Spencer Creek

SPENCER CREEK

Part of Oologah Lake

Overview

Spencer Creek is located on Oologah Lake in northeastern Oklahoma, an hour north of Tulsa. The lake provides an ideal getaway for fishing, boating, picnicking and camping. Prevailing winds make Oologah one of the most popular lakes in the area for sailing.

Facilities

The campground offers numerous campsites, many of which have 30-amp electric hookups. Flush and pit toilets, showers and a dump station are provided. A playground and boat ramp are located within the campground.

Natural Features

Oologah Lake sits on the Verdigris River with a surface area of nearly 30,000 acres. Over 200 miles of shoreline are dominated by old-growth post oak and blackjack oak forests, which provide habitat for a variety of wildlife and birds, including deer, turkey, rabbits, quail, squirrels, ducks, geese and doves.

Recreation

Oologah Lake is a prime location for boating, sailing, water skiing and swimming. Several recreation areas with boat ramps and docks are scattered around the lake.

Fishing is a popular pastime. Black bass, crappie, paddlefish, channel and blue catfish, walleye and hybrid striped bass are the primary sport species found in the lake. Young anglers love the Kid's Sun, Fun and Fishing Derby Day held annually in June.

The Will Rogers Country Centennial Trail stretches 18 miles from nearby Blue Creek Park to the Spillway. This scenic path winds around the east side of the shore and is open to hikers and horseback riders.

The forested hills of the Oologah Wildlife Management Area provide excellent hunting opportunities, with nearly 13,000 acres open to the public.

Nearby Attractions

Dog Iron Ranch, the birthplace of Will Rogers, is nearby. The ranch is a living history museum featuring Rogers' two-story post-Civil War birth home, educational programs, picnic areas and a 400-acre pasture on the lakeshore with Texas Longhorn cattle and other livestock. The ranch is open year-round.

Important Notices

  • Check Out 4:00 PM

    Check In 6:00 PM

  • Entrance Gate will be open from 6am - 10pm from 1 April through 31 October

    Entrance Gate will be open from 6am - 8pm from 1 November through 31 March

  • The consumption of alcoholic beverages at the Spencer Creek swim beach is prohibited.  

  • No person shall bring or allow dogs, cats, or other pets into developed recreation areas or adjacent waters unless penned, caged, on a leash under 6ft in lenth or otherwise physically restrained. 

  • Wild or exotic pets and animals,or any animals displaying vicioius or aggressive behavior,or otherwise posing a threat to public safety, or deemed a public nuisance are prohibited from project lands and waters unless authorized by the Distrcit Commander.

  • A camping unit at one or more campsites at any one lake for a period longer than 14 days durring any 30-consecutive day period is prohibited without the written permission of the District Commander. 

  • American the Beautiful/Golden Age/Golden Access passes are limited to one campsite per pass. Pass holder must be present or discounnt may be terminated. 

  • Pass holders will be asked to provide the physical pass at time of check in. Failure to provide such pass or pass misuse may result in discount termination or may void pass validity all together. 

Available Activities

  • SWIMMING SITE - Swimming
  • WATER SPORTS - Water Skiing
  • VISITOR CENTER - Ranger Station
  • FISHING - Fishing
  • CAMPING - Camping
  • BOATING - Boating

Directions

Campground is 15 miles from Oologah, Oklahoma via county roads.

Contact Information

Phone: 918-341-3690

6998 S. 4180 Road
Claremore, OK 74017

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