Scissortail Campground
Scissortail Campground
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Price
Varies
Booking
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Sites
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Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Not Allowed
Quick Facts
Price
Varies
Booking
Check Site
Sites
Varies
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Not Allowed
Scissortail Campground
No fees available
Campsite Fees
Standard Site Fee$0.00
Hookup Site Fee$0.00
Premium Site Fee$0.00
Hike and Bike Site Fee$0.00
Group Site Fee$0.00
Food Storage Locker Fee$0.00
Total Campsite Fees$0.00
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4.23
Satisfactory
Based on 112 reviews
139 Google reviews
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"Reviewers are overwhelmingly positive about Scissortail Campground, highlighting its peaceful atmosphere, cleanliness, and scenic lake views. Many mention feeling safe, enjoying abundant wildlife (especially deer), and appreciating the well-maintained facilities, making it a favorite for repeat visits and family gatherings."
About Scissortail Campground
Nestled within the sprawling Arcadia Lake recreation area, Scissortail Campground offers visitors a peaceful retreat where outdoor adventure meets lakeside relaxation. This welcoming destination serves as your gateway to exploring one of the region's most beloved water recreation areas, providing an ideal basecamp for your next outdoor escape.
Scissortail Campground is part of the Arcadia Lake recreation area.
Natural Features and SceneryThe campground sits within the picturesque Arcadia Lake recreation area, where the landscape unfolds in a tapestry of water and woodland. Here, you'll find yourself surrounded by the natural beauty that draws visitors back season after season, with the lake's shimmering waters setting the stage for your outdoor adventures.
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Tents are not allowed
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RV vehicles are not allowed
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Primitive are not allowed
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Reservations are not allowed
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Activities you can enjoy
Scissortail Campground is located within the Arcadia Lake recreation area.
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Campground rules
- Pets are not allowed
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Precipitation: 0%
Humidity: 53%
Wind: 5.1 mph
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Proximity to water featuresPart of the Arcadia Lake recreation area (adjacent to Arcadia Lake).
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Scissortail Campground
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4.2
112 reviews
Scissortail Campground is satisfactory, placing it in the bottom 60% of campgrounds based on reviews
Reviewers are overwhelmingly positive about Scissortail Campground, highlighting its peaceful atmosphere, cleanliness, and scenic lake views. Many mention feeling safe, enjoying abundant wildlife (especially deer), and appreciating the well-maintained facilities, making it a favorite for repeat visits and family gatherings.
Review Summaries
Based on 112 reviews
What Campers Love
Campers love the quiet, peaceful setting with beautiful views overlooking the lake and a generally secluded feel. Clean, hot showers and restrooms, decent bathrooms, and electrical outlets at every...
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Common Concerns
The only recurring negative noted is the presence of “a lot of seed ticks,” which one reviewer acknowledges is not something the campground can control. One reviewer also mentions there is no...
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Pro Tips & Recommendations
Reviewers imply that this is a great spot if you value quiet, privacy, and wildlife viewing rather than swimming, as there is no beach. Bringing tick protection (spray, long pants, careful checks) is...
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Camper Quotes
"Excellent camp ground clean hot showers and restrooms. Quiet after 10 with lots of wild life viewing opportunities."
"Very clean and safe area. Decent Bathrooms. Electrical outlets are at every...
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Site-Specific Reviews
Several reviewers mention having sites with nice lake views: one notes "a site overlooking the lake that was beautiful" and another writes "Nice sites. Great lake." All sites are reported to have...
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Accessibility Features
Campers consistently describe the area as very safe, noting that Edmond park services are available and the Edmond Police Department regularly patrols. One reviewer specifically highlights feeling it...
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Last updated December 10, 2025
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