Bear Creek Cove

Kaw Lake, OK · ≈13.3 mi to Ponca City
Sites
22
Max rig
40 ft
Pull-through
No
Hookups
30A
ADA
To town
13.3 mi
Signal

✓ Best for

  • Boating and fishing enthusiasts
  • RVers with smaller to mid-size rigs
  • Campers wanting electric and water hookups
  • Pet owners
  • Wildlife viewing

✕ Not ideal for

  • Big rigs and large RVs
  • Those needing sewer hookups
  • ADA accessibility required

Connectivity

Best bet: AT&TUsable 5G — good enough to stay connected · 3 of 3 carriers reach here
VerizonLTE
AT&T5G
T-Mobile5G

What's here

22 StandardsDrive-In access
Rig compatibility

Will your rig fit?

Site-level rig length data isn't reported for this campground (the managing agency lists a general max of 40 ft, but individual site dimensions aren't recorded here).

Amenities & features

Amenities
Campfires allowedDrinking waterDump stationElectric hookupsFire pitsFlush toiletsGrillsPets allowedPicnic tablesShadeShowersWater hookups
Activities
BoatingCampingFishingWildlife Viewing
CampIntel Score

How we score

We score what we can verify.
Fits most rigs comfortablyRig fit
Some travel requiredAccess
Good amenitiesConvenience
Verdicts come from our Rig fit, Access & Convenience sub-scores — each built only from verifiable Recreation.gov data.

Where it is

Nearest town: Ponca City, ~13.3 miGet directions ↗

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Photos

Photos: Mark Salansky

Overview

Overview Bear Creek Cove Campground is situated along the banks of Kaw Lake in north central Oklahoma. Recreation The lake and river are known for producing some of Oklahoma's largest catfish, as well as crappie, white bass and walleye, making it a popular destination for anglers. Hikers and horseback riders are attracted to the beautiful trails along the eastern shore. The Eagle View Hiking Trail is approximately 12 miles long and runs between Osage Cove and Burbank Landing. The Five Fingers Equestrian Trail extends from Burbank Landing to the Sarge Creek Cove Public Use Area. Hunters' skills are tested with excellent populations of whitetail deer, turkey, quail, rabbit and squirrel. During the fall waterfowl seasons Kaw Lake often attracts large numbers of migrating ducks and geese. During the winter visitors are likely to spot migrating bald eagles, as Kaw Lake has one of the biggest populations in the state. Facilities Bear Creek Cove offers 22 campsites with modern amenities like electric hookups, drinking water and flush toilets. A boat ramp provides easy access to the lake. Natural Features The lake covers 17,000 surface acres and has 168 miles of shoreline. Completed in 1976, the dam and lake help provide a recreational oasis for outdoor enthusiasts of all types. Nearby Attractions The area holds a number of historical sites, including several Native American settlements, archeological sites and the Pioneer Woman Museum.

Managed by US Army Corps of Engineers · Developed campground