Camping in Oklahoma: Best Months, Booking and Fire Rules
Across Oklahoma's 3 NOAA reference stations, camping weather is mild from March to May and in October, with average highs of 64 to 81 F and lows of 41 to 59 F. Nights at or below freezing show up from November to April, most often in January, when they average 21.2 a month. State park sites are booked through Oklahoma State Parks online booking (TravelOK).
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The best months for camping in Oklahoma
By NOAA's 1991 to 2020 normals, camping weather in Oklahoma is mild March to May and October. Pick the station nearest your campground below; high ground runs colder than any station.
- Jan51° / 28°Freezing nights
- Feb55° / 32°Freezing nights
- Mar64° / 41°Freezing nights
- Apr73° / 49°Freezing nights
- May81° / 59°Mild
- Jun90° / 68°Hot
- Jul95° / 72°Hot
- Aug94° / 71°Hot
- Sep86° / 63°Hot
- Oct75° / 51°Mild
- Nov62° / 39°Freezing nights
- Dec52° / 31°Freezing nights
Each month shows the average high and low across the state’s reference stations, in F. Mild means an average high of 60 to 85 F with lows of 40 F or more. Freezing nights means the stations average one or more nights a month at or below 32 F.
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| Month | Average high | Average low | Nights at or below 32 F |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54 F | 30 F | 20.4 |
| February | 58 F | 33 F | 14.1 |
| March (mild) | 67 F | 42 F | 4.9 |
| April (mild) | 76 F | 49 F | 0.6 |
| May (mild) | 84 F | 60 F | 0 |
| June | 93 F | 69 F | 0 |
| July | 97 F | 73 F | 0 |
| August | 97 F | 72 F | 0 |
| September | 88 F | 64 F | 0 |
| October (mild) | 77 F | 52 F | 0.3 |
| November (mild) | 64 F | 41 F | 5.3 |
| December | 54 F | 32 F | 18.3 |
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| Month | Average high | Average low | Nights at or below 32 F |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49 F | 27 F | 21.8 |
| February | 54 F | 31 F | 15.1 |
| March (mild) | 63 F | 40 F | 6.4 |
| April (mild) | 71 F | 48 F | 1.3 |
| May (mild) | 79 F | 58 F | 0 |
| June | 88 F | 66 F | 0 |
| July | 93 F | 70 F | 0 |
| August | 92 F | 69 F | 0 |
| September (mild) | 84 F | 62 F | 0 |
| October (mild) | 73 F | 49 F | 0.8 |
| November | 61 F | 38 F | 7.9 |
| December | 50 F | 30 F | 18.8 |
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| Month | Average high | Average low | Nights at or below 32 F |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49 F | 28 F | 21.5 |
| February | 54 F | 32 F | 15.5 |
| March (mild) | 63 F | 41 F | 6.8 |
| April (mild) | 72 F | 50 F | 1.1 |
| May (mild) | 80 F | 60 F | 0 |
| June | 88 F | 69 F | 0 |
| July | 94 F | 73 F | 0 |
| August | 93 F | 72 F | 0 |
| September (mild) | 85 F | 63 F | 0 |
| October (mild) | 74 F | 51 F | 0.7 |
| November | 61 F | 39 F | 8 |
| December | 51 F | 31 F | 18.3 |
How to book a state park campsite in Oklahoma
Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department (Oklahoma State Parks) takes reservations through Oklahoma State Parks online booking (TravelOK).
First come, first served sites
There are no first-come-first-serve (FCFS) campsites at Oklahoma State Parks. All RV and tent campsites along with many pavilions and shelters must be reserved online at this link or through the individual park page.Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department, read October 18, 2026. Read it at the source
How many sites
Oklahoma boasts 32 state parks featuring a wonderfully diverse set of landscapes and campgrounds perfect for beginning campers.TravelOK, read October 18, 2026. Read it at the source
Cancellations
Campsite, cabin and lodge reservations must be cancelled at least five days in advance of your scheduled arrival date.TravelOK, read October 18, 2026. Read it at the source
Quoted from Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department (Oklahoma State Parks) pages read October 18, 2026. Windows and fees change, so confirm on the booking site.
Camping outside a campground in Oklahoma
Primitive camping is allowed anywhere within the area, so bring your tent and set up camp right next to the river.TravelOK, read October 18, 2026. Read it at the source
Campfires when you camp in Oklahoma
Campfires in state parks and forests
Pick up after yourself, use established fire rings, keep campfires small or cook on a camp stove, and remember to wash dishes in wash tubs at least 200 feet away from all streams, lakes or waterways.TravelOK, read October 18, 2026. Read it at the source
Where fire restrictions are posted
Please remember to always observe local burn ban regulations. Click here to find the current burn ban status issued by the Oklahoma Forestry Services.Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department, read October 18, 2026. Read it at the source
Current restrictions: Oklahoma Forestry Services.
Oklahoma camping questions
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Where this page’s facts come from
- State park, forestry and federal land pages (read October 18, 2026). Booking windows, reservation systems, campfire rules, fire restriction sources and rules for camping outside a campground, each quoted word for word with a link to the page it came from.
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991 to 2020 (read October 18, 2026). Average monthly high, low and nights at or below 32 F at 150 reference stations, the same stations the heat season and heating season pages use.
- National Weather Service alerts (live, read in your browser when the page loads). Red Flag Warnings, Fire Weather Watches, Fire Warnings, Freeze Warnings and High Wind Warnings, read live from api.weather.gov.
- National Weather Service 7 day forecast (live, read in your browser when the page loads). The weekend forecast for the ZIP code a visitor enters, read live from api.weather.gov.
Climate figures are NOAA 1991 to 2020 normals at 3 reference stations in Oklahoma. Rules are quoted from agency pages and can change.