Hawthorn Bluff

Oologah Lake

🏕️ CampgroundFort Gibson LakeOklahoma⭐ 4.2 (418)

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

Availability checked 10h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

🐕 Dogs allowed — all 95 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

Hawthorn Bluff in Oklahoma has 25 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 A-LO #10, #17, #35

Wed Oct 7 – Sat Oct 103 nightsbook these dates →sites A-LO #04, #06

Wed Oct 7 – Fri Oct 92 nightsbook these dates →sites A-LO #43, #60

Thu Oct 8 – Sun Oct 113 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites A-LO #07, #12

Fri Oct 9 – Mon Oct 123 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 7 in a row, B-LO #68–B-LO #74 next to each othersites A-LO #05, #66, #02, #04, #06, #07, #09, #10, #11, #12, #13, #14, #20, #22, #35, #36, #37, #38, #54, #58, #63, B-LO #68, #69, #70, #71, #72, #73, #74, #82, #85, #86, #87, #88, #91, #92

Sun Oct 11 – Wed Oct 143 nightsbook these dates →sites A-LO #48

Mon Oct 12 – Thu Oct 153 nightsbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, A-LO #49–A-LO #51 next to each othersites A-LO #03, #17, #21, #24, #25, #40, #42, #43, #49, #50, #51, #55, #56, #57, #60, #65, B-LO #75, #76, #77, #79, #83, #84, #89, #90, #93

Mon Oct 12 – Wed Oct 142 nightsbook these dates →opened 10h agosites A-LO #28

📷 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 A-LO #10 — Site 10 — **Site A-LO #10** · Site 10Randi Clifton, Park Ranger, Oologah Lake

Campsite A-LO #17 — Site 17 — **Site A-LO #17** · Site 17Randi Clifton, Park Ranger, Oologah Lake

Campsite A-LO #35 — A photo of Site 35 of Loop A-LO at HAWTHORN BLUFF with Elect — **Site A-LO #35** · A photo of Site 35 of Loop A-LO at HAWTHORN BLUFF with ElectRandi Clifton

Campsite A-LO #04 — Site 4 — **Site A-LO #04** · Site 4Randi Clifton, Park Ranger, Oologah Lake

Campsite A-LO #06 — Site 6 — **Site A-LO #06** · Site 6Randi Clifton, Park Ranger, Oologah Lake

Campsite A-LO #43 — Site 43 — **Site A-LO #43** · Site 43Randi Clifton, Park Ranger, Oologah Lake

⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 8.5 mi away (straight line).

⚡ Francis Energy8.5 midirections →

⚡ Francis Energy Supercharger13.0 midirections →

⚡ Francis Energy13.5 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

💵 $16–$50/nightGroup Shelter ElectricStandard ElectricStandard Nonelectric🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 swimming

Ratings

4.2★★★★☆413 ratings

5★237

4★90

3★43

2★30

1★13

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

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

T-Mobile3.3/4

Verizon3.2/4

AT&T3.1/4

Sprint retired3.1/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Hawthorn Bluff FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Hawthorn Bluff?

Hawthorn Bluff 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 Hawthorn Bluff?

Campsite fees at Hawthorn Bluff run about $16–$50/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Hawthorn Bluff when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Hawthorn Bluff 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 Hawthorn Bluff?

CampSage's scans caught 11 openings at Hawthorn Bluff over the last 30 days, on 10 separate days, most of them for stays anywhere from same-day to about 17 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 Hawthorn Bluff a good campground?

Hawthorn Bluff holds an average rating of 4.2/5 from 418 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Hawthorn Bluff?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Hawthorn Bluff, T-Mobile rates highest at 3.3 out of 5 from 52 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Hawthorn Bluff located?

Hawthorn Bluff 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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