From Osage Hills hikes to splashes in Keystone Lake, Pawnee camping is full of nature.
An hour’s drive west of Tulsa, Pawnee’s a popular base camp for explorations into the northern Oklahoma wilderness. Enjoy a quiet getaway at private campsites near Pawnee, including hidden gems like field campsites that provide access to a private fishing pond. Common amenities in the area include fire rings, pet-friendly areas, and some electric and water hookups. Discover more of Oklahoma’s lake country with a visit to Walnut Creek State Park, where 17 miles of hiking trails wander along Keystone Lake’s north shore. Stay overnight in a campground complete with showers, full hookups, bathrooms, and a boat ramp for convenient water access. Just over an hour northeast of town is Osage Hills State Park. Find cozy cabin rentals in the tallgrass prairie, or set up a tent or RV in state park campgrounds before heading to the swimming pool. Anglers can also fish for bass in Lookout Lake—keep an eye out for local wildlife including wild turkeys and white-tailed deer.