Washington Irving South

About

Washington Irving South sits on the scenic Arkansas arm of Keystone Lake, offering easy access to Tulsa while providing a natural lakeside retreat. The campground features 19 standard electric sites and one group shelter, all set among heavy tree cover. Each site includes 30-amp electrical service, seasonal water hookups, a picnic table, fire ring, and grill. Modern amenities include flush restrooms with showers, drinking water, and a dump station. Keystone Lake spans nearly 26,000 surface acres with 330 miles of shoreline covered in bottomland timber and oak prairies. The lake is renowned for striped bass, sand bass, black bass, smallmouth bass, crappie, and catfish. The campground provides direct lake access via a boat ramp and courtesy dock. Other amenities include a swimming beach, one-mile nature trail, playground, basketball court, and butterfly garden. The area holds historical significance as the location where Washington Irving crossed the Arkansas River during his travels, documented in his book 'A Tour of the Prairies.' Nearby attractions include Appalachia Bay Recreation Area for off-road vehicles and Whitewater Park, an 80-acre OHV area near the dam.

Directions

From Tulsa, take Highway 412 west for 15 miles to Bears Glen exit. Turn left at the stop sign onto the Frontage Road and drive 1 block. Turn right at the first paved road and follow it 2 miles to the campground entrance.