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    Keystone Lake campgrounds near Sand Springs accommodate pets with varying amenities. Appalachia Bay maintains multiple waterfront sites where dogs are permitted throughout the camping area with standard leash requirements. Washington Irving South and Tall Chief Cove offer electric hookups and water access for both pets and their owners, though sites tend to fill quickly during summer months. The campground is rather pleasant, if small and the spots are pretty close to one another. Most campgrounds in the area allow pets at no additional charge, requiring only that owners clean up after their animals and keep them leashed when outside vehicles or tents.

    Several pet-friendly trails surround the Sand Springs area campgrounds, with easy access to swimming spots where dogs can cool off during hot Oklahoma summers. The RV Park at Keystone Lake includes a large dog park for off-leash exercise, convenient for extended stays with pets. Tall Chief Cove features lakeside camping with excellent swimming areas suitable for dogs, though owners should be aware of occasional boat traffic. Lake access points typically have gradual entries making them ideal for dogs who enjoy water. During peak camping season, early reservations are essential as the best sites need to be reserved as many as 6 months in advance, particularly for premium waterfront locations where pets have direct lake access.

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      1. Tall Chief Cove

      4.3(14)10mi from Sand Springs49 sitesRVs, Tents

      "I have been going to Skiatook Lake almost all of my life with friends and family to boat and enjoy the beaches."

      "There are several picnic areas and places to enjoy the lake. My only drawback is they made is leave if we weren't camping that night and playing in the water with our dogs."

      from $24 - $50 / night

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      2. Appalachia Bay

      4.3(6)7mi from Sand Springs24 sitesRVs, Tents

      "We only stayed one night for a wedding nearby, but it was a great experience. A storm rolled through that evening, and we still felt completely safe sleeping in our car."

      from $15 - $25 / night

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      3. Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Keystone Lake

      3.5(8)10mi from Sand SpringsRVs, Tents

      "The only bad thing is the tent sites are next to the waters edge and can get flooded out. The RV sites are the best for they have shade trees."

      "Lake is very nice."

      from $30 - $75 / night

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      4. Brush Creek Public Use Area — Keystone Lake

      5.0(4)5mi from Sand Springs17 sitesRVs

      "Great campground with great host.On river so fishing right there.Minutes from Sand Springs or Mannford.Great walking trails and playground"

      "The outside sites only have water and up to 50 amp. The inside circle of the campground has the same but with sewer. It has a brand new 1 mile asphalt trail. Locks the gate in from 10 pm to 6 am."

      from $25 / night

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      5. COE Lake Skiatook Twin Points

      4.5(10)14mi from Sand Springs52 sitesRVs, Tents

      "I have to be honest, we’re traveling the country and I didn’t have high hopes for liking Oklahoma. This campground has changed my mind."

      "Site 21 is lake side with a level paved site. Hookups are close by. Some shade, but a nice view of the lake. Came on labor day as campground was emptying. Plenty of space to relax."

      from $24 / night

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      6. Walnut Creek — Keystone Lake

      4.2(5)8mi from Sand Springs52 sitesRVs, Tents

      "Beautiful small RV area overlooking lake. Electric sites, no water, some pull through. Close to town. Only $20 a night, would definitely stay again. Went to the Omaha Zoo and it was great!"

      from $15 - $30 / night

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      7. Heyburn Park

      4.2(17)19mi from Sand Springs47 sitesRVs, Tents

      "I live a short drive away in Tulsa, but when hunting season started, this is where I stayed on the weekends."

      "Surrounded by water. Clean bathrooms. Season ends 10/26-no water but still has electricity. Host was helpful. Plenty of large wooded spots."

      from $25 - $100 / night

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      8. Lake Sahoma

      3.4(7)11mi from Sand SpringsRVs, Tents

      "They have RV spots across the road from the lake, and tent spots right on the lake. Go to the building near the floating deck to check in. There was a little road noise, but it did not bother me."

      "Clean and beautiful lake. I take my kids there every summer for camping and fishing."

      from $6 - $12 / night

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      9. The RV Park at Keystone Lake

      4.7(3)6mi from Sand Springs4 sitesRVs

      "They have a large dog park, good parking and area for additional parking for extra vehicles, boats, and such."

      "Easy access to all sites. The management is fantastic and extremely helpful. This is a great place for all types of visits to the Tulsa/Bristow Oklahoma area."

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      10. Bear Glen

      4.5(2)5mi from Sand SpringsRVs, Tents, Cabins

      from $5 - $10 / night

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    • Daniel S.
      Oct. 14, 2017

      Osage Hills State Park Campground

      They let us in for free!

      We arrived here later in the day. We were here and it was chilly in November. Apparently the person working didn't anticipate any body showing up so late in the season. They were surprised and let us in for free. Its a pretty sweet camp right on the lake. 20-30 tent sites. As well as full RV hook ups.

      Theres hiking, biking, and fishing in the area. We weren't really sure what to think about camping in Oklahoma and the camp site and people blew our expectations.

      Cheers!

    • M
      Mar. 13, 2025

      Riverside RV Park

      Stayed for a month

      Great location, friendly staff, and very reasonable pricing. $395 for the month + electric. Laundry room on site is nice, inexpensive, and includes plenty of washer and dryers. There’s a paved walking trail right next to the campground that is well maintained and leads to the campgrounds dog park. Dog park is clean and spacious. My only thing to note is that the campground is all rock/dirt so it is very dusty, however the staff to a great job of keeping up with the area and making it a nice place to stay.

    • Melanie W.
      Sep. 7, 2020

      Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Keystone Lake

      Grandkids fun place.

      This place is awesome for hot summer days. Fun for all ages especially kids. The camping includes the floating inflatables, paddle boards, kayaks, air-conditioned outdoor pool with water slides and splash pad. Everything is new, clean and well kept. Employees are all very nice and helpful. The only bad thing is the tent sites are next to the waters edge and can get flooded out. The RV sites are the best for they have shade trees. The price is a little higher but considering that there is free fun for everybody.  Rather it's playing on the floating obstacle coarse in the lake or swimming at the water park which is included in camping fee, fishing or just relaxing at the campsite. Plus it's close to other attractions like the state park, museums, and great fishing at the Kestone Dam. Also its really close to shopping and restaurants. There is a lot to do in Sand Springs which is a close drive. Keystone lake is a beautiful clean lake for boating and fishing. The obstacle coarse floating in the lake was so much fun and I'm 59 years old plus the awesome really cold swimming pool with big waterslides that was never crowded.

    • Renee H.
      Nov. 1, 2023

      Tulsa NE-Will Rogers Downs KOA

      Nice clean campground

      Spent one night at this campground. Grounds were clean, restrooms and showers were also clean. The check in office was inviting and pleasing. We didn’t use the laundry facility while we were there, but they are available should the need arise. Bathrooms were locked and secure and passcode was required to enter. Passcode was provided upon check in. Our site was a pull through level gravel pad with full hookups. The off leash dog park was a small fenced in area with a couple of benches. Horse track and casino were well within walking distance from the camp sites. Quiet location, just off the highway. Highway could not be heard from inside our camper.

    • RThe Dyrt PRO User
      Sep. 28, 2023

      The RV Park at Keystone Lake

      Great place

      This is a new RV park. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Sites are spacious level and easily accessible. They have a large dog park, good parking and area for additional parking for extra vehicles, boats, and such.

    • Bobbie S.
      Feb. 26, 2026

      Crossroads RV Park and Campground

      Affordable

      Stayed for a little over a month for my husband's work. Great monthly rate. The property is currently for sale. There is a laundry/bathhouse (you may need to bring your own TP) with two washers (No change machine), two dryers and propane fill on site (curren owner is not here much/may need to schedule refill time). It appears that they are in the middle of opening a larger laundry/shower house. Lots of grassy areas for pet people and an easy commute for shopping. There is traffic noise as it is off a busy road, music or TV drowns it out. There are many people who live here permanently. I see someone take their trash out daily. This could be why i had to spray a LOT to avoid a roach infestation. There is a nice stray "park dog" and several stray cats. I would stay here again as it is for sale.

    • Jennifer D.
      Sep. 25, 2020

      Claremore Expo RV Park

      In town Rv lot

      I wouldn’t say this is camping. The people that usually stay here are in town for events at the Expo or driving thru. There is a lot to do nearby. TWithin walking distance there’s the expo center (you can go in and pet horses) and a Rec center with a pool. You can go to Will Rogers Museum, JM Davis fun museum, RSU has a nice little hiking trail as does the Lake.

    • Jennifer D.
      Sep. 25, 2020

      Dog Iron Ranch & Will Rogers Birthplace

      Gorgeous place

      I grew up in Oologah and frequented the birthplace often. There’s lots of animals to pet and lots of history to learn. You can tour the birthplace for free, there’s an old barn to explore, you can go hiking, there’s horse trails as well. It’s very close to Oologah lake so you could go swimming for the day, rent seados or a boat etc. You can rent a spot for $25 to RV camp with a maximum of 3 days. You have to apply for it as well. No smoking is allowed and you can only drink past 5 pm (wine and beer only) if that’s your thing. It is such a beautiful place, rich in history and I highly recommend visiting at least once!

    Guide to Sand Springs

    Keystone Lake offers multiple camping areas with direct lake access within 20 miles of Sand Springs. The lake covers 26,000 acres with 330 miles of shoreline, creating numerous waterfront camping opportunities. Summer temperatures regularly reach 90°F between June and September, making water activities particularly popular during these months.

    What to do

    Fishing opportunities: Tall Chief Cove provides excellent fishing access with multiple areas to cast from shore. "The views in the area are beautiful, especially from the cliffs. There are multiple areas to hike, kayak, fish, or boat in the area. Not too far from Skiatook if you need to head into a town," notes Vance D.

    Water recreation: Twin Points features a dedicated swim beach with gradual entry points. "We love this little lake bc the swimming area rarely has people there and it's a nice long sandy beach. We go kayaking and fishing here too! There aren't very many boats so there is rarely ever a wake to deal with," shares Jennifer D.

    ATV riding: For campers with ATVs, Appalachia Bay offers direct access to an ATV island. "Appalachia bay is awesome... great fishing swimming and the best sunsets are in the bay weekend it gets full of atv riders due to the huge atv island that sits off the shoreline of the bay," says Jason.

    What campers like

    Lakefront views: Campers consistently praise the sunset views at Heyburn Park. "The lake is small but great for hiking, nature watching, fishing, boating and swimming. Very peaceful and not crowded and has a lot of shaded campsites and group shelters," shares Melanie W.

    Waterfront site access: Sites with direct water access fill quickly but provide the best experience. "Our favorite is A22 since it's right on the water with a place for a boat and great area for swimming. The only inconvenience is this site is farthest from the shared water source," Randy S. mentions about Tall Chief Cove.

    Family amenities: Beyond standard camping, Jellystone Park offers additional family activities. "This place is awesome for hot summer days. Fun for all ages especially kids. The camping includes the floating inflatables, paddle boards, kayaks, air-conditioned outdoor pool with water slides and splash pad," reports Melanie W.

    What you should know

    Reservation requirements: Most waterfront sites require advance planning. "Reservations only so be sure to plan ahead. The best sites need to be reserved as many as 6 months in advance," advises Randy S. at Tall Chief Cove.

    Water hookup challenges: Bring extra equipment for water connections at many campgrounds. "You'll want to bring at least 50' of water hose (probably more), as the spigots mostly seemed to be quite a distance from the pads. Also, bring a water hose splitter. Many sites share a single faucet," Travis W. notes about COE Lake Skiatook Twin Points.

    Site characteristics: Some locations have challenging sites. "A few spots are far from level (#9, #7) and if your camper is over maybe 16 feet, getting level front to back may be impossible at these sites. My 30' camper could not be leveled," Justin C. warns about Washington Irving South.

    Tips for camping with families

    Playground access: Multiple campgrounds offer playground equipment. "Awesome playground & basketball goal," Myranda notes about Twin Points, while Jacquelyn L. shares about Heyburn Park: "Playground was great for my 9-year-old nephew. The lake was nice for kayaking."

    Swimming safety: Some water areas are more family-friendly than others. "We love this little lake bc the swimming area rarely has people there and it's a nice long sandy beach," Jennifer D. mentions about Twin Points.

    Dog-friendly recreation: Many pet-friendly campgrounds near Sand Springs provide specific dog recreation areas. "The RV Park at Keystone Lake includes a large dog park for off-leash exercise," notes a reviewer about The RV Park at Keystone Lake. The staff is also "friendly and knowledgeable" according to Richard G.

    Tips from RVers

    Site selection: Choose sites based on shade and access needs. "Get a spot right on the water. The facility is beautiful. Quiet cute little place," advises Todd S. about Heyburn Park.

    Utilities: Different campgrounds offer varying hookup options. "We paid extra for a premium site with high speed internet WiFi connection, trash pickup & other perks because my husband wanted to stream college football games, and the WiFi was great. Had 50 amp hookup, water & sewer and a gravel parking spot for extra vehicle next to the RV spot," shares Neda H. about The RV Park at Keystone Lake.

    Weather considerations: Be prepared for Oklahoma's summer heat with proper site selection. "Site #5 was level with plenty of shade. Wide picnic/patio area was clean. The sun would shine directly on site around noon but mornings and evenings were pleasant," reports Craig E. about Twin Points.

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