Army Corps of Engineers · Heyburn Lake · Sand Springs, OK

Sunset Bay

Sunset Bay Park is located adjacent to Heyburn Dam. This area is popular for primitive camping and day use. Amenities include a boat ramp, courtesy dock, and vault restroom.

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Sunset BayA photo of overlooking Sunset BaySunset Bay rules and informationA photo of facility Overlook by Sunset Bay
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Site mix

Tent-only14
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

14 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteEntrySurfaceShadeWater / sewerWaterfrontPeople / vehiclesFiresRating
1GravelPartialNo / NoLakefront8 / 2YesStandard
2GravelNo / –Lakefront8 / 2YesStandard
3Back-inGravelNo / NoLakefront8 / 2YesStandard
4Back-inGravelPartialNo / NoLakefront8 / 2YesStandard
5Back-inGravelNo / NoLakefront8 / 2YesStandard
6Back-inGravelPartialNo / NoLakefront8 / 2YesStandard
7Back-inGravelNo / NoLakefront8 / 2YesStandard
8Back-inGravelPartialNo / NoLakefront8 / 2YesStandard
9Back-inGravelNo / NoLakefront8 / 2YesStandard
10Back-inGravelPartialNo / NoLakefront8 / 2YesStandard

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 1:00 PM.

Campground map of Sunset Bay
Campground map published by Army Corps of Engineers on Recreation.gov, credited to USACE. Open the image for full size.

Amenities & rules

Max vehicle length45 ft
EquipmentTents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
FeesCamping is $15 per night. Day Use is $5 per vehicle

The park has 14 campsites, a boat ramp, courtesy dock, and a vault restroom. Water hydrants are available throughout the park.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Sunset Bay30°40°50°60°70°80°90°January: 1.37 inches of precipitation, 2.1 inches of snowFebruary: 1.91 inches of precipitation, 0.8 inches of snowMarch: 3.10 inches of precipitation, 1.8 inches of snowApril: 4.15 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowMay: 5.80 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJune: 5.01 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 3.54 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 3.21 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 4.12 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 4.53 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowNovember: 3.15 inches of precipitation, 0.5 inches of snowDecember: 2.18 inches of precipitation, 1.5 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 37.7°F averageFebruary: 42.2°F averageMarch: 51.3°F averageApril: 59.5°F averageMay: 67.4°F averageJune: 75.8°F averageJuly: 80.5°F averageAugust: 79.0°F averageSeptember: 71.5°F averageOctober: 60.2°F averageNovember: 49.4°F averageDecember: 39.9°F average0 in2 in4 in6 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Bristow, 9 miles from the recreation area point at 830 feet, station USC00341144 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 42 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 7 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

From Bristow, go 9 miles east and turn left on to 257th West Ave. Follow the paved road about 2 miles to the campground. From Sapulpa, take State Highway 66 west to Kellyville, turn west on to 151st South Ave and go about 3.5 miles to the 4 way intersection. Turn right and stay on the paved road for about 1 mile until you reach the park.

Nearest townSand Springs, Oklahoma
AreaRecreation.gov lists no exact point for this campground. The recreation area is at 35.95° N, 96.31° W. Call the office before you drive.

Fire nearby

  • Wildfire
    Persimmon

    46 mi from the campground · 15 acres

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Explore

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SUNSET BAY CAMPGROUND!😍

Natural features

Sunset Bay lies in a picturesque setting of grasslands and gently sloping, sandstone hills covered with oak trees and scattered with hickory, ash, elm and cottonwood. In the spring, flowering wild plum and redbud trees add color to the soft, green landscape. It is a great place to watch the sunset.

Recreation

Boating, kayaking, fishing, and swimming are all popular activities at Sunset Bay. Popular fish species include crappie, bass, and catfish.

Nearby

Visitors can explore the various parks of Heyburn Lake including Heyburn Park, Overlook, and Sheppard Point. Keystone Lake lies about 25 miles to the north and Tulsa is less than 30 miles northeast. Sapulpa Historic Route 66

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Sunset Bay?

Sites at Sunset Bay are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Sunset Bay?

Camping is $15 per night. Day Use is $5 per vehicle

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Sunset Bay?

Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 1:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Sunset Bay have?

14 sites, including 14 tent-only sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Sunset Bay?

The longest site here provides 45 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Are pets allowed at Sunset Bay?

Yes, pets are allowed at Sunset Bay. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Sunset Bay?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there is 1 active fire within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.

Source: Fire nearby

What is there to do at Sunset Bay?

Boating, kayaking, fishing, and swimming are all popular activities at Sunset Bay. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Sunset Bay?

Sand Springs, Oklahoma. Visitors can explore the various parks of Heyburn Lake including Heyburn Park, Overlook, and Sheppard Point.

Source: Getting there