Keystone Lake

Keystone Lake's blue-green water and the natural beauty of its setting -- wooded shoreline, sandy beaches, high bluffs, grasslands, and low rolling hills -- make it a visual treat the year round. The lake meanders into small valleys, creating many arms and land fingers. A network of county, state, Federal highways invites sightseers into many points overlooking the lake. The lake is on the Arkansas River 15 miles west of downtown Tulsa, Oklahoma. This 26,000 acre lake is truly an urban playground. There are 16 recreation areas (3 with alcohol free beaches); 11 boat ramps, miles of sandy beaches, 3 marinas, 2 off-road vehicle areas, 5 short distance trails, a waterfowl refuge, 3 seasonal green tree reservoirs, and thousands of acres of land open to public hunting. Camping facilities range from primitive to full hook up. Cabins are available at Keystone State Park. Boat rentals are available through Keyport Marina and Pier 51. Keystone Lake is noted for its striped bass, sand bass, black bass, lake strain small mouth bass, crappie, and catfish. Downstream fisheries are accessible from Whitewater and Brush Creek Parks. Swift Park (a day use Tulsa County park) provides boat access to the Arkansas River below the lake when water levels are adequate. Hunting and fishing are regulated by state and Federal laws. The same licenses are required as in the other parts of the State of Oklahoma. Services and supplies are available at commercial concessions on the lake. Overnight accommodations are available in nearby communities. Copies of rules and regulations governing public use of the lake may be obtained at the Keystone Project Office.

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Food locker, picnic table, and fire ring

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Parallel parking on dirt and gravel

Site 37 Parking Pad

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From Tulsa, 19 miles west on Keystone Expressway (US 64).

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Brush Creek Public Use Area Campground

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Overview

Brush Creek is located downstream of Keystone Dam, just 10 minutes from Tulsa, Oklahoma. This park also features campground provided activities such as horseshoes, cornholes, a basketball court, a mile-long fitness trail, and quick access to nearby multi-purpose trails. This is a popular destination for fishermen where fishermen have the ability to cross along the pedestrian bridge from the campground and take them to the fishing berm below the dam. In additon to fishing, this area offers prime opportunities to observe multiple wildlife species.

Recreation

This park features fishing opportunities with disabled access, a pedestrian bridge, playground, horseshoe, cornhole, and a fitness trail. Recreation opportunities that are offered nearby include the Two Rivers Trail, Keystone Singletrack Trail, and White Water Off Road Vehicle Area.

Facilities

This popular, quaint campground features 50 amp electrical service, water hookups, picnic tables, fire rings, grills, and lantern hooks at all sites. Additionally, sewer hookups are included at 70% of the sites. This park also offers a restroom/shower facility.

Natural Features

The park is nestled along the Arkansas River, downstream from Keystone Dam. This location is popular for striped bass, white bass, white crappie, and various catfish species.

Nearby Attractions

BOK Center

The Gathering Place

Tulsa Zoo

Jenks Aquarium

White Water and Appalachia Bay Off Road Vehicle Areas

Multi-purpose trails

OneOK Field

Downtown Tulsa

Turkey Mountain Urban Wilderness Area

Various casinos, malls and shopping centers

Walnut Creek Campground

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Overview

Nestled along the north shore of Keystone Lake, Walnut Creek Recreation Area is surrounded by sandy beaches, high bluffs, native grasses, rock outcrops and rolling hills, making it the ideal retreat for fun and quiet relaxation. Along with camping, boating, and day use opportunities, the park also includes 17 miles of trail for hiking and equestrian access.

Recreation

The park has camping, swimming, boat ramp, and 17 miles of hiking/equestrian trails.

Facilities

The park features a dump station, 50 amp electrical service at campsites and water hookups. The campground has restroom/shower facility, backstop, and boat ramp.

Walnut Creek's Sand Plum Trail is approximately 17 miles in length, crossing flat to rolling terrain, and affords many vistas of Keystone Lake. The trail is available to hikers, equestrians, and mountain bike enthusiasts. Trail users are advised to stay on designated trails; quicksand may occur along lakeshore.

Natural Features

Walnut Creek has numerous sandy beaches, rolling hills, native tall grasses, and pine forest.

Nearby Attractions

Keystone Ancient Forest

Woolaroc Museum and Wildlife Preserve

WASHINGTON IRVING SOUTH Campground

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Overview

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 forged the Arkansas River around the area. The lake's blue-green water, beautiful natural surroundings and wide variety of recreational opportunities make it a popular location for year-round fun.

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 contains a boat ramp, dock, playground, swimming beach and a one-mile nature trail.

Facilities

This well-shaded campground is separated into three loops with a total of 16 reservable campsites, many with water and electric hookups. Flush and pit toilets, showers, drinking water and a dump station are provided.

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.