Bear Creek Cove is a national park campground at Kaw Lake in Kay County, Oklahoma. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. Campsite Tonight watches Kaw Lake around the clock and automatically adds an open site to your Recreation.gov cart the moment a cancellation appears — so you just check out.
Bear Creek Cove is in very high demand — sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.
Sites here are tent or walk-in (no RV access). Campers rate it 4.3/5 across 70 reviews.
Other campgrounds at Kaw Lake include Coon Creek (ok), Washunga Bay, Sarge Creek, Osage Cove and Sandy Park.
Total reservations in April — 2023: 55 · 2024: 52 · 2025: 54
Address
Ponca City, Oklahoma
Coordinates
36.8400, -96.9108
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.






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