Blue Creek, near Claremore, Oklahoma, is a solid spot for campers looking to enjoy the great outdoors with a mix of relaxation and activities. The campground offers a variety of sites, some with electric hookups, and features amenities like picnic tables and fire rings, perfect for evening gatherings.

Visitors rave about the clean facilities, including well-kept bathrooms and vault toilets. Many campers have enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere, with one noting, “We had a relaxing and peaceful stay here and would definitely return.” The area is great for fishing and boating, and there are plenty of recreational options like volleyball, horseshoes, and hiking trails to keep everyone entertained.

If you're into stunning views, the sunsets over the lake are a highlight, making it a picturesque backdrop for your camping experience. While some sites can be a bit rocky or muddy after rain, most are level and comfortable for tents and RVs alike. Whether you're here for a weekend or a longer stay, Blue Creek has a little something for everyone.

## Overview

 Blue Creek is located on Oologah Lake in northeast Oklahoma, about 45 miles from 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. 
## 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 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.
## 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. 
## 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 lake shore with Texas Longhorn cattle and other livestock. The ranch is open year-round.

Blue Creek

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The Best Camping Near Oologah, Oklahoma

We love this place. It’s close to our home.  It’s quiet.  It doesn’t have the best amenities but the views are good.its super quiet and sometimes you have a lot of the camp ground to yourself.

Alone

Camped one night.  I’m a hammock camper so make sure to research a space that has trees pretty close together.  My site was doable but stretched my hammock straps fully.  Right off the water.  Clean bathrooms/showers.  Quiet place to camp.

Nice Area

We camped in a spot near the water. The lake was beautiful at sunset. The bathroom was clean, our spot had a covered picnic table, grill and fire ring. And hiking/equestrian trails can be accessed from the group camp or park entrance. 

Peaceful

Stayed here in mid October-- RV side of campground was full but I was the only person on the tent side. Spot was nice, altho folks before me had left some trash around-- fire pit was still hot so not sure if the park caretakers had gotten a chance to run by before I got there to clean. Bathrooms were well kept and stocked, view of the lake was gorgeous. Will definitely be back! Had good signal with verizon.

Gorgeous setting!

Nice sites, beautiful views sites are mostly level, &amp; friendly hosts. 

Site was muddy due to rain the whole weekend. 

Great Weekend

**General:** Blue Creek is one of four campgrounds operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers on Oologah Lake (the others are Spencer Creek, Red Bud, and Hawthorn Bluff). It is divided into three sections: one with electric hookups (Sites 14-35) and two without (Sites 1-11 and 36-61, with Sites 54-61 that can be used as a group area). On a weekday in early May, the section with electric was full but we had the section with sites 36-61 entirely to ourselves. Sites 1-11 are good for boaters as they are near the boat ramp, however, the sites are not as well delineated (the picnic tables have the site numbers on them and cars park wherever). Since COVID, reservations are required but as with all other CoE campgrounds, the fees are extremely reasonable ($20 for electric,$16 for non-electric and half-price for seniors). 

  

**Site Quality/Facilities:** It is often impossible to determine the best site when reserving but after arriving, we discovered that Site 55 was not going to work for us. It had a very short sloping half-circle drive and after 10 minutes of maneuvering, it was obvious there was no way we were going to be level. It was also rocky so it would be challenging for tents. This site is the furthest away but near the spot where many fish so it will not be as quiet as you might expect. Fortunately, we were able to switch sites (no one else was there!) and Site 42 was much better and like many others, had a large semi-circular drive. Many sites had a covered concrete pad with a large concrete picnic table, utility table, and lantern hook. There was a dump station, but it was coned off when we were there; we did not need it so I did not ask when/if it would be available. 

  

**Bathhouse:** The sections without electricity have vault toilets, which were clean, but the flush toilets/showers are within a reasonable walking distance. These were very clean. Soap but bring your towel. 

  

**Activities/Amenities:** Aside from fishing and boating, there are many activities you can enjoy here including volleyball, horseshoes, bean bag toss, and basketball. When the gate attendant is there, you can check out supplies for these activities. There is also a hiking trail. We saw a few people kayaking. Horses are allowed in the group camping section (Sites 54-61). 

  

Perhaps it is because we had an entire section to ourselves, but we had a relaxing and peaceful stay here and would definitely return.

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