Cimarron River

The Cimarron River access point near Westport provides paddlers and boaters with a convenient launch into one of Oklahoma's major river systems. Located just 20 miles west of Tulsa near US 412, this site is part of the Appalachia Bay Recreation Area, which offers a full-service facility with a boat ramp, camping, and picnic areas. The Cimarron River flows approximately 698 miles from New Mexico through Colorado and the Oklahoma panhandle before eventually reaching Keystone Lake downstream, making it a substantial waterway with diverse paddling opportunities.

The area is popular for fishing and multiple water sports year-round. The Cimarron River is known for catfish and white bass populations, and the natural setting features wooded shorelines and scenic bluffs. For current conditions, water levels, and facility details such as operating hours and fees, contact Appalachia Bay Recreation Area directly at 918-865-2621. The recreation area also features a 400-acre off-road park and additional camping facilities for those planning extended visits.

Overview
Welcome to Appalachia Bay! Located south of US 412 just 20 miles west of Tulsa, this park features a boat ramp, camping, fishing and other water sports, and a 400 acre off road park. The lake's blue-green water, beautiful natural surroundings and wide variety of recreational opportunities make it a popular destination for year-round fun.
Recreation
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Overview
Welcome to Appalachia Bay! Located south of US 412 just 20 miles west of Tulsa, this park features a boat ramp, camping, fishing and other water sports, and a 400 acre off road park. The lake's blue-green water, beautiful natural surroundings and wide variety of recreational opportunities make it a popular destination for year-round fun.
Recreation
Keystone Lake is a prime location for boating, water skiing, swimming and fishing. The lake is noted for its striped, sand, black and smallmouth bass, crappie and catfish. Downstream fisheries are accessible at nearby Whitewater and Brush Creek Parks. Appalachia Bay contains a 400 acre off road park, for Off Road Vehicles 64" wide or smaller. It also features a boat ramp, courtesy dock, fishing dock, and 24 campsites.
Facilities
This campground features 24 reservable campsites, most with 30 and 50 amp electrical services, water hookups, picnic tables, fire rings, and grills. This park also offers a restroom/shower facility, drinking water, and dump station. Additionally there is a boat ramp with parking, day use area with picnic tables, and a 400 acre off road park.
Natural Features
Keystone Lake is settled into many small valleys and contains almost 26,000 surface acres. Its 330 miles of shoreline are covered with bottomland timber and post oak, blackjack oak and prairie fields, which provide habitat for a variety of wildlife, including deer, squirrel, rabbit, quail, dove and waterfowl.

Nearby Attractions
Washington Irving South Recreation Area offers tent or RV camping with a playground in the day use area as well as a 1-mile out-and-back hiking trail.
Brush Creek Recreation Area offers quiet camping below the dam with excellent fishing opportunities, a paved 1-mile fitness trail, basketball and sand volleyball courts.
Walnut Creek Park, on the Arkansas River, has a variety of camping areas, day use areas, and 17 miles of multi-use/equestrian trails. Please note Off Road Vehicle use is not allowed at Walnut Creek.
Whitewater, located below Keystone Dam on the south side of the river, is an off roading destination. There is no width restriction in this area, it is used by many Jeeps and trucks as well as ORVs.
Keystone Ancient Forest is a unique old-growth forest preserve. It features many miles of hiking trails. The park is operated by the City of Sand Springs, and dogs are welcome on select days.

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