Appalachia Bay Recreation Area
Campground · 24 bookable sites ·
Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers
Pawnee Oklahoma Tribal Statistical Area (D6)
- 24
- Bookable sites
- 53 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 8
- People per site
- 755 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Welcome to Appalachia Bay! Located south of US 412 just 20 miles west of Tulsa, this park features a boat ramp, camping, fishing and other water sports, and a 400 acre off road park. The lake's blue-green water, beautiful natural surroundings and wide variety of recreational opportunities make it a popular destination 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. Appalachia Bay contains a 400 acre off road park, for Off Road Vehicles 64" wide or smaller. It also features a boat ramp, courtesy dock, fishing dock, and 24 campsites.
Facilities
This campground features 24 reservable campsites, most with 30 and 50 amp electrical services, water hookups, picnic tables, fire rings, and grills. This park also offers a restroom/shower facility, drinking water, and dump station. Additionally there is a boat ramp with parking, day use area with picnic tables, and a 400 acre off road park.
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 deer, squirrel, rabbit, quail, dove and waterfowl.
Nearby Attractions
Washington Irving South Recreation Area offers tent or RV camping with a playground in the day use area as well as a 1-mile out-and-back hiking trail.
Brush Creek Recreation Area offers quiet camping below the dam with excellent fishing opportunities, a paved 1-mile fitness trail, basketball and sand volleyball courts.
Walnut Creek Park, on the Arkansas River, has a variety of camping areas, day use areas, and 17 miles of multi-use/equestrian trails. Please note Off Road Vehicle use is not allowed at Walnut Creek.
Whitewater, located below Keystone Dam on the south side of the river, is an off roading destination. There is no width restriction in this area, it is used by many Jeeps and trucks as well as ORVs.
Keystone Ancient Forest is a unique old-growth forest preserve. It features many miles of hiking trails. The park is operated by the City of Sand Springs, and dogs are welcome on select days.
The facts
- 24 bookable sites
- Vehicles up to 53 ft
- Up to 8 people per site
- Loops: Appalachia Bay
Site types
- 24 RV Electric
Amenities
- Electric hookups
- Water hookups
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Shade
- Pets allowed
- Sewer hookups — not available
Not recorded upstream: grills.
24 campsites at Appalachia Bay Recreation Area
Check-in 3:00 PM · Check-out 1:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Grade | Water | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Appalachia Bay | Rv Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | Lakefront | 53 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 10 | Appalachia Bay | Rv Electric | — | Gravel | — | — | 53 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 11 | Appalachia Bay | Rv Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 53 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 12 | Appalachia Bay | Rv Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 53 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 13 | Appalachia Bay | Rv Electric | Back In | Gravel | Moderate | — | 53 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 14 | Appalachia Bay | Rv Electric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | — | 53 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 15 | Appalachia Bay | Rv Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 53 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 16 | Appalachia Bay | Rv Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 53 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 17 | Appalachia Bay | Rv Electric | — | — | — | — | 53 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 18 | Appalachia Bay | Rv Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 53 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 19 | Appalachia Bay | Rv Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 53 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 2 | Appalachia Bay | Rv Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | Lakefront | 53 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 20 | Appalachia Bay | Rv Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 53 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 21 | Appalachia Bay | Rv Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 53 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 22 | Appalachia Bay | Rv Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 53 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 23 | Appalachia Bay | Rv Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 53 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 24 | Appalachia Bay | Rv Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 53 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 3 | Appalachia Bay | Rv Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | Lakefront | 53 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 4 | Appalachia Bay | Rv Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | Lakefront | 53 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 5 | Appalachia Bay | Rv Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | Lakefront | 53 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 6 | Appalachia Bay | Rv Electric | Back In | Gravel | Moderate | Lakefront | 53 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 7 | Appalachia Bay | Rv Electric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | Lakefront | 53 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 8 | Appalachia Bay | Rv Electric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | Lakefront | 53 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 9 | Appalachia Bay | Rv Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | Lakefront | 53 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
Getting there
36.18749, -96.29028 · 36°11'15.0"N 96°17'25.0"W
Typical weather
Typically 93°F in Aug, down to 50°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 50 | 55 | 65 | 74 | 79 | 87 | 93 | 93 | 85 | 74 | 62 | 51 |
| Low °F | 28 | 31 | 40 | 48 | 58 | 67 | 71 | 69 | 61 | 50 | 39 | 30 |
| Precip in | 1.8 | 1.7 | 3.1 | 4.5 | 6.0 | 5.2 | 3.7 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.5 | 2.6 | 2.2 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 8.6 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Appalachia Bay Recreation Area
- Can you reserve a site at Appalachia Bay Recreation Area?
- Yes, Appalachia Bay Recreation Area is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Appalachia Bay Recreation Area have?
- 24 sites.
- What is the maximum RV length at Appalachia Bay Recreation Area?
- 53 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Appalachia Bay Recreation Area?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Appalachia Bay Recreation Area.
- Does Appalachia Bay Recreation Area have hookups?
- Electric, Water.
- Are campfires allowed at Appalachia Bay Recreation Area?
- Campfires are allowed at Appalachia Bay Recreation Area. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Camping near Appalachia Bay Recreation Area
- Washington Irving South 1.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Brush Creek Public Use Area 3.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Walnut Creek 4.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
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- Twin Points 14.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Sheppard Point 16 mi · Campground · we watch it
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- Hawthorn Bluff 37.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Blue Creek 42.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- The Inn at Price Tower 42.4 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone 918-865-2621
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
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