Sarge is the least steep ramp on the north end other than coon creek plus it gets more sun. Never had any trouble at Sarge we just check wind direction for the day. As far as places to stay the motels in Ponca City are your only option. I would check with Holiday Inn Express, Comfort Inn and Fairfield Inn. They are all on the north end of town and closest to Highway 11 east to Kaw City. Crappie are biting pretty good.