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Cossatot Reefs

Gillham Lake

🏕️ CampgroundOuachita NF / TalimenaOklahoma⭐ 4.4 (198)
Cossatot Reefs
🟢 26 open windows as of Oct 6 — soonest Tue Oct 6–Fri Oct 9
Availability checked 10h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
📈 CampSage caught 8 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
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💡 In short

Cossatot Reefs in Oklahoma has 26 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Tue Oct 6–Fri Oct 9. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates
Tue Oct 6 – Fri Oct 93 nightsbook these dates →sites #09
Fri Oct 9 – Mon Oct 123 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 6 in a row, COSSATOT REEFS #01–COSSATOT REEFS #06 next to each othersites #01, #02, #03, #04, #05, #06, #08, #15, #17, #20, #22, #23, #25, #26, #27, #28, #29, #30
Mon Oct 12 – Thu Oct 153 nightsbook these dates →sites #07, #10, #16
Tue Oct 13 – Fri Oct 163 nightsbook these dates →sites #12
Tue Oct 13 – Thu Oct 152 nightsbook these dates →sites #11
Fri Oct 16 – Mon Oct 193 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 COSSATOT REEFS #12 & COSSATOT REEFS #13 next to each othersites #13, #17, #07, #12
Sun Oct 18 – Wed Oct 213 nightsbook these dates →👥 COSSATOT REEFS #18 & COSSATOT REEFS #19 next to each othersites #14, #18, #19, #21, #24, #28, #30
Mon Oct 19 – Thu Oct 223 nightsbook these dates →sites #10, #15

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite COSSATOT REEFS  #09 — Gillham Lake, Cossatot Reefs Campsite # 09
Site COSSATOT REEFS #09 · Gillham Lake, Cossatot Reefs Campsite # 09USACE Gillham Lake
Campsite COSSATOT REEFS  #09 — Gillham Lake, Cossatot Reefs Campsite # 09
Site COSSATOT REEFS #09 · Gillham Lake, Cossatot Reefs Campsite # 09USACE Gillham Lake
Campsite COSSATOT REEFS  #01 — Gillham Lake Cossatot Reefs Campsite # 1
Site COSSATOT REEFS #01 · Gillham Lake Cossatot Reefs Campsite # 1USACE Gillham Lake
Campsite COSSATOT REEFS  #01 — Gillham Lake Cossatot Reefs Campsite # 1
Site COSSATOT REEFS #01 · Gillham Lake Cossatot Reefs Campsite # 1USACE Gillham Lake
Campsite COSSATOT REEFS  #02 — Gillham Lake, Cossatot Reefs Campsite # 2
Site COSSATOT REEFS #02 · Gillham Lake, Cossatot Reefs Campsite # 2USACE Gillham Lake
Campsite COSSATOT REEFS  #02 — Gillham Lake, Cossatot Reefs Campsite # 2
Site COSSATOT REEFS #02 · Gillham Lake, Cossatot Reefs Campsite # 2USACE Gillham Lake
Campsite COSSATOT REEFS  #03 — Gillham Lake, Cossatot Reefs Campsite # 3
Site COSSATOT REEFS #03 · Gillham Lake, Cossatot Reefs Campsite # 3USACE Gillham Lake
Campsite COSSATOT REEFS  #03 — Gillham Lake, Cossatot Reefs Campsite # 3
Site COSSATOT REEFS #03 · Gillham Lake, Cossatot Reefs Campsite # 3USACE Gillham Lake
Campsite COSSATOT REEFS  #04 — Gillham Lake,Cossatot Reefs Campsite # 4
Site COSSATOT REEFS #04 · Gillham Lake,Cossatot Reefs Campsite # 4USACE Gillham Lake
Campsite COSSATOT REEFS  #04 — Gillham Lake,Cossatot Reefs Campsite # 4
Site COSSATOT REEFS #04 · Gillham Lake,Cossatot Reefs Campsite # 4USACE Gillham Lake
Campsite COSSATOT REEFS  #05 — Gillham Lake, Cossatot Reefs Campsite # 5
Site COSSATOT REEFS #05 · Gillham Lake, Cossatot Reefs Campsite # 5USACE Gillham Lake
Campsite COSSATOT REEFS  #05 — Gillham Lake, Cossatot Reefs Campsite # 5
Site COSSATOT REEFS #05 · Gillham Lake, Cossatot Reefs Campsite # 5USACE Gillham Lake

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about April 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 18 openings at Cossatot Reefs over the last 30 days, on 16 separate days, most of them for stays anywhere from same-day to about 58 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $23–$40/nightGroup Shelter ElectricStandard ElectricWalk To🎒 backcountry🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking

Ratings

4.4★★★★☆198 ratings
5★123
4★48
3★17
2★6
1★4
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

Verizon1.6/4
T-Mobile1.1/4
AT&T0.6/4
Sprint retired0.0/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Cossatot Reefs FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Cossatot Reefs?

Cossatot Reefs in Oklahoma takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Cossatot Reefs?

Campsite fees at Cossatot Reefs run about $23–$40/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Cossatot Reefs when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Cossatot Reefs often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Cossatot Reefs?

CampSage's scans caught 18 openings at Cossatot Reefs over the last 30 days, on 16 separate days, most of them for stays anywhere from same-day to about 58 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Cossatot Reefs a good campground?

Cossatot Reefs holds an average rating of 4.4/5 from 198 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Cossatot Reefs?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Cossatot Reefs, Verizon rates highest at 1.6 out of 5 from 91 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Cossatot Reefs located?

Cossatot Reefs is located in Ouachita NF / Talimena, Oklahoma. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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