Campground

Birch Cove

Birch Lake · SKIATOOK · Oklahoma — managed by US Army Corps of Engineers

Birch Cove campground
Photo: Recreation.gov · Birch Lake Office

Weekend availability at Birch Cove

Live from Recreation.gov · checked Sep 18, 7:54 AM PT
  • Fri, Sep 18
    Open
    73/94 sites
  • Fri, Sep 25
    Open
    77/95 sites
  • Fri, Oct 2
    Open
    81/95 sites
  • Fri, Oct 9
    Open
    88/95 sites
  • Fri, Oct 16
    Open
    79/95 sites
  • Fri, Oct 23
    Open
    90/95 sites

Friday + Saturday nights, sites bookable both nights. Counts come from a rotating sweep and can lag a cancellation by up to a day — alerts watch your exact dates within minutes.

Campsites & amenities

Site-level details from Recreation.gov's official catalog.

Campsites
98
Electric sites
98
Water hookups
96
Pull-through
7
Standard Electric

About this campground

Overview Birch Cove is located at Birch Lake in Osage County, Oklahoma. Cradled in valleys surrounded by rolling, forested hills, the lake is a perfect setting for nature lovers and other outdoor enthusiasts. The lake is small yet scenic and offers several excellent outdoor recreational opportunities for year-round enjoyment, such as fishing, boating, swimming, horseback riding and picnicking.Recreation Birch Lake is popular for fishing and hunting, as well as family fun and relaxation. Fish species available for the angler include largemouth bass, walleye, spotted bass, smallmouth bass, hybrid striped bass, black and white crappie, channel and flathead catfish and sunfish. Principal game species for hunting enthusiasts include bobwhite quail, mourning dove, fox squirrel, gray squirrel, cottontail rabbit and whitetail deer.Facilities With a boat ramp, fishing dock, playground, and a swim beach, Birch Cove has something for everyone. All campsites are on the waterfront or within a short walk from the lake. There are also two group camping shelters that can be reserved; one shelter accommodates 6 rv/trailers, 100 people and 21 vehicles, and the other accommodates 4 rv/trailers, 60 people and 11 vehicles. Natural Features Birch Cove Campground is forested, and most sites have a mix of sun and shade. The 1,137-acre lake is part of Birch Creek, a tributary of Bird Creek. The shoreline ranges from gentle to steep slopes with numerous rock outcrops. The hilltops and upper slopes are generously forested with small hardwood trees, primarily post oak, blackjack, other oaks, hickory, hackberry and elm. Numerous species of grasses and wildflowers bloom in spring and fall. Forests, tallgrass prairie and shrub ecosystems surround the lake area. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (918) 847-2220.

Getting there

From Tulsa, take Highway 75 north to Hwy 20 west. First light in Skiatook turn right (north) on Hwy 11 to Barnsdall for 19 miles. Take a left on West Chestnut Avenue, then left on South Eighth Street at T. Travel 3 miles and Birch Cove entrance will be on the right.

Elevation
789 ft
Contact
918-847-2220

Activities

  • SWIMMING SITE
  • DAY USE AREA
  • HUNTING
  • HIKING
  • FISHING
  • CAMPING
  • BOATING

Nearby federal campgrounds

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