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

Sheppard Point

Sheppard Point is an excellent destination for access to Oklahoma's Heyburn Lake and taking advantage of hiking and sightseeing on the multi-use nature trail. Sheppard Point offers a handful of equestrian-friendly sites where horses can be kept behind the sites on tether poles, with direct access to the trail system.

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SHEPPARD POINT boat ramp and courtesy dockSHEPPARD POINT campsiteSHEPPARD POINT equestrian trail entrySHEPPARD POINT
Photos courtesy of USACE · Recreation.gov

Site mix

Standard with electric20
Tent-only17
group shelter nonelectric1
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

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 84 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

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

SiteTypeEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePowerWater / sewerPeople / vehiclesFiresAccessible
01Tent onlyPartialNoNo / No6 / 2Yes
02Tent onlyPartialNoNo / No6 / 2Yes
03Tent onlyPartialNoNo / No6 / 2Yes
04Tent onlyPartialNoNo / No6 / 2Yes
05Tent onlyPartialNoNo / No6 / 2Yes
06Tent onlyPartialNoNo / No6 / 2Yes
07Tent onlyGravelPartialNo8 / 2
08Tent onlyPartialNoNo / No6 / 2Yes
09Tent onlyPartialNoNo / No6 / 2Yes
10Tent onlyPartialNoNo / No6 / 2Yes

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

Amenities & rules

HookupsElectric, water
Max vehicle length70 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
AccessibilitySites 38, GS are listed accessible

Sheppard Point has a selection of both tent and RV campsites. Perks include hot showers, a boat ramp, playground, swim beach and multi-use trail to the perks. Group picnic shelters are available as well.

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

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Sheppard Point30°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, 10 miles from the campground 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 Sapulpa, take SH33 and go 7 miles west of Kellyville. Exit on Turner Turnpike. Follow signs 3.5 miles south from SH33. From Bristow, take SH48 to 48/33 intersection. Go east on SH33 3.5 miles to 305th W. Ave. Follow signs south from SH33.

Nearest townSand Springs, Oklahoma
Coordinates35.9569° N, 96.3153° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Wildfire
    Persimmon

    47 mi from the campground · 15 acres

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

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗13 mi
Outdoor gearREI ↗19.3 mi
RV sales & serviceCamping World ↗27.2 mi

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Explore

Video

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Worth a stop

Visitors can explore the various parks at Heyburn Lake including Sunset Bay, Overlook and Heyburn Park. Keystone Lake lies about 20 miles to the north. Tulsa is less than 30 miles to the northeast.

Natural features

Heyburn Lake lies in the Sandstone Hills of the Osage Section of Oklahoma's central lowlands. The picturesque setting of grasslands and gently sloping, wooded hills, provides a stunning backdrop for recreation in the area. The area is mostly forested with oaks, blackjack, and the occasional hickory, ash, elm or cottonwood tree. In spring, flowering wild plum and redbud trees add color to the soft, green landscape.

Recreation

Picnicking, horseback riding, hiking, fishing, water skiing, boating, swimming are some of the favorite activities at Heyburn Lake. Anglers catch catfish, bass and crappie while hunters seek white-tailed deer and wild turkey.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Sheppard Point?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Sheppard Point?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Sheppard Point have?

40 sites, including 20 standard sites with power, 17 tent-only sites, 1 group shelter nonelectric, and 1 group shelter electric.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Sheppard Point?

The longest site here provides 70 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 Sheppard Point have hookups?

Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there showers or a dump station at Sheppard Point?

Perks include hot showers, a boat ramp, playground, swim beach and multi-use trail to the perks.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Sheppard Point?

Yes, pets are allowed at Sheppard Point. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Sheppard Point?

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

Are there accessible sites at Sheppard Point?

Sites 38 and GS 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 Sheppard Point?

FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE and AT&T 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.

Source: FCC Broadband Map

What is there to do at Sheppard Point?

Picnicking, horseback riding, hiking, fishing, water skiing, boating, swimming are some of the favorite activities at Heyburn Lake. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Sheppard Point?

Sand Springs, Oklahoma. Visitors can explore the various parks at Heyburn Lake including Sunset Bay, Overlook and Heyburn Park.

Source: Getting there