Keystone Lake

About Keystone Lake

Keystone Lake is one of the largest lakes in the state of Oklahoma and the second largest lake in Oklahoma. The varied coastline is surrounded by gentle sandstone hills covered by oak lawns and plum thickets.

Although not the largest lake in Oklahoma, Keystone Lake offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor fun. Public access to the water and playground offers a variety of hiking trails, picnic areas and picnic tables, as well as a range of water sports and activities for children.

Keystone Lake was approved under the Flood Control Act in 1950, and the US Army Corps of Engineers began construction of the Keystone Dam on the Arkansas River in 1957. The dam was commissioned in 1964 by the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Land Management (BLM), and Keystone Lake in 1965.

The reservoir is named after the Cimarron River, which also flows into Keystone Lake, and Keystone is today the largest reservoir in the state of Oklahoma, with a capacity of 2.2 million cubic meters, located at the intersection of the Arkansas and Cimarron rivers.

The lake's 26,000 hectares cover the entire state of Oklahoma, as well as parts of Arkansas and Cimarron and the Arkansas River basin.

Keystone Lake serves a wide range of purposes, including recreation, fishing, hunting, camping, recreation and recreation of the Arkansas River Basin. While private housing development around the lake extends to federal and state land, extensive development on public land ranged from huts to upscale houses and condominiums, while there was no private housing development on or near the lake.

For avid anglers, Keystone Lake is a popular destination for fishing, hunting, camping, fishing and recreation in the Arkansas River Basin. For visitors who do not bring their own boats, there is a marina on the lake, as well as access to a variety of fishing boats and kayaks. The marinas scattered along the shore, as well as a number of small boat ramps and parking spaces offer easy access from the lakes. Fishermen can enjoy the scenic diversity of the lakeside while waiting for their lines to be pulled and - from - the daily catches to be caught.

Keystone Lake provides access to 11 state parks, 11 of which are operated by the Corps of Engineers, including Walnut Creek State Park, Feyodi Creek State Park and Feyodos Creek Park. Keystone State Park is located on the south side of the dam, Walnuts Creek State Park is located on the north shore of the lake, but is a smaller park on the northwest side of the lake. Keystone Lake is offered as part of a larger park system with a total of 14 parks in the Arkansas River Basin, which includes 11 state parks and 11 corps - operated by 11.

Keystone State Park has a large campsite for visitors who prefer a roof over their heads, as well as a picnic area, picnic tables and picnic tables. The park offers a variety of outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, fishing, kayaking, rafting, canoeing and kayaking.

The Army Corps of Engineers and the state of Oklahoma are making thousands of acres available to the public for hunting. Horse lovers will appreciate the many paths and trails for riding and horse shows, and there is a large riding stable with stables, stables, horses and horses for sale.

Wild species include a variety of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, birds of prey, fish, reptiles and amphibians.

With the diverse topography of Keystone Lake, birdwatching was always a rewarding experience. The Tulsa Audubon Society offers lake area and seasonal guides to help beginners and experienced birders. About 30 minutes from Keystone Lake, Tulsa offers big city fun with a variety of attractions and attractions for bird watching, fishing, hiking, camping and other activities.

Popular attractions include the Tulsa Zoo, Oklahoma Museum of Natural History, Oklahoma State University and the University of Oklahoma.

So pack your bags, set your GPS and head to Keystone Lake to enjoy the best of both worlds, and enjoy!