Rocky Point, Oklahoma
Rocky Point | |
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Unincorporated community | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Wagoner County |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1098948 |
Rocky Point is an unincorporated community in Wagoner County, Oklahoma, United States. It is situated on the upper end of Fort Gibson Lake, near the mouth of Flat Rock Creek, and includes the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Rocky Point Campground, a year‑round public facility.[1] The locality is recorded in the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).[2]
36°01′43″N 95°19′40″W / 36.02861°N 95.32778°W
Geography
Rocky Point lies on Flat Rock Bay where Flat Rock Creek meets the main channel of Fort Gibson Lake, with steep rocky bluffs on the park’s eastern edge and timbered areas to the west.[3] The area is part of northeastern Oklahoma’s lake country and is one of several public use areas around Fort Gibson Lake managed by the United States Army Corps of Engineers.[4]
History
The wider Wagoner County region shows evidence of prehistoric settlement, including sites attributed to the Caddoan Mound Builders (c. AD 300–1200) and the Norman Site near present‑day Taylor Ferry, which archaeologists describe as a sociopolitical center dating to c. AD 1200–1400.[5] The modern landscape of the area was shaped in 1942 when the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers impounded the Grand (Neosho) River to create Fort Gibson Lake, which increased tourism and outdoor recreation around the reservoir.[6] Nearby Fort Gibson was established in 1824 and later designated a National Historic Landmark; it remains open to the public.[7]
Parks and recreation
The United States Army Corps of Engineers operates Rocky Point Campground at the community, offering 62 campsites (including 59 with electric hookups and three non‑electric sites), a group day‑use shelter, a designated swim beach, three boat ramps and a courtesy dock, along with restrooms, showers, drinking water and dump stations.[8][9] Fort Gibson Lake is known for boating, swimming and angling for black and white bass, crappie and catfish; thousands of acres of public land around the lake support seasonal hunting opportunities.[10][11] The campground and community provide access to other nearby destinations around the lake, including Sequoyah State Park and Sequoyah Bay State Park.[12]
Government and services
Rocky Point is not incorporated as a municipality and is listed by Wagoner County among the county’s unincorporated communities.[13]
Transportation
Rocky Point is accessed from U.S. Route 69 north of Wagoner via East 690 Road and South 320 Road; the campground address is 68247 S. 320 Road, Wagoner, OK 74467.[14] The state’s general highway map for Wagoner County shows Rocky Point in the lake area east of U.S. 69.[15]
See also
References
- ^ "Rocky Point (Ft Gibson), Fort Gibson Lake". Recreation.gov. U.S. Government. Retrieved December 4, 2025.
- ^ "Feature Detail Report: Rocky Point". U.S. Geological Survey. Retrieved December 4, 2025.
- ^ "Rocky Point (Ft Gibson), Fort Gibson Lake". Recreation.gov. U.S. Government. Retrieved December 4, 2025.
- ^ "Fort Gibson Lake Recreation". U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Tulsa District. Retrieved December 4, 2025.
- ^ "Wagoner County". The Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture. Oklahoma Historical Society. Retrieved December 4, 2025.
- ^ "Wagoner County". The Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture. Oklahoma Historical Society. Retrieved December 4, 2025.
- ^ "Rocky Point (Ft Gibson), Fort Gibson Lake". Recreation.gov. U.S. Government. Retrieved December 4, 2025.
- ^ "Rocky Point (Ft Gibson), Fort Gibson Lake". Recreation.gov. U.S. Government. Retrieved December 4, 2025.
- ^ "Rocky Point Campground". TravelOK.com – Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department. Retrieved December 4, 2025.
- ^ "Rocky Point (Ft Gibson), Fort Gibson Lake". Recreation.gov. U.S. Government. Retrieved December 4, 2025.
- ^ "Fort Gibson Lake Recreation". U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Tulsa District. Retrieved December 4, 2025.
- ^ "Fort Gibson Lake Recreation". U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Tulsa District. Retrieved December 4, 2025.
- ^ "Cities & Towns". Wagoner County, Oklahoma. Retrieved December 4, 2025.
- ^ "Rocky Point (Ft Gibson), Fort Gibson Lake". Recreation.gov. U.S. Government. Retrieved December 4, 2025.
- ^ "General Highway Map: Wagoner County, Oklahoma" (PDF). Oklahoma Department of Transportation. October 2, 2018. Retrieved December 4, 2025.
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