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Heyburn Lake

Located near Kellyville in the Sandstone Hills of the Osage Section central lowlands with good hunting and fishing.

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From Sapulpa, 8 miles southwest on SH 66, 4 miles west on 151st Street South to four-way stop. Turn north on 257th W. Ave. to Heyburn Lake Road. From I-44 Bristow exit, east on SH 66 9 miles to 257th W. Ave. then north on paved road 2 miles to Heyburn Lake Road.

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Important Information

Visitors will stage their trip at Flagg Ranch, which is several miles south of the park entrance and approximately 55 miles north of Jackson, WY. Visitors are encouraged to check Grand Teton National Parks road conditions report for up-to-date road conditions: (307) 739-3682. Visitors will need to check in with a ranger at the entrance station. Schedule your check-in 48 hours in advance by calling 307-543-2800. You must check in before 4 p.m. on the first day of your trip.


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Sunset Bay Campground
List of Campsites

Overview

Sunset Bay Park is located adjacent to Heyburn Dam. This area is popular for primitive camping and day use. Amenities include a boat ramp, courtesy dock, and vault restroom.

Recreation

Boating, kayaking, fishing, and swimming are all popular activities at Sunset Bay. Popular fish species include crappie, bass, and catfish. 

Facilities

The park has 14 campsites, a boat ramp, courtesy dock, and a vault restroom. Water hydrants are available throughout the park. 

Natural Features

Sunset Bay lies in a picturesque setting of grasslands and gently sloping, sandstone hills covered with oak trees and scattered with hickory, ash, elm and cottonwood. In the spring, flowering wild plum and redbud trees add color to the soft, green landscape. It is a great place to watch the sunset.

Nearby Attractions

Visitors can explore the various parks of Heyburn Lake including Heyburn Park, Overlook, and Sheppard Point. Keystone Lake lies about 25 miles to the north and Tulsa is less than 30 miles northeast.

Sapulpa

Historic Route 66


HEYBURN PARK Campground
List of Campsites

Overview

Heyburn Park features 47 campsites, a 2 lane boat ramp, courtesy dock, playground, 2 restroom/shower facilities, 2 group shelters, and a large swim beach with picnic tables.

Recreation

Boating, water skiing and fishing are all popular activities on Heyburn Lake. Common catches include crappie, bass and catfish.

During hunting season, project lands provide opportunities for waterfowl and whitetail deer. Heyburn Public Hunting Area covers more than 6,000 acres of project lands and provides hunting opportunities for squirrel, rabbit, quail, waterfowl and wild turkey.

Facilities

The campground has 46 campsites with water and electric hookups, some of which have 50 amp service. Two group shelters, one with 50 amp camping sites and one day-use shelter by the swim beach, are available.

Natural Features

Heyburn lies in a picturesque setting of grasslands and gently sloping, sandstone hills covered with oak trees and scattered with hickory, ash, elm and cottonwood.

In the spring, flowering wild plum and redbud trees add color to the soft, green landscape.

Nearby Attractions

Visitors can explore the various parks of Heyburn Lake including Sunset Bay, Overlook and Sheppard Point. Keystone Lake lies about 25 miles to the north and Tulsa is less than 30 miles northeast.


SHEPPARD POINT Campground
List of Campsites

Overview

Sheppard Point is an excellent destination for access to Oklahoma's Heyburn Lake and taking advantage of hiking and sightseeing on the multi-use nature trail.

Sheppard Point offers a handful of equestrian-friendly sites where horses can be kept behind the sites on tether poles, with direct access to the trail system.

Recreation

Picnicking, horseback riding, hiking, fishing, water skiing, boating, swimming are some of the favorite activities at Heyburn Lake.

Anglers catch catfish, bass and crappie while hunters seek white-tailed deer and wild turkey.

Facilities

Sheppard Point has a selection of both tent and RV campsites. Perks include hot showers, a boat ramp, playground, swim beach and multi-use trail to the perks. Group picnic shelters are available as well.

Natural Features

Heyburn Lake lies in the Sandstone Hills of the Osage Section of Oklahoma's central lowlands. The picturesque setting of grasslands and gently sloping, wooded hills, provides a stunning backdrop for recreation in the area.

The area is mostly forested with oaks, blackjack, and the occasional hickory, ash, elm or cottonwood tree. In spring, flowering wild plum and redbud trees add color to the soft, green landscape.

Nearby Attractions

Visitors can explore the various parks at Heyburn Lake including Sunset Bay, Overlook and Heyburn Park. Keystone Lake lies about 20 miles to the north. Tulsa is less than 30 miles to the northeast.


Sunset Bay Facility

This recreation area is part of Heyburn Lake


Sunset Bay Day Use Activity Pass


Heyburn Park Day Use Activity Pass


Sheppard Point Day Use Activity Pass


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