Walnut Creek

About

Walnut Creek Recreation Area occupies a prime position on Keystone Lake's north shore, surrounded by sandy beaches, high bluffs, rock outcrops, and rolling hills covered in native tall grasses and pine forest. The campground offers 49 sites spread across three loops: Hitching Post, New Frontier, and Sailboat. Most sites feature 30/50 amp electric service and water hookups, with one tent-only nonelectric site and a group shelter also available. The facility includes a restroom building with flush toilets and showers, two dump stations, and a boat ramp for lake access. Ground fires are permitted in designated metal fire rings. The Sand Plum Trail provides approximately 17 miles of routes crossing flat to rolling terrain with numerous lake vistas, available to hikers, equestrians, and mountain bike enthusiasts. Trail users should stay on designated paths as quicksand may occur along the lakeshore. Off-road vehicle use is prohibited. Reservations are available through Recreation.gov. Camping is limited to 14 days within any 30-day period, with each site accommodating up to 8 people, 2 vehicles, and either 1 wheeled camping unit plus 2 tents or 3 tents. The entrance gate is locked from 10 PM to 6 AM during quiet hours.

Directions

From US-412, take the 209th Street exit west of Sand Springs. Drive about 8 miles and turn south onto County Road 1521 just past Prue, OK. Continue about 2 miles to the park entrance.