Spencer Creek

Spencer Creek Boat Ramp on Oologah Lake provides public access to the Verdigris River in northeastern Oklahoma. The ramp is located within the Spencer Creek Campground, which is managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

The Spencer Creek boat ramp offers a convenient launching point for kayakers, canoeists, and small motorized boats to access Oologah Lake and the Verdigris River. Oologah Lake covers nearly 30,000 acres along the Verdigris River, providing ample opportunities for recreational boating, fishing, and other water sports. The campground also features flush toilets, showers, and a playground.

For paddlers, the Verdigris River in this area is a slow-moving, meandering waterway, making it well-suited for leisurely trips by canoe or kayak. The river's calm waters and scenic shorelines offer an enjoyable experience for those seeking a peaceful day on the water. Boaters should be aware of the lake's prevailing winds, which can create choppy conditions at times.

Overview

Spencer Creek is located on Oologah Lake in northeastern Oklahoma, an hour north of Tulsa. The lake provides an ideal getaway for fishing, boating, picnicking and camping. Prevailing winds make Oologah one of the most popular lakes in the area for sailing.
Recreation
Oologah Lake is a prime location for boating, sailing, water skiing and swimming. Several recreation areas with boat...

Overview

Spencer Creek is located on Oologah Lake in northeastern Oklahoma, an hour north of Tulsa. The lake provides an ideal getaway for fishing, boating, picnicking and camping. Prevailing winds make Oologah one of the most popular lakes in the area for sailing.
Recreation
Oologah Lake is a prime location for boating, sailing, water skiing and swimming. Several recreation areas with boat ramps and docks are scattered around the lake.

Fishing is a popular pastime. Black bass, crappie, paddlefish, channel and blue catfish, walleye and hybrid striped bass are the primary sport species found in the lake. Young anglers love the Kid's Sun, Fun and Fishing Derby Day held annually in June.

The Will Rogers Country Centennial Trail stretches 18 miles from nearby Blue Creek Park to the Spillway. This scenic path winds around the east side of the shore and is open to hikers and horseback riders.

The forested hills of the Oologah Wildlife Management Area provide excellent hunting opportunities, with nearly 13,000 acres open to the public.Facilities
The campground offers numerous campsites, many of which have 30-amp electric hookups. Flush and pit toilets, showers and a dump station are provided. A playground and boat ramp are located within the campground.Natural Features
Oologah Lake sits on the Verdigris River with a surface area of nearly 30,000 acres. Over 200 miles of shoreline are dominated by old-growth post oak and blackjack oak forests, which provide habitat for a variety of wildlife and birds, including deer, turkey, rabbits, quail, squirrels, ducks, geese and doves.
Nearby Attractions
Dog Iron Ranch, the birthplace of Will Rogers, is nearby. The ranch is a living history museum featuring Rogers' two-story post-Civil War birth home, educational programs, picnic areas and a 400-acre pasture on the lakeshore with Texas Longhorn cattle and other livestock. The ranch is open year-round.

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