A gravel road curving into a high mountain valley at first light, the peaks catching the sun.

Army Corps of Engineers campground

Sunset Bay

Army Corps of Engineers campground in Heyburn Lake, Tulsa County, Oklahoma. In the Sand Springs area.

Managed by
Army Corps of Engineers Heyburn Lake
Sites
14 14 tent only non-electric
Longest rig
45 ft The longest vehicle any site is listed for
Hookups
None listed
Reservations
Recreation.gov
County
Tulsa County

Overview

Sunset Bay Park is located adjacent to Heyburn Dam. This area is popular for primitive camping and day use. Amenities include a boat ramp, courtesy dock, and vault restroom.

Recreation

Boating, kayaking, fishing, and swimming are all popular activities at Sunset Bay. Popular fish species include crappie, bass, and catfish.

Facilities

The park has 14 campsites, a boat ramp, courtesy dock, and a vault restroom. Water hydrants are available throughout the park.

Natural Features

Sunset Bay lies in a picturesque setting of grasslands and gently sloping, sandstone hills covered with oak trees and scattered with hickory, ash, elm and cottonwood. In the spring, flowering wild plum and redbud trees add color to the soft, green landscape. It is a great place to watch the sunset.

Nearby Attractions

Visitors can explore the various parks of Heyburn Lake including Heyburn Park, Overlook, and Sheppard Point. Keystone Lake lies about 25 miles to the north and Tulsa is less than 30 miles northeast.

Sapulpa

Historic Route 66

The description, directions and fees are the Army Corps of Engineers’s own words, from its record on Recreation.gov.

What people do here

  • biking
  • birding
  • boating
  • camping
  • canoeing
  • crawfishing
  • fishing
  • hiking
  • jet skiing
  • kayaking
  • motor boat
  • mountain biking
  • photography
  • picnicking
  • star gazing
  • water access
  • water activities
  • water sports
  • wilderness
  • wildlife viewing

The federal record has no coordinates for this campground, so it is listed under Sand Springs and left off the map rather than placed by guesswork. Use the directions above.

Source: Recreation Information Database (Recreation.gov), record updated March 11, 2026. Elevation from the USGS 3D Elevation Program. Seasons, fees, water and fire rules change; the managing office has the final word.