Army Corps of Engineers · Birch Lake · Skiatook, OK

Twin Cove Point

Twin Cove Point is a day-use area located at Birch Lake in Osage County, Oklahoma. Cradled in valleys surrounded by rolling, forested hills, the lake is a perfect setting for nature lovers and other outdoor enthusiasts. The lake is small yet scenic and offers several excellent outdoor recreational opportunities for year-round enjoyment, such as fishing, boating, swimming, horseback riding and picnicking.

Reservable · Recreation.gov 13 sites 18 ft max Electric hookupsPets okFires ok

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Site mix

Standard, no hookups		10
group shelter electric		2
group shelter nonelectric		1

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

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

Site	Type	Surface	Shade	Power	Water / sewer	People / vehicles	Fires	Accessible
3	Standard	Paved	Full	30 amp	No / No	8 / 3	Yes	Yes
4	Standard	Paved	Full	30 amp	No / No	8 / 3	Yes	Yes
5	Standard	Paved	Full	30 amp	No / No	8 / 3	Yes	Yes
6	Standard	Paved	Full	30 amp	No / No	8 / 3	Yes	Yes
7	Standard	Paved	Full	30 amp	No / No	8 / 3	Yes	Yes
8	Standard	Paved	Full	30 amp	No / No	8 / 3	Yes	Yes
9	Standard	Paved	Full	30 amp	No / No	8 / 3	Yes	Yes
10	Standard	Paved	Full	30 amp	No / No	8 / 3	Yes	Yes
11	Standard	Paved	Full	30 amp	No / No	8 / 3	Yes	Yes
12	Standard	Paved	Full	30 amp	No / No	8 / 3	Yes	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	18 ft
Pets	Allowed
Campfires	Allowed, subject to restrictions
Accessibility	Sites 3, 4, 5, 6 and 9 more are listed accessible

This day-use area offers three group picnic shelters that can accommodate up to 30 people. With a boat ramp, courtesy dock, playground, as well as a swim beach, Twin Cove Point has something for everyone. There are 11 primitive campsites which are not available for advanced reservations but available during the parks normal operating season and there are also 40 picnic sites available on a first-come, first-served basis.

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

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →

The line is the average temperature at Barnsdall, 2 miles from the campground at 770 feet, station USC00340535 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020.

Getting there

From Highway 11 in Barnsdall, Oklahoma, take a left onto West Chestnut Avenue and go 0.2 miles. Take a left on South Eighth Street and go 1.5 miles south. Take a right into the Twin Cove Point facility.

Nearest town	Skiatook, Oklahoma
Coordinates	36.5393° N, 96.1620° W · Directions ↗

Supplies & services

Dump station	Dump station ↗	13.7 mi
RV sales & service	Adventure Time RV ↗	26.3 mi
Outdoor gear	REI ↗	34.2 mi

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Explore

Video

A stroll at Twin Coves Park

Worth a stop

0.7 mi
Twin Cove Point Day Use ↗Day use
1.6 mi
Birch Cove Boat Ramp ↗Boat launch
11.1 mi
Osage Park Boat Ramp ↗Boat launch
11.7 mi
Twin Points Day Use ↗Day use

Other campgrounds nearby

Historic landmarks nearby

On Register Atlas →

National Historic Landmark · 18 mi

Price Tower

Built 1956

Natural features

Twin Cove Point is a diverse multipurpose area, and most sites have a mix of sun and shade. The 1,137-acre lake is part of Birch Creek, a tributary of Bird Creek. The shoreline ranges from gentle to steep slopes with numerous rock outcrops. The hilltops and upper slopes are generously forested with small hardwood trees, primarily post oak, blackjack, other oaks, hickory, hackberry and elm. Numerous species of grasses and wildflowers bloom in spring and fall. Forests, tallgrass prairie and shrub ecosystems surround the lake area.

Recreation

Birch Lake is popular for fishing and hunting, as well as family fun and relaxation. Fish species available for the angler include largemouth bass, walleye, spotted bass, smallmouth bass, hybrid striped bass, black and white crappie, channel and flathead catfish and sunfish. Principal game species for hunting enthusiasts include bobwhite quail, mourning dove, fox squirrel, gray squirrel, cottontail rabbit and whitetail deer.

Guidebooks for Oklahoma

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Best Easy Day Hikes Oklahoma City
Gigi Ragland, 2012
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Oklahoma hiking trails
Kent F. Frates, 2010
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Scenic Routes and Byways the Ozarks
Don Kurz, 2013
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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Twin Cove Point?

Sites at Twin Cove 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 Twin Cove Point?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Twin Cove Point have?

13 sites, including 10 standard sites without power, 2 group shelter electric, and 1 group shelter nonelectric.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Twin Cove Point?

The longest site here provides 18 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 Twin Cove Point have hookups?

Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Twin Cove Point?

Yes, pets are allowed at Twin Cove Point. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Twin Cove Point?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there accessible sites at Twin Cove Point?

Sites 3, 4, 5, and 6 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov, 13 sites in all. 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 Twin Cove Point?

FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G, 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 Twin Cove Point?

Birch Lake is popular for fishing and hunting, as well as family fun and relaxation. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Twin Cove Point?

Skiatook, Oklahoma.

Source: Getting there

What if Twin Cove Point is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Birch Cove (0.3 mi), Twin Points (11.2 mi), and Tall Chief Cove (15.2 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby