K River Campground and RV Park

HC 66 Box 42, Patterson Road, Moyers, OK 74557

Campground phone 580-298-2442 - normally answered but if not leave message.

  Click here to E-mail the Campground Manager for information or reservations

STAFF

Paul Birkla (Caretaker) 580-298-2442 call until 10 pm.  Lives at the camp.

Tom Garrett (owner) 903-241-5891 cell phone which works sometimes at the campground and sometimes other places and most times not at all.

Steve Garrett - son (underpaid helper) 580-298-2442.  Lives at the camp.

Chuck Turner - grandson - camera refused to take picture.  Lives at the camp.

       Paul                     Steve                Tom

HISTORY

K River Campground came about because of a detour I took one day in 2001 while visiting my mother and dad in Comanche, OK.  I decided to take the scenic route back to Longview, TX by driving through southeast Oklahoma.  I stopped for coffee and picked up a local trade paper and saw an ad for riverfront property for sale.  I always wanted to own some riverfront property.  Being Sunday, the real estate agent did not answer the phone.  I drove up along side the Kiamichi River looking for a "for sale" sign but found none.  I did scout around some looking at the scenery and mountains and the river.  I was impressed.  The next day I called about the ad and made a quick trip to see the place.  I thought it would be a good place to invest some money so I bought it. 

That was the beginning.  The previous owners, David and Barbara, had begun an RV park and canoeing business but were losing interest after a tornado destroyed all their dreams.  All the large trees were blown down and other damage occurred.  Rebuilding would be a really big job.  I gave no thought at the time to continuing the park.  I just wanted the place for a family getaway and something to play with.  We went camping there often and sure enough lots of friends and family began to join us.  Lots of fun for them.  Lots of work and expense for me.  I must insert here that a few did help out.  At this point the wife and I decided that we would re-open the RV park and let the friends pay for camping.  They never came back.

But others did.  Since that time I have had a barrel of fun and met a ton of pleasant people.  I now have a captive audience for my jokes and always have someone around to pick on.  Campers are the most enjoyable people.  They leave all work and family problems at home and I get to enjoy their good side.  Neat, huh?

So, now we have a campground and RV park.  It has turned into quite a bit of work.  I get lots of local help and have my paid helpers as well.  We began with no borrowed money and plan to keep it that way.  Our park will not be the fanciest you can find but we keep it clean and manicured and good facilities that fit the need of campers.

Load up the wife, kids and dog and a small amount of money and come see us.  We will guarantee you a good time or none of your money back.

Come see us, we'll treat you good.  If the help doesn't treat you right let me know and I will fire them.  I fire them at least twice a week now so a few more times won't matter.

Tom Garrett