Bluff Landing

Arkansas River - Newt Graham Pool

Bluff Landing is located immediately upstream of Newt Graham Lock and Dam 18 on the Verdigris River which is part of the McClellan-Kerr Navigation System. The park is approximately 12 east of Broken Arrow, OK. Visitors enjoy camping, picnicking, fishing, kayaking or simply enjoying the scenic beauty of the area

This year-around campground has two camping loops offering 25 campsites with electric, 5 non-electric campsites and a group day use shelter. The west loop is closed during the nonpeak season (Nov. 1 – Mar. 31). Amenities are available throughout the year and include flush and vault toilets, showers, drinking water, dump station, boat ramp and courtesy dock.

Need to Know

• All campsites are reservation only.

• No unlicensed UTV's/ATV's, dirt bikes or golf carts are allowed in the campground. Licensed UTV'S/ATV's, and golf carts are allowed on paved roads only.

• All pets must be leashed at all times while in the campground.

• Campers that are using the boat ramp do not have to pay the boat launch fee.

• Day Use hours are from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Entrance gates close at 10:00 PM and reopen at 6:00 AM.

• Address for GPS: Bluff Landing Campground

DMS: 36°04’5.06”N, 95°33’54.08”W

Decimal: 36.068072, -95.565022

Natural Features

Bluff Landing is located on an oxbow off of the main Verdigris River channel and provides excellent access to the backwaters for fishermen and kayaks. The campground is surrounded by mixed hardwood forest and the majority of the campsites are shaded. The sloping high banks of the oxbow offer great water views and access to tie boats at the water's edge. Due to the high banks, this campground is rarely affected by flooding.

Nearby Attractions

Visitors can watch vessels lock through Newt Graham Lock 18. Access to Lock 18 is off Highway 412 at Inola, Oklahoma. Visitors are also a short drive to Broken Arrow and Tulsa and the many attractions both cities have to offer.

Recreation

The Newt Graham Lock and Dam 18 project was primarily constructed for the improvement of the Arkansas River and its tributaries for commercial barge traffic, however, it also offers recreation and resource opportunities. Boaters can experience locking downstream or explore the 24.8 miles of navigable waters upstream from the lock to the Port of Catoosa.

Changes & Cancellations

Cancellations made 48 hrs or more prior to the start of the reservation will incur the cancellation fee of $10.

Cancellations made 24 hrs prior to the start of the reservation will incur a late cancellation fee ($10 + first nights camping fee)

Contact Information

Physical Address

6601 S. 369 E. Ave Broken Arrow OK 74014

Mailing

8568 Hwy 251-A Fort Gibson OK 74434

Phone Number

For campground inquiries, please call: 918-682-4314

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Driving Directions

From Broken Arrow, OK at State Highway 51 take the Kenosha (E. 71st Street) exit and travel east for 12 miles. Turn left on S. 369 E. Ave. and travel north for 1/2 mile to park entrance.

From Tulsa, OK travel east on US Highway 412 for approximately 5 miles. Turn right on 412P and continue south on S. 305th E. for 7 miles. Turn left and travel east on 71st Street for 4 miles and turn left on S. 369 E. Ave. and travel north for 1/2 mile to park entrance. Watch for brown directional sign located at the intersection of S. 369 E. Ave and E. 71st Street

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