RV site details
- Electric
- Dump station
- Big rigs
From Recreation.gov RIDB. Elevation is from the U.S. Geological Survey.
About COOKSON BEND
COOKSON BEND is a public campground in GORE, OK. It has 134 campsites. 130 sites can be reserved. 4 sites are first come, first served.
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.
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.
Policies and details
- Roads: Back-In, Gravel, and Paved
Location
446977 EAST 980 ROAD, GORE, OK 74435-9547
About 14 miles south of Tahlequah, OK
Elevation 664 ft
Get directionsConfirm the entrance with the park before towing a large rig.
Setting and recreation
The official listing describes COOKSON BEND in a setting associated with beach or coast, forest, lake or reservoir, and river. For trip planning, the source identifies Boating, Fishing, Hiking, Swimming, and Wildlife viewing among the recreation options at or near this GORE campground.