Doris Campground at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge

The Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge offers a variety of camping opportunities, which can be booked online with Recreation.gov or in the Rec.gov app. All camping within the refuge is available by reservation only.

   Doris Campground 

  • Standard non-electric site: ~$14/night
  • Electric hookup site: ~$22 - $24/night
  • Walk‑in tent site: ~$12/night
  • Group Site w/shelter (electric): ~$40/night
  • Group Site non-electric: ~$40/night
  • Reservation processing fee: ~$8 per booking 
  • Doris Campground is a modern camping facility with individual and group sites.

    Fawn Creek Youth Campground (Primitive Group Site)- Designated Youth Groups ONLY

  • Recreation use fee: $30 per night (tent‑only, non‑electric site)
  • Reservation processing fees: $8 
  • Fawn Creek Campground is reserved for organized youth groups through the university level.

    Charon’s Garden Wilderness (Backcountry Permits)

  • Administrative permit fee: $10
  • Per-person fee: $5
  • Backcountry Camping is available in the Charon's Garden Wilderness Area.


Learn more about camping opportunities in the National Wildlife Refuge System.