Sheppard Point
Heyburn Lake — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Sand Springs, OK, OK
Price: From $15 per night
Price range: $15–$50 per night
Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (146 reviews)
Season: May through October
Sheppard Point is an excellent destination for access to Oklahoma’s Heyburn Lake and taking advantage of hiking and sightseeing on the multi-use nature trail. Sheppard Point offers a handful of equestrian-friendly sites where horses can be kept behind the sites on tether poles, with direct access to the trail system.Picnicking, horseback riding, hiking, fishing, water skiing, boating, swimming are some of the favorite activities at Heyburn Lake. Anglers catch catfish, bass and crappie while hunt
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, Showers, Fishing, Boat Launch
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Sheppard Point offers excellent access to Heyburn Lake with diverse water activities including boating, fishing, and swimming, plus equestrian-friendly sites with direct trail access. Google reviewers praise the quiet, clean park and well-maintained grounds.
Wildlife alert: Bobcats present in area; also Three-toed Box Turtles, Eastern Collared Lizards, and Common Five-lined Skinks. Horses common due to equestrian camping.
Insider tips for Sheppard Point: Book early — federal campground with only 39 sites fills quickly Equestrian sites available with tether poles and trail access Self-contained RVs only; no hookups available at most sites Multi-use nature trail may be rutted from horse traffic
Skip Sheppard Point if: You need RV hookups. You require year-round camping (seasonal May-October only). You need modern bathroom facilities (reviewers noted outdated facilities needing attention).
Best time to visit Sheppard Point: May-October — Official operating season only.
Nearby campgrounds: Heyburn Park (Sand Springs, OK), Brush Creek Public Use Area (Sand Springs, OK), Appalachia Bay Recreation Area (Cleveland, OK), Washington Irving South (SAND SPRINGS, OK).
Cell Phone Coverage at Sheppard Point
Cell signal at Sheppard Point (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.
Sheppard Point is an excellent destination for access to Oklahoma’s Heyburn Lake and taking advantage of hiking and sightseeing on the multi-use nature trail. Sheppard Point offers a handful of equestrian-friendly sites where horses can be kept behind the sites on tether poles, with direct access to the trail system.Picnicking, horseback riding, hiking, fishing, water skiing, boating, swimming are some of the favorite activities at Heyburn Lake. Anglers catch catfish, bass and crappie while hunters seek white-tailed deer and wild turkey.For local information, please call (918) 247-6391 or call (918) 865-2621 for general information.Sheppard Point has a selection of both tent and RV campsites.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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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
federal campground with only 39 sites fills quickly
Equestrian sites available with tether poles and trail access
Self-contained RVs only; no hookups available at most sites
Multi-use nature trail may be rutted from horse traffic
Official operating season only
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Sapulpa, take SH33 and go 7 miles west of Kellyville. Exit on Turner Turnpike. Follow signs 3.5 miles south from SH33. From Bristow, take SH48 to 48/33 intersection. Go east on SH33 3.5 miles to 305th W. Ave. Follow signs south from SH33.
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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 — Heyburn Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Heyburn Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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