Cookson Bend
Open year-round. Peak season runs April 1 through September 30 with reservations via Recreation.gov. Off-peak season from October 1 through March 31 operates first-come, first-served. Check-in at 6:00 PM, check-out at 3:00 PM. Maximum stay is 14 consecutive days per 30-day period.
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 21 at 1:23PM CDT until July 21 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values from 110 to 115 expected. * WHERE...Cherokee and Northern Sequoyah Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
Heat Advisory issued July 20 at 7:58PM CDT until July 20 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 110 expected. * WHERE...In Arkansas, Benton, Carroll, Madison, Northern Crawford, Washington AR, and Northern Franklin Counties. In Oklahoma, Cherokee, Northern Sequoyah, and Adair Counties. * WHEN...From noon to 8 PM CDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses are possible especially impacting those not acclimated to the conditions or those performing strenuous activities.
About
Cookson Bend Campground occupies a scenic peninsula on the eastern shore of Tenkiller Ferry Lake in northeastern Oklahoma's Green Country. The surrounding Cookson Hills rise from the lake with 200-foot limestone bluffs, and the 12,500-acre reservoir is fed by the Illinois River and Baron Fork, both designated Oklahoma Scenic Rivers. The lake's exceptional clarity makes it a destination for scuba divers, and ten marinas offer boat rentals, jet-skis, and floating restaurants. The campground provides approximately 130 sites split between two loops. Loop CBEN contains electric sites (mostly 30-amp with some 50-amp at sites 51-57) and water hookups, while Loop 0512 offers non-electric tent sites. All sites include a picnic table and fire pit. Facilities include waterborne restrooms with hot showers, drinking water, a dump station, swim beach, playground, and boat ramps. A marina with concessions sits adjacent to the campground. Fishing opportunities include black bass, white bass, striped bass, crappie, and catfish. The trout stream below Tenkiller Dam is one of only two year-round trout fisheries in Oklahoma, regularly stocked with rainbow trout. Nearby attractions include Tenkiller State Park with its scuba diving park, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, and Tahlequah, the capital of the Cherokee Nation.
Directions
From Tahlequah, go 17.5 miles southeast on Highway 82. Look for signs for Tenkiller and turn right, then go two miles west on the paved access road to the campground.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $16 - $50 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 160ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 70ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (918) 487-5252 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Availability
Photos
Community Posts
No posts yet. Be the first to share your experience!