Appalachia Bay Recreation Area
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.
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Site mix
| RV with electric | 24 |
Site guide
24 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Surface | Shade | Power | Water / sewer | Waterfront | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Back-in | Gravel | None | 20/30/50 amp | Yes / No | Lakefront | 8 / 3 | Yes |
| 2 | Back-in | Gravel | None | 20/30/50 amp | Yes / No | Lakefront | 8 / 3 | Yes |
| 3 | Back-in | Gravel | None | 20/30/50 amp | Yes / No | Lakefront | 8 / 3 | Yes |
| 4 | Back-in | Gravel | None | 20/30/50 amp | Yes / No | Lakefront | 8 / 3 | Yes |
| 5 | Back-in | Gravel | None | 20/30/50 amp | Yes / No | Lakefront | 8 / 3 | Yes |
| 6 | Back-in | Gravel | None | 20/30/50 amp | Yes / No | Lakefront | 8 / 3 | Yes |
| 7 | Back-in | Gravel | None | 20/30/50 amp | Yes / No | Lakefront | 8 / 3 | Yes |
| 8 | Back-in | Gravel | None | 20/30/50 amp | Yes / No | Lakefront | 8 / 3 | Yes |
| 9 | Back-in | Gravel | None | 20/30/50 amp | Yes / No | Lakefront | 8 / 3 | Yes |
| 10 | Gravel | None | 20/30/50 amp | Yes / No | 8 / 3 | Yes |
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.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | Electric, water |
| Max vehicle length | 53 ft |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
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.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
| Coordinates | 36.1875° N, 96.2903° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- Please note Off Road Vehicle use is not allowed at Walnut Creek.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 3.5 mi |
| Outdoor gear | REI ↗ | 18.6 mi |
| RV sales & service | Camping World ↗ | 23.3 mi |
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Appalachia Bay Recreation Area-Oklahoma
Worth a stop
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. 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.
- under 0.1 miAppalachia Bay Day Use ↗Day use
- 1.9 mi
- 9.6 miBull Creek Boat Ramp ↗Boat launch
- 13.2 miHominy Landing Boat Ramp ↗Boat launch
Other campgrounds nearby
Historic landmarks nearby
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.
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.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Appalachia Bay Recreation Area?
Sites at Appalachia Bay Recreation Area are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Appalachia Bay Recreation Area?
Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 1:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Appalachia Bay Recreation Area have?
24 sites, including 24 RV sites with electric.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Appalachia Bay Recreation Area?
The longest site here provides 53 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 Appalachia Bay Recreation Area have hookups?
Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Appalachia Bay Recreation Area?
This park also offers a restroom/shower facility, drinking water, and dump station.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Appalachia Bay Recreation Area?
Yes, pets are allowed at Appalachia Bay Recreation Area. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Appalachia Bay Recreation Area?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Appalachia Bay Recreation Area?
Keystone Lake is a prime location for boating, water skiing, swimming and fishing. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What if Appalachia Bay Recreation Area is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Washington Irving South (1.9 mi), Brush Creek Public Use Area (3.5 mi), and Walnut Creek (4.5 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby