TAYLOR FERRY

<h2>Overview</h2> Taylor Ferry South is a heavily wooded campground that provides an abundance of shade for rest and relaxation. Conveniently located off Highway 51, users can easily access the main body of the lake for a variety of water activities. As an added bonus, there are several stores and marinas nearby for supplies and equipment rentals. Boat and RV storage locations are within a mile of the campground. <h2>Recreation</h2> The nearly 20,000-acre lake offers excellent boating and swimming opportunities. <br/><br/> Anglers enjoy fishing for black bass, white bass, crappie and several varieties of catfish and panfish. <br/><br/> 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.<h2>Facilities</h2> This year-round campground offers 95 sites, 89 of which have electric hookups. <br/><br/> Amenities include flush and pit toilets, drinking water, showers, a dump station and boat ramp.<h2>Natural Features</h2> The area around Taylor Ferry South is primarly an oak-hickory forest; however, the entrance road is lines with pines. Most of the rocky shoreline within the campground has a gradual slope to the water's edge for easy access. A man made sandy swim beach with playground equipment is located across the highway from the campground. <h2>Nearby Attractions</h2> 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. <br/><br/> 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.<h2>Charges & Cancellations</h2> <p>Cancellations made 48 hrs or more prior to the start of the reservation will incur the cancellation fee of $10.</p> <p>Cancellations made 24 hrs prior to the start of the reservation will incur a late cancellation fee ($10 + first nights camping fee)</p>