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Bear Creek Cove

Kaw Lake

🏕️ CampgroundKaw Lake / OsageOklahoma⭐ 4.3 (87)
Bear Creek Cove
🟢 20 open windows as of Oct 6 — soonest Fri Oct 9–Mon Oct 12
Availability checked 9h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
🐕 Dogs allowed — all 22 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.
Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 2d ago.
📈 CampSage caught 8 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
Book / check availability →🧭 Directions
💡 In short

Bear Creek Cove in Oklahoma has 20 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Fri Oct 9–Mon Oct 12. 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
Fri Oct 9 – Mon Oct 123 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 4 in a row, BCRC #08–BCRC #11 next to each othersites #08, #09, #10, #11
Sat Oct 10 – Tue Oct 133 nightsbook these dates →sites #06, #18
Sun Oct 11 – Wed Oct 143 nightsbook these dates →👥 4 in a row, BCRC #14–BCRC #17 next to each othersites #01, #02, #03, #12, #14, #15, #16, #17, #19, #20, #21
Mon Oct 12 – Thu Oct 153 nightsbook these dates →sites #05, #07
Fri Oct 16 – Mon Oct 193 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 6 in a row, BCRC #14–BCRC #19 next to each othersites #01, #02, #07, #12, #14, #15, #16, #17, #18, #19, #21
Sat Oct 17 – Tue Oct 203 nightsbook these dates →sites #20
Sun Oct 18 – Wed Oct 213 nightsbook these dates →sites #03, #06
Mon Oct 19 – Thu Oct 223 nightsbook these dates →sites #05

📷 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 BCRC #08 — photo
Site BCRC #08Kaw Lake
Campsite BCRC #09 — photo
Site BCRC #09Kaw Lake
Campsite BCRC #10 — photo
Site BCRC #10Kaw Lake
Campsite BCRC #11 — photo
Site BCRC #11Kaw Lake
Campsite BCRC #06 — A photo of Site 06 of Loop BCRC at BEAR CREEK COVE with Elec
Site BCRC #06 · A photo of Site 06 of Loop BCRC at BEAR CREEK COVE with ElecMark Salansky
Campsite BCRC #06 — A photo of Site 06 of Loop BCRC at BEAR CREEK COVE with Elec
Site BCRC #06 · A photo of Site 06 of Loop BCRC at BEAR CREEK COVE with ElecMark Salansky
Campsite BCRC #18 — photo
Site BCRC #18Kaw Lake
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 13.3 mi away (straight line).

⚡ Francis Energy13.3 midirections →
⚡ Francis Energy22.2 midirections →
⚡ Electrify America23.6 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

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

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 15 openings at Bear Creek Cove over the last 30 days, on 14 separate days, most of them for stays anywhere from same-day to about 30 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $22/nightStandard Electric🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 wildlife viewing

Ratings

4.3★★★★☆86 ratings
5★50
4★22
3★8
2★4
1★2
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

AT&T3.1/4
Verizon2.1/4
T-Mobile1.7/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Bear Creek Cove FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Bear Creek Cove?

Bear Creek Cove 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 Bear Creek Cove?

Campsite fees at Bear Creek Cove run about $22/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Bear Creek Cove when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Bear Creek Cove 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.

How often do campsites open up at Bear Creek Cove?

CampSage's scans caught 15 openings at Bear Creek Cove over the last 30 days, on 14 separate days, most of them for stays anywhere from same-day to about 30 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Bear Creek Cove a good campground?

Bear Creek Cove holds an average rating of 4.3/5 from 87 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Bear Creek Cove?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Bear Creek Cove, AT&T rates highest at 3.1 out of 5 from 38 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Bear Creek Cove located?

Bear Creek Cove is located in Kaw Lake / Osage, Oklahoma. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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