Birch Cove
Birch Cove is located at Birch Lake in Osage County, Oklahoma.
Cradled in valleys surrounded by rolling, forested hills, the lake is a perfect setting for nature lovers and other outdoor enthusiasts.
The lake is small yet scenic and offers several excellent outdoor recreational opportunities for year-round enjoyment, such as fishing, boating, swimming, horseback riding and picnicking.
With a boat ramp, fishing dock, playground, and a swim beach, Birch Cove has something for everyone.
All campsites are on the waterfront or within a short walk from the lake. There are also two group camping shelters that can be reserved; one shelter accommodates 6 rv/trailers, 100 people and 21 vehicles, and the other accommodates 4 rv/trailers, 60 people and 11 vehicles.
Need to Know
Check-in is at 3 P.M. and check-out is at 1 P.M.
A campground attendant is available from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday-Monday.
Gates close at 10pm-6am every day.
- Glass containers, alcohol, and pets are not permitted at the swim beach
- All sites share water. It is recommended to bring extra hose.
Sites come accommodated with 30 amp electrical service.
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
Natural Features
Birch Cove Campground is forested, and most sites have a mix of sun and shade. The 1,137-acre lake is part of Birch Creek, a tributary of Bird Creek.
The shoreline ranges from gentle to steep slopes with numerous rock outcrops. The hilltops and upper slopes are generously forested with small hardwood trees, primarily post oak, blackjack, other oaks, hickory, hackberry and elm.
Numerous species of grasses and wildflowers bloom in spring and fall. Forests, tallgrass prairie and shrub ecosystems surround the lake area.
Recreation
Birch Lake is popular for fishing and hunting, as well as family fun and relaxation.
Fish species available for the angler include largemouth bass, walleye, spotted bass, smallmouth bass, hybrid striped bass, black and white crappie, channel and flathead catfish and sunfish.
Principal game species for hunting enthusiasts include bobwhite quail, mourning dove, fox squirrel, gray squirrel, cottontail rabbit and whitetail deer.
Contact Information
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14004 Lake Road SKIATOOK OK 74070-9803
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 918-847-2220
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
From Tulsa, take Highway 75 north to Hwy 20 west. First light in Skiatook turn right (north) on Hwy 11 to Barnsdall for 19 miles. Take a left on West Chestnut Avenue, then left on South Eighth Street at T. Travel 3 miles and Birch Cove entrance will be on the right.
Available Campsites
- Site 80, Loop Gated Main Campground, Type Standard Electric
- Site 20, Loop Gated Main Campground, Type Standard Electric
- Site 40, Loop Gated Main Campground, Type Standard Electric
- Site 29, Loop Gated Main Campground, Type Standard Electric
- Site 19, Loop Gated Main Campground, Type Standard Electric
- Site 57, Loop Gated Main Campground, Type Standard Electric
- Site 37, Loop Gated Main Campground, Type Standard Electric
- Site 89, Loop Gated Main Campground, Type Standard Electric
- Site 78, Loop Gated Main Campground, Type Standard Electric
- Site 41, Loop Gated Main Campground, Type Standard Electric
- Site Group Shelter 1, Loop Gated Main Campground, Type Standard Electric
- Site 35, Loop Gated Main Campground, Type Standard Electric
- Site 81, Loop Gated Main Campground, Type Standard Electric
- Site 62, Loop Gated Main Campground, Type Standard Electric
- Site 011, Loop Gated Main Campground, Type Standard Electric
- Site B003, Loop B-Loop (Outside of Gated Main Campground), Type Standard Electric
- Site 45, Loop Gated Main Campground, Type Standard Electric
- Site 32, Loop Gated Main Campground, Type Standard Electric
- Site B009, Loop B-Loop (Outside of Gated Main Campground), Type Standard Electric
- Site 30, Loop Gated Main Campground, Type Standard Electric
- Site 66, Loop Gated Main Campground, Type Standard Electric
- Site 44, Loop Gated Main Campground, Type Standard Electric
- Site 58, Loop Gated Main Campground, Type Standard Electric
- Site 34, Loop Gated Main Campground, Type Standard Electric
- Site B008, Loop B-Loop (Outside of Gated Main Campground), Type Standard Electric
- Site 77, Loop Gated Main Campground, Type Standard Electric
- Site 17, Loop Gated Main Campground, Type Standard Electric
- Site 43, Loop Gated Main Campground, Type Standard Electric
- Site 13, Loop Gated Main Campground, Type Standard Electric
- Site 46, Loop Gated Main Campground, Type Standard Electric
- Site 85, Loop Gated Main Campground, Type Standard Electric
- Site 73, Loop Gated Main Campground, Type Standard Electric
- Site 14, Loop Gated Main Campground, Type Standard Electric
- Site 23, Loop Gated Main Campground, Type Standard Electric
- Site 82, Loop Gated Main Campground, Type Standard Electric
- Site 79, Loop Gated Main Campground, Type Standard Electric
- Site 74, Loop Gated Main Campground, Type Standard Electric
- Site B006, Loop B-Loop (Outside of Gated Main Campground), Type Standard Electric
- Site 39, Loop Gated Main Campground, Type Standard Electric
- Site 52, Loop Gated Main Campground, Type Standard Electric
- Site 86, Loop Gated Main Campground, Type Standard Electric
- Site 15, Loop Gated Main Campground, Type Standard Electric
- Site 25, Loop Gated Main Campground, Type Standard Electric
- Site Group Shelter 2, Loop Gated Main Campground, Type Standard Electric
- Site 59, Loop Gated Main Campground, Type Standard Electric
- Site 21, Loop Gated Main Campground, Type Standard Electric
- Site 18, Loop Gated Main Campground, Type Standard Electric
- Site 38, Loop Gated Main Campground, Type Standard Electric
- Site 26, Loop Gated Main Campground, Type Standard Electric
- Site 009, Loop Gated Main Campground, Type Standard Electric
- Site 12, Loop Gated Main Campground, Type Standard Electric
- Site 87, Loop Gated Main Campground, Type Standard Electric
- Site 91, Loop Gated Main Campground, Type Standard Electric
- Site 16, Loop Gated Main Campground, Type Standard Electric
- Site B004, Loop B-Loop (Outside of Gated Main Campground), Type Standard Electric
- Site 55, Loop Gated Main Campground, Type Standard Electric
- Site 70, Loop Gated Main Campground, Type Standard Electric
- Site B002, Loop B-Loop (Outside of Gated Main Campground), Type Standard Electric
- Site 008, Loop Gated Main Campground, Type Standard Electric
- Site 75, Loop Gated Main Campground, Type Standard Electric
- Site B005, Loop B-Loop (Outside of Gated Main Campground), Type Standard Electric
- Site B010, Loop B-Loop (Outside of Gated Main Campground), Type Standard Electric
- Site 36, Loop Gated Main Campground, Type Standard Electric
- Site 63, Loop Gated Main Campground, Type Standard Electric
- Site 71, Loop Gated Main Campground, Type Standard Electric
- Site 83, Loop Gated Main Campground, Type Standard Electric
- Site 47, Loop Gated Main Campground, Type Standard Electric
- Site 64, Loop Gated Main Campground, Type Standard Electric
- Site 33, Loop Gated Main Campground, Type Standard Electric
- Site 68, Loop Gated Main Campground, Type Standard Electric
- Site 65, Loop Gated Main Campground, Type Standard Electric
- Site 76, Loop Gated Main Campground, Type Standard Electric
- Site 67, Loop Gated Main Campground, Type Standard Electric
- Site 31, Loop Gated Main Campground, Type Standard Electric
- Site 72, Loop Gated Main Campground, Type Standard Electric
- Site 010, Loop Gated Main Campground, Type Standard Electric
- Site 42, Loop Gated Main Campground, Type Standard Electric
- Site 48, Loop Gated Main Campground, Type Standard Electric
- Site 27, Loop Gated Main Campground, Type Standard Electric
- Site B007, Loop B-Loop (Outside of Gated Main Campground), Type Standard Electric
- Site 69, Loop Gated Main Campground, Type Standard Electric
- Site 50, Loop Gated Main Campground, Type Standard Electric
- Site 61, Loop Gated Main Campground, Type Standard Electric
- Site 51, Loop Gated Main Campground, Type Standard Electric
- Site 90, Loop Gated Main Campground, Type Standard Electric
- Site B012, Loop B-Loop (Outside of Gated Main Campground), Type Standard Electric
- Site 84, Loop Gated Main Campground, Type Standard Electric
- Site 60, Loop Gated Main Campground, Type Standard Electric
- Site 007, Loop Gated Main Campground, Type Standard Electric
- Site 28, Loop Gated Main Campground, Type Standard Electric
- Site 53, Loop Gated Main Campground, Type Standard Electric
- Site 22, Loop Gated Main Campground, Type Standard Electric
- Site 24, Loop Gated Main Campground, Type Standard Electric
- Site B011, Loop B-Loop (Outside of Gated Main Campground), Type Standard Electric
- Site 49, Loop Gated Main Campground, Type Standard Electric
- Site 88, Loop Gated Main Campground, Type Standard Electric
- Site 56, Loop Gated Main Campground, Type Standard Electric
- Site 54, Loop Gated Main Campground, Type Standard Electric
