Reservable through Recreation.gov, Spencer Creek sits within Oologah Lake and runs $16 to $50 per night with electric and water hookups available for RVs up to 75 feet. Sites are spread across mixed terrain, some positioned on a ridge overlooking the lake and others lower on the hill, so site selection matters. Site 3 puts campers within a short walk of the beach area, while sites 12, 14, and 15 sit on the ridge with open sightlines toward the water. Site 10 is designated accessible.
The campground includes a boat ramp, play area, soccer field, and a trail, giving families and anglers multiple reasons to stay more than a night. Fishing and swimming are the main draws. Reviewers consistently note clean, well-maintained bathrooms close to the sites, and the grounds tend to stay tidy thanks to dumpsters at each end of the loop. Weekend crowding is worth factoring in, particularly during warmer months. One detail worth knowing: site B69 has a heavily used informal path running behind it that day-use anglers rely on to reach the lake.
A seasonal highlight comes in mid to late October, when migrating pelicans pass through and cover the lake's surface in white. Campers with the National Park Service Access Pass can receive a 50 percent discount. Water spigots are shared rather than at individual sites, and a dump station is on-site. Anglers and RV travelers making a multi-night stop will find Spencer Creek functional and well-equipped, and those exploring campgrounds around Oologah Lake will find this one of the more developed options in the area. Nearby alternatives include Spencer Creek Cove - Oologah Lake and Winganon Ramp - Oologah Lake for campers wanting to compare sites before booking.
Description
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.
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.
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.
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.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsSpencer Creek is located in Oklahoma near Oologah
Public CampgroundDirections
Campground is 15 miles from Oologah, Oklahoma via county roads.
Address
6998 S. 4180 Road
Claremore, OK 74017
Coordinates
36.5108333 N
95.5611111 W
Connectivity
T-MobileLTESome Coverage- VerizonLTESome Coverage
AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 1 user
Connectivity
- T-MobileLTESome Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 1 user
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
- 30 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 55 min from Tulsa, OK
- 1 hr 28 min from Joplin, MO
- 2 hrs 8 min from Fayetteville, AR
- 2 hrs 24 min from Fort Smith, AR
