
Hawthorn Bluff Campground
Oologah Lake, Oklahoma
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As of October 2026, Hawthorn Bluff Campground is a campground in Oklahoma with 89 campsites. Hawthorn Bluff Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.
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- Hawthorn Bluff Campground is located at 36.4322° N, 95.6808° W.
- people allowed on 86 of 89 sites
- 10
- people allowed on each of the 3 largest sites
- 100
Hawthorn Bluff Campground reservations and next available dates
October 2026
Next Available Dates
62 sites open on Oct 1 at Hawthorn Bluff Campground. Book one now, or pick your dates above and get an alert when a site opens.
As of 30 September 2026, 23:30 UTC.
Stay and booking rules
- Mid-stay changes allowed
- Maximum consecutive stay: 14 consecutive nights
- Maximum stay: 14 nights
- Military discount available
Published by Recreation.gov for Hawthorn Bluff Campground, read on September 30, 2026.
Campsites at Hawthorn Bluff Campground
- Standard 84
- Group 3
- Tent 2
- Accessible 5
- Hookups 66
What an RV fits
- 15–19 ft1 site
- 25–29 ft3 sites
- 30–34 ft6 sites
- 35–39 ft5 sites
- 40–44 ft14 sites
- 45–49 ft13 sites
- 50–54 ft10 sites
- 55–59 ft8 sites
- 60–64 ft5 sites
- 65–69 ft4 sites
- 70–74 ft2 sites
- 85–89 ft2 sites
- 95–99 ft1 site
- 105–109 ft1 site
Amenities
- restrooms
- showers
- potable water
- dump station
At a glance: Setting: Forest.
Things to do: fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, wildlife.
All sites at Hawthorn Bluff Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov
| Site | Loop | Type | Sleeps | Max RV | Hookups | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 | A-LO | Standard | 10 | 65 ft | Electric | - |
| 03 | A-LO | Standard | 10 | 45 ft | Electric | - |
| 04 | A-LO | Standard | 10 | 31 ft | Electric | - |
| 05 | A-LO | Standard | 10 | 45 ft | Electric | - |
| 06 | A-LO | Standard | 10 | 52 ft | Electric | - |
| 07 | A-LO | Standard | 10 | 31 ft | Electric | - |
| 08 | A-LO | Standard | 10 | 65 ft | Electric | - |
| 09 | A-LO | Standard | 10 | 61 ft | Electric | - |
| 10 | A-LO | Standard | 10 | 51 ft | Electric | - |
| 11 | A-LO | Standard | 10 | 19 ft | Electric | - |
| 12 | A-LO | Standard | 10 | 73 ft | Electric | - |
| 13 | A-LO | Standard | 10 | 52 ft | Electric | - |
| 14 | A-LO | Standard | 10 | 64 ft | Electric | - |
| 15 | A-LO | Standard | 10 | 52 ft | Electric | - |
| 16 | A-LO | Standard | 10 | 58 ft | Electric | - |
| 17 | A-LO | Standard | 10 | 40 ft | Electric | - |
| 18 | A-LO | Standard | 10 | 40 ft | Electric | - |
| 19 | A-LO | Standard | 10 | 40 ft | Electric | - |
| 20 | A-LO | Standard | 10 | 40 ft | Electric | - |
| 21 | A-LO | Standard | 10 | 58 ft | Electric | - |
| 22 | A-LO | Standard | 10 | 52 ft | Electric | - |
| 23 | A-LO | Standard | 10 | 44 ft | Electric | - |
| 24 | A-LO | Standard | 10 | 64 ft | Electric | - |
| 25 | A-LO | Standard | 10 | 40 ft | Electric | - |
| 26 | A-LO | Standard | 10 | 85 ft | Electric | - |
| 27 | A-LO | Standard | 10 | 41 ft | Electric | - |
| 28 | A-LO | Standard | 10 | 44 ft | Electric | - |
| 29 | A-LO | Standard | 10 | 44 ft | Electric | - |
| 30 | A-LO | Standard | 10 | 46 ft | Electric | - |
| 31 | A-LO | Standard | 10 | 46 ft | Electric | - |
| 32 | A-LO | Standard | 10 | 42 ft | Electric | - |
| 33 | A-LO | Standard | 10 | 46 ft | Electric | - |
| 34 | A-LO | Standard | 10 | 105 ft | Electric | - |
| 35 | A-LO | Standard | 10 | 59 ft | Electric | - |
| 36 | A-LO | Standard | 10 | 38 ft | Electric | - |
| 37 | A-LO | Standard | 10 | 38 ft | Electric | - |
| 38 | A-LO | Standard | 10 | 40 ft | Electric | - |
| 39 | A-LO | Standard | 10 | 53 ft | Electric | - |
| 40 | A-LO | Standard | 10 | 53 ft | Electric | - |
| 41 | A-LO | Standard | 10 | 34 ft | Electric | Accessible |
| 42 | A-LO | Standard | 10 | 66 ft | Electric | - |
| 43 | A-LO | Standard | 10 | 49 ft | Electric | Accessible |
| 47 | A-LO | Standard | 10 | 46 ft | Electric | - |
| 48 | A-LO | Standard | 10 | 64 ft | Electric | - |
| 49 | A-LO | Standard | 10 | 55 ft | Electric | - |
| 50 | A-LO | Standard | 10 | 53 ft | Electric | - |
| 51 | A-LO | Standard | 10 | 55 ft | Electric | - |
| 52 | A-LO | Standard | 10 | 40 ft | Electric | - |
| 53 | A-LO | Standard | 10 | 58 ft | Electric | - |
| 54 | A-LO | Standard | 10 | 46 ft | Electric | - |
| 55 | A-LO | Standard | 10 | 66 ft | Electric | - |
| 56 | A-LO | Standard | 10 | 54 ft | Electric | - |
| 57 | A-LO | Standard | 10 | 57 ft | Electric | - |
| 58 | A-LO | Standard | 10 | 46 ft | Electric | - |
| 59 | A-LO | Standard | 10 | 52 ft | Electric | - |
| 60 | A-LO | Standard | 10 | 49 ft | Electric | - |
| 61 | A-LO | Standard | 10 | 73 ft | Electric | - |
| 62 | A-LO | Standard | 10 | 46 ft | Electric | - |
| 63 | A-LO | Standard | 10 | 46 ft | Electric | - |
| 64 | A-LO | Standard | 10 | 88 ft | Electric | - |
| 65 | A-LO | Standard | 10 | 63 ft | Electric | - |
| 66 | A-LO | Standard | 10 | 58 ft | Electric | - |
| 67 | A-LO | Standard | 10 | 98 ft | Electric | - |
| 68 | B-LO | Standard | 10 | 48 ft | - | - |
| 69 | B-LO | Standard | 10 | 40 ft | - | - |
| 70 | B-LO | Standard | 10 | 38 ft | - | - |
| 71 | B-LO | Standard | 10 | 43 ft | - | - |
| 72 | B-LO | Standard | 10 | 31 ft | - | - |
| 73 | B-LO | Standard | 10 | 28 ft | - | - |
| 74 | B-LO | Standard | 10 | 34 ft | - | - |
| 75 | B-LO | Standard | 10 | 38 ft | - | - |
| 76 | B-LO | Standard | 10 | 34 ft | - | - |
| 77 | B-LO | Standard | 10 | 38 ft | - | - |
| 79 | B-LO | Standard | 10 | 25 ft | - | - |
| 82 | B-LO | Standard | 10 | 28 ft | - | - |
| 83 | B-LO | Tent | 10 | - | - | - |
| 84 | B-LO | Tent | 10 | - | - | - |
| 85 | B-LO | Standard | 10 | - | - | - |
| 86 | B-LO | Standard | 10 | - | - | - |
| 87 | B-LO | Standard | 10 | - | - | - |
| 88 | B-LO | Standard | 10 | - | - | - |
| 89 | B-LO | Standard | 10 | - | - | - |
| 90 | B-LO | Standard | 10 | - | - | - |
| 91 | B-LO | Standard | 10 | - | - | - |
| 92 | B-LO | Standard | 10 | - | - | - |
| 93 | B-LO | Standard | 10 | - | - | - |
| CAMP SHELTER | B-LO | Group | 100 | - | Electric | Accessible |
| GAZEBO | B-LO | Group | 100 | - | Electric | Accessible |
| BEACH | BEAC | Group | 100 | - | Electric, Water | Accessible |
About Hawthorn Bluff Campground
Overview
Hawthorn Bluff is located on Oologah Lake in northeastern Oklahoma, less than 30 miles from Tulsa.
The lake provides an ideal getaway for fishing, boating, picnicking and camping. Prevailing winds make Oologah one of the most popular lakes in the area for sailing.
Recreation
Oologah Lake is a prime location for boating, sailing, water skiing and swimming. Several recreation areas with boat ramps and docks are scattered around the lake, including at Hawthorn Bluff.
Fishing is a very popular activity. Black bass, crappie, paddlefish, channel and blue catfish, walleye and hybrid striped bass are the primary sport species found in the lake. Young anglers love the Kid's Sun, Fun and Fishing Derby Day held annually in June.
The forested hills of the Oologah Wildlife Management Area provide excellent hunting opportunities, with nearly 13,000 acres open to the public.
Facilities
This large campground offers numerous campsites, many of which have 30-amp electric hookups. Two group day-use picnic shelters are available, as is a unique amphitheater with a gazebo that is ideal for ceremonies and weddings. The group facilities are Accessible and accommodate up to 100 guests each.
Flush and pit toilets, showers and a dump station are provided. A playground and interpretive nature trail are located within the campground.
Natural Features
Oologah Lake sits on the Verdigris River with a surface area of nearly 30,000 acres. Over 200 miles of shoreline are dominated by old-growth post oak and blackjack oak forests, which provide habitat for a variety of wildlife and birds, including deer, turkey, rabbits, quail, squirrels, ducks, geese and doves.
Nearby Attractions
Dog Iron Ranch, the birthplace of Will Rogers, is nearby. The ranch is a living history museum featuring Rogers' two-story post-Civil War birth home, educational programs, picnic areas and a 400-acre pasture on the lake shore with Texas Longhorn cattle and other livestock. The ranch is open year-round.
Rules and notices at Hawthorn Bluff Campground
Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 30, 2026. Check Hawthorn Bluff Campground on Recreation.gov
Notices from Recreation.gov
Check Out 4:00 PM
Check IN 6:00 PM
Entrance Gate will be open from 6am - 10pm from 1 April through 31 October
Entrance Gate will be open from 6am - 8pm from 1 November through 31 March
Picnic shelters and gazebo/amphitheater are open daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Shelters accommodate 100 people and 50 vehicles
The gazebo/amphitheater accommodates 100 people and 20 vehicles
For more information call 918-443-2250
This facility allows pets
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.
Hawthorn Bluff day use locations and facilities, including picnic sites, group shelters, swim beaches, volleyball courts, and parking lots are designated as alcohol-free areas. The consumption of alcoholic beverages in these locations is prohibited.
No person shall bring or allow dogs, cats, or other pets into developed recreation areas or adjacent waters unless penned, caged, on a leash under 6ft in lenth or otherwise physically restrained.
Wild or exotic pets and animals,or any animals displaying vicioius or aggressive behavior,or otherwise posing a threat to public safety, or deemed a public nuisance are prohibited from project lands and waters unless authorized by the Distrcit Commander.
A camping unit at one or more campsites at any one lake for a period longer than 14 days durring any 30-consecutive day period is prohibited without the written permission of the District Commander.
American the Beautiful/Golden Age/Golden Access passes are limited to one campsite per pass. Pass holder must be present or discounnt may be terminated.
Hawthorn Bluff Campground FAQ
How hard is it to get a campsite at Hawthorn Bluff Campground?
Hawthorn Bluff Campground is rated "Moderate to Book" based on historical demand. With 89 sites available, you have good chances of finding availability, especially on weekdays.
How do I find last-minute availability at Hawthorn Bluff Campground?
Cancellations happen frequently at Hawthorn Bluff Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.
How many campsites does Hawthorn Bluff Campground have?
Hawthorn Bluff Campground has 89 campsites.
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