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Fish and Wildlife Service campground

Fawn Creek Youth Campground

Fish and Wildlife Service campground in Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, Comanche County, Oklahoma. In the Cache area.

Managed by
Fish and Wildlife Service Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge
Sites
4 4 tent only non-electric
Hookups
None listed
Reservations
Recreation.gov

Overview

Fawn Creek is a designated youth group campground, available only to organized youth groups . For more information or determine if your youth group qualifies please contact the Refuge Visitor's Center at 580-429-3222, before making a reservation.

Examples of quilified groups:

Boy Scouts

Girl Scouts

Church Youth Groups

School Groups

Civic Youth Groups

University Organizations and Clubs

Worn by time and nature, the Wichita Mountains loom large above the prairie in southwest Oklahoma, a lasting refuge for wildlife. Situated just outside the Lawton/Ft. Sill area, Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge preserves approximately 60,000 acres of mixed grass prairie, ancient granite mountains, and fresh water lakes and streams for the benefit of wildlife and the American people. Best known for its roaming herds of bison, longhorn, and Rocky Mountain elk, Wichita Mountains also offers quality opportunities for wildlife dependent recreation including fishing, bird watching, wildlife photography, hiking, camping, and kayaking.

Recreation

Fawn Creek Youth Campground is a primative campground, reserved for organized youth groups located on the west side of the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. Fawn Creek is within walking distance of quality fishing, canoeing, kayaking, and hiking. The Dog Run Hollow Trail System trailheads and French Lake offer visitors hours of outdoor recreational activities.

Facilities

Fawn Creek Youth Campground has 4 Groupsites, reserved for organized youth groups, located on a single loop. Each site has picnic tables, a firering and charcoal grill. Centrally located in the campground there are 2 vault toilets only, no water or electricity.

Natural Features

Explore ancient granite mountains. Find yourself in a cedar forest. Dare to discover wide open spaces and fresh water lakes meant to support wildlife like the American bison and Rocky Mountain elk. Fish. Hike. Photograph. Immerse yourself in the wild.

Nearby Attractions

Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge encompasses roughly 60,000 acres. Fawn Creek Youth Campground offers visitors opportunities to explore all areas of the refuge with a short drive. Head up Mount Scott or hang out at Prairie Dog Town. Bring your fishing pole, a set of binoculars, or your camera. The possibilities are endless.

The description, directions and fees are the Fish and Wildlife Service’s own words, from its record on Recreation.gov.

What people do here

  • backpacking
  • biking
  • birding
  • camping
  • canoeing
  • climbing
  • environmental education
  • fishing
  • hiking
  • hunting
  • kayaking
  • photography
  • picnicking
  • rock climbing
  • visitor center
  • wilderness

The federal record has no coordinates for this campground, so it is listed under Cache and left off the map rather than placed by guesswork. Use the directions above.

Source: Recreation Information Database (Recreation.gov), record updated July 30, 2026. Elevation from the USGS 3D Elevation Program. Seasons, fees, water and fire rules change; the managing office has the final word.