Cookson Bend

Tenkiller Ferry Lake, OK · ≈14.4 mi to Tahlequah
Sites
131
Max rig
65+ ft
Pull-through
No
Hookups
50A
ADA
To town
14.4 mi
Signal

✓ Best for

  • Big rigs and large RVs
  • Boating and swimming enthusiasts
  • RVers with electric hookups
  • Pet owners camping

✕ Not ideal for

  • RVers needing water or sewer hookups
  • Those seeking town proximity
  • ADA accessibility needs

Connectivity

Best bet: T-MobileStrong 5G signal here · 3 of 3 carriers reach here
Verizon5G
AT&T5G
T-Mobile5G

What's here

64 Standards
64 Standards (no Hookups)
2 Group Shelters2 separate group reservations · largest capacity: 50 people
1 Tent Only (no Hookups)
Rig compatibility

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Amenities & features

Amenities
Electric hookupsPets allowedShade
Activities
BoatingCampingSwimming Site
CampIntel Score

How we score

We score what we can verify.
Fits most rigs comfortablyRig fit
Remote — plan aheadAccess
Good amenitiesConvenience
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Where it is

Nearest town: Tahlequah, ~14.4 miGet directions ↗

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Photos

Photos: Sheryl R. Townsend

Overview

Overview Cookson Bend Campground is a popular area that lies on Tenkiller Ferry Lake, among the Cookson Hills of the Ozark Mountains. Visitors here delight in breathtaking views of 200-foot limestone bluffs rising from the scenic waters. Recreation Boating, fishing, water skiing, hiking and swimming are among the activities enjoyed by visitors. Scuba divers enjoy the lake's clear waters and high visibility. Ten marinas are located on the lake. Most offer boat and jet-ski rentals, and several have floating restaurants. Fishing is good for black bass, white bass, striped bass, crappie and catfish. The trout stream below the dam is one of only two year-round trout fisheries in Oklahoma, and is regularly stocked with rainbow trout. Hunting is also permitted in parts of the lake area, in accordance with state laws. Facilities The campground has sites with electric hookups, and some sites are non-electric. The group picnic shelters have electricity and are reservable. The park has waterborne restrooms with hot showers, drinking water, a dump station, swim beach, playground, and boat ramps. A marina with concessions is adjacent to the campground. Natural Features Tenkiller Ferry Lake is often referred to as Oklahoma's clear water paradise. The 12,500-acre lake is sourced by the Illinois River and the Baron Fork, which are both designated as Oklahoma Scenic Rivers. Located in the northeastern part of the state, the region is known as Green Country, with surroundings of dense Oak-Hickory forests, tall bluffs, and rolling hills. Tenkiller boasts 130 miles of shoreline with plenty of wildlife such as deer and turkey. It also serves as one of the flyways of migratory birds, including bald eagles, common loons, and white pelicans. Nearby Attractions Visit the Tenkiller State Park for its nature center and scuba diving park, the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge near Vian, or the historic city of Tahlequah - the capitol of the Cherokee Nation. The scenic upper Illinois River near Tahlequah is great for canoeing and rafting, and the lower Illinois near Gore offers prime trout fishing.

Managed by US Army Corps of Engineers · Developed campground