Established Camping
Birch Cove
Warning 2 Alerts are In Effect
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Warning 2 Alerts are In Effect
There are 2 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
Starting April 1st, 2024, USACE campgrounds on Skiatook and Birch Lakes are implementing the following: <ul> <li><strong>check-in time has changed to 3:00 PM </strong></li> <li><strong>check-out time has changed to 1:00 PM</strong></li> </ul> For questions, please call the Skiatook Project Office at (918) 396-3170.
Starting April 1st, 2024, USACE campgrounds on Skiatook and Birch Lakes are implementing the following: <ul> <li><strong>check-in time has changed to 3:00 PM </strong></li> <li><strong>check-out time has changed to 1:00 PM</strong></li> </ul> For questions, please call the Skiatook Project Office at (918) 396-3170.
About
US Army Corps of Engineers
Birch Lake
Overview
Birch Cove is located at Birch Lake in Osage County, Oklahoma. Cradled in valleys surrounded by rolling, forested hills, the lake is a perfect setting for nature lovers and other outdoor enthusiasts. The lake is small yet scenic and offers several excellent outdoor recreational opportunities for year-round enjoyment, such as fishing, boating, swimming, horseback riding and picnicking.
Recreation
Birch Lake is popular for fishing and hunting, as well as family fun and relaxation. Fish species available for the angler include largemouth bass, walleye, spotted bass, smallmouth bass, hybrid striped bass, black and white crappie, channel and flathead catfish and sunfish. Principal game species for hunting enthusiasts include bobwhite quail, mourning dove, fox squirrel, gray squirrel, cottontail rabbit and whitetail deer.
Facilities
With a boat ramp, fishing dock, playground, and a swim beach, Birch Cove has something for everyone. All campsites are on the waterfront or within a short walk from the lake. There are also two group camping shelters that can be reserved; one shelter accommodates 6 rv/trailers, 100 people and 21 vehicles, and the other accommodates 4 rv/trailers, 60 people and 11 vehicles.
Natural Features
Birch Cove Campground is forested, and most sites have a mix of sun and shade. The 1,137-acre lake is part of Birch Creek, a tributary of Bird Creek. The shoreline ranges from gentle to steep slopes with numerous rock outcrops. The hilltops and upper slopes are generously forested with small hardwood trees, primarily post oak, blackjack, other oaks, hickory, hackberry and elm. Numerous species of grasses and wildflowers bloom in spring and fall. Forests, tallgrass prairie and shrub ecosystems surround the lake area.
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonGood
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
Part of the Campground is Closed for the Winter
The northern most part of the campground is closed for the winter months but the southern end close to the boat ramp is open with just a few sites. There is a park host onsite. I rode through and did not see a bathhouse or bathroom. The camp is a bit further south than is depicted on the maps. It is south of the dam and well marked.
Birch Cove Campground
We had a spectacular spot with nothing in our view except hardwood forest. The road in front of our spot was a little busy as it was the main road to the fishing dock and it was a nice hill for kids to ride scooters and skateboards on. But all in all it was quiet and relaxing.
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nice quiet little cove. been a blast for a two nighter.
hammock and tent camping. few skeeters and flys and a friendly coon. great weekend.
Location
Birch Cove is located in Oklahoma
Directions
From Tulsa, take Highway 75 north to Hwy 20 west. First light in Skiatook turn right (north) on Hwy 11 to Barnsdall for 19 miles. Take a left on West Chestnut Avenue, then left on South Eighth Street at T. Travel 3 miles and Birch Cove entrance will be on the right.
Address
14004 Lake Road
Skiatook, OK 74070-9803
Coordinates
36.5344444 N
96.1622222 W