I like the Corp of Engineers (COE). They built lots of nice lakes in my home state. On the other hand, thanks to them we have lots of acres of lake surface and the local humidity can be out-of-sight for somewhere that should have a much lower humidity. That being said, the COE campgrounds are great for a person like me. Since I get half-price camping there, it’s a really cheap place to stop. Also, I can usually get a site with electricity for less than $10. One of the best maps I know of for COE only campgrounds in Oklahoma is the one at ALLSTAYS. Actually, ALLSTAYS is a good place for finding lots of things quickly and accurately. Need a map of Rest Stops, Wal-Marts, Truck Stops, or some other travel parameter? They have them. Plus, they have listings for the whole U.S. making it a good site for when I wander a little farther from home.
Category Archives: Camping
Oklahoma Tent Camping
It seems that it’s pretty certain I will not be riding between San Francisco and LA this fall. But, I will be riding my bicycle around Oklahoma. I have just finished phase one of my mapping project of Oklahoma Tent Camping locations. So far I’ve found about 350 locations in the state where I can set up a tent and camp overnight. I’ve made a map that gives their location along with one or more references on each site. Within the references a person can find more information about the site. That information may include GPS location, number of campsites, rates and other information such as whether showers or a laundry are available. It may also include whether the site is primitive their are such amenities as electricity and water are available. The map is a public Google map and is located here. Now I have over 250 new places to visit in the next year or two.
Purcell City Campground
The campground is located west of I-35 close to Exit 91. You have to go over the Interstate to get to it. There are currently signs to assist you. The campground is located across the street from the golf course. Camping fees are paid at the golf course. If you get there late and get up really early, the golf shop will probably be closed. There is a McDonald’s and a Wal-Mart where you turn to go to the campground which is about 1/4 to 1/2 mile west of the main street and the business section. There is also a Braums located there (great ice cream and burgers). The Wal-Mart is a Supercenter (24 hrs?). The McDonald’s is currently open from 5 AM to 11 PM and has plenty of electrical outlets. Purcell has a Carl’s Jr., Taco Bell, KFC, McDonald’s, Sonic Drive In, Subway, Long John Silver’s, Pizza Hut, Taco Mayo and a couple of places I like – Jo’s Pizza (very, very yummy but pricey) and Ruby’s (24 hour – great breakfast, plate lunches and homemade chocolate/coconut cream and baked pies).
Trail Food
Think trail food. Think calories and cost per ounce and taste.
Wal-Mart Tropical Trail Mix – 100+calories per ounce. $.25 per ounce.
Wal-Mart Traditional Trail Mix - 120+calories per ounce. $.20 per ounce.
Quaker Instant Oatmeal - 100+calories per ounce. $.25 per ounce.
Powdered Eggs – 140 calories per ounce. $1 per ounce.
Beef Jerky - 120 calories per ounce. $1+ per ounce.
Tortillas – 80 calories per ounce. $.10 per ounce.
Hershey’s Chocolat Bar - 140 calories per ounce. $1 per ounce.
Knorr Pasta Sides – 80 caloroes per ounce. $.40 per ounce.
Peanut Butter – 150 calories per ounce. $.10 per ounce.
Nutella - 150 calories per ounce. $.30 per ounce.