Appalachia Bay Recreation Area

Keystone Lake — lakeside

Location: Cleveland, OK, OK

Price: From $15 per night

Price range: $15–$25 per night

Rating: 3.7 out of 5 (3 reviews)

Season: Year-round

Located south of US 412 just 20 miles west of Tulsa, this park features a boat ramp, camping, fishing and other water sports, and a 400 acre off road park. The lake’s blue-green water, beautiful natural surroundings and wide variety of recreational opportunities make it a popular destination for year-round fun. This campground features 24 reservable campsites, most with 30 and 50 amp electrical services, water hookups, picnic tables, fire rings, and grills.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Showers, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Boat Launch

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/appalachia-bay-recreation-area to be notified when sites open up.

Appalachia Bay offers 24 sites with diverse amenities including a boat launch, dump station, and showers at an affordable $15/night rate. The 400-acre off-road park and Keystone Lake's prime boating and fishing opportunities make it a well-rounded recreation destination.

Wildlife alert: Great Blue Herons and Ospreys frequent the lake area; gray foxes and cricket frogs are present in the habitat. Prothonotary Warblers and Summer Tanagers observed in the region.

Insider tips for Appalachia Bay Recreation Area: Book early — federal campground with only 24 sites and high demand Bring your own hookups or use a self-contained RV; most sites have no electrical hookups despite dump station availability Visit for Keystone Lake's noted striped and sand bass fishing

Skip Appalachia Bay Recreation Area if: You need RV electrical hookups; only some sites have Electric Hookups and most lack them. You're visiting during seasonal operations changes (check before arrival despite year-round designation).

Best time to visit Appalachia Bay Recreation Area: Year-round — Campground operates year-round per verified data.

Nearby campgrounds: Washington Irving South (SAND SPRINGS, OK), Brush Creek Public Use Area (Sand Springs, OK), Walnut Creek (Osage, OK), Tall Chief Cove (SKIATOOK, OK).

Cell Phone Coverage at Appalachia Bay Recreation Area

Cell signal at Appalachia Bay Recreation Area (Cleveland, OK): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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Cleveland, OK, OK★ 3.7 (3 reviews)From $15/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Located south of US 412 just 20 miles west of Tulsa, this park features a boat ramp, camping, fishing and other water sports, and a 400 acre off road park. The lake’s blue-green water, beautiful natural surroundings and wide variety of recreational opportunities make it a popular destination for year-round fun. This campground features 24 reservable campsites, most with 30 and 50 amp electrical services, water hookups, picnic tables, fire rings, and grills.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonYear-round
Stay limit14 days
Max RV53 ft
Hookups24 electric sites
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking WaterElectric Hookups
Recreation
Picnic TablesShowersBoat Launch
Family & Pets
RestroomsDump Station

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need RV electrical hookups; only some sites have Electric Hookups and most lack them✕ You're visiting during seasonal operations changes (check before arrival despite year-round designation)

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

federal campground with only 24 sites and high demand

Bring your own hookups or use a self-contained RV; most sites have no electrical hookups despite dump station availability

Visit for Keystone Lake's noted striped and sand bass fishing

Best: Year-round

Campground operates year-round per verified data

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G + 5G · 100%
Verizon
4G · 100%
AT&T
4G · 100%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Great Blue Herons and Ospreys frequent the lake area; gray foxes and cricket frogs are present in the habitat. Prothonotary Warblers and Summer Tanagers observed in the region.

Location

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918-865-2621· Keystone Lake

Campground entrance

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Community

#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Keystone Lake fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Keystone Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Appalachia Bay Recreation Area cost per night?+
Appalachia Bay Recreation Area costs $15–$25 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Appalachia Bay Recreation Area open?+
Appalachia Bay Recreation Area is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Appalachia Bay Recreation Area have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Appalachia Bay Recreation Area?+
Appalachia Bay Recreation Area can accommodate RVs up to 35 feet.
How do I make reservations at Appalachia Bay Recreation Area?+
Appalachia Bay Recreation Area is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Appalachia Bay Recreation Area?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Appalachia Bay Recreation Area is rated strong. Best carrier: T-Mobile. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Appalachia Bay Recreation Area open, and what are check-in times?+
Appalachia Bay Recreation Area is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$15 /night★ 3.7 (3)
SeasonYear-round
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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