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Elk Creek Landing Park is a nice, quiet, enjoyable campground on Tenkiller Ferry Lake. It has modern facilities and handy access to the lake. The region features breathtaking views of 200-foot limestone bluffs rising from the lake.
Fishing, boating, water skiing, hiking, and swimming are some of the activities enjoyed by visitors. Prevailing winds and secluded coves create an ideal environment for sailing. Scuba divers enjoy the lake's clear waters and high visibility. 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 federal and state laws.
About half the campsites are equipped with electric hookups, and the two group shelters are nonelectric. The park has flush toilets, hot showers, water hydrants, dump station and a boat ramp. A marina with concessions is near the campground. Of the ten marinas with concessions located on the lake, most offer boat and jet-ski rentals, and several have floating restaurants.
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. It is nestled in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains in the northeastern part of the state. This area, known as Green Country, is surrounded by dense oak-hickory forests, tall bluffs, and rolling hills. The lake has 130 miles of shoreline with plenty of wildlife such as deer and turkey. It serves as one of the flyways of migratory birds, including bald eagles, common loons, and white pelicans.
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 capital 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.
From Tahlequah, OK, go 14 miles southeast on Highway 82, then turn right and go a mile on the paved access road.
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Had Colt's 2nd birthday it was a blast and ge had the best day swimming and playing just enjoying being outdoors
Beautiful place to be in the fall! RV sites with hookups right by the shore. Very clean and a great price compared to others. Has a grill and fire pit at most, if not all, sites. Plenty of trees for shade. One main bathroom with 2 flushing toilets and 2 showers. Other restrooms are more like an outhouse. We will definitely be going back!!
Very nice place! We got a spot right on the shoreline. They have bathrooms and bathrooms with showers in walking distance. The lady that works the gate was very pleasant with my husband and son and even gave my son frisbees and other outside toys when they arrived.
We camped here during the Cherokee National Holiday. It was peaceful and the camp hosts were very nice. Close for an easy drive to Tahlequah. My son had decent luck fishing. The sites are nice with a concrete table, grill, and fire pit at each site. The sites have plenty of space.
