Hawthorn Bluff
Hawthorn Bluff is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in Oklahoma. Hookups: electric & water.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- Oklahoma
- Coordinates
- 36.43222, -95.68083
- Hookups
- Electric & Water
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Day Use Area, Fishing, Hiking, Swimming Site, Visitor Center, Water Sports
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 918-443-2319
Amenities
- Reservable sites
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About Hawthorn Bluff
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-grow
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- Usace · 37 mi
- Propane
- Lake Area Propane · 15 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Creek | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 5.1 mi | — | Electric |
| Spencer Creek | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 8.6 mi | — | Electric & Water |
| Claremore Expo Center RV Park | RV park | 8.8 mi | — | — |
| Cracker Barrel #636 | Overnight parking | 13 mi | — | — |
| Mingo RV Park | RV park | 21 mi | — | — |
| Cracker Barrel #325 | Overnight parking | 25 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.