BLUE BILL POINT

About BLUE BILL POINT

Overview Blue Bill Point is located on the banks of Flat Rock Bay on tranquil Fort Gibson Lake in northeastern Oklahoma. Blue Bill is a peaceful campground popular with family groups and retirees. The gradual sloping shoreline offers easy access to the water for fishing, swimming and mooring boats. This protected shallow cove is an ideal location for kayaks and canoes. Recreation The nearly 20,000-acre lake offers excellent boating and swimming opportunities. Anglers enjoy fishing for black bass, white bass, crappie and several varieties of catfish and panfish. The lake's 225 miles of shoreline and thousands of acres of public hunting lands are abundant with wildlife.Facilities This campground is open year-round and offers 40 family sites and one group day-use picnic shelter, all with electric hookups. Three additional primitive sites without hookups are available. Amenities include flush and pit toilets, drinking water, showers, a dump station, playground, concrete cornhole pitch, 2 boat ramps and courtesy dock. Natural Features Blue Bill Point is surrounded by a mixed hardwood forest. A small fishing pond is located a short distance outside the campground. Cultivated fields offer an opportunity to view wildlife as they graze or cross these open areas. Nearby Attractions Historic Fort Gibson, established in 1824, served as an important military post on the western frontier for close to 70 years. Now a National Historical Landmark, the site is open to the public year round. Volunteers reenact the lifestyle of the late 1800s during various events held throughout the year. A reconstructed log stockade, and original barracks, hospital, bakehouse and other structures still stand today.Charges & Cancellations Cancellations made 48 hrs or more prior to the start of the reservation will incur the cancellation fee of $10. Cancellations made 24 hrs prior to the start of the reservation will incur a late cancellation fee ($10 + first nights camping fee)

How to Get There

Address for GPS: Blue Bill Point Campground, 67260 S. 307 Rd., Wagoner, Oklahoma 74467. From the intersection of US Highway 69 and State Highway 51 in Wagoner, Oklahoma, travel north on Highway 69 for 5.5 miles. Turn right on East 680 Road and travel east for 1 mile. Follow curve to the left and travel south for another mile. Follow curve to the right and travel east for an additional mile to park entrance. GPS Coordinates: 36.043153, -95.336889

What to Pack for Your Stay

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Plan Your Visit to BLUE BILL POINT

Heading to BLUE BILL POINT? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)