Appalachia Bay Recreation Area

Keystone Lake

🏕️ CampgroundFort Gibson LakeOklahoma⭐ 4.1 (11)

🟢 18 open windows as of Sep 19 — soonest Sat Sep 19–Tue Sep 22

Availability checked 1m ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

🔥 Just opened — our latest scan caught 2 cancellations here, marked below

🐕 Dogs allowed — all 24 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.

Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 7h ago.

📈 CampSage caught 1 cancellation here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.

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💡 In short

Appalachia Bay Recreation Area in Oklahoma has 18 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sat Sep 19–Tue Sep 22. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates

Sat Sep 19 – Tue Sep 223 nightsbook these dates →sites #1, #13, #24, #4

Sun Sep 20 – Wed Sep 233 nightsbook these dates →👥 4 in a row, Appalachia Bay #15–Appalachia Bay #18 next to each othersites #10, #11, #15, #16, #17, #18, #20, #21, #22, #3, #5, #9

Sun Sep 20 – Tue Sep 222 nightsbook these dates →🔥 just openedopened 1m agosites #7

Thu Sep 24 – Sun Sep 273 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites #2, #6

Mon Sep 21 – Thu Sep 243 nightsbook these dates →sites #14, #23

Tue Sep 22 – Fri Sep 253 nightsbook these dates →sites #19

Fri Sep 25 – Mon Sep 283 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 12 in a row, Appalachia Bay #13–Appalachia Bay #24 next to each othersites #1, #10, #11, #13, #14, #15, #16, #17, #18, #19, #2, #20, #21, #22, #23, #24, #3, #4, #5, #6

Fri Sep 25 – Sun Sep 272 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites #9

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite Appalachia Bay #1 — A photo of Site 3 of Loop Appalachia Bay at Appalachia Bay R — **Site Appalachia Bay #1** · A photo of Site 3 of Loop Appalachia Bay at Appalachia Bay RUSACE

Campsite Appalachia Bay #13 — A photo of Site 16 of Loop Appalachia Bay at Appalachia Bay — **Site Appalachia Bay #13** · A photo of Site 16 of Loop Appalachia Bay at Appalachia Bay USACE

Campsite Appalachia Bay #24 — A photo of Site 28 of Loop Appalachia Bay at Appalachia Bay — **Site Appalachia Bay #24** · A photo of Site 28 of Loop Appalachia Bay at Appalachia Bay USACE

Campsite Appalachia Bay #4 — A photo of Site 7 of Loop Appalachia Bay at Appalachia Bay R — **Site Appalachia Bay #4** · A photo of Site 7 of Loop Appalachia Bay at Appalachia Bay RUSACE

Campsite Appalachia Bay #10 — A photo of Site 13 of Loop Appalachia Bay at Appalachia Bay — **Site Appalachia Bay #10** · A photo of Site 13 of Loop Appalachia Bay at Appalachia Bay USACE

Campsite Appalachia Bay #11 — A photo of Site 14 of Loop Appalachia Bay at Appalachia Bay — **Site Appalachia Bay #11** · A photo of Site 14 of Loop Appalachia Bay at Appalachia Bay USACE

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about March 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $15–$25/nightRv Electric🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 swimming

Ratings

4.1★★★★☆11 ratings

Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Appalachia Bay Recreation Area FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Appalachia Bay Recreation Area?

Appalachia Bay Recreation Area in Oklahoma takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Appalachia Bay Recreation Area?

Campsite fees at Appalachia Bay Recreation Area run about $15–$25/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Appalachia Bay Recreation Area when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Appalachia Bay Recreation Area often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

Is Appalachia Bay Recreation Area a good campground?

Appalachia Bay Recreation Area holds an average rating of 4.1/5 from 11 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Where is Appalachia Bay Recreation Area located?

Appalachia Bay Recreation Area is located in Fort Gibson Lake, Oklahoma. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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