Redbud Bay
Redbud Bay Campground is located on Oologah Lake, less than 30 miles from Tulsa. prevailing winds make Oologah Lake one of the most popular lakes in the area for sailing.
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Site mix
| Standard with electric | 11 |
Site guide
11 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Fits, ft | Shade | Power | Water / sewer | Waterfront | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site 1 | 38 | Partial | 30 amp | Yes / – | Lakefront | 10 / 3 | Yes | Yes | Preferred |
| Site 2 | 38 | Partial | 30 amp | Yes / – | Lakefront | 10 / 3 | Yes | Yes | Preferred |
| Site 3 | 50 | Partial | 30 amp | Yes / – | Lakefront | 10 / 3 | Yes | Yes | Preferred |
| Site 4 | 51 | Partial | 30 amp | Yes / – | Lakefront | 10 / 3 | Yes | Yes | Preferred |
| Site 5 | 39 | Partial | 30 amp | Yes / – | Lakefront | 10 / 3 | Yes | Yes | Preferred |
| Site 6 | 34 | Partial | 30 amp | Yes / – | Lakefront | 10 / 3 | Yes | Yes | Preferred |
| Site 7 | 29 | Partial | 30 amp | Yes / – | Lakefront | 10 / 3 | Yes | Yes | Preferred |
| Site 8 | 37 | Partial | 30 amp | Yes / – | Lakefront | 10 / 3 | Yes | Yes | Preferred |
| Site 9 | 55 | Partial | 30 amp | Yes / – | Lakefront | 10 / 3 | Yes | Yes | Preferred |
| Site 10 | 43 | Partial | 30 amp | Yes / – | Lakefront | 10 / 3 | Yes | Yes | Preferred |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 06:00 PM, checkout 04:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | Electric, water |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Accessibility | Sites Site 1, Site 2, Site 3, Site 4 and 7 more are listed accessible |
This campground offers 11 sites all equipped with 30-amp electric and water hookups. Pit toilets are availble in the park. Flush toilets, shower house and an RV dump station are located less than a mile across the dam in the Hawthorn Bluff campground and require no additional fee for use. Playgrounds, a swimming beach and an interpretive nature trail are also located in the Hawthorn Bluff Campground.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
Redbud Bay campground is located a mile south of the Oologah Lake dam on HWY 88.
| Nearest town | Claremore, Oklahoma |
| Area | Recreation.gov lists no exact point for this campground. The recreation area is at 36.43° N, 95.68° W. Call the office before you drive. |
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Natural features
Oologah Lake sits on the Verdigris River with a surface area of nearly 30,000 acres. Over 200 miles of shoreline are domintaed by old-growth post oak, and blackjack oak forests, which provide habitat fo a variety of wildlife and birds, including deers, turkey, rabbits, quail, squirrels, ducks, geese and doves.
Recreation
Oologah Lake is a prime location for boating, sailing water skiing and swimming. Oologah offers several boat ramps and docks around the lake.
Nearby
Dog Iron Ranch, the birthplace of Will Rogers, is nearby. The ranch is a living history museum featuring Rogers' two-story post-Civil War birth home, educational programs, picnic areas and a 400-acre pasture on the lake shore with Texas Longhorn Cattle and other livestock. The ranch is open year-round.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Redbud Bay?
Sites at Redbud Bay are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Redbud Bay?
Check-in 06:00 PM, checkout 04:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Redbud Bay have?
11 sites, including 11 standard sites with power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Does Redbud Bay have hookups?
Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Redbud Bay?
Flush toilets, shower house and an RV dump station are located less than a mile across the dam in the Hawthorn Bluff campground and require no additional fee for use.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Redbud Bay?
Yes, pets are allowed at Redbud Bay. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Redbud Bay?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Redbud Bay?
Sites Site 1, Site 2, Site 3, and Site 4 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov, 11 sites in all. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Redbud Bay?
Oologah Lake is a prime location for boating, sailing water skiing and swimming. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Redbud Bay?
Claremore, Oklahoma. Dog Iron Ranch, the birthplace of Will Rogers, is nearby.
Source: Getting there