Fort Supply Lake
Overview
Fort Supply Lake is located in northwest Oklahoma in Woodward County on Wolf Creek, approximately 1 mile south of Fort Supply, and 12 miles northwest of Woodward. This man-made lake offers extensive opportunities for the outdoor recreation enthusiast. Opportunities include camping, picnicking, boating, birding, fishing and hunting. A major attraction for campers is the numerous campsites located on the water's edge providing easy access to the lake. Swimming and sunbathing opportunities abound at the designated swim beach, or the sand dunes that are located on the east side of the lake. Several boat ramps are available to serve the recreational boater.
The Corps of Engineers operates two multi-use recreation areas, which offer a variety of activities ranging from overnight camping, and various day-use activities to the visiting public. Campers can enjoy their stay at sites offering electric and water hook-ups, campfire rings, and easy access to the lakeshore for fishing, swimming and boating. There is an attractive Visitor Center located at the Lake Office with displays of animals native to the area, arrowheads and historical artifacts.
Activities
Boating
At Fort Supply, boaters can enjoy 1800 acres of open lake. The lake has two boat ramps and a public dock.
Camping
Fort Supply Lake has class A and C camping sites available to the public. Class A campgrounds are those having flush restrooms, showers, paved roads, sanitary disposal stations, designated tent or trailer spaces, refuse containers, and potable water. Class C areas are those having basic sanitary facilities, designated tent or trailer spaces, refuse containers, and potable water.
Fishing
The 1800 acre lake provides excellent fishing opportunities for a variety of species including, crappie, walleye, white bass, hybrid bass, channel catfish and flathead catfish. There are three handicap accessible fishing piers located on the lake, and plenty of open shoreline for bank fishing.
Hunting
There are approximately 6000 acres of public hunting land managed by the Corps of Engineers and the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. The major attraction to hunters are bobwhite quail and deer. Other hunting opportunities include wild turkey, pheasant, dove and waterfowl. The public hunting area is open year round and is governed by Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation regulations. There are two maintained shooting ranges on the lake, which see extensive use.
Picnicking
Visitors can enjoy a picnic area as well as a group shelter area. Fort supply laek also has a playground for youngsters.
Water Sports
Supply Park offers a public swiming beach.
Seasonality/Weather
Recreational areas on Fort Supply Lake are open year-round.
Directions
Driving
From Woodward, 13 mi NW, US 270 and OK 3.
Phone Numbers
Primary
(580) 766-2701Links
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