Sheppard Point

Sheppard Point offers excellent access to Heyburn Lake for kayakers, canoeists, and boaters. The site features a 2-lane boat ramp, allowing for easy launching and loading of small watercraft. The boat ramp leads directly into Polecat Creek, which flows into Heyburn Lake, providing paddlers and boaters with a convenient access point to explore the lake's calm, scenic waters.

In addition to the boat ramp, Sheppard Point Campground offers a variety of amenities, including tent and RV campsites, hot showers, a swim beach, and a multi-use trail system. The campground is situated along the shores of Heyburn Lake, offering visitors opportunities for fishing, water skiing, and other water-based recreation. Anglers commonly catch catfish, bass, and crappie in the lake.

Whether you're looking to paddle the peaceful waters of Polecat Creek and Heyburn Lake or launch your motorized boat for a day of fishing or water sports, Sheppard Point provides a well-equipped access site for a variety of watercraft. The convenient location and range of amenities make it an ideal choice for both day-use and overnight visitors exploring this picturesque corner of Oklahoma.

Overview
Sheppard Point is an excellent destination for access to Oklahoma's Heyburn Lake and taking advantage of hiking and sightseeing on the multi-use nature trail.Sheppard Point offers a handful of equestrian-friendly sites where horses can be kept behind the sites on tether poles, with direct access to the trail system.Recreation
Picnicking, horseback riding, hiking, fishing, water skiing,...

Overview
Sheppard Point is an excellent destination for access to Oklahoma's Heyburn Lake and taking advantage of hiking and sightseeing on the multi-use nature trail.Sheppard Point offers a handful of equestrian-friendly sites where horses can be kept behind the sites on tether poles, with direct access to the trail system.Recreation
Picnicking, horseback riding, hiking, fishing, water skiing, boating, swimming are some of the favorite activities at Heyburn Lake.
Anglers catch catfish, bass and crappie while hunters seek white-tailed deer and wild turkey.Facilities
Sheppard Point has a selection of both tent and RV campsites. Perks include hot showers, a boat ramp, playground, swim beach and multi-use trail to the perks. Group picnic shelters are available as well.Natural Features
Heyburn Lake lies in the Sandstone Hills of the Osage Section of Oklahoma's central lowlands. The picturesque setting of grasslands and gently sloping, wooded hills, provides a stunning backdrop for recreation in the area. The area is mostly forested with oaks, blackjack, and the occasional hickory, ash, elm or cottonwood tree. In spring, flowering wild plum and redbud trees add color to the soft, green landscape.
Nearby Attractions
Visitors can explore the various parks at Heyburn Lake including Sunset Bay, Overlook and Heyburn Park. Keystone Lake lies about 20 miles to the north. Tulsa is less than 30 miles to the northeast.
Contact Info
For local information, please call (918) 247-6391 or call (918) 865-2621 for general information.

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