Army Corps of Engineers · Oologah Lake · Claremore, OK

Spencer Creek

Spencer Creek is located on Oologah Lake in northeastern Oklahoma, an hour north of 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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Spencer Creek in the fallSpencer Creek PlaygroundSpencer Creek in the fallSPENCER CREEK
Photos courtesy of Randi Clifton, Park Ranger, Oologah Lake · Recreation.gov

Site mix

Standard, no hookups39
Standard with electric30
group shelter electric1
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 75 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

70 sites in 3 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteLoopTypeEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePowerPeople / vehiclesFiresAccessible
01A-LOElectricBack-in51GravelFull30 amp10 / 3Yes
02A-LOElectricBack-in40GravelFull30 amp10 / 3Yes
03A-LOElectricBack-in41GravelFull30 amp10 / 3Yes
04A-LOElectricBack-in48GravelFull30 amp10 / 3Yes
05A-LOElectricBack-in42GravelFull30 amp10 / 3Yes
06A-LOElectricBack-in37GravelFull30 amp10 / 3Yes
07A-LOElectricBack-in47GravelFull30 amp10 / 3Yes
08A-LOElectricBack-in36PavedFull30 amp10 / 3YesYes
09A-LOElectricBack-in38GravelFull30 amp10 / 3Yes
10A-LOElectricBack-in30PavedFull30 amp10 / 3YesYes

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

HookupsElectric, water
Max vehicle length75 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
AccessibilitySites 08, 10 are listed accessible

The campground offers numerous campsites, many of which have 30-amp electric hookups. Flush and pit toilets, showers and a dump station are provided. A playground and boat ramp are located within the campground.

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

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Spencer Creek30°40°50°60°70°80°90°January: 1.80 inches of precipitationFebruary: 2.15 inches of precipitationMarch: 3.65 inches of precipitationApril: 4.93 inches of precipitationMay: 6.07 inches of precipitationJune: 4.97 inches of precipitationJuly: 4.47 inches of precipitationAugust: 3.85 inches of precipitationSeptember: 4.02 inches of precipitationOctober: 3.91 inches of precipitationNovember: 3.26 inches of precipitationDecember: 2.84 inches of precipitationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 35.8°F averageFebruary: 40.3°F averageMarch: 49.2°F averageApril: 58.0°F averageMay: 67.3°F averageJune: 76.4°F averageJuly: 81.0°F averageAugust: 80.1°F averageSeptember: 72.1°F averageOctober: 60.3°F averageNovember: 48.4°F averageDecember: 39.0°F average0 in2 in4 in6 in8 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Claremore 2 ENE, 13 miles from the campground at 588 feet, station USC00341828 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 46 inches a year.

Getting there

Campground is 15 miles from Oologah, Oklahoma via county roads.

Nearest townClaremore, Oklahoma
Coordinates36.5108° N, 95.5611° W · Directions ↗

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗14.2 mi
RV sales & serviceAdventure Time RV ↗23.8 mi
Outdoor gearBass Pro Shops ↗33 mi

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Video

Video of Spencer Creek, OK from Cheryl T.

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 lakeshore with Texas Longhorn cattle and other livestock. The ranch is open year-round.

On the National Register nearby

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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 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 nearby 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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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Spencer Creek?

Sites at Spencer 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 Spencer Creek?

Check-in 6:00 PM, checkout 4:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Spencer Creek have?

70 sites, including 39 standard sites without power, 30 standard sites with power, and 1 group shelter electric.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Spencer Creek?

The longest site here provides 75 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 Spencer Creek have hookups?

Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there showers or a dump station at Spencer Creek?

Flush and pit toilets, showers and a dump station are provided.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Spencer Creek?

Yes, pets are allowed at Spencer Creek. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Spencer Creek?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there accessible sites at Spencer Creek?

Sites 08 and 10 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 Spencer Creek?

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

Source: FCC Broadband Map

What is there to do at Spencer 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 Spencer Creek?

Claremore, Oklahoma. Dog Iron Ranch, the birthplace of Will Rogers, is nearby.

Source: Getting there