Washington Irving South

Keystone Lake

Washington Irving South is located on the Arkansas arm of Keystone Lake, just 30 minutes from Tulsa. In Washington Irving's book, "A Tour of the Prairies," he mentions the area as where he crossed the Arkansas River during his travels. The park features a one-mile nature trail boat ramp, playground, and multiple areas along the shores ideal for fishing. The lake's blue-green water, beautiful natural surroundings and wide variety of recreational opportunities make it a popular location for year-round fun.

This well-shaded campground features 20 reservable campsites, all with 30 amp electrical services, water hookups, picnic tables, fire rings, and grills. This park also offers a restroom/shower facility, drinking water, and dump station.

Notifications and Alerts

Starting Wednesday, November 6th, 2024 water hydrants at each site will be shut off for the winter season. One water hydrant with non-potable water is available to fill tanks at the front entrance of the park. Please bring all the drinking water that you need.

Need to Know

Campground has heavy tree cover with low hanging limbs
Check out Time 4PM

Check in Time 6PM

Quiet Hours: 10PM to 6AM

Entrance gate is locked from 10PM to 6AM.

Camping is permitted in designated campsites only.

Each campsite is limited to 1 wheeled camping unit and 2 tent, or 3 tents.

Camping is limited to 14 days within any 30 day period.

Campers must occupy the campsite at least once during each 24 hour period.

Campers shall keep their sites free of trash and litter during the period of occupancy and shall remove all personal equipment and clean their sites upon departure.

Ground fires are restricted to metal fire rings. These are NOT trash receptacles, please leave them free of food and litter upon departure.

All vehicles should have two wheels on pavement at all times; boat trailers are permitted on the grass. Please park extra vehicles in parking lots, not on empty camping pads.
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

Keystone Lake is settled into many small valleys and contains almost 26,000 surface acres. Its 330 miles of shoreline are covered with bottomland timber and post oak, blackjack oak and prairie fields, which provide habitat for a variety of wildlife, including squirrel, rabbit, quail, dove and waterfowl.

Nearby Attractions

The 400-acre Appalachia Bay Recreation Area, locally referred to as Motorcycle Island, is just 10 minutes from the campground and is popular with off-road vehicle enthusiasts. Sandy trails crisscross the area's beaches and wooded sections. Whitewater Park is an 80-acre off-road vehicle area next to the dam, about 15 minutes from the campground.

Recreation

Keystone Lake is a prime location for boating, water skiing, swimming and fishing. The lake is noted for its striped, sand, black and smallmouth bass, crappie and catfish. Downstream fisheries are accessible at nearby Whitewater and Brush Creek Parks.

The park features a boat ramp, dock, playground, swimming beach and a one-mile nature trail.

Contact Information

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23115 WEST WEKIWA ROAD SAND SPRINGS OK 74063-9312

Physical Address

2600 East Bear's Glen Road Cleveland OK 74020

Phone Number

For campground inquiries, please call: 918-865-2621

Rental Options

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Driving Directions

From Tulsa, Oklahoma, take Highway 412 west for 15 miles to Bears Glen exit. Turn left at stop sign onto the Frontage Road and drive 1 block. Turn right at first paved road and follow 2 miles to the campground entrance.

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