Walnut Creek

USACE US Army Corps of Engineers · Developed

Conditions

Road Access Gravel
Driveway Surface Gravel
Season Open Year Round
Campfires Campfires Allowed
Max RV Length 50 ft

Features

Rig Size Big Rig Friendly Pull Through
Hookup Full Hookups 50 amp
Style Dump Station Reservable

Campground Stats

Total Sites53
Sites Accepting RVs49
Tent-Only Sites1
Group Sites1
Overnight Sites52
Max RV Length50 ft
Max Amps50
Full Hookup Sites4
Electric Hookup Sites52
Pull-Through Sites3
Back-In Sites47
SurfaceGravel

Location

36.252782, -96.279967

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Description

Overview

Nestled along the north shore of Keystone Lake, Walnut Creek Recreation Area is surrounded by sandy beaches, high bluffs, native grasses, rock outcrops and rolling hills, making it the ideal retreat for fun and quiet relaxation. Along with camping, boating, and day use opportunities, the park also includes 17 miles of trail for hiking and equestrian access.

Recreation

The park has camping, swimming, boat ramp, and 17 miles of hiking/equestrian trails.

Facilities

The park features a dump station, 50 amp electrical service at campsites and water hookups. The campground has restroom/shower facility, backstop, and boat ramp. 

Walnut Creek's Sand Plum Trail is approximately 17 miles in length, crossing flat to rolling terrain, and affords many vistas of Keystone Lake. The trail is available to hikers, equestrians, and mountain bike enthusiasts. Trail users are advised to stay on designated trails; quicksand may occur along lakeshore.  

Natural Features

Walnut Creek has numerous sandy beaches, rolling hills, native tall grasses, and pine forest.

Nearby Attractions

Keystone Ancient Forest

Woolaroc Museum and Wildlife Preserve

Directions

From 412 take the 209th Street Exit West of Sand Springs, Drive about 8 mile and turn South on to County Road 1521 just past Prue, OK. Drive about 2 miles to the park entrance.

Activities

BACKPACKING BIKING BIRDING BOATING CAMPING DAY USE AREA HIKING HORSEBACK RIDING JET SKIING KAYAKING MOTOR BOAT MOUNTAIN BIKING PHOTOGRAPHY PICNICKING SAILING SCENIC DRIVE STAR GAZING SWIMMING TUBING WATER ACCESS WATER ACTIVITIES WATER SKIING WATER SPORTS WILDERNESS WILDLIFE VIEWING

Details

Phone918-865-2621
ReservableYes

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