Lake Tenkiller State Park
HCR 68,Box 1095
Vian, OK 74962
918-489-5643/Park Office
918-489-5641/Cabin Office
Tenkillercabins@oklahomaparks.com
tenkiller@crosstel.net
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Location:
Ten miles north of the Vian exit on State Highway 82 then turn
left on Highway 100 West. Travel 3 miles to the park
entrance which is on the right hand side of the road. |
Features/Facilities:
1,190 Park Acres
12,650-Acre Lake Tenkiller
Tenkiller Dam (Oklahoma's 2nd largest at 97 ft.)
39 Cabins (some with fireplace)
10 Cottages
10 Camping areas, 221 Campsites
Assigned Campground
Community Building
Boat Ramps
Swimming
Pool
Boating & Water Skiing
Scuba Diving - water very clear
Fishing (Lake and stream stocked with trout during winter)
Marina
Grocery, Restaurant and Gas
Closest fishing boat rental is Strayhorn
918-487-5178 |
Picnic Shelterİ
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Nearby:
Blue Ribbon Downs, Sequoyah's Home
Cherokee Heritage Center, Murrell Home

Tenkiller Countryİ
Camping
information
The
park offers ten camping areas with 240 campsites ranging from modern
to primitive, depending upon your camping pleasure.
There are approximately 150 unimproved sites in Bluff View, Cedar
Ridge, Fisherman's Point, Eagle Point, Goose Neck Bend North and South
and Hickory Flats camping areas. Discount Camping
rates are offered to
senior citizens 62 or older from reciprocal states, totally
disabled persons, Good Sam members, Family Campers, RV Organizations
and CEO members. Some restrictions may apply.
Fun
Things to do while visiting the park:
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Hay
wagon Rides
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Photography
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Boating
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Scuba Dive Park - Underwater
objects sunken include school bus, airplane, fuselage and 2 boats
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Birding
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Wildlife
viewing
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Hiking
Trails
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Bicycling
(Bicycle Rentals)
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Star
gazing
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Volleyball
Court
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Basketball
Court
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Trout
fishing in the kids pond
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Swimming
at the designated swim beaches
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Swimming
at the park pool - log roll, concessions, slide
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Amphitheater
- watch for events at this new attraction overlooking Pine Cove
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Bird
Watching at the new bird blind-Crappie Point
Fun
things to do while visiting the lake:

Naturalist
Activities:
The
park naturalist conducts activities at the nature center located at the
cabin office and visitor center.
Arts
and crafts, snake exhibits, insect displays, aquariums, living bee hive
and other displays make this an enjoyable stop while visiting the park.
Outside, you can
view a wildlife area complete with running stream and ponds.
Living
history re-enactments, avian productivity, survivorship and banding
Special
Events at Tenkiller State Park:
Watch
bulletin boards for event postings
such as:
A.C.T.I.O.N. Dog Search & Rescue Demonstrations
Fishing Clinics
StarWatch Programs
Fly Fishing Clinics
Women In The Outdoors Clinics
Holiday Programs
Eagle Tours
Loon Tours
RV
Sites:
Four
areas within the park offer the RV'er a choice of locations to stay.
Fox Squirrel has 26 modern sites (16 pull thrus and one
handicapped accessible); Flying Squirrel has 27 semi-modern sites;
Shady Grove has 11 modern sites of which 8 are pull thrus
Blue Jay Knob has 23 semi-modern sites (4 pull thrus and one handicapped
accessible.)
For
more information, call 918-489-5643 or
Email:
tenkillercabins@oklahomaparks.com
Park History
Tenkiller
State Park is rich in history. The name Tenkiller dates back to the
earliest Cherokee history. It was bestowed upon a Cherokee warrior who
vanquished ten enemies in battle. The lake is named for the
Tenkiller family who lived near the present lake site. After a tragic
journey from Georgia over the Trail of Tears, the Cherokee Indians came
to this area and built a nation. Tenkiller State Park is located near
the capital of the Cherokee Nation, Tahlequah. The Tenkiller Ferry
Dam is Oklahoma's second tallest at 97 feet and Lake Tenkiller offers
12,650 lake acres of crystal clear water. These blue waters offer the
scuba diving enthusiast a day of discovery. Tenkiller State Park
occupies 1,190 acres of land adjacent to the reservoir.
Experience
Tenkiller State Park to the limit.
There's something for everyone!
"SHARE OLD
MEMORIES, CREATE NEW ONES"
Shop Oklahoma Tenkiller Photo Album
In my opinion Tenkiller is one
of the most Beautiful Lakes in this part of the Country because of
it's crystal clear water, high bluffs, diving, fishing
TO MAKE RESERVATIONS IN ANY OKLAHOMA RESORT PARK, or request free
brochures YOU MAY CALL OR WRITE THE RESORT DIRECT OR WE INVITE YOU TO
CALL THE CENTRAL RESERVATIONS SERVICE. TOLL FREE: CONTINENTAL US 1-800-654-8240 IN OKLAHOMA CITY 405-521-2464. E-Mail is
information@travelok.com, Website is www.travelok.com
Tenkiller Fishin'
Tips
Tenkiller Map
Scuba Diving Supplies

Arrowhead Point
Gore. 11 miles north of city on SH-10, 1 mile west, 1 mile
south, 1/4 mile west.
Open Mar through Oct, 6am-10pm.
Restroom/shower, sanitary dump station, outdoor grills, picnic areas,
boat ramps/docks.
918/489-5541
Barnacle
Bill's Resort
Keyes. 5 1/2 miles south of Keyes on Indian Road, 2 miles east
at Barnacle Bill's sign to lake.
Open March 1-October 31, 8am-8pm.
45 full hookups, 45 electric/water hookups, 12 pull-throughs, 2
sanitary dump stations, restaurant, outdoor grills, boat ramps/docks,
fuel, motor repair, boat rental, Mobile Homes
for rent.
918/457-5438
Cato Landing Park
Cookson. 18 miles south on SH 82.
Open year round 24 hours a day.
Restrooms, pull-throughs, outdoor grills, picnic areas.
918/487-5252
Cherokee
Landing State Park
Tahlequah. 14 miles south of city on SH-82.
Open year round.
92 electric/water hookups, 53 primitive sites, restrooms/showers,
sanitary dump station, picnic areas, boat ramp, swimming beach,
playcourt, playgrounds.
918/457-5716
Chicken Creek
Cookson. 15 miles south on SH 82.
Open year round 24 hours a day winter months, 6am-11pm summer months.
59 electric hookups, pull-throughs, restrooms/showers, sanitary dump
station, grocery nearby, outdoor grills, picnic areas.
918/487-5252
Chigger
Ridge Cabins
Fully equiped, complete privacy.
E-Mail crc@crosstel.net
Cookson
Bend Resort & Marina
Cookson. 2 miles west of city.
Open year round dawn to dusk.
Lakefront Cabin Rentals and motel.
Campground nearby, boat ramps/docks, fuel, boat rental, grocery.
918/457-5161
Elk Creek
Cookson. 5 miles north of SH 82.
Open year round 24 hours a day winter months, 6am-11pm summer months.
65 electric hookups, restrooms, pull-throughs, sanitary dump station,
grocery, restaurant nearby, outdoor grills, picnic areas, boat
ramps/docks, fuel, motor repair nearby, boat rental.
918/487-5252
Tahlequah. 14 miles east on Highway 82, cross Illinois River Bridge
and take first right.
Open 7 days a week, 8am-8pm.
8 electric/water hookups, restrooms, grocery, outdoor grills, picnic
areas, boat ramps/docks, fuel, boat rental.
918/457-5142
Flintridge Park
Tahlequah. 14 miles southeast of city on Highway 82.
Open year round, 24 hours a day.
10 full hookups, cabins, laundry, grocery and restaurant nearby,
outdoor grills, fenced playground.
918/457-5038
Greenleaf
State Park
Braggs. 3 miles south of city on SH-10.
Open year round.
22 full hookups, 76 electric/water hookups, 80 primitive sites,
restrooms/showers, sanitary dump stations, cabins, group camp, picnic
areas, community building, boat ramps, marina, swimming pool,
playcourts, playground, trails, bicycle/TV/VCR rentals.
918/487-5196
Lake Tenkiller
Cookson. 17 miles northeast of Gore or 3 miles west of SH 82.
Open year round 24 hours a day winter months, 6am-11pm summer months.
Electric hookups, restrooms/showers, pull-throughs, sanitary dump
station, outdoor grills, picnic areas, boat ramps/docks, fuel, motor
repair nearby, boat rental, grocery, restaurant.
918/487-5252
MarVal Trout Camp & Resort
Gore. 1 1/3 miles north of city on Highway 100, right on Gore
Landing Road, follow signs.
Open 6am-10pm summer months, 7am-9pm off season.
Full hookups, electric/water hookups, primitive sites,
restrooms/showers, sanitary dump station, grocery, outdoor grills,
picnic areas.
918/489-2295
Pine
Cove Marina
Gore. Exit I-40 at Gore exit, 10 miles north on Highway 100
to Tenkiller State Park.
Open year round Friday-Sunday, 8am-5pm winter months and 8am-dusk
summer months.
Boat ramps/docks, fuel, motor repair, boat rental, snack shop,
restaurant.
918/489-5735
River City Motel & Camper Park
Tahlequah. Across from city hospital.
Open year round, 24 hours a day.
10 full hookups, 2 electric/water hookups, restrooms/showers, pull-throughs,
sanitary dump station, restaurant, picnic areas.
918/456-1401
Sixshooter
Resort
Cookson. 2 1/2 miles south on Highway 82 and 100.
Open year round, 9am-5pm spring and fall months, 8am-9pm summer
months.
1 full hookup, seasonal restaurant, boat ramps/docks, fuel, boat
rental.
Lakefront Cabins. Open all year.
918-457-5152.
Or you can fax us at 918-457-4939
Snake Creek Public Use Area
Cookson. 5 miles south on SH 82.
Open year round 24 hours a day winter months, 6am-11pm summer months.
4 full hookups (handicapped accessible), 77 electric hookups,
restrooms/showers, pull-throughs, sanitary dump station, grocery,
restaurant nearby, outdoor grills, picnic areas, boat ramps/docks,
fuel, motor repair, boat rental.
918/487-5252
Standing Rock
Tahlequah. 10 miles south on SH 82.
Open year round.
Restrooms, outdoor grills, picnic areas.
918/487-5252
Strayhorn
Landing
Gore. 5 miles north of city on Highway 100/10A.
Open year round.
2 full hookups (handicapped accessible), 40 electric hookups, pull-throughs,
restrooms/showers, sanitary dump station, grocery and restaurant
nearby, outdoor grills, picnic areas, boat ramps/docks, fuel, motor
repair and boat rental nearby.
918/487-5178
TENKILLER LODGE
P. O. Box 1153
Tahlequah, Ok 74465
918-453-9000
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