Blue Creek
Blue Creek is located on Oologah Lake in northeast Oklahoma, about 45 miles from Tulsa. The lake provides an ideal getaway for fishing, boating, picnicking and camping. Prevailing winds make Oologah one of the most popular lakes in the area for sailing.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 26 |
| Standard with electric | 24 |
| group shelter electric | 1 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 100 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
51 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Power | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | Electric | 100 | Gravel | Partial | 30 amp | 10 / 3 | Yes | ||
| 15 | Electric | 100 | Gravel | Partial | 30 amp | 10 / 3 | Yes | ||
| 16 | Electric | 100 | Gravel | Partial | 30 amp | 10 / 3 | Yes | ||
| 17 | Electric | 100 | Gravel | Partial | 30 amp | 10 / 3 | Yes | ||
| 18 | Electric | 100 | Gravel | Partial | 30 amp | 10 / 3 | Yes | ||
| 19 | Electric | 100 | Gravel | Partial | 30 amp | 10 / 3 | Yes | ||
| 20 | Electric | 100 | Gravel | Partial | 30 amp | 10 / 3 | Yes | ||
| 21 | Electric | 100 | Gravel | Partial | 30 amp | 10 / 3 | Yes | ||
| 22 | Electric | 100 | Gravel | Partial | 30 amp | 10 / 3 | Yes | ||
| 23 | Electric | 100 | Gravel | Partial | 30 amp | 10 / 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 6:00 PM, checkout 4:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | Electric |
| Max vehicle length | 100 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Accessibility | Sites ADA12, ADA13 are listed accessible |
The campground offers spacious campsites with electric hookups. A group day-use picnic shelter with electric is also available and can accommodate up to 100 guests. The campground also includes a loop of equestrian sites.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
From Tulsa, OK, take U.S. Highway 169 north for 23 miles to Highway 88. Turn right and continue for nearly 6 miles. Turn right onto Edgewater Road, then left on Spencer Creek Road. After about a mile turn left onto Blue Creek Road and continue into the campground.
| Nearest town | Claremore, Oklahoma |
| Coordinates | 36.4522° N, 95.5925° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 9.9 mi |
| RV sales & service | Adventure Time RV ↗ | 19.7 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Bass Pro Shops ↗ | 28.6 mi |
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Blue Creek Campground at Lake Oolagah, Oklahoma
Worth a stop
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.
- 0.3 miBlue Creek Boat Ramp ↗Boat launch
- 4.6 miRedbud Bay Boat Ramp ↗Boat launch
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Will Rogers BirthplaceBuilding · Oologah · 3.8 mi
- Foyil Filling StationBuilding · Claremore · 4.2 mi
- I.W.W. Beck BuildingBuilding · Oologah · 6.5 mi
Natural features
Oologah Lake sits on the Verdigris River with a surface area of nearly 30,000 acres. Over 200 miles of shoreline are dominated by old-growth post oak and blackjack oak forests, which provide habitat for a variety of wildlife and birds, including deer, turkey, rabbits, quail, squirrels, ducks, geese and doves.
Recreation
Oologah Lake is a prime location for boating, sailing, water skiing and swimming. Several recreation areas with boat ramps and docks are scattered around the lake. Fishing is a popular pastime. Black bass, crappie, paddlefish, channel and blue catfish, walleye and hybrid striped bass are the primary sport species found in the lake. Young anglers love the Kid's Sun, Fun and Fishing Derby Day held annually in June. The Will Rogers Country Centennial Trail stretches 18 miles from Blue Creek Park to the Spillway. This scenic path winds around the east side of the shore and is open to hikers and horseback riders. The forested hills of the Oologah Wildlife Management Area provide excellent hunting opportunities, with nearly 13,000 acres open to the public.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Blue Creek?
Sites at Blue Creek are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Blue Creek?
Check-in 6:00 PM, checkout 4:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Blue Creek have?
51 sites, including 26 standard sites without power, 24 standard sites with power, and 1 group shelter electric.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Blue Creek?
Recreation.gov lists no practical vehicle capacity limit for the largest site here, which usually means pull-through or open parking. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Does Blue Creek have hookups?
Yes, electric hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Blue Creek?
Yes, pets are allowed at Blue Creek. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Blue Creek?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Blue Creek?
Sites ADA12 and ADA13 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Blue Creek?
FCC coverage maps show AT&T 4G LTE and T-Mobile 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Blue Creek?
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 Blue Creek?
Claremore, Oklahoma. Dog Iron Ranch, the birthplace of Will Rogers, is nearby.
Source: Getting there
What if Blue Creek is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Spencer Creek (4.4 mi), Hawthorn Bluff (5.1 mi), and Tall Chief Cove (30.7 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby