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Washington Irving South Campground

Keystone Lake, Oklahoma

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As of October 2026, Washington Irving South Campground is a campground in Oklahoma with 21 campsites. Washington Irving South Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Washington Irving South Campground is located at 36.1985° N, 96.2590° W.

people allowed on 20 of 21 sites: 8
people allowed on the largest site: 25

Washington Irving South Campground reservations and next available dates

October 2026

November 2026

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Next Available Dates

Oct 1 (10 sites)Oct 2 (7 sites)

10 sites open on Oct 1 at Washington Irving South Campground. Book one now, or pick your dates above and get an alert when a site opens.

As of 30 September 2026, 14:52 UTC.

Stay and booking rules

Mid-stay changes allowed
Maximum stay: 14 nights
Military discount available
Minimum stay: 1 consecutive nights

Published by Recreation.gov for Washington Irving South Campground, read on September 29, 2026.

Campsites at Washington Irving South Campground

GS11234567891011121314151617181920

Standard 20
Group 1
Hookups 20

What an RV fits

25–29 ft1 site
30–34 ft7 sites
35–39 ft4 sites
40–44 ft1 site
45–49 ft2 sites
50–54 ft2 sites
55–59 ft1 site
60–64 ft2 sites

Amenities

restrooms
showers
potable water
dump station

At a glance: Setting: Valley.

Things to do: fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, wildlife, offroad.

All sites at Washington Irving South Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Site	Loop	Type	Sleeps	Max RV	Hookups
GS1	WASHINGTON IRVING SOUTH	Group	25	-	-
01	WIRS	Standard	8	35 ft	Electric, Water
02	WIRS	Standard	8	31 ft	Electric, Water
03	WIRS	Standard	8	45 ft	Electric, Water
04	WIRS	Standard	8	32 ft	Electric, Water
05	WIRS	Standard	8	32 ft	Electric, Water
06	WIRS	Standard	8	45 ft	Electric, Water
07	WIRS	Standard	8	32 ft	Electric, Water
08	WIRS	Standard	8	39 ft	Electric, Water
09	WIRS	Standard	8	33 ft	Electric, Water
10	WIRS	Standard	8	31 ft	Electric, Water
11	WIRS	Standard	8	54 ft	Electric, Water
12	WIRS	Standard	8	55 ft	Electric, Water
13	WIRS	Standard	8	62 ft	Electric, Water
14	WIRS	Standard	8	38 ft	Electric, Water
15	WIRS	Standard	8	60 ft	Electric, Water
16	WIRS	Standard	8	40 ft	Electric, Water
17	WIRS	Standard	8	53 ft	Electric, Water
18	WIRS	Standard	8	26 ft	Electric, Water
19	WIRS	Standard	8	30 ft	Electric, Water
20	WIRS	Standard	8	36 ft	Electric, Water

About Washington Irving South Campground

Overview

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.

Rules and notices at Washington Irving South Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 29, 2026. Check Washington Irving South Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

Campground has heavy tree cover with low hanging limbs

BEGINNING APRIL 1, 2026: Check out time 1:00 PM, Check in time 3:00 PM

Prior to April 1, 2026: Check out time is 4:00 PM, Check in time is 6:00 PM

Quiet Hours: 10PM to 6AM

Entrance 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.

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.

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Washington Irving South Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Washington Irving South Campground?

Washington Irving South Campground is rated "Moderate to Book" based on historical demand. With 21 sites available, you have good chances of finding availability, especially on weekdays.

How do I find last-minute availability at Washington Irving South Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Washington Irving South 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 Washington Irving South Campground have?

Washington Irving South Campground has 21 campsites.

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