Hawthorn Bluff
Oologah Lake — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: OOLOGAH, OK, OK
Price: From $16 per night
Price range: $16–$50 per night
Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (373 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Hawthorn Bluff is located on Oologah Lake in northeastern Oklahoma, less than 30 miles from Tulsa. The lake provides an ideal getaway for fishing, boating, picnicking and camping. Prevailing winds make Oologah one of the most popular lakes in the area for sailing.This large campground offers numerous campsites, many of which have 30-amp electric hookups.
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, Showers, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/hawthorn-bluff to be notified when sites open up.
Hawthorn Bluff on Oologah Lake offers excellent boating, fishing, and water sports opportunities less than 30 miles from Tulsa. Campers consistently praise the boat ramps, fishing quality, and recreational amenities with a 4.6/5 rating from 456 Google reviews.
Wildlife alert: White-tailed Deer, Red-tailed Hawk, Red-shouldered Hawk, Eastern Meadowlark, Summer Tanager, Western Ratsnake, Great Plains Skink, and Sonora episcopa reported in the area.
Insider tips for Hawthorn Bluff: Book early—this is a popular federal campground with limited availability Arrive early for boat launch parking during peak season Only select sites have electric hookups; confirm hookup availability when booking Check weather before trips; multiple camper reviews emphasize weather conditions impact quality
Skip Hawthorn Bluff if: You need water or sewer hookups—only electric available on select sites. You're visiting during peak summer season—parking and facilities become crowded. You prefer guaranteed full hookups—most sites lack them despite year-round operation.
Best time to visit Hawthorn Bluff: Off-peak (fall/winter/spring) — Avoid summer crowds when beach-goers overflow into parking areas; spring offers good weather for fishing per camper reviews..
Nearby campgrounds: Blue Creek (Claremore, OK), Spencer Creek (Claremore, OK), Tall Chief Cove (SKIATOOK, OK), Birch Cove (SKIATOOK, OK).
Cell Phone Coverage at Hawthorn Bluff
Cell signal at Hawthorn Bluff (OOLOGAH, OK): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
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.
Hawthorn Bluff is located on Oologah Lake in northeastern Oklahoma, less than 30 miles from Tulsa. The lake provides an ideal getaway for fishing, boating, picnicking and camping. Prevailing winds make Oologah one of the most popular lakes in the area for sailing.This large campground offers numerous campsites, many of which have 30-amp electric hookups.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground with limited availability
Arrive early for boat launch parking during peak season
Only select sites have electric hookups; confirm hookup availability when booking
Check weather before trips; multiple camper reviews emphasize weather conditions impact quality
Avoid summer crowds when beach-goers overflow into parking areas; spring offers good weather for fishing per camper reviews.
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
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Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Tulsa, Oklahoma, take U.S. Highway 169 north for 27 miles to Highway 88. The campground is 2 miles east of the town of Oologah on Highway 88.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Oologah Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Oologah Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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