Named for the prominent Cherokee family who owned the land and ferry, Tenkiller Ferry Lake is steeped in history and picturesque views. With the clearest body of water in Oklahoma, the lake offers abundant water activities: fishing, scuba diving, jet-skiing, sailing, the list goes on so be prepared to get wet! Be sure to check out the floating restaurant too! Farm to table? More like lake to table. Off the lake, explore the rocky bluffs and lush vegetation. Get a nice view of the water from the shore, and have your breath taken away with the spectacular sunsets. Tenkiller Ferry Lake is sure to become an annual trip.
Named for the prominent Cherokee family who owned the land and ferry, Tenkiller Ferry Lake is steeped in history and picturesque views. With the clearest body of water in Oklahoma, the lake offers abundant water activities: fishing, scuba diving, jet-skiing, sailing, the list goes on so be prepared to get wet! Be sure to check out the floating restaurant too! Farm to table? More like lake to table. Off the lake, explore the rocky bluffs and lush vegetation. Get a nice view of the water from the shore, and have your breath taken away with the spectacular sunsets. Tenkiller Ferry Lake is sure to become an annual trip.
There’s nothing petite about Pettit Bay! This hefty collection of sites offers you accommodations just as you like ‘em. Modern or basic, waterfront or inland, the choice is yours! Take your pick, and then get out and enjoy the crystal-clear waters of Tenkiller Ferry Lake. Boaters, anglers, scuba divers, waterskiers . . . everyone’s welcome, and we Read more...
Strayhorn Landing is about camping in comfort. Designed to give you full access to gorgeous Tenkiller Ferry Lake, this mid-sized spot is up-to-date, ADA-accessible, and packed with every amenity you need to make your site feel like home. Featuring a playground and adjacent marina with concessions, Strayhorn Landing offers a taste of civilization i Read more...
A great spot for boaters, bird-watchers, and anglers, Cookson Bend sits on the peninsula of Tenkiller Ferry Lake. Campers enjoy views of the 200-foot limestone bluffs rising from the scenic waters here in the Ozark Mountains. Bring your binoculars for sightings of white pelicans, loons, and bald eagles! Bass, crappie, and catfish fill the lake wat Read more...
Elk startle easily, so the appropriately-named Elk Creek Landing is a quiet, peaceful spot. . . with flexible camping options! You’ll enjoy unfettered access to Tenkiller Ferry Lake from your choice of modern or basic campgrounds. Aside from the obvious benefits of the lakeside location, hiking, birdwatching, and wildlife spotting are major attrac Read more...
Sizemore Landing is a supreme treat of a getaway spot on the shores of sparkling Tenkiller Ferry Lake. Here, you’ll be able to keep busy boating, swimming, fishing, or scuba diving all day long. Your choice of rustic or more up-to-date sites will make this spot feel like a real home away from home. Fish more, picnic more, and camp more at Sizemore!Read more...
Stay a night, a week, heck, stay forever, at Snake Creek Campground along Tenkiller Ferry Lake. Given that it offers the “clearest water in Oklahoma,” you’re going to want to pack a bathing suit and a camera for this trip! Bring ‘round the RV, trailer, tent, or just the ol' hammock—Snake Creek has you covered with group sites, electric hookups, pi Read more...
For those who eschew the soft, modern conveniences of many planned campsites, the shores of Tenkiller Ferry Lake offer you Standing Rock! We’re talking small. We’re talking basic. We’re talking about a lakeside hideaway without so much as mown grass to distract you from the surrounding natural beauty. Take to the lake or hike the surrounding hills Read more...
Near the upper end of Tenkiller Ferry Lake, you’ll find Carters Landing, a truly versatile camping spot. You’re free to choose a modern site if you like that kind of thing, or a more basic one if you’re into roughing it. Either way, you’ll get super easy access to comforting amenities and the water. By all means, use that boat launch and get in on Read more...
This camping spot is known for its pristine waters, modern facilities, scenic vistas, and scuba diving opportunities. Didn’t think you would find all this at a campground, did ya? Referred to as “Oklahoma’s Clear Water Paradise,” the 12,500-acre Tenkiller Ferry Lake is one of the most popular destinations around! Sitting at the foothills of the Oz Read more...
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Tenkiller Ferry Lake
Named for the prominent Cherokee family who owned the land and ferry, Tenkiller Ferry Lake is steeped in history and picturesque views. With the clearest body of water in Oklahoma, the lake offers abundant water activities: fishing, scuba diving, jet-skiing, sailing, the list goes on so be prepared to get wet! Be sure to check out the floating restaurant too! Farm to table? More like lake to table. Off the lake, explore the rocky bluffs and lush vegetation. Get a nice view of the water from the shore, and have your breath taken away with the spectacular sunsets. Tenkiller Ferry Lake is sure to become an annual trip.
Named for the prominent Cherokee family who owned the land and ferry, Tenkiller Ferry Lake is steeped in history and picturesque views. With the clearest body of water in Oklahoma, the lake offers abundant water activities: fishing, scuba diving, jet-skiing, sailing, the list goes on so be prepared to get wet! Be sure to check out the floating restaurant too! Farm to table? More like lake to table. Off the lake, explore the rocky bluffs and lush vegetation. Get a nice view of the water from the shore, and have your breath taken away with the spectacular sunsets. Tenkiller Ferry Lake is sure to become an annual trip.
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9 campgrounds in Tenkiller Ferry Lake
There’s nothing petite about Pettit Bay! This hefty collection of sites offers you accommodations just as you like ‘em. Modern or basic, waterfront or inland, the choice is yours! Take your pick, and then get out and enjoy the crystal-clear waters of Tenkiller Ferry Lake. Boaters, anglers, scuba divers, waterskiers . . . everyone’s welcome, and we Read more...
Strayhorn Landing is about camping in comfort. Designed to give you full access to gorgeous Tenkiller Ferry Lake, this mid-sized spot is up-to-date, ADA-accessible, and packed with every amenity you need to make your site feel like home. Featuring a playground and adjacent marina with concessions, Strayhorn Landing offers a taste of civilization i Read more...
A great spot for boaters, bird-watchers, and anglers, Cookson Bend sits on the peninsula of Tenkiller Ferry Lake. Campers enjoy views of the 200-foot limestone bluffs rising from the scenic waters here in the Ozark Mountains. Bring your binoculars for sightings of white pelicans, loons, and bald eagles! Bass, crappie, and catfish fill the lake wat Read more...
Elk startle easily, so the appropriately-named Elk Creek Landing is a quiet, peaceful spot. . . with flexible camping options! You’ll enjoy unfettered access to Tenkiller Ferry Lake from your choice of modern or basic campgrounds. Aside from the obvious benefits of the lakeside location, hiking, birdwatching, and wildlife spotting are major attrac Read more...
Sizemore Landing is a supreme treat of a getaway spot on the shores of sparkling Tenkiller Ferry Lake. Here, you’ll be able to keep busy boating, swimming, fishing, or scuba diving all day long. Your choice of rustic or more up-to-date sites will make this spot feel like a real home away from home. Fish more, picnic more, and camp more at Sizemore!Read more...
Stay a night, a week, heck, stay forever, at Snake Creek Campground along Tenkiller Ferry Lake. Given that it offers the “clearest water in Oklahoma,” you’re going to want to pack a bathing suit and a camera for this trip! Bring ‘round the RV, trailer, tent, or just the ol' hammock—Snake Creek has you covered with group sites, electric hookups, pi Read more...
For those who eschew the soft, modern conveniences of many planned campsites, the shores of Tenkiller Ferry Lake offer you Standing Rock! We’re talking small. We’re talking basic. We’re talking about a lakeside hideaway without so much as mown grass to distract you from the surrounding natural beauty. Take to the lake or hike the surrounding hills Read more...
Near the upper end of Tenkiller Ferry Lake, you’ll find Carters Landing, a truly versatile camping spot. You’re free to choose a modern site if you like that kind of thing, or a more basic one if you’re into roughing it. Either way, you’ll get super easy access to comforting amenities and the water. By all means, use that boat launch and get in on Read more...
This camping spot is known for its pristine waters, modern facilities, scenic vistas, and scuba diving opportunities. Didn’t think you would find all this at a campground, did ya? Referred to as “Oklahoma’s Clear Water Paradise,” the 12,500-acre Tenkiller Ferry Lake is one of the most popular destinations around! Sitting at the foothills of the Oz Read more...
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