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Kaw Lake also offers anglers excellent opportunities to catch crappie, sand (white) bass and walleye. Kaw Lake and the Arkansas River have long been known for producing some of Oklahoma's largest catfish. Swimmers are invited to enjoy designated swimming areas at Pioneer Park and Sandy Park.

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Once on the water, boaters can find two full service marinas located at McFadden Cove and Pioneer Park. Ten boat launching ramps provide boaters with easy access to Kaw Lake. Interested parties can contact the Kaw Lake Office for reservations. Use of the group camping areas is by reservation only. Groups of all types enjoy four group camping areas, three of which are located at the Osage Cove Public Use Area and one located at the Sarge Creek Cove Area.

Campers can select from over 300 family campsites, many of which are equipped with water and electric hookups. There are nine public use areas and two lake access points located around the lake for visitors to enjoy. Construction on the recreation facilities concluded in July of 1980 with the completion of the Osage Cove Public Use Area.

Ground breaking ceremonies were held in May 1966 and impoundment of the reservoir occurred in 1976. The lake covers 17,000 surface acres and has 168 miles of shoreline at the normal elevation of 1010.00 feet above sea level. Project land extends northward into Kansas, ending near Arkansas City. Kaw Lake is located in north central Oklahoma, approximately 8 miles east of Ponca City, Oklahoma, on the Arkansas River.