Kaw Lake - Little Beaver Creek

**Location & Access**
The Little Beaver Creek boat ramp is located near Kaw City in Kay County, approximately 16 miles east of Ponca City, Oklahoma. This access point provides launch facilities onto Kaw Lake, a major impoundment on the Arkansas River system. The lake features ten boat ramps and two full-service marinas (at McFadden Cove and Pioneer Park), making it a well-developed recreation destination.

**Water Conditions & Boating Character**
Kaw Lake sits on the Arkansas River, a major waterway with significant flow (averaging over 51,000 cubic feet per second). This is a large, mainstream river system capable of handling motorboats, sailboats, and paddle craft. The lake environment generally provides calmer conditions than the open river, making it more suitable for kayakers and canoeists. The area is popular with anglers targeting catfish, crappie, white bass, and walleye.

**Facilities & Recreation**
The area offers more than just water access—Bear Creek Cove Campground and other nearby facilities provide camping options, sandy beaches, and hiking/horseback trails along the eastern shore, including the Eagle View Hiking Trail. For specific information about ramp fees, hours, or current conditions, contact the Kaw Lake Office at 580-762-5611.

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...

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.

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