Army Corps of Engineers · Oklahoma
Walnut Creek
Army Corps of Engineers · Oklahoma, United States
- Sites
- 53
- Hookups
- 47 electric, 53 with water, 1 no hookups
- Season
- April 1 to October 31
- Group sites
- Yes
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Showers
- Yes
- Dump station
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 771 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 4
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile good · AT&T good · Verizon good (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Lake
- Keystone Lake
- Nearest town
- Prue
- Phone
- 918-865-2621
- Activities
- Backpacking, Biking, Birding, Boating, Camping, Day Use Area, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Jet Skiing, Kayaking, Motor Boat, Mountain Biking
40 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Nestled along the north shore of Keystone Lake, Walnut Creek Recreation Area is surrounded by sandy beaches, high bluffs, native grasses, rock outcrops and rolling hills, making it the ideal retreat for fun and quiet relaxation. Along with camping, boating, and day use opportunities, the park also includes 17 miles of trail for hiking and equestrian access.
Recreation
The park has camping, swimming, boat ramp, and 17 miles of hiking/equestrian trails.
Facilities
The park features 2 dump stations, 30 and 50 amp electrical service at campsites and water hookups. The campground has restroom/shower facility, backstop, and boat ramp.
Walnut Creek's Sand Plum Trail is approximately 17 miles in length, crossing flat to rolling terrain, and affords many vistas of Keystone Lake. The trail is available to hikers, equestrians, and mountain bike enthusiasts. Trail users are advised to stay on designated trails; quicksand may occur along lakeshore.
Natural Features
Walnut Creek has numerous sandy beaches, rolling hills, native tall grasses, and pine forest.
Nearby Attractions
Keystone Ancient Forest
Woolaroc Museum and Wildlife Preserve
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46° | 29° | 4° | 64° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 51° | 34° | -18° | 77° | 9 of 11 |
| March | 64° | 45° | 23° | 78° | 5 of 11 |
| April | 73° | 53° | 33° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| May | 79° | 64° | 51° | 94° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 89° | 72° | 56° | 100° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 91° | 75° | 65° | 101° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 90° | 74° | 65° | 105° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 87° | 69° | 57° | 98° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 71° | 54° | 38° | 86° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 64° | 45° | 19° | 78° | 3 of 10 |
| December | 52° | 37° | 20° | 74° | 7 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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