Access Site
OK
Keystone
Arkansas River • Arkansas River - Keystone Lake • Cimarron River
Source: u_s__geological_survey Updated 1 year ago
City: Sand Springs, OK
County: Tulsa County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 36.16032000, -96.28299000
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Location
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Arkansas Rv at SH 344 near Tulsa, OK
7.9 mi away
Arkansas River at Tulsa, OK
9.6 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
594 mi away
14. State Park to Play Park
7.3 mi
II+
593 mi away
15. W 4th Ave Bridge to S Union Ave Bridge
0.5 mi
I
609 mi away
13. Florence to Pueblo Reservoir
18.0 mi
I
626 mi away
12. MacKenzie Bridge to Florence River Park
6.8 mi
I-II
633 mi away
11. Centennial Park to Mackenzie Takeout
4.0 mi
III-IV(V)
638 mi away
10. Parkdale Launch to Canon City (Royal Gorge)
10.0 mi
46 ft/mi
III
649 mi away
09. Pinnacle Rock Launch to Parkdale Launch
17.2 mi
33 ft/mi
II-III
663 mi away
08. Rincon to Pinnacle Rock
19.5 mi
II(III)
680 mi away
07. Salida to Rincon
10.0 mi
II-III
690 mi away
06. Stone Bridge to Salida
9.5 mi
III
696 mi away
05. Fisherman's Bridge access to Stone Bridge access
13.0 mi
31 ft/mi
III
700 mi away
04. Buena Vista to Fisherman's Bridge
6.7 mi
III
704 mi away
03. Railroad Bridge Launch to Buena Vista
6.7 mi
44 ft/mi
IV
708 mi away
02. Numbers Launch to Railroad Bridge Launch
6.4 mi
71 ft/mi
IV-V
713 mi away
01. Granite to Numbers Launch Site
5.1 mi
58 ft/mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
The Keystone Ramp in Sand Springs provides boat launch access to Keystone Lake and the Arkansas River system in the Tulsa area. This is a reservable facility managed through Recreation.gov, and **all visitors must possess a valid day use pass** to access the ramp. Annual passes must be redeemed for a physical pass within 14 days of purchase. The site features a boat ramp, courtesy dock, and fishing dock, making it suitable for kayakers, canoeists, and motorized boats.
The Arkansas River at this location is a major waterway (Stream Order 10) with an average flow of approximately 51,000 cubic feet per second and an average velocity of 6.58 feet per second. Paddlers should be prepared for significant current and water movement. For those interested in exploring the river below Keystone Lake, **Swift Park on the south bank provides boat access to the downstream Arkansas River when water levels are adequate**. The scenic Keystone Lake itself features wooded shorelines, sandy beaches, high bluffs, and grasslands. Nearby camping and additional recreation areas, including Washington Irving South Recreation Area with 24 campsites, make this a convenient hub for extended paddling trips.
The Arkansas River at this location is a major waterway (Stream Order 10) with an average flow of approximately 51,000 cubic feet per second and an average velocity of 6.58 feet per second. Paddlers should be prepared for significant current and water movement. For those interested in exploring the river below Keystone Lake, **Swift Park on the south bank provides boat access to the downstream Arkansas River when water levels are adequate**. The scenic Keystone Lake itself features wooded shorelines, sandy beaches, high bluffs, and grasslands. Nearby camping and additional recreation areas, including Washington Irving South Recreation Area with 24 campsites, make this a convenient hub for extended paddling trips.
Federal Facility Information
Free Access
Reservations Available
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