Washington Irving South
- Nearest town
- Mule Barn, OK · 3.3 mi
- Off the highway
- 1.0 mi from US 64
- Elevation
- 774 ft
- Coordinates
- 36.19853, -96.25903
About this place
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.
Recreation
Keystone Lake is a prime location for boating, water skiing, swimming and fishing. The lake is noted for its striped, sand, black and smallmouth bass, crappie and catfish. Downstream fisheries are accessible at nearby Whitewater and Brush Creek Parks.
The park features a boat ramp, dock, playground, swimming beach and a one-mile nature trail.
Facilities
This well-shaded campground features 20 reservable campsites, all with 30 amp electrical services, water hookups (seasonal), picnic tables, fire rings, and grills. This park also offers a restroom/shower facility, drinking water, and dump station.
Natural Features
Keystone Lake is settled into many small valleys and contains almost 26,000 surface acres. Its 330 miles of shoreline are covered with bottomland timber and post oak, blackjack oak and prairie fields, which provide habitat for a variety of wildlife, including squirrel, rabbit, quail, dove and waterfowl.
Nearby Attractions
The 400-acre Appalachia Bay Recreation Area, locally referred to as Motorcycle Island, is just 10 minutes from the campground and is popular with off-road vehicle enthusiasts. Sandy trails crisscross the area's beaches and wooded sections.
Whitewater Park is an 80-acre off-road vehicle area next to the dam, about 15 minutes from the campground.
Services
What you can do here
A dotted outline means nobody has told us either way. It is not a no — it is an honest gap, and the fastest way to close it is a traveller who has been there.
Rates
What it costs
Peak season, April 1, 2026 to October 31, 2026. Outside those dates the site may be closed or priced differently.
| Site type | Per night |
|---|---|
| Standard Nonelectric | $15.00 |
| Group Shelter Nonelectric | $25.00 |
| Standard Electric | $25.00 |
Recreation.gov booking system · read Aug 19, 2026. Fees change; the booking page is authoritative.
The details, and where each came from
Everything we know
- ADA accessible
- No
- Back-in spaces
- 19
- Campfires allowed
- Yes
- Dump station present
- Yes
- Electric hookup (amps)
- 50
- Fresh tank fill
- Yes
- Longest rig that fits (ft)
- 80
- Number of campsites
- 21
- Pets allowed
- Yes
- Phone number
- (918) 865-2621
- Potable water
- Yes
- Pull-through spaces
- 1
- Reservable
- Yes
- Water hookup at site
- Yes
If this one is closed
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| RV Dump Station | 4.0 mi | Limited confidence |
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Photos
What it looks like
Last updated Aug 17, 2026.