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Fort Gibson Lake

Wagoner, Oklahoma — Wagoner County.

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17,902Surface acres
18Public access sites

Surface area: The USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID 157654936).

Location & fast facts

Where Fort Gibson Lake is in Oklahoma

The red circle marks Fort Gibson Lake.

Fast facts

About Fort Gibson Lake

  • Counties: Wagoner, Cherokee, Mayes
  • City or town on the shore: Wagoner
  • Mapped as: Lake or pond (USGS National Hydrography Dataset)
  • Distance: about 43 mi from Tulsa and 79 mi from McAlester, straight-line (not driving distance)

Towns and counties: U.S. Census Bureau boundaries overlaid on the USGS lake outline (Oklahoma: incorporated places touching the lake, otherwise the nearest one).

Fishing in Oklahoma

Official ODWC pages. Rules and fees change; check before you go.

Good for & watch for

Good for

  • Boating. 18 public trailer launches listed (see access)
  • Swimming. 1 public beach or swim spot on the map (details)
  • Camping. 20 campgrounds within 15 mi, 11 on the shore (list)

Watch for

  • Non-native/invasive species. Zebra mussel recorded. Clean, drain and dry your boat and gear.
  • Boat traffic. A public trailer launch means motorboats share the water; expect more traffic on summer weekends.
  • No lifeguard listed. None of our sources lists a staffed lifeguard. Swim at your own risk and watch children closely.

Built only from the data on this page: official access lists, OpenStreetMap beaches and trails, campground listings, state and USGS invasive-species records. We don't rate crowds or water quality.

Lake map

Fort Gibson Lake shoreline, boat launches & beaches

Blue Bill Point Campground (campground)Flat Rock Creek Campground (campground)Rocky Point (ft Gibson) Campground (campground)Taylor Ferry Campground (campground)Dam Site (fort Gibson Lake) Campground (campground)Attakullakulla Campground (campground)Choctaw RV Campground (campground)Hulbutta Micco Campground (campground)Opothle-Yahold Campground (campground)Payamataha Campground (campground)Pushmataha Campground (campground)Wahoo Bay Campground (campground)Boat ramp (Boat launch)1Boat ramp (Boat launch)2Boat ramp (Boat launch)3Boat ramp (Boat launch)4Boat ramp (Boat launch)5Boat ramp (Boat launch)6Boat ramp (Boat launch)7Boat ramp (Boat launch)8Boat ramp (Boat launch)9Boat ramp (Boat launch)10Boat ramp (Boat launch)11Boat ramp (Boat launch)12Boat ramp (Boat launch)13Boat ramp (Boat launch)14Boat ramp (Boat launch)15Boat ramp (Boat launch)16Boat ramp (Boat launch)17Boat ramp (Boat launch)18Beach (unnamed on OpenStreetMap) (Beach)191 mileN

Numbers on the map match the list at rightbelow.

Boat launchBeach Campground
  1. 1Boat ramp
    Boat launch
  2. 2Boat ramp
    Boat launch
  3. 3Boat ramp
    Boat launch
  4. 4Boat ramp
    Boat launch
  5. 5Boat ramp
    Boat launch
  6. 6Boat ramp
    Boat launch
  7. 7Boat ramp
    Boat launch
  8. 8Boat ramp
    Boat launch
  9. 9Boat ramp
    Boat launch
  10. 10Boat ramp
    Boat launch
  11. 11Boat ramp
    Boat launch
  12. 12Boat ramp
    Boat launch
  13. 13Boat ramp
    Boat launch
  14. 14Boat ramp
    Boat launch
  15. 15Boat ramp
    Boat launch
  16. 16Boat ramp
    Boat launch
  17. 17Boat ramp
    Boat launch
  18. 18Boat ramp
    Boat launch
  19. 19Beach (unnamed on OpenStreetMap)
    Beach

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID 157654936), public domain. State outline: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. Points: OpenStreetMap boat ramps (no statewide agency ramp layer used) and OpenStreetMap boat ramps (ODbL). Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Not for navigation.

Campgrounds near Fort Gibson Lake

We found 20 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles of Fort Gibson Lake, 15 of them within 5 miles. 11 are right on the shore. Distances are straight-line from the nearest point on the shoreline, so driving distance is longer.

14 more within 15 miles

All campgrounds & RV parks in Oklahoma

Green tent icons on the lake map mark campgrounds near the shore, and the interactive map shows the closest 12. Amenities are listed only where a source records them; call or check the campground's website before you go, since seasons and rates change every year.

Campground data: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026.

Nearest airports

The closest airport with scheduled passenger flights to Fort Gibson Lake, plus larger airports within about 150 miles:

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Airports with scheduled airline service from OurAirports (large and medium airports); larger airports are FAA large, medium and small hubs by FAA CY2025 enplanements ("major airport" = FAA large hub). Distances are straight-line from the lake's center, not driving distance; road routes are longer.

Conditions right now

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Live from the National Weather Service API for the lake's coordinates (35.9941, -95.2504). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for Fort Gibson Lake. No live water-temperature sensor is shown because we haven't found a public one for this lake.

Sun, moon & best fishing times

Sun & moon at Fort Gibson Lake

Best fishing times

Major periodMinor periodDaylight

    Based on solunar theory, an estimate. Major periods (about 2 hours) center on when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot; minor periods (about 1 hour) center on moonrise and moonset. The 0–100 activity score rises during those periods and gets a boost near sunrise and sunset and around the new and full moon. Weather, water temperature and pressure often matter more. Sun and moon times are calculated in your browser from the lake's coordinates with standard astronomy formulas, shown in CT (America/Chicago), and accurate to within a few minutes.

    Boat launches & access sites

    18 public access sites listed, 18 with a boat ramp or trailer launch.

    SiteTownOwnerTypeParkingFeeUsesMap
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating35.8710, -95.2367
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating35.9076, -95.2996
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating35.9098, -95.2939
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating36.0048, -95.2636
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating35.9182, -95.2211
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating35.9197, -95.2099
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating35.8892, -95.2398
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating35.9040, -95.2386
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating35.9134, -95.2369
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating35.8795, -95.2781
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating35.9743, -95.3095
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating35.8856, -95.2702
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating35.8892, -95.2714
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating35.8888, -95.2729
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating35.8750, -95.2177
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating36.0117, -95.3082
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating35.8794, -95.2726
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating35.9709, -95.3039

    OpenStreetMap boat ramps (no statewide agency ramp layer used) and OpenStreetMap boat ramps (ODbL)

    Fees, hours and rules change; confirm with the site owner before you go.

    Public beaches

    On OpenStreetMap: 1 beach or swimming spot on the shore of Fort Gibson Lake not marked private, residents-only or members-only.

    BeachTypeAccessDirections
    Beach (unnamed on OpenStreetMap)BeachAccess not tagged; check posted rules; no feeGet directions

    Beaches: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), within about 150 m (500 ft) of the lake outline. A mapped beach is not a guarantee that swimming is allowed, supervised or safe; some town beaches need a resident sticker even when the map doesn't say so. Check posted rules and water-quality advisories before you swim.

    Non-native/invasive species

    Reported on or near Fort Gibson Lake

    Clean, Drain, Dry. Remove plants and mud, drain all water, and dry your boat, trailer and gear before moving to another water.

    USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database

    USGS records matched to this water by location (within about 150 m of the outline) or by the place name in the record. A record shows a sighting was reported; it doesn't prove the species is still there. As of Oct 10, 2026.

    Contact & official info

    Questions about Fort Gibson Lake

    How big is Fort Gibson Lake?

    Fort Gibson Lake covers about 17,902 acres in Wagoner, Oklahoma (Wagoner County).

    Is there a public boat launch on Fort Gibson Lake?

    Yes. 18 public trailer launches are listed: Boat ramp, Boat ramp and Boat ramp. Check posted fees and parking rules.

    Can you swim in Fort Gibson Lake?

    OpenStreetMap shows 1 public beach or swimming spot on the shore. None of our sources lists a lifeguard, so swim at your own risk and follow posted rules.

    Are there campgrounds near Fort Gibson Lake?

    Yes. We list 20 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles, 15 of them within 5 miles.

    What towns are on Fort Gibson Lake?

    Fort Gibson Lake touches Wagoner in Wagoner County, Cherokee County and Mayes County, Oklahoma.

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