Army Corps of Engineers · Oklahoma
Bluff Landing
Army Corps of Engineers · Oklahoma, United States
- Sites
- 31
- Hookups
- 25 electric, 26 with water, 5 no hookups
- Season
- Year-round
- Group sites
- Yes
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Showers
- Yes
- Dump station
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 551 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 4
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile weak · AT&T weak · Verizon weak (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Lake
- Arkansas River - Newt Graham Pool
- Phone
- 918-682-4314
31 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Bluff Landing is located immediately upstream of Newt Graham Lock and Dam 18 on the Verdigris River which is part of the McClellan-Kerr Navigation System. The park is approximately 12 east of Broken Arrow, OK. Visitors enjoy camping, picnicking, fishing, kayaking or simply enjoying the scenic beauty of the area
Recreation
The Newt Graham Lock and Dam 18 project was primarily constructed for the improvement of the Arkansas River and its tributaries for commercial barge traffic, however, it also offers recreation and resource opportunities. Boaters can experience locking downstream or explore the 24.8 miles of navigable waters upstream from the lock to the Port of Catoosa.
Facilities
This year-around campground has two camping loops offering 25 campsites with electric, 5 non-electric campsites and a group day use shelter. The west loop is closed during the nonpeak season (Nov. 1 – Mar. 31). Amenities are available throughout the year and include flush and vault toilets, showers, drinking water, dump station, boat ramp and courtesy dock.
Natural Features
Bluff Landing is located on an oxbow off of the main Verdigris River channel and provides excellent access to the backwaters for fishermen and kayaks. The campground is surrounded by mixed hardwood forest and the majority of the campsites are shaded. The sloping high banks of the oxbow offer great water views and access to tie boats at the water's edge. Due to the high banks, this campground is rarely affected by flooding.
Nearby Attractions
Visitors can watch vessels lock through Newt Graham Lock 18. Access to Lock 18 is off Highway 412 at Inola, Oklahoma. Visitors are also a short drive to Broken Arrow and Tulsa and the many attractions both cities have to offer.
Also Known As
McClellan-Kerr Navigation System
Charges & Cancellations
Cancellations made 48 hrs or more prior to the start of the reservation will incur the cancellation fee of $10.
Cancellations made 24 hrs prior to the start of the reservation will incur a late cancellation fee ($10 + first nights camping fee)
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47° | 30° | 5° | 66° | 10 of 11 |
| February | 52° | 34° | -17° | 76° | 9 of 11 |
| March | 64° | 46° | 24° | 78° | 5 of 11 |
| April | 73° | 53° | 34° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| May | 79° | 65° | 52° | 93° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 89° | 72° | 58° | 98° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 91° | 76° | 66° | 99° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 91° | 74° | 64° | 104° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 87° | 69° | 57° | 97° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 71° | 54° | 35° | 85° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 64° | 44° | 21° | 80° | 3 of 10 |
| December | 52° | 37° | 22° | 74° | 6 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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