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 mentions the area as where he crossed the Arkansas River during his travels. The park features a one-mile nature trail, boat ramp, courtesy dock, playground, and multiple areas along the shores ideal for fishing. The lake's blue-green water, beautiful natural surroundings and wide variety of recreational opportunities make it a popular location for year-round fun.

Facilities

This well-shaded campground features 20 reservable campsites, all with 30 amp electrical services, water hookups (seasonal), picnic tables, fire rings, and grills. This park also offers a restroom/shower facility, drinking water, and dump station. 

Natural Features

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

Nearby Attractions

Important Notices

• Campground has heavy tree cover with low hanging limbs

• Check out Time 4PM

  Check in Time 6PM

  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

• The water at our facility has been shutoff for the winter season. Please bring all the water you’ll need for your visit, including drinking water.

Available Activities

• Swimming Site - Swimming Site
• Hiking - Hiking
• Fishing - Fishing
• Camping - Camping
• Boating - Boating
• Birding - Birding
• Day Use Area - Day Use Area
• Picnicking - Picnicking
• Photography - Photography
• Scenic Drive - Scenic Drive
• Swimming - Swimming
• Water Access - Water Access
• Water Sports - Water Sports
• Water Activities - Water Activities
• Wildlife Viewing - Wildlife Viewing

Directions

From Tulsa, Oklahoma, take Highway 412 west for 15 miles to Bears Glen exit. Turn left at stop sign onto the Frontage Road and drive 1 block. Turn right at first paved road and follow 2 miles to the campground entrance.

Contact Information

Phone: 918-865-2621

Rental Options

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