OutReserve

Washington Irving South

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
Washington Irving South
Washington Irving South
Day Use Area Vault Bathroom Facilities at Washington Irving South.
Washington Irving South

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly
Pet Friendly
Showers
Showers

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.

Number of accommodations: 20

Campground Amenities

  • Pet Friendly
    Pet Friendly
  • Lake Access
    Lake Access
  • Showers
    Showers
  • Dump Station
    Dump Station

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
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Currently open - Apr 1 to Oct 31

Sites & Availability

20 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 01, Loop: WIRS
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 02, Loop: WIRS
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 03, Loop: WIRS
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 04, Loop: WIRS
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 05, Loop: WIRS
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 06, Loop: WIRS
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 07, Loop: WIRS
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 08, Loop: WIRS
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 09, Loop: WIRS
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 10, Loop: WIRS
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 11, Loop: WIRS
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 12, Loop: WIRS
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 13, Loop: WIRS
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 14, Loop: WIRS
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 15, Loop: WIRS
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 16, Loop: WIRS
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 17, Loop: WIRS
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 18, Loop: WIRS
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 19, Loop: WIRS
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 20, Loop: WIRS
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available

Reviews (133)

What Guests Are Saying

Washington Irving South offers a beautiful and peaceful campground with great views of the lake, clean facilities, and friendly staff. Many visitors appreciate the spacious sites, hiking trails, and proximity to Tulsa. However, some areas, particularly the restrooms and older sites, need maintenance and improvement, and there are concerns about sandburs affecting outdoor activities. Overall, guests express a desire to return despite some shortcomings.

Review Summary

3.8
133 reviews
5
39.1%
52
4
27.8%
37
3
16.5%
22
2
10.5%
14
1
6.0%
8

Beth P

Verified

August 10, 2024 Stayed at: 15, Loop: WIRS

4

Nice clean sites close to the lake. Ranger was very helpful. Showers were push button but decent. Restrooms were clean.

londia B

Verified

July 22, 2024 Stayed at: 01, Loop: WIRS

4

The gate attendant is always kind and helpful. Bathrooms could use some maintenance and better cleaning

JERRY C

Verified

May 24, 2024 Stayed at: 17, Loop: WIRS

4

I would’ve rated excellent if it weren’t for the dump station extended-stay you need to transfer your black water to the dump station you have a speed bumps and tire barrier between the campground and the dump station The guard stations should’ve been installed farther up the hill so you could get to the dump station which without going through the guard station

Stephen J

Verified

May 12, 2024 Stayed at: 05, Loop: WIRS

4

every thing was good bath rooms clean nice time

Allan G

Verified

April 20, 2024 Stayed at: 20, Loop: WIRS

4

Kaylee L

Verified

March 25, 2024 Stayed at: 13, Loop: WIRS

5

Very nice campground with usually quiet and friendly people there. The bathrooms could’ve been cleaner, one had a clogged toilet for the 2 days I was there and the trash was more than overflowing but I’d always come back again

Patrick H

Verified

March 21, 2024 Stayed at: 14, Loop: WIRS

4

Beautiful campground, extremely quiet. Water was turned off for the season. Nice walking trail. Camphost very helpful. Have stayed here before. Gave it 4 stars this time because someone stole our fold up table and lounge chairs while we were gone. In 4 years of full time rving, we’ve never had anything stolen before.

Mica S

Verified

March 18, 2024 Stayed at: 13, Loop: WIRS

2

Stayed during Spring Break and our site did not have water although the sites close to the beach did have water. We refilled multiple jugs down there before finding the potable water (painted Go-Away-Green) along the green fence. There was no signage.
The worker had directed us to fill up with the hose by the sewage (which we declined)
Poor signage for finding campsite, although it is a small campground there was no map and poor phone service to look it up.
The other main consideration was the noise of the truck that patrolled frequently. Loud enough to cover your ears if you're outside or to wake up your kids from sleep. I assume it was an employee by the frequency during our week, but he never waved or said Hi - so maybe it was someone trolling for loose bikes. No way to know.
The restrooms were dirty and 2 were locked the whole time. We had to use them since we didn't have enough water in the camper.
Take your own toilet paper and soap because they don't stock these.

William H

Verified

January 21, 2024 Stayed at: 04, Loop: WIRS

4

Rating system is stuck frequenty

Gregory B

Verified

December 14, 2023 Stayed at: 06, Loop: WIRS

2

No water except for in one side of the shower room, freezing cold showers and still $25/night. There's only 2 people in the whole entire park, but other than that my dog has enjoyed himself.

Location Washington Irving South

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

Latitude & Longitude: 36.1985 / -96.259

Elevation: 236 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
General

Campground has heavy tree cover with low hanging limbs

General

BEGINNING APRIL 1, 2026: Check out time 1:00 PM, Check in time 3:00 PMPrior to April 1, 2026: Check out time is 4:00 PM, Check in time is 6:00 PMQuiet Hours: 10PM to 6AMEntrance gate is locked from 10PM to 6AM.Camping is permitted in designated campsites only.Each campsite is limited to 1 wheeled camping unit and 2 tent, or 3 tents.Camping is limited to 14 days within any 30 day period.Campers must occupy the campsite at least once during each 24 hour period.Campers shall keep their sites free of trash and litter during the period of occupancy and shall remove all personal equipment and clean their sites upon departure.Ground fires are restricted to metal fire rings. These are NOT trash receptacles, please leave them free of food and litter upon departure.All vehicles should have two wheels on pavement at all times; boat trailers are permitted on the grass. Please park extra vehicles in parking lots, not on empty camping pads.

General

Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.

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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