Washington Irving South
Washington Irving South is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in Oklahoma. Hookups: electric & water.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- Oklahoma
- Coordinates
- 36.19853, -96.25903
- Hookups
- Electric & Water
- Activities
- Birding, Boating, Camping, Day Use Area, Fishing, Hiking, Photography, Picnicking, Scenic Drive, Swimming, Swimming Site, Water Access
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 918-865-2621
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Washington Irving South
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
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- Usace · 3.3 mi
- Propane
- Airgas · 16 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shady Grove Campground & RV Park | RV park | 1.7 mi | — | — |
| Brush Creek Public Use Area | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 3.4 mi | — | Full hookups |
| Walnut Creek | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 3.9 mi | — | Full hookups |
| Tanglewood RV Park | RV park | 4.5 mi | — | — |
| Prayer Mountain | Private campground | 8.0 mi | — | — |
| Zink Ranch | Private campground | 8.2 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.