Access Site
OK
Indian Station
Arkansas River • Arkansas River - Keystone Lake
Source: u_s__geological_survey Updated 1 year ago
City: Osage, OK
County: Osage County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 36.25452000, -96.36071000
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Location
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Hominy Creek near Hominy, OK
9.4 mi away
Arkansas Rv at SH 344 near Tulsa, OK
11.6 mi away
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Arkansas River
16 runs (1 nearby)Difficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site:
Put-in at this location
This location is on the run
Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here
Downstream from here Upstream from here
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
I
587 mi away
14. State Park to Play Park
7.3 mi
II+
586 mi away
15. W 4th Ave Bridge to S Union Ave Bridge
0.5 mi
I
603 mi away
13. Florence to Pueblo Reservoir
18.0 mi
I
619 mi away
12. MacKenzie Bridge to Florence River Park
6.8 mi
I-II
627 mi away
11. Centennial Park to Mackenzie Takeout
4.0 mi
III-IV(V)
631 mi away
10. Parkdale Launch to Canon City (Royal Gorge)
10.0 mi
46 ft/mi
III
642 mi away
09. Pinnacle Rock Launch to Parkdale Launch
17.2 mi
33 ft/mi
II-III
656 mi away
08. Rincon to Pinnacle Rock
19.5 mi
II(III)
673 mi away
07. Salida to Rincon
10.0 mi
II-III
683 mi away
06. Stone Bridge to Salida
9.5 mi
III
689 mi away
05. Fisherman's Bridge access to Stone Bridge access
13.0 mi
31 ft/mi
III
694 mi away
04. Buena Vista to Fisherman's Bridge
6.7 mi
III
697 mi away
03. Railroad Bridge Launch to Buena Vista
6.7 mi
44 ft/mi
IV
701 mi away
02. Numbers Launch to Railroad Bridge Launch
6.4 mi
71 ft/mi
IV-V
706 mi away
01. Granite to Numbers Launch Site
5.1 mi
58 ft/mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Indian Station provides boat ramp access to Keystone Lake on the Arkansas River near Osage, Oklahoma. This day-use facility offers a courtesy dock and boat launch, making it a convenient put-in point for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboats exploring the scenic Keystone Lake area. The lake features wooded shorelines, sandy beaches, and high bluffs that create an attractive paddling environment.
The Arkansas River system here is a major waterway with significant flow (averaging over 51,000 cubic feet per second) and moderate current typical of a large river. Paddlers should be prepared for these water conditions and check current water levels before launching, especially if planning to venture downstream beyond the lake toward Swift Park. The facility includes basic amenities with bathrooms and picnic tables available.
For specific hours of operation, current fees, and detailed amenities, contact the managing office at 918-596-5990 or visit the official Recreation.gov site. This location serves as a solid access point for exploring Keystone Lake's natural beauty and the broader Arkansas River recreation corridor.
The Arkansas River system here is a major waterway with significant flow (averaging over 51,000 cubic feet per second) and moderate current typical of a large river. Paddlers should be prepared for these water conditions and check current water levels before launching, especially if planning to venture downstream beyond the lake toward Swift Park. The facility includes basic amenities with bathrooms and picnic tables available.
For specific hours of operation, current fees, and detailed amenities, contact the managing office at 918-596-5990 or visit the official Recreation.gov site. This location serves as a solid access point for exploring Keystone Lake's natural beauty and the broader Arkansas River recreation corridor.
Nearby Recreation Areas
Keystone Lake
Located within
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