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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.
Oologah Lake is a prime location for boating, sailing, water skiing and swimming. Several recreation areas with boat ramps and docks are scattered around the lake, including at Hawthorn Bluff.
Fishing is a very popular activity. Black bass, crappie, paddlefish, channel and blue catfish, walleye and hybrid striped bass are the primary sport species found in the lake. Young anglers love the Kid's Sun, Fun and Fishing Derby Day held annually in June.
The forested hills of the Oologah Wildlife Management Area provide excellent hunting opportunities, with nearly 13,000 acres open to the public.
This large campground offers numerous campsites, many of which have 30-amp electric hookups. Two group day-use picnic shelters are available, as is a unique amphitheater with a gazebo that is ideal for ceremonies and weddings. The group facilities are Accessible and accommodate up to 100 guests each.
Flush and pit toilets, showers and a dump station are provided. A playground and interpretive nature trail are located within the campground.
Oologah Lake sits on the Verdigris River with a surface area of nearly 30,000 acres. Over 200 miles of shoreline are dominated by old-growth post oak and blackjack oak forests, which provide habitat for a variety of wildlife and birds, including deer, turkey, rabbits, quail, squirrels, ducks, geese and doves.
Dog Iron Ranch, the birthplace of Will Rogers, is nearby. The ranch is a living history museum featuring Rogers' two-story post-Civil War birth home, educational programs, picnic areas and a 400-acre pasture on the lake shore with Texas Longhorn cattle and other livestock. The ranch is open year-round.
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.
We didn't camp but asked the host if we could drive through and look at the sight. She was very nice and accommodating.
The host is always so nice and accommodating when we come here.
Great place to camp. The lady up front was very friendly and helpful. We will definitely be coming back.
Beautiful!!!!! Non- electric is the way to go! Nice camp site spacing! Most are right on the water. Loved how there are both bathrooms and working showers. Bonus they are right next to the camp sites. Overall one of our favorite camps. Clean and beautiful.
Very nice area for camping and fishing! Bathrooms were very clean too. My family and I did pick up A LOT of broken glass pieces off the ground which was kind of frustrating, but it certainly didn't ruin the trip! Also if you're up early enough in the morning, it's lovely to sit and listen to all the different birds talking and singing!
Warning! If you value your safety don't stay here. My wife and teacup Yorkie were mauled in our own campsite this morning @ 5:oo am 12 hours later and still no help from park rangers. They don't care, in fact I heard laughter in background while reporting the incident. Wish I could rate -5 stars.
