Upper Spavinaw Recreation Area

The Upper Spavinaw Recreation Area, located near Jay in Delaware County, offers convenient boat access to Spavinaw Creek and Lake Eucha. The facility features a dedicated boat ramp operated by the City of Tulsa, positioned off 468 Road east of the Brush Creek Bridge. This access point is ideal for kayakers, canoeists, and small motorboats looking to explore the creek system or access the larger lake waters.

The surrounding area provides excellent recreational amenities to complement your paddling or boating experience. Lake Eucha State Park (formerly Upper Spavinaw State Park) features picnic areas, restrooms, playgrounds, and group shelters nearby. The lake itself spans approximately 1,584 surface acres with 25 miles of shoreline, offering diverse paddling opportunities. Whether you're interested in fishing for largemouth bass, crappie, and catfish, or simply paddling along scenic shorelines, this location provides a solid base for water recreation in the Ozark Plateau region.