Appalachia Bay Recreation Area
Open for reservations via Recreation.gov. Check-in is 3:00 PM and check-out is 1:00 PM. The entrance gate is locked from 10 PM to 6 AM. Camping is limited to 14 consecutive nights within any 30-day period.
Heat Advisory issued August 10 at 11:51AM CDT until August 10 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 109 expected today and Tuesday. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Arkansas and east central, northeast, and southeast Oklahoma. * WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until 8 PM CDT this evening. For the second Heat Advisory, from noon to 8 PM CDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses are possible especially impacting those not acclimated to the conditions or those performing strenuous activities.
Heat Advisory issued August 10 at 11:51AM CDT until August 11 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 109 expected today and Tuesday. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Arkansas and east central, northeast, and southeast Oklahoma. * WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until 8 PM CDT this evening. For the second Heat Advisory, from noon to 8 PM CDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses are possible especially impacting those not acclimated to the conditions or those performing strenuous activities.
From Recreation.gov
Beginning April 1, 2026 the check-in time for camping will be 3:00 PM, and check-out time will be 1:00 PM.
About
Appalachia Bay Recreation Area is a US Army Corps of Engineers campground on Keystone Lake, approximately 20 miles west of Tulsa, Oklahoma. The lake's blue-green water and 330 miles of shoreline provide excellent opportunities for boating, water skiing, swimming, and fishing for striped bass, sand bass, black bass, smallmouth bass, crappie, and catfish. The campground offers 24 reservable sites, most equipped with 30 and 50 amp electrical service and water hookups. Each site includes a picnic table, fire ring, and grill. Facilities include a restroom/shower building, drinking water, and a dump station. The boat ramp with parking, courtesy dock, and fishing dock make this a convenient base for water recreation. A distinctive feature is the 400-acre off-road vehicle park accessible from the campground, accommodating ORVs 64 inches wide or smaller. Nearby attractions include Washington Irving South Recreation Area, Brush Creek Recreation Area with fishing below the dam, and Walnut Creek Park with 17 miles of equestrian trails.
Directions
Located south of US 412, approximately 20 miles west of Tulsa, Oklahoma near Keystone Lake.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $15 - $25 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 35ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 35ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (918) 865-2621 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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