Hawthorn Bluff

Great time! Weedeating needs done a bit better and trash emptying more often but overall a positive.

Just not maintained like it used to be to be

Had a great time with my two kiddos. The ground was a bit rocky at our campsite when it came to setting up our tent but luckily we had brought padding to put under our sleeping bags! The bathrooms were clean and stocked with plenty of toilet paper which was a nice surprise. Unfortunately the beach was closed so we did not get to swim. We will definately be back.

As much as I want to say I had a great time, I wasn't able to go. Me and my family were packed up and driving too Hawthorn Bluff for Boomfest when I decided to look up the events. I found out that 6 days prior they posted on Facebook that they rescheduled do to flooding and the swim hole was closed. We drove and hour there just to drive an hour the other direction to find a place along the river. I understand the flooding is out of anyone's control, but instead of me getting reminders about my camp trip in 2 days I should have recieved a notification about the flooding and rescheduling. On top of that I wasn't able to get a full refund only 50 percent. I was required to reserve an extra day due to the holiday that I didn't even need.

Hawthorn bluff has gone way down hill lately...trash cans were over flowing.the bathroom sink was plugged up and the lady's restroom toilets were just nasty...and plugged up...very very very disappointed with how things have gone down hill...and the water spicket was taken all week long by another camper, had to disconnect his hose just to fill.mine up and they yelled at me to put it back on...I didnt...even the Ranger told them to disconnect after filling their camper...like I said I was very disappointed and I use to go there all the time for the past 30 years

We love camping there, but this last time the trash was over flowing, there was never anyone at the office! Was very disappointed

Beautiful weekend.

Bath house is marginally clean and two showers are out of order. There is no camp host. Trash hasn’t been picked up since some time in April and dumpsters are over flowing. When we arrived, no one was at the gate house although it was manned later. We have been camping here for the last 10 years and have never seen it like this.

This is a very lovely campground with well thought out sites, lots of shade, good lake views, nice breezes coming off the water, fishing dock, hiking trail, easy access to the swimming/boat ramp area & disc golf course. The lake is popular for fishing & other water sports.
The towns of Oologah & Claremore are close & of historical interest as the birthplace of Will Rogers. Oologah has 2 farm to table type retailers for those interested in homegrown/homemade local flavor. Of course, Owasso & Tulsa are also close by for additional shopping & dining. Overall, this camping area is easily accessible to appealing activities & amenities, both inside & outside of the campsite itself.

It is a nice campground. The campground seems to have a lot of day use traffic even though signs say not for day use. Maybe the sign needs to be bigger at entry and down by fishing dock. Bathrooms were clean.