Scissortail Campground

Star4.23
112 reviews
Scissortail Campground

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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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What Campers Say

4.23

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Based on 112 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."

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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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Scissortail Campground is located within the Arcadia Lake recreation area.
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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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4.2
112 reviews
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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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Based on 112 reviews

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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Based on 112 reviews

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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Based on 112 reviews

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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Based on 112 reviews

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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