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.
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 21 at 1:23PM CDT until July 21 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values from 110 to 120 expected. * WHERE...Portions of west central Arkansas and east central, northeast, and southeast Oklahoma. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
Heat Advisory issued July 20 at 7:58PM CDT until July 20 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 111 expected. * WHERE...Portions of west central Arkansas and east central, northeast, and southeast Oklahoma. * WHEN...From noon to 8 PM CDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
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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