With reservations required and rates starting at $16 per night, Blue Creek Campground operates seasonally from April through September on Oologah Lake. The US Army Corps of Engineers facility divides into three sections: sites 14-35 with electric hookups, sites 1-11 near the boat ramp, and sites 36-61 which can accommodate group camping. Many sites feature covered concrete pads with picnic tables and lantern hooks, while the large semi-circular drives handle RVs up to 100 feet.
The campground provides direct lake access for fishing and swimming, with a boat ramp serving the waterfront sites. Vault toilets serve the non-electric sections, while flush toilets and showers remain within walking distance of all areas. Activities include volleyball, horseshoes, basketball, and hiking trails, with equipment available from the gate attendant. Hannah C. found "bathrooms were well kept and stocked, view of the lake was gorgeous" during her October stay.
Site conditions vary considerably across the campground. Some locations feature rocky terrain that challenges tent camping, while others offer level parking with good lake views. The electric section tends to fill first, leaving the outer loops quieter for those seeking solitude. Cell service works reliably for Verizon users. For additional camping options in the region, consider campgrounds around Oologah Lake or nearby Clermont - Oologah Lake.
Description
Overview
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.
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.
Facilities
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.
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.
Nearby Attractions
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.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundBlue Creek is located in Oklahoma
Directions
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.
Address
13400 E. 390 Rd.
Claremore, OK 74017
Coordinates
36.4522222 N
95.5925 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage
AT&T5GGood Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&T5GGood Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- 30 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 46 min from Tulsa, OK
- 1 hr 29 min from Joplin, MO
- 1 hr 59 min from Fayetteville, AR
- 2 hrs 15 min from Fort Smith, AR
