Directions and Factoids
Directions: From Tulsa, 19 miles west on Keystone Expressway (US 64).
Factoid: Keystone Lake's blue-green water and the natural beauty of its setting -- wooded
shoreline, sandy beaches, high bluffs, grasslands, and low rolling hills -- make it a
visual treat the year round. The lake meanders into small valleys, creating many arms and
land fingers. A network of county, state, Federal highways invites sightseers into many
points overlooking the lake. The lake is on the Arkansas River 15 miles west of downtown
Tulsa, Oklahoma. This 26,000 acre lake is truly an urban playground. There are 16
recreation areas (3 with alcohol free beaches); 11 boat ramps, miles of sandy beaches, 3
marinas, 2 off-road vehicle areas, 5 short distance trails, a waterfowl refuge, 3 seasonal
green tree reservoirs, and thousands of acres of land open to public hunting. Camping
facilities range from primitive to full hook up. Cabins are available at Keystone State
Park. Boat rentals are available through Keyport Marina and Pier 51. Keystone Lake is
noted for its striped bass, sand bass, black bass, lake strain small mouth bass, crappie,
and catfish. Downstream fisheries are accessible from Whitewater and Brush Creek Parks.
Swift Park (a day use Tulsa County park) provides boat access to the Arkansas River below
the lake when water levels are adequate. Hunting and fishing are regulated by state and
Federal laws. The same licenses are required as in the other parts of the State of
Oklahoma. Services and supplies are available at commercial concessions on the lake.
Overnight accommodations are available in nearby communities. Copies of rules and
regulations governing public use of the lake may be obtained at the Keystone Project
Office.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Recreation Services Status
The list below includes Recreation Services Status of USACE managed areas (lines that contain the Corps Castle icon). Others, such as state or private marina operators, run additional parks. Please contact those agencies or individuals for information on the areas they manage.
Open
Partially Open
Closed
Status Unknown
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Camping |
E | Electric Campsites |
N | Non-electric Campsites |
P | Primitive Campsites |
G | Group Camping |
D | Dump Station |
Fishing |
C | Fish Cleaning Stations |
D | Fishing Docks |
P | Fishing Piers |
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Picnic |
A | Picnic Area |
G | Group Picnic |
GS | Group Picnic Shelter |
Swimming |
BE | Beach |
P | Swimming Pool |
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Trails |
B | Bike Trails |
Q | Equestrian Trails |
H | Hiking Trails |
I | Hiking Trails - Interpretive |
R | Off Road Vehicle Trails |
F | Fitness Trails |
W | Water Trails |
S | Snow Mobile Trails |
CC | Cross Country Skiing Trails |
M | Multipurpose Trails |
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