Warning
GeneralNo Gate Attendant for Washington Irving Gate Shack 2026 Season: Pass Sales and Cash Sales will NOT be available this season. Please visit the Keystone Lake Office to purchase USACE Annual or ATB passes. Digital Passes can be purchased online. Please reach out to the Keystone Lake Office at 918-865-2621 for questions.
Warning
GeneralBeginning April 1, 2026 the check-in time for camping will be 3:00 PM, and check-out time will be 1:00 PM.
About Washington Irving South
Number of accommodations: 20
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Pet friendly
Showers
Playground
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Showers
On Site Services
- Playground
Water Access
- Lake Access
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (405)
What Guests Are Saying
Washington Irving South offers a beautiful and clean environment, with well-stocked bathrooms and peaceful surroundings. Many guests appreciate the scenic views of the lake, friendly staff, and the availability of hiking trails and recreational activities. However, some reviews mention issues such as uneven campsites, poorly maintained bathrooms, and a significant presence of sandburs, which may detract from the overall experience for families with children.
What Guests Are Saying
Washington Irving South offers a beautiful and clean environment, with well-stocked bathrooms and peaceful surroundings. Many guests appreciate the scenic views of the lake, friendly staff, and the availability of hiking trails and recreational activities. However, some reviews mention issues such as uneven campsites, poorly maintained bathrooms, and a significant presence of sandburs, which may detract from the overall experience for families with children.
Review Summary
Stephen B
VerifiedJuly 10, 2023 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: WIRS
We’ve stayed at Washington Irving 3 years in a row while visiting family in the area. You have to be careful which site you register for as not all of them are level enough for big rigs and the bathrooms could use an update but all in all it is a really nice place to camp for an extended stay.
Stephen B
VerifiedJuly 10, 2023 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: WIRS
We’ve stayed at Washington Irving 3 years in a row while visiting family in the area. You have to be careful which site you register for as not all of them are level enough for big rigs and the bathrooms could use an update but all in all it is a really nice place to camp for an extended stay.
Stephen B
VerifiedJuly 10, 2023 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: WIRS
We’ve stayed at Washington Irving 3 years in a row while visiting family in the area. You have to be careful which site you register for as not all of them are level enough for big rigs and the bathrooms could use an update but all in all it is a really nice place to camp for an extended stay.
Russell C
VerifiedJuly 9, 2023 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: WIRS
Great facility, well maintained and staff were pleasant and helpful. We will be back!
Russell C
VerifiedJuly 9, 2023 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: WIRS
Great facility, well maintained and staff were pleasant and helpful. We will be back!
Russell C
VerifiedJuly 9, 2023 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: WIRS
Great facility, well maintained and staff were pleasant and helpful. We will be back!
Donald M
VerifiedJune 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: WIRS
This spot was a nightmare to back into and we could not get the camper level at all. It was so sloped there was no way to get the nose up high enough with our Jack's and a smaller camper shouldn't have that issue. The area was washed out from rain. It's a long walk to the swimming area from the camping area.
Donald M
VerifiedJune 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: WIRS
This spot was a nightmare to back into and we could not get the camper level at all. It was so sloped there was no way to get the nose up high enough with our Jack's and a smaller camper shouldn't have that issue. The area was washed out from rain. It's a long walk to the swimming area from the camping area.
Donald M
VerifiedJune 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: WIRS
This spot was a nightmare to back into and we could not get the camper level at all. It was so sloped there was no way to get the nose up high enough with our Jack's and a smaller camper shouldn't have that issue. The area was washed out from rain. It's a long walk to the swimming area from the camping area.
Linda F
VerifiedJune 29, 2023 • Stayed at: 20, Loop: WIRS
When we arrived to WIRS there was a Squatter at our campsite. When I approached her in regards to our reservation on site 20… she started yelling at me and cursing me. It was very disturbing. There was no camp host or Ranger available. When I tried to wave a ranger down later… he just waved and kept going. The next time he round he never look our way.
She eventually left and we did camp that night but didn’t stay the next day. There was no reservation clipped to our site and no phone number on the gate house to call.
Location Washington Irving South
Address:
2600 East Bear's Glen Road
Cleveland, OK, 74020
United States
From Tulsa, Oklahoma, take Highway 412 west for 15 miles to Bears Glen exit. Turn left at stop sign onto the Frontage Road and drive 1 block. Turn right at first paved road and follow 2 miles to the campground entrance.
The campground is accessible from Highway 412, which is a major road in the area.
Latitude & Longitude: 36.1985 / -96.259
Elevation: 236 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
3PM
Check out time
1PM
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
Safety & rules
- Beware of low hanging limbs due to heavy tree cover in the campground.
Site capacity
- Camping is allowed only in designated campsites with specific limits on units and duration. Clean up after your stay and adhere to fire restrictions.
Fires & fuel
- To protect forests, purchase firewood locally and burn it on-site.
Warnings & Advisories
Warning
GeneralNo Gate Attendant for Washington Irving Gate Shack 2026 Season: Pass Sales and Cash Sales will NOT be available this season. Please visit the Keystone Lake Office to purchase USACE Annual or ATB passes. Digital Passes can be purchased online. Please reach out to the Keystone Lake Office at 918-865-2621 for questions.
Warning
GeneralBeginning April 1, 2026 the check-in time for camping will be 3:00 PM, and check-out time will be 1:00 PM.
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