Openings · last 7 days
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Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 2 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
19
Openings · last 90 days
69
Weekday pattern
Detected openings by day of week · 90dFriday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected. 48 of 69 openings detected in the last 90 days occurred on a Friday (69.6%), with Saturday (9) and Thursday (7) next in line.
Hour-of-day pattern
First detected by hour · local time · last 90 daysThe largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 00:00 and 17:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 53 of 69 detected openings (76.8%). Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in Central Time, not when the change was made upstream.
Lead-time profile
Days before stay date · percentilesHalf of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 21 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 8–43 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.
Highest-churn sites
Most openings · 90d| Site | Openings | Share of all openings |
|---|---|---|
| 03 | 42 | 60.9% |
| 17 | 10 | 14.5% |
| 01 | 5 | 7.2% |
| 10 | 5 | 7.2% |
| 19 | 4 | 5.8% |
Site 03 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 42. One free watch covers every site here.
02 · Availability Outlook · Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027 · of 22 monitored sites
Of the 1,342 tracked site-nights (Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027): 1,045 open for online reservation · 297 reserved.
Where the open windows are
22.1% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 1,045 of 1,342 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027Not open online22.1%
Open site-nights1,045 / 1,342
Reserved (of online inventory)297 / 1,342
Weekday openings598
Weekend openings447
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 598 fall on weekdays and 447 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Nov 2026 – May 2027April holds the most room. 660 of 660 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 22 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 8 | Open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 8 | Open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 9 | Open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 0 | None open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 0 | None open | |
| Memorial Day | FRI May 28 | 0 | None open |
| SAT May 29 | 0 | None open | |
| SUN May 30 | 0 | None open | |
| MON May 31 | 0 | None open |
Thanksgiving: 8 sites are available for the complete three-night stay. Christmas: no online availability on any tracked night. New Year: no online availability on any tracked night. Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 01 | 57 |
| 07 | 57 |
| 08 | 56 |
| 14 | 55 |
| 10 | 54 |
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 Nov 2, 2026 snapshotNext open dateMon · Nov 2
Next open weekendFri · Nov 6
The next bookable night is Nov 2; the first open weekend starts Nov 6. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
1,045 open site-nights across 22 sites at Bear Creek Cove, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 61 2-night, 58 3-night, 36 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Nov 2 at site 07.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 40 ft | Yes | 57 | 33 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +45 more |
| 07 | 40 ft | Yes | 57 | 33 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +45 more |
| 08 | 40 ft | Yes | 56 | 33 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +44 more |
| 14 | 40 ft | Yes | 55 | 33 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15 +43 more |
| 10 | 40 ft | Yes | 54 | 33 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15 +42 more |
| 16 | 40 ft | Yes | 54 | 33 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +42 more |
| 09 | 40 ft | Yes | 53 | 33 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +41 more |
| 11 | 40 ft | Yes | 53 | 33 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +41 more |
| 05 | 40 ft | Yes | 52 | 33 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 21, Nov 22 +40 more |
| 17 | 40 ft | Yes | 52 | 33 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 14, Nov 15 +40 more |
| 21 | 40 ft | Yes | 52 | 33 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 21, Nov 22 +40 more |
| 03 | 40 ft | Yes | 50 | 33 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15 +38 more |
| 15 | 40 ft | Yes | 50 | 33 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +38 more |
| 02 | 40 ft | Yes | 48 | 33 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17 +36 more |
| 06 | 40 ft | Yes | 44 | 33 nights | Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 24, Nov 29, Apr 1, 2027 +32 more |
| 18 | 40 ft | Yes | 43 | 33 nights | Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 22, Nov 23, Nov 24, Nov 29, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027 +31 more |
| 12 | 40 ft | Yes | 42 | 33 nights | Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 25, Nov 26, Nov 27, Nov 28, Nov 29, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027 +30 more |
| 19 | 40 ft | Yes | 37 | 33 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 14, Nov 15, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027, Apr 7, 2027, Apr 8, 2027 +25 more |
| 20 | 40 ft | Yes | 37 | 33 nights | Nov 5, Nov 12, Nov 15, Nov 29, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027, Apr 7, 2027, Apr 8, 2027 +25 more |
| 04 | 40 ft | Yes | 33 | 33 nights | Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027, Apr 7, 2027, Apr 8, 2027, Apr 9, 2027, Apr 10, 2027, Apr 11, 2027, Apr 12, 2027 +21 more |
| 13 | 40 ft | Yes | 33 | 33 nights | Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027, Apr 7, 2027, Apr 8, 2027, Apr 9, 2027, Apr 10, 2027, Apr 11, 2027, Apr 12, 2027 +21 more |
| 22 | 40 ft | Yes | 33 | 33 nights | Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027, Apr 7, 2027, Apr 8, 2027, Apr 9, 2027, Apr 10, 2027, Apr 11, 2027, Apr 12, 2027 +21 more |
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
Photo gallery
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: 1,045 of 1,342 tracked site-nights are open (77.9%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 69 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 Nov 2, 2026 16:20 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 2 site-date openings at Bear Creek Cove in the last 7 days, 19 over 30 days and 69 over the last 90.
Which day of the week had the most detected openings at Bear Creek Cove?
Friday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected in the last 90 days: 48 of 69 (69.6%). Days reflect when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, not when the change occurred upstream.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Bear Creek Cove?
58 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Nov 2 at site 07. 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?
April 2027, with 660 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 660.
How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Bear Creek Cove?
Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 21 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 8-43 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.
When is the next open date at Bear Creek Cove?
As of the Nov 2, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Mon, Nov 2 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Nov 6. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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