Keystone State Park

RULES AND REGULATIONS TO REMEMBER

➢ First vehicle is included with campsite. Maximum of two vehicles including one boat/trailer per campsite.

➢ Please do not litter.

➢ Quiet hours are 11:00 pm to 6:00 am.

➢ All pets must be caged or on a leash not to exceed 10 feet. DO NOT leave pets unattended. Pet droppings must be picked up.

➢ 14 day camping limit.

➢ All overnight camping is subject to a fee.

➢ It is unlawful to dump water, sewage or effluent (Grey Water) from sinks on any ground surface or into any water.

➢ Tents are not allowed in RV full hookup sites.

➢ Park in designated areas only.

➢ Day-use curfew is 10:00 pm.

➢ Collecting nuts and berries, disturbing plants and animals or other natural features is STRICTLY PROHIBITED.

➢ Glass containers are prohibited in the swimming areas.

➢ All cabins are non-smoking.

KEYSTONE STATE PARK HISTORY

Keystone State Park was established in 1966 and contains 715 acres of land that is leased by the U.S. Corps of Engineers to the State of Oklahoma. The park is located 10 miles west of Sand Springs on US 412, then one-half mile south on Keystone Dam Road (State Hwy 151). The lake, with its wooded shorelines, high bluffs and low rolling hills has 26,300 surface acres and 330 miles of shoreline.

Keystone Lake was named for the community of Keystone. The original site of the community, inundated by the waters of the lake, was in a key position at the juncture of the Cimarron and Arkansas Rivers. The land between the Arkansas and the Cimarron Rivers was called Triangle Country by early-day residents. The region was originally homeland for the Osage Indian Tribe. During the 1830s the U.S. Government relocated Creek and Cherokee Indians to this area.

In 1832, the noted American author Washington Irving visited this area. Irving tells of his overnight camp in Bear’s Glen (3 miles north of Keystone Dam) in his book A Tour on the Prairies.

In 1834, Old Fort Arbuckle was established where the dam now stands. It was one of several outposts set up by General Leavenworth to stop warfare between the Indian tribes.

The Battle of Round Mountain, the first Civil War battle fought in Indian territory, occurred five miles south of Keystone State Park.

KEYSTONE STATE PARK FACILITIES

Park Office and Information: A Store is located in the park office. The Store stocks food, supplies, soft drinks, ice, candy, firewood and souvenirs.

CABINS: 22 Lake View cabin units (all cabins are non-smoking).

FRONTIER COUNTRY: 3 bedroom, 2 bedroom and 1 bedroom duplex cabins. All have air conditioning and heat, plus fireplaces. Cabins have living areas and fully equipped kitchens. Hilltop and Paradise luxury cabins include Jacuzzis. A Community Center is available for group rentals. Check-in is 3:00 pm, check-out is 11:00 am. Cabin Reservations: 918-865-4991 or online at www.travelok.com/state-parks.

CAMPING: Three campground areas provide over 150 campsites. The park has comfort stations with showers and a sanitary Dump Station for RV use.

LAKE COUNTRY CAMPGROUND: Modern pull through RV full hookup sites, RV sites with water and electric only, electric tent sites and playground. Two vehicles per campsite including a boat.

GREEN COUNTRY CAMPGROUND: Modern RV full hookup sites, primitive tent sites, marina & playground. Two vehicles per campsite including a boat.

RED CARPET COUNTRY CAMPGROUND: Primitive tent sites and playground.

PICNICKING: Four group pavilions available for public rental. Day use picnicking in Lake Country.

CHILDREN’S FISHING POND: Located in Lake Country for children 12 years and under. Catch and release.

TRAILS:

1.4 Mile Trail located in Lake Country.

5.9 Mile Hiking and Mountain Biking Trail. One-Mile Hiking Trail across from park office.

MARINA: The marina offers a gas dock, boat sales/service, rental slips, Marina Office and a seasonal floating restaurant.