Boaters and anglers find direct lake access at Washington Irving South, a Corps of Engineers campground on Keystone Lake's shoreline. The facility accommodates RVs up to 62 feet with electric and water hookups, though some sites present leveling challenges for longer rigs. Site 9 and Site 7 require significant front-to-back adjustments that may prove difficult for RVs over 16 feet.
The campground operates seasonally from early April through late October with rates ranging from $15-25 per night. A boat ramp provides lake access, while a short nature trail and playground serve families. Nearby Bear Glen offers an alternative for campers preferring different site configurations.
Description
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.
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.
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
Keystone Lake is settled into many small valleys and contains almost 26,000 surface acres. Its 330 miles of shoreline are covered with bottomland timber and post oak, blackjack oak and prairie fields, which provide habitat for a variety of wildlife, including squirrel, rabbit, quail, dove and waterfowl.
Nearby Attractions
The 400-acre Appalachia Bay Recreation Area, locally referred to as Motorcycle Island, is just 10 minutes from the campground and is popular with off-road vehicle enthusiasts. Sandy trails crisscross the area's beaches and wooded sections. Whitewater Park is an 80-acre off-road vehicle area next to the dam, about 15 minutes from the campground.
Warning 2 Alerts are In Effect
There are 2 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
Warning 2 Alerts are In Effect
There are 2 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
Beginning April 1, 2026 the check-in time for camping will be 3:00 PM, and check-out time will be 1:00 PM.
No Gate Attendant for Washington Irving Gate Shack 2026 Season : Pass Sales and Cash Sales will NOT be available this season. Please visit the Keystone Lake Office to purchase USACE Annual or ATB passes. Digital Passes can be purchased online. Please reach out to the Keystone Lake Office at 918-865-2621 for questions.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsWashington Irving South is located in Oklahoma near Prue
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.
Address
2600 East Bear's Glen Road
Cleveland, OK 74020
Coordinates
36.1985333 N
96.2590278 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
T-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoors- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 5/8/26
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 5/8/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
- 30 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 24 min from Tulsa, OK
- 1 hr 19 min from Enid, OK
- 1 hr 28 min from Oklahoma City, OK
- 1 hr 50 min from Joplin, MO
