Birch Cove
Birch Cove is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in Oklahoma. Hookups: electric & water.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- Oklahoma
- Coordinates
- 36.53444, -96.16222
- Hookups
- Electric & Water
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Day Use Area, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Swimming Site
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 918-847-2220
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Birch Cove
Overview Birch Cove is located at Birch Lake in Osage County, Oklahoma. Cradled in valleys surrounded by rolling, forested hills, the lake is a perfect setting for nature lovers and other outdoor enthusiasts. The lake is small yet scenic and offers several excellent outdoor recreational opportunities for year-round enjoyment, such as fishing, boating, swimming, horseback riding and picnicking. Recreation Birch Lake is popular for fishing and hunting, as well as family fun and relaxation. Fish species available for the angler include largemouth bass, walleye, spotted bass, smallmouth bass, hybrid striped bass, black and white crappie, channel and flathead catfish and sunfish. Principal game species for hunting enthusiasts include bobwhite quail, mourning dove, fox squirrel, gray squirrel, cottontail rabbit and whitetail deer. Facilities With a boat ramp, fishing dock, playground, and a swim beach, Birch Cove has something for everyone. All campsites are on the waterfront or within a short walk from the lake. There are also two group camping shelters that can be reserved; one shelter accommodates 6 rv/trailers, 100 people and 21 vehicles, and the other accommodates 4 rv/trailers, 60 people and 11 vehicles. Natural Features Birch Cove Campground is forested, and most sites have a mix of sun and shade. The 1,137-acre lake is part of Birch Creek, a tributary of Bird Creek. The shoreline ranges from gentle to steep slopes with numerous rock outcrops. The hilltops and upp
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- Usace · 27 mi
- Propane
- Lake Area Propane · 19 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Cove Point | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 0.3 mi | — | Electric & Water |
| Bull Creek Peninsula | Private campground | 8.8 mi | — | — |
| Skiatook Lake Twin Points Campground | Private campground | 11 mi | — | — |
| Twin Points | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 11 mi | — | Electric |
| BO2 Base Camp | Private campground | 11 mi | — | — |
| King Arthur | Private campground | 13 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.