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Rick

1 week ago

34 ft travel trailer

With pets

4 nights at Barker Gap

The wife and I loved staying here in our RV. The sites are nice, wide and level. Nothing more you could ask for in a campsite. Very close to Buckhorn trails with lots of riding straight from camp. The hosts are the best! Highly recommend staying here if you're in the area or planning to ride Buckhorn.

Eric

2 weeks ago

28 ft travel trailer

With pets

4 nights at Barker Gap

Once again Brian is a great host! I will be back. The campground is great as well.

Park style BBQ grill with a stone fire pit.

Ken

2 weeks ago

22 ft travel trailer

4 nights at Barker Gap

Great location, close ride in ~ ride out to the trails. Owners friendly and available to answer questions and provided a map of the trails. I’ll definitely be coming back and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great place to stay. ~ Ken

Minwoo

3 weeks ago

Tent

Weekend Trip to Bullwick Farms

I had an amazing stay at Sara’s farm. The property is huge, and I loved being able to choose any spot I wanted for camping. The friendly animals like horses, cows, and alpacas made the whole experience feel extra special and surprisingly relaxing. There’s a small pond on the land that reflected the clouds and sunset in a beautiful way. Overall, I really enjoyed my time here and would love to come back again.

Sebastian

3 weeks ago

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Lake Frances Campsites

Friendly people, great campsite, would definitely come again.

Bryce

3 weeks ago

20 ft travel trailer

With kids

Weekend Trip to Bullwick Farms

Great area with friendly animals. Having all the open space was nice for exploring and wandering.

Grayson

3 weeks ago

Tent

Weekend Trip to Boston Mountain Arkansas Adventures

This was such a lovely campsite! The hosts are incredible and provided great hospitality during our stay. Definitely recommend a car with 4WD or AWD and a bit of ground clearance to get to the campsite, but otherwise no concerns!

Kathleen

3 weeks ago

With kids

Weekend Trip to Barker Gap

From the moment we booked the cub cabin until we left, Brian was absolutely amazing! He was very attentive to all my questions and even greeted us when we got there. The cabin was perfect and so was the whole campsite. We will be back for sure!!

Mindy

3 weeks ago

20 ft travel trailer

With kids

Weekend Trip to Barker Gap

Great campsite! Brian and his family were so friendly and accommodating. He was quick to respond to questions and requests. Our group had an awesome weekend and we are already talking about staying there again soon.

Site 1 is a pull thru. 90+ feet long and 24 feet wide.

Kasi

3 weeks ago

21 ft travel trailer

With kids

Weekend Trip to Barker Gap

We loved our camping trip experience at Barkers Gap! It was clean, cute & easy to pull in and out with our camper. We’ll be back for sure!

Stephen

November 2025

24 ft Class B

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Lake Frances Campsites

A perfect weekend. Beautiful nature setting every direction you look. Nicely maintained and clean. Quiet and private. Host made sure we got settled in and pointed out a hidden entrance to an amazing nature trail the we hiked, then biked the next day. Clean bathroom. Micro cabin was perfect for friends to join us. We plan to return and make this a regular destination. We are leaving rested, relaxed, and happy!

Libby

November 2025

15 ft campervan

With kids

Weekend Trip to Bullwick Farms

Beautiful camp site. Felt safe and what a relaxing view. Even after dark the stars out there were amazing to look at. Hosts communicated and were very nice. One night we pulled in to find some horses but they politely and peacefully said hello and left us to our camping.

Robert

October 2025

Tent

14 nights at Lake Frances Campsites

Awesomeness!! place !! Nature at its best !! Super good place in siloam springs or just out side of city !! Host was great too !!

Kent

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Lake Frances Campsites

Lovely hidden spot :) Will definitely come back next time through

Luke

October 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Hickman Hideaway

I loved the view of the river, very private and scenic. The area for tents is very cozy, we loved the easy access to the water and how shallow it is.

Michael

October 2025

Tent

With kids

1 night at Patriot Point Eufaula

Super cozy spot. Quiet. Away from others. Lots of nice flat spots to set up tents as needed in shady spots. Hosts friendly and responsive. Lovely evening view across Lake Eufaula. Near some easy nature walks.

John

October 2025

60 ft fifth wheel

With pets

2 nights at Barker Gap

The site was perfect! Accommodated our 44 ft fifth wheel perfect. We had easy access to highway 59 where we rode our motorcycles. Brian and his wife Misty were great hosts. We are planning to go back and ride side by sides.

Lydia

October 2025

Tent

Group trip

1 night at Bullwick Farms

Peaceful night camping on Sarsh's land. We camped at the top of the hill with a gorgeous view. The white donkey came over right away and said hello. I took a walk and watched the other critters graze in front of a setting sun. The black alpacas ran over and sniffed and declared I wasn't a threat. We had a 5 gallon jug of water with us, but Sarah gave clear instructions if we needed water. A very friendly dog with blue eyes visited us in the morning.

Regina

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Bullwick Farms

Farm was great, animals were fun, view was beautiful, would return!

Russell

October 2025

33 ft toy hauler

4 nights at Barker Gap

Absolutely fantastic. Beautiful place with great layout of the sites. Brian and Misty are great hosts and everything was exceptionally clean.

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Stay at a public campground in Tenkiller Ferry Lake

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Pettit Bay Campground

12mi from Tenkiller Ferry Lake · 86 sites · Tents, RVs · in Tenkiller Ferry Lake

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Strayhorn Landing Campground

1.9mi from Tenkiller Ferry Lake · 40 sites · Tents, RVs · in Tenkiller Ferry Lake

Carters Landing Campground

16mi from Tenkiller Ferry Lake · 14 sites · Tents, RVs · in Tenkiller Ferry Lake

Chicken Creek Campground

7.4mi from Tenkiller Ferry Lake · 101 sites · Tents, RVs · in Tenkiller Ferry Lake

Cookson Bend Campground

8.9mi from Tenkiller Ferry Lake · 129 sites · Tents, RVs · in Tenkiller Ferry Lake

Elk Creek Landing Campground

13mi from Tenkiller Ferry Lake · 41 sites · Tents, RVs · in Tenkiller Ferry Lake

Sizemore Landing Campground

9.6mi from Tenkiller Ferry Lake · 14 sites · Tents, RVs · in Tenkiller Ferry Lake

Snake Creek Campground

5.2mi from Tenkiller Ferry Lake · 111 sites · Tents, RVs · in Tenkiller Ferry Lake

Standing Rock Campground

12mi from Tenkiller Ferry Lake · 14 sites · Tents, RVs · in Tenkiller Ferry Lake

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Hickman Hideaway

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(37)

9.5mi from Tenkiller Ferry Lake · 3 sites · Tents · Braggs, OK

Camp right alongside the Arkansas river on your own fully private campsite. Enjoy large green expanse of the forest and many water recreation activities nearby. A small paddle boat is included with all rentals however large vessels may be loaded 1 mile upriver at the Greenleaf loading dock. Sandy shores remind you of the beach, plenty of wildlife and most important peace, quiet, and privacy awaits you.

Lisa Christiansen’s Childhood Home

94%

(17)

26mi from Tenkiller Ferry Lake · 3 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Tahlequah, OK

A place carved out of history dating back over 200 years ago. This is where history welcomes you to the Cherokee culture. This land has been handed down for generations and has stayed in the family beginning on my mother’s side of the family, Mary Ann Groundhog, the fourth generation great granddaughter of Sequoyah on the “Dick” side of my family tree. My mother was heavily involved with AIM (American Indian movement). My dad was the last monolingual Cherokee. His name was Mack Vann, he was a man who loved culture and sharing it with visitors and handed down that passion to me. My hip camper site is named after my daddy, I am still a daddy‘s girl. The land originated before Sequoyah. who created the Cherokee syllabary. Sequoyah was my fifth generation great grandfather and I am very proud of my Cherokee heritage, I would love to share my culture, my tradition, and my passion with you. Learn more about this land: Come and experience the authenticity of Tahlequah, Indian country, Oklahoma where almost every resident is Cherokee, Native American, Nature at its most organic state; A place where deer run free, the sunset paints a new picture each evening with glorious colors of warmth and serenity. Away from the hustle and bustle, peaceful, and inviting. Just a short hike or drive to Todd’s access or you can swim, fish, or float down the beautiful Illinois River. Welcome to Oklahoma’s best kept secret. * * * * FREE HIGH SPEED WIFI * * * * Up to 1,000 Mbps upload and download speeds With upload speeds matching download speeds, you can transfer and back up large files with ease. Unlimited data usage, no data caps or throttling. Capacity for all your devices

Dakota Star Ranch

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(10)

34mi from Tenkiller Ferry Lake · 5 sites · Tents, RVs · Checotah, OK

Located on the Southern Great Plains, the 110-acre ranch is surrounded by the lush vegetation of eastern Oklahoma and its array of amazing wildlife. Dozens of species have made their homes here, delighting our guests with their symphony of sounds and dazzling natural beauty. Observing the natural behaviors of the wildlife here at the ranch allows us to live closer to the natural world and His amazing creation.

Barker Gap

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(32)

35mi from Tenkiller Ferry Lake · 5 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Natural Dam, AR

Welcome to Barker Gap! Opened in August 2024 we offer 3 beautifully shaded rv/camper spots, 2 pull thru spots and 1 back in. We have NO size or slide out restrictions, our spots were built with your comfort in mind. All spots come standard with 50A/30A/110 electric hookup, city water, Bbq/park grill, stone fire pit and sewage hookup at every campsite. Wi-Fi is also included for all campers. At this time we do not have bathrooms available to tent camping or any primitive style camping. The BEAR'S DEN cabin is a 1 room 1 bathroom cabin. Built to sleep 4 with a spacious queen bed perfect for falling asleep on, a cozy twin bed for reading/sleeping, and stowed under the twin bed is an adventure cot for that outside nap on the deck. The cabin is equipped with a mini fridge/freezer, a Keurig coffee maker, and a microwave) inverter. In the bathroom we have a metal wrapped 22" deep soaking tub equipped with a rainfall shower head to wash the stress away. No glamping cabin would be complete without a wave activated hand dryer a 43" Wi-Fi connected smart TV and the latest plug ins with USB ports included so you can forget that charging box at home. Coffee, bedding, towels, bar soap, provided. So what are you waiting for? It's time to camp!

Rockin K Farms Spring Creek

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38mi from Tenkiller Ferry Lake · 28 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Tahlequah, OK

This property is 10 acres that has a Crystal Clear Spring Fed Creek on it. We own both sides of the creek. The creek is a cool refreshing crystal Clear and peaceful place. Great place to takes in the beautiful and get one with nature. The creek changes with ever flood. At this time we have 1 big swimming hole to swim in. There are small mouth bass and if you want to try your hand at catching crawdads they are a plenty. May 1st we require a 2 night minimum for the weekends.

Lake Frances Campsites

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(31)

46mi from Tenkiller Ferry Lake · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · Siloam Springs, AR

Sitting in the middle of an 850 acre nature preserve, you will have plenty of privacy to enjoy a getaway in the woods without being disturbed by other campers. This site is relatively flat and easy to access on the edge of a field along the tree line of the forest. You may notice old stone chimneys standing throughout the woods where cabins once stood, back when Lake Frances was a resort area in the 1920s. On this camp site, we have a Micro Cabin that is wired for a generator (not provided) that sleeps 2, or bring your own tent and enjoy the view of the stars. We have several private campsites sprinkled throughout the forest reserve for you to stay at as you enjoy the Illinois River, hike, or bike the trails. The mountain bike trails run very close to this site and the White Water Park is about 2 miles down the gravel road. The trailhead for the paved bike trail is around the corner from this campsite and goes all the way down to WOKA. There is an off road bike trail located right next to the field by this campsite along with several other trails. There are many more miles of additional mountain bike trails in town and on the north side of Siloam. WOKA has 8 low-hazard whitewater features, seasonal rentals of kayaks, rafts, paddle boards and actual surf boards, and concessions, with shaded viewing. Changing facilities and restrooms are on-site at WOKA. The Siloam Springs Kayak Park is located up river on Fisher Ford Rd, and has access for swimming and tubing. If you enjoy riding dirt bikes or quads, there is the family friendly Off-road race track, Gas MX, directly across the highway from Woka. We also have dirt track racing at Arrowhead Speedway nearby in West Siloam Springs, West of the Casino.

Boston Mountain Arkansas Adventures

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47mi from Tenkiller Ferry Lake · 3 sites · Tents, Lodging · Mountainburg, AR

Welcome to our serene retreat situated on 20 acres! We offer: 1 cozy tiny home 1 primitive campsite Explore our established walking trails and check out our fish pond. Our charming tiny home spans 400 sq ft and includes 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, full-sized appliances, and a 100 sq ft deck overlooking the pond. Campsite 1 is now open and features a tent platform, picnic table, and a fire pit for your enjoyment. Want to try camping and don't have the gear - we have you covered with a four-person tent, queen size air mattress, cooking stove/pots and sleeping bags/blankets. - You don't have to set it up or take it down, we take care of all of it for you! Just ask to add the Glamp It Up Package (a $25-set up/take down fee, plus an additional 20.00 per night fee will be charged for use of all camping equipment. This also helps to cover the cost of waste management, washing gear, dishes, etc. Nearby attractions include: Lake Fort Smith Ozark Highland Trail (OHT) Ozark-St. Francis National Forest Devils Den State Park Devils Canyon Shores Lake Recreation Area Fern Recreation Area Mulberry River Natural Dam Illinois River Mt. Magazine State Park Fayetteville to Bentonville Bike Trail University of Arkansas Please remember, this is mountainous country; black bears, foxes, deer, coyotes, and even feral pigs may be in the area, at any given time.

Bullwick Farms

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(30)

49mi from Tenkiller Ferry Lake · 5 sites · Tents, RVs · West Fork, AR

Bullwick Farms is a 65 acre farm located only 4 miles off I49 at the West Fork exit. Nestled perfectly between the hustle and bustle of the college town (only 15min to Fayetteville) and the quiet serinity of Devils Den State Park (only 15 miles further on 170) our farm has a magnificent hilltop view well worth the hike it takes to get there! Keep in mind this is a working farm so cows, horses, pigs and goats are all on property and are free range animals.

3 Pines

17mi from Tenkiller Ferry Lake · 1 site · Lodging · Warner, OK

This unique home features two bedrooms: one equipped with a queen-size bed and the other with twin-size bunk beds and two extra cot-sized memory foam roll-up mattresses for added guests. Enjoy the spacious, beautiful front porch, which includes a fish-cleaning area, grilling space, and a cozy seating area complete with a porch swing for relaxing while taking in views of the lake. Guests are encouraged to contribute to a community ceiling display by leaving a magnet on the porch ceiling, fostering a fun and interactive atmosphere. The property boasts ample walking areas to enjoy nature, including a mowed path around the entire 9-acre pond, perfect for sunset strolls. Additionally, there’s a hammock near the peacock pen where guests can unwind amidst the charming peacocks that roam freely. Don’t miss the chance to spot an eagle perched high on a tree branch by the lake. For water activities, a pontoon boat equipped with an electric motor and paddles is available for leisurely exploring the lake, as gas motors are not permitted, ensuring a tranquil environment. Guests can also swim in the clear, spring-fed waters from the sand beach area, adding to the charm of this private location, and, of course, enjoy fishing in the fully stocked pond. Many great places are nearby within 6–15 miles, including the best fried chicken in Oklahoma, a full-service Mexican restaurant, and a “home cooking” comfort foods restaurant. Locally, you can enjoy a gourmet coffee shop, Simple Simon's Pizza, a top-notch nail/manicure salon, a beauty salon and barber shop, a fully stocked liquor store, and a dispensary. Local fast food options include Sonic, Subway, and McDonald’s. The area also has a veterinarian, walk-in medical clinic, Dollar General, Family Dollar, Dollar Tree, Harps grocery store, and a local hardware store. For auto needs, there are two mechanic shops. The town also features a post office, bank, and several ATMs. It’s a small town with everything you need!

Old Stagecoach Camp

22mi from Tenkiller Ferry Lake · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · Sallisaw, OK

Very wooded with creek and steep trails

Summit Campsite

22mi from Tenkiller Ferry Lake · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · Summit, OK

📍 Property & Location Overview: We have a nice, peaceful piece of land located in Summit, Muskogee County, Oklahoma, totaling 10,500 sq ft. The area is quiet and private, making it perfect for an off-grid RV setup, homestead, or getaway spot. 📌 Nearby Landmarks & Amenities: • 6 minutes from Creek Nation Casino • 13 minutes to Muskogee (city center / Muskogee County Courthouse) • 15 minutes to Walmart, grocery stores, hardware, and daily essentials • 5–10 minutes to multiple gas stations and convenience stops • 54 minutes to the historic Greenwood District in Tulsa, OK • Around 2 hours to Oklahoma City The location offers a perfect mix of country privacy and town convenience within reasonable driving distance to larger city amenities.

Sequoyah's ridge

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23mi from Tenkiller Ferry Lake · 2 sites · Tents · Akins, OK

Learn more about this land: Enjoy a secluded woodland in the ozark mountains just a few miles from interstate 40 with two dispersed sites one with a deck and one with a well (pulley access). With 30 acres of ozark woodland.

The best camping in Tenkiller Ferry Lake, OK guide

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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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7 ratings · 4 reviews

Not recommend

· September 2020

Carters Landing Campground

The only people who do a good job and care are the park rangers they do there job and care the host needs to be fired period he’s a free loader and does not do his job period

Ed E.

5 years on Hipcamp

September 2020

Carters Landing Campground

Every one there a 14 day stay limit the host is very mean and does not do his job no toilet paper bathrooms are nasty , and he will not help you, second if you have special needs kids he is very mean to them he needs to be fired and they need a new host , he’s lazy and does nothing he spend 98percent of his time in his place and he’s getting free space and power on tax payer money I wish they fire him ASAP

Ed E.

5 years on Hipcamp

Not recommend

· December 2019

Standing Rock Campground

Standing Rock is now designated as Access Only Area; camping is prohibited. A rundown boatramp still exists, and the picnic tables are unsafe. No water, no refuse, no restrooms, and no electricity. Also, any hiking trails are overgrown just like the park.

Jerry A.

6 years on Hipcamp

Recommends

· March 2017

Strayhorn Landing Campground

Tenkiller is a great place to take your canoe/kayak/paddle board. Just watch out for motorboats! There are fantastic restaurants all around the lake that you can just drive/row your boat up to. If you happen to be there near the 4th of July they do a huge fireworks show in the middle of the lake.

Gabi T.

8 years on Hipcamp