Washington Irving South

2600 East Bear's Glen Road, Cleveland, Oklahoma, United States
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Warning

General

No 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

General

Beginning April 1, 2026 the check-in time for camping will be 3:00 PM, and check-out time will be 1:00 PM.

Washington Irving Trail and Cove
Day use picnic shelter at Washington Irving
Day Use Area Vault Bathroom Facilities at Washington Irving South.
Washington Irving South
Butterfly Garden

Featured amenities

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Showers Showers
Playground Playground
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About Washington Irving South

Washington Irving South is located on the Arkansas arm of Keystone Lake, just 30 minutes from Tulsa. In Washington Irving's book, "A Tour of the Prairies," he mentions the area as where he crossed the Arkansas River during his travels. The park features a one-mile nature trail, boat ramp, courtesy dock, playground, and multiple areas along the shores ideal for fishing. The lake's blue-green water, beautiful natural surroundings and wide variety of recreational opportunities make it a popular location for year-round fun.

Available sites

20 total sites
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Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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Currently open - Apr 1 to Oct 31

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly Pet friendly
Showers Showers
Playground Playground
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Showers
On Site Services

On Site Services

  • Playground
Water Access

Water Access

  • Lake Access
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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20 Sites Available

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Price
🚐 01, Loop: WIRS RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 60 ft long
🚐 02, Loop: WIRS RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 60 ft long
🚐 03, Loop: WIRS RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 71 ft long
🚐 04, Loop: WIRS RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 65 ft long
🚐 05, Loop: WIRS RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 53 ft long
🚐 06, Loop: WIRS RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 55 ft long
🚐 07, Loop: WIRS RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 64 ft long
🚐 08, Loop: WIRS RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 58 ft long
🚐 09, Loop: WIRS RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 78 ft long
🚐 10, Loop: WIRS RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 77 ft long
🚐 11, Loop: WIRS RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 53 ft long
🚐 12, Loop: WIRS RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 80 ft long
🚐 13, Loop: WIRS RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 79 ft long
🚐 14, Loop: WIRS RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 59 ft long
🚐 15, Loop: WIRS RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 60 ft long
🚐 16, Loop: WIRS RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 56 ft long
🚐 17, Loop: WIRS RV
Pet Friendly · 60 ft long · Gravel
🚐 18, Loop: WIRS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 54 ft long
🚐 19, Loop: WIRS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 59 ft long
🚐 20, Loop: WIRS RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 50 ft long

Reviews

423 reviews

Summary

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Washington Irving South is a beloved camping destination known for its beautiful and clean environment, well-stocked bathrooms, and friendly park rangers. Many visitors appreciate the peaceful atmosphere, great fishing opportunities, and various amenities like hiking trails and a boat ramp. However, some guests have raised concerns about reservation policies and the maintenance of certain facilities, including the cleanliness of the bathrooms and issues with water supply at tent sites. Overall, the campground remains a favorite for many returning campers.

Based on guest feedback

3.8

Overall rating

Based on 423 reviews

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5 stars 38.5% (163)
4 stars 29.3% (124)
3 stars 15.8% (67)
2 stars 9.9% (42)
1 star 6.4% (27)

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Joel C

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June 17, 2023 Stayed at: 06, Loop: WIRS

Beautiful park! Great hiking trails peaceful quiet park with a creek running along the back side to wet your feet. In a word wonderful! Just beware of chiggers, they are thick.

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Joel C

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June 17, 2023 Stayed at: 06, Loop: WIRS

Beautiful park! Great hiking trails peaceful quiet park with a creek running along the back side to wet your feet. In a word wonderful! Just beware of chiggers, they are thick.

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Joel C

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June 17, 2023 Stayed at: 06, Loop: WIRS

Beautiful park! Great hiking trails peaceful quiet park with a creek running along the back side to wet your feet. In a word wonderful! Just beware of chiggers, they are thick.

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John H

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June 21, 2023 Stayed at: 09, Loop: WIRS

As others have said, many of the sites are far from level. The bathhouse was clean and the showers were hot with good flow rates. The picnic tables in a lot of the sites also seemed out of level and both our site and the table at the site could use some attention. Good rates for a site with electricity and water.

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John H

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June 21, 2023 Stayed at: 09, Loop: WIRS

As others have said, many of the sites are far from level. The bathhouse was clean and the showers were hot with good flow rates. The picnic tables in a lot of the sites also seemed out of level and both our site and the table at the site could use some attention. Good rates for a site with electricity and water.

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John H

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June 21, 2023 Stayed at: 09, Loop: WIRS

As others have said, many of the sites are far from level. The bathhouse was clean and the showers were hot with good flow rates. The picnic tables in a lot of the sites also seemed out of level and both our site and the table at the site could use some attention. Good rates for a site with electricity and water.

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Linda F

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June 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.

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Linda F

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June 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.

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Linda F

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June 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.

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Donald M

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June 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.

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Location & Directions for Washington Irving South

2600 East Bear's Glen Road, Cleveland, OK 74020 United States

Elevation: 236 ft

Getting There

From Tulsa, Oklahoma, take Highway 412 west for 15 mi 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 mi to the campground entrance.

Nearest town

Cleveland, OK - 17 mi

About 19 min to downtown

Highway access

The campground is accessible from Highway 412, which is a major road in the area.

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

General

No 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

General

Beginning 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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Population: 3,225

Nearby city: Tulsa, OK

Approx. 15 mi away (straight-line distance)

Elevation: 778 ft

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