Canton, OK

Fairview

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About this spot

Overview

Fairview Campground is located at Canton Lake in northwest Oklahoma on the North Canadian River, 11 miles from the town of Canton. Canton Lake hosts a large number of campers, picnickers, boaters, fishermen, and hunters every year, as one of the few places in western Oklahoma to offer all of these activities.

Recreation

Canton Lake is known for its fishing opportunities, especially walleye fishing. The Walleye Rodeo fishing derby is held annually in mid-May and draws thousands of visitors to the area for the 4 day event. The lake's gently sloping sandy beaches are inviting for swimmers and sunbathers. Personal watercraft use, tubing and water skiing are popular on the broad expanse of water parelling the dam where winds are subdued.

Facilities

Fairview is a group campsite that's a popular destination for family reunions and other groups looking for a large secluded camping area. It can accommodate up to 100 people, four RVs and several tents. Amenities include a large picnic shelter, pit toilets and drinking water.

Natural Features

The shores of Canton Lake and the North Canadian River are covered with eastern cottonwood, post and blackjack oak, black willow, buttonbush and roughleaf dogwood.

Nearby Attractions

A major attraction for hunters is the 14,862-acre Canton Wildlife Management Area. This area, operated by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, is home for whitetail deer, wild turkey, dove, bobwhite quail, squirrel rabbits and several varieties of waterfowl. There are several resturants located within 3 miles of the lake and also a casino and 9 hole golf course. Roman Nose and Glass Mountains State Park are only about a half hour or so drive from the lake. There is also a Disc Golf Course about 12 miles away in the Big Bend Recreation Area

Typical weather

Canton Lake

Average water temperature
Average water temperature for Canton Lake, January through DecemberEach point shows the monthly average water temperature in degrees Fahrenheit.41°JJanuary: average water temperature 41°F43°FFebruary: average water temperature 43°F49°MMarch: average water temperature 49°F59°AApril: average water temperature 59°F68°MMay: average water temperature 68°F77°JJune: average water temperature 77°F81°JJuly: average water temperature 81°F78°AAugust: average water temperature 78°F71°SSeptember: average water temperature 71°F64°OOctober: average water temperature 64°F52°NNovember: average water temperature 52°F45°DDecember: average water temperature 45°F

Water: Water Quality Portal — 34 field-sample stations

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