Sheppard Point

SHEPPARD POINT

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.

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.

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.

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.

Contact Info

This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (918) 247-6391.

Important Notices

No glass bottles or pets allowed on the beach area.
Check out time 1:00 PM

Check in time 3:00 PM

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.

Notifications and Alerts

Starting November 3rd 2025, water will be turned off in the campground for the winter season. This includes restroom and shower facilities and water hydrants for campsites. Vault restroom and dump station will be available. Please bring all drinking water needed.

Available Activities

Hiking - Hiking
Camping - Camping
Birding - Birding
Biking - Biking
Boating - Boating
Canoeing - Canoeing
Day Use Area - Day Use Area
Fishing - Fishing
Horseback Riding - Horseback Riding
Kayaking - Kayaking
Horse Camping - Horse Camping
Jet Skiing - Jet Skiing
Motor Boat - Motor Boat
Picnicking - Picnicking
Photography - Photography
Swimming - Swimming
Water Access - Water Access
Water Activities - Water Activities
Water Sports - Water Sports
Wildlife Viewing - Wildlife Viewing

Directions

From Sapulpa, take SH33 and go 7 miles west of Kellyville. Exit on Turner Turnpike. Follow signs 3.5 miles south from SH33.<br /><br /> From Bristow, take SH48 to 48/33 intersection. Go east on SH33 3.5 miles to 305th W. Ave. Follow signs south from SH33.

Contact Information

Phone: 918-865-2621

27349 HEYBURN LAKE ROAD
KELLYVILLE, OK 74039-9615

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