a sight to wake up to.

The nearby town of Watonga is rich in history, therefore is a great place for a day trip. Here you can pay a visit to the TB Furguson House, a Victorian home that has been lovingly restored back to its former glory. You'll also find history in the town of Fairview, the home of the Major County Historical Society Museum. There is so much to do in the museum and grounds, with separate buildings, including schoolhouses and the Orient Depot.

Should you be a fan of animals, a visit to Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden is a must. Located in Oklahoma City, the zoo covers 119 acres and is home to more than 1,900 animals. There are a number of different themed areas to visit, such as Expedition Asia, where you’ll find Asian elephants, Great EscAPE, home of the gorilla and orangutans, and Oklahoma Trials, which features animals that are native to Oklahoma such as black bears, alligators, bison, and beavers. Camp in an RV near Oklahoma City to see all this and more.

To keep the kids entertained on a rainy day, a good option is Leonardo’s Children’s Museum, an attraction that aims to enrich and inspire children of all ages by creating a range of fun learning opportunities. The museum features over 100 hands-on activities to do with art and science and will keep the little ones entertained for hours.