Exit78 Photo of the Day #132
Heading west, our first stop is often a state park or Corps of Engineer park somewhere in Oklahoma. We’ve stayed at Canton Lake’s Sandy Cove campground twice.
Sunset, boys at play on swim area marker rope, Sandy Cove, Canton Lake, Oklahoma, August 29, 2009 (Pentax K10D)
Sandy Cove (Recreation.gov)
Overview
Sandy Cove Campground is located on the north end of Canton Dam in northwest Oklahoma on the North Canadian River, just 2.5 miles from the town of Canton.
Canton Lake hosts a large number of campers, picnickers, boaters, fishermen and hunters every year, as one of few places in western Oklahoma to offer all of these activities.Natural Features:
The campground is nestled in a woodland of blackjack oak and post oak trees, providing an excellent camping environment.
Recreation:
Canton Lake is known for its fishing opportunities, especially walleye fishing. The Walleye Rodeo fishing derby is held annually in May and draws thousands of visitors to the area.
The lake’s gently sloping sandy beaches are inviting for swimmers and sunbathers. Water skiing is popular on the broad expanse of water paralleling the dam, where winds are subdued.Facilities:
Though none of the campsites are adjacent to the lake, Sandy Cove is a very popular destination. It offers 35 family sites and one day-use group picnic shelter, all with electrical hookups. Amenities include flush and pit toilets, showers, drinking water and a large swim beach.
(Note: I am also posting photos in a series called Photography Now & Then at Haw-Creek.com)
Series notes:
- The photos in this series are (usually) randomly selected from a batch of photos specifically “curated” for Exit78 Photo of the Day.
- Each photo in this series is an “original work” – a copyright term – of Michael Goad.
