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When planning for an adventure to the outdoors, thinking ahead to ensure you and your party have a safe and fun time is essential. Things to consider when camping or visiting the lake area are weather, terrain, restrictions, and regulations of the area, and knowing where private land starts. It is a good idea to do research on the area that you are traveling to be best prepared with supplies.
When traveling on trails it is important to stay on the marked path, to ensure you will not scar the landscape. Routes that are created by off-trail hikers are to be avoided and reported to the office that oversees the trails. Staying on the designated trails will help ensure the beauty of the landscape, as well as keep the hikers safe from rough terrain. Picking a safe and durable campsite is an important decision. Visitors and campers are to stay in designated camping areas that are maintained by management for optimal camping experiences. Visit the camping section of our website for more information on area campgrounds.
Visitors are to remove the waste that is brought into the lake and camping areas. This is an important factor in keeping lands safe and clean. One way to do this is to dispose of human waste correctly and effectively. Proper disposal of human waste is important to ensure that wildlife and other visitors do not come across it, to decrease water pollution, and minimize the spread of disease. Parks may have instructions on how to dispose of human waste. If there is no direction, visitors are to bury the waste in holes that are six to eight inches deep and four to six inches wide. The holes are to be at least 200 feet from water, trails, and campsites.
One aspect that makes Keystone Lake a beauty of Oklahoma is the landscape. Visitors are asked to avoid damaging live trees and plants. Do not carve words into trees, cut off limbs or deplete rare vegetation. Cultural artifacts are protected by the Archaeological Resources Protection Act. It is illegal to remove or disturb archeological or historical sites.
Fires should only be used for warmth and cooking. An existing fire ring in a well-placed campsite is the best place to build a fire. Be aware of the fire danger in the area you are visiting and follow any rules provided by the campgrounds.
Learn about wildlife by observation and do not disturb the animals or vegetation. Quick movement and loud noises are stressful for animals and could cause them harm. Make sure to keep a safe distance from the wildlife to ensure the safety of both yourself and the animals.
Making sure that you are considerate of your fellow outdoor enthusiasts is another key component to the enjoyment of Keystone Lake. Please pick up after your dog’s waste and properly dispose of the waste to keep the campgrounds clean for all who use it.
For more information on the rules and regulations for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, visit mvr.usace.army.mil.
Length of Vessel | Without Fixed System | With Fixed System |
Less than 26 feet | One B-I | None |
26 feet to less than 40 feet | Two B-I or One B-II | One B-I |
40 feet to less than 65 feet | One B-I and One B-II | Two B-I or One B-II |
For more information on boat safety, visit the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety website.
