Birch Cove

Birch Lake

🏕️ CampgroundKaw Lake / OsageOklahoma⭐ 4.4 (254)

🟢 24 open windows as of Oct 6 — soonest Tue Oct 6–Fri Oct 9

Availability checked 9h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

🐕 Dogs allowed — all 98 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.

Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 2d ago.

📈 CampSage caught 6 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

Birch Cove in Oklahoma has 24 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Tue Oct 6–Fri Oct 9. 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

Tue Oct 6 – Fri Oct 93 nightsbook these dates →sites B-Loop (Outside… #B011, Gated Main #88

Wed Oct 7 – Sat Oct 103 nightsbook these dates →sites B-Loop (Outside… #B008, Gated Main #38

Fri Oct 9 – Mon Oct 123 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 21 in a row, Gated Main Campground #66–Gated Main Campground #86 next to each othersites B-Loop (Outside… #B002, #B003, #B004, #B005, #B006, #B007, #B008, #B009, #B010, #B011, Gated Main #007, #009, #13, #14, #15, #17, #18, #19, #20, #21, #24, #26, #32, #33, #34, #35, #36, #37, #38, #40, #41, #42, #43, #44, #45, #46, #47, #49, #50, #51, #52, #54, #55, #57, #58, #59, #60, #61, #62, #63, #64, #66, #67, #68, #69, #70, #71, #72, #73, #74, #75, #76, #77, #78, #79, #80, #81, #82, #83, #84, #85, #86, #88, #91

Sun Oct 11 – Wed Oct 143 nightsbook these dates →sites Gated Main #56

Mon Oct 12 – Thu Oct 153 nights👥 groupbook these dates →👥 Gated Main Campground #28 & Gated Main Campground #29 next to each othersites 👥 Gated Main #28, #29, #48, #Group Shelter 2

Mon Oct 12 – Wed Oct 142 nights👥 groupbook these dates →👥 Gated Main Campground #89 & Gated Main Campground #90 next to each othersites 👥 Gated Main #010, #89, #90, #Group Shelter 1

Fri Oct 16 – Mon Oct 193 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites Gated Main #25, #48

Sun Oct 18 – Wed Oct 213 nights👥 groupbook these dates →👥 5 in a row, Gated Main Campground #87–Gated Main Campground #91 next to each othersites 👥 Gated Main #009, 👥 #010, #011, #13, #14, #15, #17, #19, #20, #21, #22, #24, #28, #29, #30, #32, #38, #50, #56, #82, #87, #88, #89, #90, #91, #Group Shelter 1, #Group Shelter 2

📷 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 B-Loop (Outside of Gated Main Campground) #B011 — Site B11 — **Site B-Loop (Outside of Gated Main Campground) #B011** · Site B11USACE

Campsite Gated Main Campground #88 — Site 88 — **Site Gated Main Campground #88** · Site 88Birch Lake Office

Campsite B-Loop (Outside of Gated Main Campground) #B008 — Site B08 — **Site B-Loop (Outside of Gated Main Campground) #B008** · Site B08USACE

Campsite Gated Main Campground #38 — Site 38 — **Site Gated Main Campground #38** · Site 38Birch Lake Office

Campsite B-Loop (Outside of Gated Main Campground) #B002 — Site B02 — **Site B-Loop (Outside of Gated Main Campground) #B002** · Site B02Z.S.

Campsite B-Loop (Outside of Gated Main Campground) #B003 — Site B03 — **Site B-Loop (Outside of Gated Main Campground) #B003** · Site B03Z.S.

⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 18.2 mi away (straight line).

⚡ Francis Energy Supercharger18.2 midirections →

⚡ Francis Energy23.4 midirections →

⚡ Francis Energy24.1 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

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

Standard Electric🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 swimming

Ratings

4.4★★★★☆250 ratings

5★149

4★69

3★18

2★8

1★6

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

Verizon3.0/4

T-Mobile2.6/4

Sprint retired2.8/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Birch Cove FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Birch Cove?

Birch 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 can I get a spot at Birch Cove when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Birch 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 Birch Cove?

CampSage's scans caught 12 openings at Birch Cove over the last 30 days, on 11 separate days, most of them for stays anywhere from same-day to about 29 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 Birch Cove a good campground?

Birch Cove holds an average rating of 4.4/5 from 254 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Birch Cove?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Birch Cove, AT&T rates highest at 3.1 out of 5 from 111 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Birch Cove located?

Birch 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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