Army Corps of Engineers · Arkansas River - Newt Graham Pool · Broken Arrow, OK

Bluff Landing

Bluff Landing is located immediately upstream of Newt Graham Lock and Dam 18 on the Verdigris River which is part of the McClellan-Kerr Navigation System. The park is approximately 12 east of Broken Arrow, OK. Visitors enjoy camping, picnicking, fishing, kayaking or simply enjoying the scenic beauty of the area

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Bluff Landing Recreation AreaDockView of the riverBoat Ramp
Photos courtesy of USACE · Recreation.gov

Site mix

Standard with electric13
RV with electric11
Tent-only5
group shelter electric1
Host/management1
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

30 sites in 2 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteLoopTypeEntrySurfaceShadePowerWater / sewerWaterfrontPeople / vehiclesFires
20BL-EastRV electricBack-inGravelPartial50 ampYes / –Riverfront8 / 4Yes
21BL-EastRV electricBack-inGravelPartial50 ampYes / –Riverfront8 / 4Yes
22BL-EastRV electricBack-inGravelPartial50 ampYes / –Riverfront8 / 4Yes
23BL-EastRV electricBack-inGravelPartial50 ampYes / –Riverfront8 / 4Yes
24BL-EastRV electricBack-inGravelPartial50 ampYes / –Riverfront8 / 4Yes
25BL-EastRV electricBack-inGravelPartial50 ampYes / –Riverfront8 / 4Yes
26BL-EastRV electricBack-inGravelPartial50 ampYes / –Riverfront8 / 4Yes
27BL-EastRV electricBack-inGravelPartial50 ampYes / –Riverfront8 / 4Yes
28BL-EastElectricBack-inGravelPartial30 ampYes / –Riverfront8 / 4Yes
29BL-EastElectricBack-inGravelPartial30 ampYes / –Riverfront8 / 4Yes

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 05:00 PM, checkout 03:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsElectric, water
Max vehicle length45 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions

This year-around campground has two camping loops offering 25 campsites with electric, 5 non-electric campsites and a group day use shelter. The west loop is closed during the nonpeak season (Nov. 1 – Mar. 31). Amenities are available throughout the year and include flush and vault toilets, showers, drinking water, dump station, boat ramp and courtesy dock.

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

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Bluff Landing30°40°50°60°70°80°90°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 39.0°F averageFebruary: 43.7°F averageMarch: 52.5°F averageApril: 61.4°F averageMay: 69.9°F averageJune: 77.5°F averageJuly: 82.2°F averageAugust: 81.7°F averageSeptember: 73.8°F averageOctober: 62.2°F averageNovember: 51.3°F averageDecember: 41.9°F averageTemp °F
The line is the average temperature at Wagoner, 11 miles from the recreation area point at 590 feet, station USC00349247 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020.

Getting there

From Broken Arrow, OK at State Highway 51 take the Kenosha (E. 71st Street) exit and travel east for 12 miles. Turn left on S. 369 E. Ave. and travel north for 1/2 mile to park entrance. From Tulsa, OK travel east on US Highway 412 for approximately 5 miles. Turn right on 412P and continue south on S. 305th E. for 7 miles.

Nearest townBroken Arrow, Oklahoma
AreaRecreation.gov lists no exact point for this campground. The recreation area is at 36.06° N, 95.53° W. Call the office before you drive.

Charges and cancellations

Cancellations made 48 hrs or more prior to the start of the reservation will incur the cancellation fee of $10. Cancellations made 24 hrs prior to the start of the reservation will incur a late cancellation fee ($10 + first nights camping fee)

Explore

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Natural features

Bluff Landing is located on an oxbow off of the main Verdigris River channel and provides excellent access to the backwaters for fishermen and kayaks. The campground is surrounded by mixed hardwood forest and the majority of the campsites are shaded. The sloping high banks of the oxbow offer great water views and access to tie boats at the water's edge. Due to the high banks, this campground is rarely affected by flooding.

Recreation

The Newt Graham Lock and Dam 18 project was primarily constructed for the improvement of the Arkansas River and its tributaries for commercial barge traffic, however, it also offers recreation and resource opportunities. Boaters can experience locking downstream or explore the 24.8 miles of navigable waters upstream from the lock to the Port of Catoosa.

Nearby

Visitors can watch vessels lock through Newt Graham Lock 18. Access to Lock 18 is off Highway 412 at Inola, Oklahoma. Visitors are also a short drive to Broken Arrow and Tulsa and the many attractions both cities have to offer.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Bluff Landing?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Bluff Landing?

Check-in 05:00 PM, checkout 03:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Bluff Landing?

Cancellations made 48 hrs or more prior to the start of the reservation will incur the cancellation fee of $10.

Source: Charges and cancellations

How many sites does Bluff Landing have?

31 sites, including 13 standard sites with power, 11 RV sites with electric, 5 tent-only sites, and 1 group shelter electric.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Bluff Landing?

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

Does Bluff Landing have hookups?

Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there showers or a dump station at Bluff Landing?

Amenities are available throughout the year and include flush and vault toilets, showers, drinking water, dump station, boat ramp and courtesy dock.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Bluff Landing?

Yes, pets are allowed at Bluff Landing. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Bluff Landing?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.

Source: Recreation.gov

What is there to do at Bluff Landing?

The Newt Graham Lock and Dam 18 project was primarily constructed for the improvement of the Arkansas River and its tributaries for commercial barge traffic, however, it also offers recreation and resource opportunities. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Bluff Landing?

Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. Visitors can watch vessels lock through Newt Graham Lock 18.

Source: Getting there