Brush Creek Public Use Area
Keystone Lake — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: Sand Springs, OK, OK
Price: From $25 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (188 reviews)
Season: May through October
Brush Creek is located downstream of Keystone Dam, just 10 minutes from Tulsa, Oklahoma. This park features campground provided activities such as horseshoes, cornhole, a basketball court, a sand volleyball court, a mile-long fitness trail, and quick access to nearby multi-purpose trails. This is a popular destination for fishermen as they have the ability to cross along the pedestrian bridge from the campground to the fishing berm below the dam.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Restrooms, Showers, Electric Hookups, Fishing
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Brush Creek is located just 10 minutes from Tulsa and features campground activities like horseshoes, cornhole, basketball, sand volleyball, and a fitness trail. The area is popular for fishing with pedestrian bridge access to the fishing berm below Keystone Dam.
Wildlife alert: Gray Fox, Common Raccoon, Mexican Long-nosed Armadillo, Prothonotary Warbler, Summer Tanager, Great Blue Heron, Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Insider tips for Brush Creek Public Use Area: Book early as this is a popular federal campground Use the pedestrian bridge to access the fishing berm below the dam Bring your own hookups or use self-contained RV - no hookups available at most sites
Skip Brush Creek Public Use Area if: You need full RV hookups - only electric hookups available and most sites have no hookups. You plan to camp outside May-October - seasonal operations only. You prefer uncrowded campgrounds - this is a popular destination.
Best time to visit Brush Creek Public Use Area: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Washington Irving South (SAND SPRINGS, OK), Appalachia Bay Recreation Area (Cleveland, OK), Walnut Creek (Osage, OK), Tall Chief Cove (SKIATOOK, OK).
Cell Phone Coverage at Brush Creek Public Use Area
Cell signal at Brush Creek Public Use Area (Sand Springs, OK): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage
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.
Brush Creek is located downstream of Keystone Dam, just 10 minutes from Tulsa, Oklahoma. This park features campground provided activities such as horseshoes, cornhole, a basketball court, a sand volleyball court, a mile-long fitness trail, and quick access to nearby multi-purpose trails. This is a popular destination for fishermen as they have the ability to cross along the pedestrian bridge from the campground to the fishing berm below the dam.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a popular federal campground
Use the pedestrian bridge to access the fishing berm below the dam
Bring your own hookups or use self-contained RV - no hookups available at most sites
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Highway 412 take the Keystone Dam Exit on to Highway 151 and take the first left before you cross the Dam. At the stop sign you will travel straight and take the second right turn to the park entrance.
Campground entrance
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#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.
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