Lake Carl Blackwell offers more options this season
Thursday, April 30, 2009
This spring (projected May 1), Scissortail Lane Campground will open, offering an additional 18 sites that include a picnic table and a fire ring with grill as well as 50 amp electrical service and water. Five pull-through sites will help individuals avoid backing their vehicles as they settle in to their campsite, according to Sam McFee, assistant director, OSU Risk Management, who oversees administrative functions at the lake.
“The number of sites in the new campground will complement the seven we added just last summer in the Pine Grove Campground area, which is the busiest RV campground on the lake,” said McFee. “That means we’re going to be able to say ‘yes’ to an additional 25 campers nightly. That’s significant progress that will give customers opportunities and options.”
The Pine Grove sites also feature additional pull-through sites, with picnic tables and fire rings at each site.
Five cabins were recently converted from annual leases to nightly rentals, according to McFee. Each cabin features a deck with a built-in table and a propane grill, a kitchenette with utensils and dinnerware for basic cooking, queen size bed, satellite HDTV and a fireplace.
Each single room cabin has a sleeping loft with padding provided, and the two-room cabin has a futon sofa to add capacity for family getaways. “The cabins are perfect for an outdoor weekend of fishing, a great getaway for a romantic weekend, or even a place for the in-laws when they come to visit,” said McFee.
There is also good news for those who appreciate long term lease options at the lake. Sunset Bay, a new 50-site campground for annual lease customers should be available June 1. The Sunset Bay sites will have electrical and water service, as well as an on-site dump station, according to McFee. “Sunset Bay adds to one of our most popular offerings, which is unique for this area, allowing campers to lease a spot for year round use.”
McFee notes that Lake Carl Blackwell has several recreational options to choose from including boating, fishing, camping, and hiking or riding trails. The staff offers a full service store, including bait, tackle, food and drink as well as gasoline and even an on-the-water fueling dock.
Fishing boat, paddle boat and canoe rentals are available through the store. Four public boat ramps have been provided to allow boaters to spend more time on the water and get in and out quickly.
The heated fishing dock offers all-season deep water fishing access while the seasonal trout pond is becoming a winter attraction for enthusiasts throughout the area. Equestrian trails serve both local riders and national competition riders with over 50 miles of trails and a separate campground.
For information on either nightly camping or nightly cabin rental, please call the Lake Store at (405) 372-5157 or go to www.lcb.okstate.edu . For annual RV sites, please call (405) 744-3855.