Army Corps of Engineers · Tenkiller Ferry Lake · Gore, OK

Elk Creek Landing

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.

Reservable · Recreation.gov 43 sites 84 ft max Electric hookupsPets ok

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Photos courtesy of Sheryl R. Townsend, USACE · Recreation.gov

Site mix

Standard, no hookups		25
Standard with electric		16
group shelter nonelectric		2

Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

Will my RV fit

Towing a trailerRear or front mounted accessoriesi

Tow vehicle length, ftTrailer length, ft

The longest site here provides 84 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

43 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

Site	Type	Entry	Surface	Shade	Power	Water / sewer	People / vehicles
	Standard	Back-in	Gravel	Partial	No		8 / 2
	Standard	Back-in	Gravel	Partial	No		8 / 2
01	Standard	Back-in	Gravel	Full	No	Yes / –	8 / 2
02	Standard	Back-in	Gravel	Full	No		8 / 2
03	Standard	Back-in	Gravel	None	No	Yes / –	8 / 2
04	Standard	Back-in	Gravel	Full	No	Yes / –	8 / 2
05	Standard	Back-in	Gravel	Full	No	Yes / –	8 / 2
06	Standard	Back-in	Gravel	Partial	No	Yes / –	8 / 2
07	Standard	Back-in	Gravel	None	No	Yes / –	8 / 2
08	Standard	Back-in	Gravel	None	No	Yes / –	8 / 2

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 6:00 PM, checkout 3:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

Hookups	Electric, water
Max vehicle length	84 ft
Equipment	RVs & trailers, Tents
Pets	Allowed
Accessibility	Sites S001, S002 are listed accessible

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.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →

The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Tahlequah, 13 miles from the campground at 850 feet, station USC00348677 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 51 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 4 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

From Tahlequah, OK, go 14 miles southeast on Highway 82, then turn right and go a mile on the paved access road.

Nearest town	Gore, Oklahoma
Coordinates	35.7514° N, 94.9025° W · Directions ↗

Supplies & services

Outdoor gear	Atwoods ↗	10.7 mi
Dump station	Dump station ↗	19.9 mi
RV sales & service	Victory Lane Motors ↗	30 mi

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Explore

Video

Video Tour of Elk Creek walk-in campsites (PNCVT)

Worth a stop

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.

0.2 mi
Elk Creek Landing Boat Ramp ↗Boat launch
0.3 mi
Elk Creek Marina ↗Boat launch

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Historic landmarks nearby

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National Historic Landmark · 8 mi

Murrell Home

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National Historic Landmark · 20 mi

Stone Barracks

Fort Gibson

Natural features

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.

Recreation

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.

Guidebooks for Oklahoma

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Best Easy Day Hikes Oklahoma City
Gigi Ragland, 2012
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Oklahoma hiking trails
Kent F. Frates, 2010
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Scenic Routes and Byways the Ozarks
Don Kurz, 2013
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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Elk Creek Landing?

Sites at Elk Creek Landing are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Elk Creek Landing?

Check-in 6:00 PM, checkout 3:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Elk Creek Landing have?

43 sites, including 25 standard sites without power, 16 standard sites with power, and 2 group shelter nonelectric.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Elk Creek Landing?

Recreation.gov lists no practical vehicle capacity limit for the largest site here, which usually means pull-through or open parking. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Does Elk Creek Landing have hookups?

Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there showers or a dump station at Elk Creek Landing?

The park has flush toilets, hot showers, water hydrants, dump station and a boat ramp.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Elk Creek Landing?

Yes, pets are allowed at Elk Creek Landing. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there accessible sites at Elk Creek Landing?

Sites S001 and S002 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is there cell service at Elk Creek Landing?

FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.

Source: FCC Broadband Map

What is there to do at Elk Creek Landing?

Fishing, boating, water skiing, hiking, and swimming are some of the activities enjoyed by visitors. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Elk Creek Landing?

Gore, Oklahoma. 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.

Source: Getting there

What if Elk Creek Landing is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Pettit Bay (2.5 mi), Cookson Bend (4.5 mi), and Chicken Creek (5.9 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby