Openings · last 7 days
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Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 4 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-233423
When Bear Creek Cove reopens
Bear Creek Cove's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
7
Openings · last 90 days
7
Only 7 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Nov 29, 2026 · of 22 monitored sites
Of the 1,606 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Nov 29, 2026): 1,164 open for online reservation · 442 reserved.
Where the open windows are
27.5% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 1,164 of 1,606 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Nov 29, 2026Not open online27.5%
Open site-nights1,164 / 1,606
Reserved (of online inventory)442 / 1,606
Weekday openings654
Weekend openings510
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 654 fall on weekdays and 510 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Nov 2026October holds the most room. 482 of 682 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 22 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open | |
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 16 | Open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 16 | Open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 16 | Open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night. Thanksgiving: 16 sites are available for the complete three-night stay.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 09 | 73 |
| 16 | 73 |
| 05 | 69 |
| 11 | 69 |
| 21 | 69 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateFri · Sep 18
Next open weekendFri · Sep 18
The next bookable night is Sep 18; the first open weekend starts Sep 18. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
1,164 open site-nights across 22 sites at Bear Creek Cove, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 55 2-night, 54 3-night, 43 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 18 at site 09.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 40 ft. 22 sites take 25 ft, 22 sites take 35 ft, 22 sites take 40 ft.
All 22 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 | 40 ft | Yes | 73 | 73 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +61 more |
| 16 | 40 ft | Yes | 73 | 73 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +61 more |
| 05 | 40 ft | Yes | 69 | 49 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +57 more |
| 11 | 40 ft | Yes | 69 | 63 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +57 more |
| 21 | 40 ft | Yes | 69 | 68 nights | Sep 18, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +57 more |
| 08 | 40 ft | Yes | 68 | 62 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +56 more |
| 07 | 40 ft | Yes | 64 | 46 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +52 more |
| 10 | 40 ft | Yes | 63 | 34 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +51 more |
| 14 | 40 ft | Yes | 62 | 35 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +50 more |
| 17 | 40 ft | Yes | 61 | 29 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +49 more |
| 12 | 40 ft | Yes | 60 | 19 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +48 more |
| 19 | 40 ft | Yes | 60 | 24 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +48 more |
| 01 | 40 ft | Yes | 59 | 22 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +47 more |
| 18 | 40 ft | Yes | 58 | 42 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +46 more |
| 15 | 40 ft | Yes | 52 | 34 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +40 more |
| 02 | 40 ft | Yes | 49 | 19 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +37 more |
| 20 | 40 ft | Yes | 49 | 35 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +37 more |
| 06 | 40 ft | Yes | 44 | 20 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +32 more |
| 22 | 40 ft | Yes | 31 | 24 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +19 more |
| 13 | 40 ft | Yes | 11 | 11 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28 |
| 03 | 40 ft | Yes | 10 | 10 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27 |
| 04 | 40 ft | Yes | 10 | 10 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27 |
About Bear Creek Cove
Recreation
The lake and river are known for producing some of Oklahoma's largest catfish, as well as crappie, white bass and walleye, making it a popular destination for anglers.
Hikers and horseback riders are attracted to the beautiful trails along the eastern shore. The Eagle View Hiking Trail is approximately 12 miles long and runs between Osage Cove and Burbank Landing. The Five Fingers Equestrian Trail extends from Burbank Landing to the Sarge Creek Cove Public Use Area.
Hunters' skills are tested with excellent populations of whitetail deer, turkey, quail, rabbit and squirrel. During the fall waterfowl seasons Kaw Lake often attracts large numbers of migrating ducks and geese.
During the winter visitors are likely to spot migrating bald eagles, as Kaw Lake has one of the biggest populations in the state.
Facilities
Bear Creek Cove offers 22 campsites with modern amenities like electric hookups, drinking water and flush toilets. A boat ramp provides easy access to the lake.
Natural Features
The lake covers 17,000 surface acres and has 168 miles of shoreline. Completed in 1976, the dam and lake help provide a recreational oasis for outdoor enthusiasts of all types.
Nearby Attractions
The area holds a number of historical sites, including several Native American settlements, archeological sites and the Pioneer Woman Museum.
22 monitored sitesRVs up to 40 ft22 with hookups22 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 8
Getting there
From Newkirk, Oklahoma, take Peckham Road and travel east for about 8 miles, turn right on Bear Creek Road and continue south for 3 miles. Campground will be on the right.
9400 Lake Road, Ponca City, OK 74604-9629580-762-5611
BoatingCampingFishingWildlife Viewing
View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
03 · Field Photos · roll CS-233423 · facility + sites
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Roll CS-233423 · Bear Creek Cove · Ponca City OK12 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Bear Creek Cove?
Reservations for Bear Creek Cove are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 1,164 of 1,606 tracked site-nights are open (72.5%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 7 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Bear Creek Cove?
Campsite Sniper detected 4 site-date openings at Bear Creek Cove in the last 7 days, 7 over 30 days and 7 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Bear Creek Cove?
54 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 18 at site 09. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Bear Creek Cove fit a 35-foot RV?
22 of the 22 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 40 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Bear Creek Cove?
October 2026, with 482 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 682.
When is the next open date at Bear Creek Cove?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Fri, Sep 18 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 18. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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