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GuideGentry Creek Landing
Nice campground
Really clean bathrooms. Spots are small and tight so bigger rigs I’d be cautious. Really nice lake views.
Glamping near Checotah, OK
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Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Camp-Resort Lake Eufaula and Checotah-Lake Eufaula KOA house upscale glamping accommodations for travelers seeking comfort in nature. These lakeside retreats feature canvas cabins, yurts, and deluxe glamping tents with modern amenities like real beds, electricity, and climate control systems. Several sites include private fire pits, gas grills, and spacious patios for outdoor relaxation. One guest shared, "This park offers a lot of amenities from mini golf, swimming and fishing. I was here in off season and there was still plenty to do." The surrounding lake views create a serene backdrop for these luxury outdoor stays, while still maintaining accessibility to nearby conveniences. Both locations maintain clean facilities and well-landscaped grounds, with the KOA offering specially designed glamping sites featuring furnished patios and custom fire areas.
The lakefront location provides abundant water-based activities, with many glamping accommodations situated within walking distance of swimming areas and boat launches. Visitors can enjoy fishing, kayaking, and relaxation on the water during warmer months. According to a camper, "Kids don't want to go anywhere else after spending the weekend here," highlighting family-friendly activities like swimming pools, lake inflatables, mini-golf, and guided craft sessions. The glamping resorts maintain playground facilities, beach access, and seasonal programming throughout the year. For those seeking adventure beyond the campground, Lake Eufaula offers additional water recreation, while nearby attractions provide entertainment options during longer stays. Most glamping accommodations require advance reservations, especially during peak summer season when outdoor amenities are in full operation.
Best Glamping Campgrounds near Checotah (18)
1. Gentry Creek Landing
"Scores of down and dead oak laying all around the campgrounds. Vault toilets were fairly clean on our side. Its pretty quiet but I’m fairly sensitive to road noise when I’m camping."
"We are right on the lake with beach access to enter. Water and electric hook ups at all spots with a central dumping station."
33 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $16 - $30 / night
2. Greenleaf State Park Campground
"Hiked some of the trails here today. Good trails, fairly well marked, until the very end. No service in the woods of the trails, but T-Mobile reception through the campgrounds."
"Greenleaf State Park is a gem in eastern Oklahoma. This state park offers fishing, kayaking, canoeing, hiking, and a splash pad to cool off at!"
3. Checotah-Lake Eufaula KOA
"Scenery was great, a canopy of trees, very large spots for any size camper/rv/bus... water, electric, sewer, all available, fire pits, clean restrooms for showering."
"Sites have a large patio with chairs, table, gas grill and one for a wood fire. Each site is nicely landscaped. It’s quiet except for a bit of road noise but certainly nothing to complain about."
4. Brooken Cove Campground
"Next to 4 volunteer spots. $20/night, drive in car parking. Lots of RVs and boats, campsites all over the lake, far enough away from highways. Bathroom doubles as shower, clean, up kept."
"Sewer dump and trash bins nearby. Nice boat ramp and sandy but rocky beaches. The gate entrance was unmanned and we never saw a park ranger or had anyone confirm we had paid."
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $26 - $50 / night
5. Little Turtle RV & Storage
"It's a good overnight stopping point as we head back to Texas, with easy access from the highway and a nice dog park. If you travel with pets, then you know why that's important. "
6. Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Camp-Resort Lake Eufaula
"Lots of activities for the kids such as pool, lake inflatables, putt-putt, indoor guided crafts, sand sifting, fire pits, and playground."
7. Robbers Cave State Park — Robbers Cave State Resort Park
"Our first Oklahoma camping trip lead us to Robbers Cave State Park in the southeastern portion of Oklahoma. It is located on more than 8,000 acres in the San Bois Mountains. "
"Usually when my friend and I go tent camping we have some hiccup in our plans—rain, damp firewood, lack of wood and ice to be purchased on site, trouble getting good maps, freezing to death at night, etc"
Check Availabilityfrom $32 / night
8. Sequoyah State Park - Marina and Cabins
"There is a marina on site that allows you to rent various boats, a pleasant lakeside golf course, a horse stable to take a nice trail ride and that is all before you get to the early state park resort!"
"We stayed in the north end of the Choctaw Campground, nearest the converted cabin and heated showerhouse. All facilities (water, toilets, info) were open and working."
9. Marval Camping Resort
"Nice staff. Beautiful."
"Friendly staff!! Very clean!! We just came back from there for Memorial Weekend!! As full as resort was, very quiet and well maintained!! Would recommend this resort to anyone and everyone!!"
10. Brewers Bend
"This place is underutilized and has electric $20 and nonelectric sites$14 and last visit restroom was very clean"
Drive Time
- 56 min from Tulsa, OK
- 1 hr 6 min from Fort Smith, AR
- 1 hr 33 min from Oklahoma City, OK
- 1 hr 40 min from Fayetteville, AR
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Glamping Reviews near Checotah, OK
215 Reviews of 18 Checotah Campgrounds
- JJon L.Guide
Little Turtle RV & Storage
Nice, quiet, and with easy access to highway!
During the past five years, we've stayed at this park at least six times. It's a good overnight stopping point as we head back to Texas, with easy access from the highway and a nice dog park. If you travel with pets, then you know why that's important.
All the park staff we have ever dealt with were very friendly and helpful. The road from the highway to the park is easy to navigate for any size rig. The same inside the park; it's well-marked and easy to navigate. Even though it's close to the highway, you really won't hear much traffic noise, especially if you're at the rear of the park away from the roadway.
We were assigned to pull-through site number E1 with a concrete pad that is level from side to side. Power, Water, and Sewer were all conveniently located, and the power supply had no issues at all. We use a power management system, and all electrical parameters were spot on during our stay. Water pressure was very good, and the in-ground sewer connection was conveniently located.
NOTE: We always request space E1 because it is level, has a nice-sized shade tree that blocks the afternoon sun, and is close to the bathrooms, showers, pool, and laundry room. I've included several aerial photos of the park, and you will see that it is pretty full. Probably 90% of those staying here are full-time or seasonal. Row E is usually left open for travelers, so you might want to request a site on that row, as they are pretty much level. Even though the park has mostly full-time residents, it is nice, quiet, and well maintained. If it wasn't, we wouldn't continually stay here.
The bathrooms, showers, laundry room, and pool area are all located in one location at the front of Row E and are clean and well maintained with secure door and gate codes. Wi-Fi, Satellite, Cable, and OTA: We were able to get AT&T 5G with 3 bars. AT&T achieved 567 Mbps down and 6.43 Mbps up. Satellite reception should not be an issue at most sites, and if you do need totally clear access for satellite reception, there are sites available with no trees. We were able to get 30 OTA stations available, and they all had great reception with clear HD pictures. Cable and Wi-Fi were not available.
Dog Park: They have a very nice fenced-in park that is always in great condition. The park is divided for big and small dogs, and the large-dog area is very large with lots of tree coverage. They also provide doggie bags and a trash can.
Amenities: Lots of items are listed on their website, and you are only a few miles from town, where you can find plenty of stores and restaurants. Also, this is a Good Sam Park, so if you're a member, you'll get a discount if you let them know. Summary: A great place for an overnight stay, and I would not hesitate to recommend it- enjoy your stay!
Jason G.
ScoutOkemah Lake
No personnel in the evening or after dark.
This place looks nice but beware. Vagrants and random folks drinking just pulled up in empty camp spot next to us. Vulgar language and loud music. There wasn’t anyone around to help so we left. A guy at boat ramp told us that there are only maintenance personnel and no law enforcement / ranger. Basically everyone just does their own thing. Will not go back.
Teresa T.
LegendRobbers Cave State Park — Robbers Cave State Resort Park
I stayed for almost 10 days
Stayed in the Equestrian campground with access to miles and miles of trails. It was wonderful and some of the best hiking I have done in quite a while. The hikes along the lake edges were great. There are horse trails id have loved to have done but it was time to move on. Of all the campgrounds, and there are many in the park, the Equestrian is the best if you want to hike.
- AAmyScout
Marval Camping Resort
Horrible Manager
Very disappointed in Marval Resort. The manager is very unprofessional. We have been going there since 2019 for a family reunion. This year was 59th reunion. I get a phone call on July 7, 2025 and was told we would not be welcomed back and when I asked why the manager could not tell me why. All that she said was several reasons. If it was such a big issue, she should have come to me or someone else and addressed the issue face to face instead of waiting until we left. My cousin had called multiply times to try and get this worked out and she would never speak or call back. When no response to phone calls she was emailed and finally responded to an email. The manager didn’t even have the decency for the closing signature on the email. It’s a shame that Marval Resort has someone like this running their resort. Very poor communication. Instead of coming to my camp spot talking to me about some cars parked on the grass and gravel in front of our camp spot out of the way of others she calls me in the middle of a big gathering and tells me they need to be moved because it rained that morning and the grass was wet. No, the grassy lawn area was dry in the heat of the afternoon day. There are so many staff members driving around on their golf carts and not a word was said. She was on her golf cart right by us and could not come face to face and talk about the issue. Now, that’s pretty unprofessional. We have 96 and 86 year old aunts and some others with walking issues. That’s why cars were there. Family was coming from their cabins or campers to the central area for family gathering. And as far as the pavilion parking that we paid money to rent. Again, for some elders and a few trucks hauling fish fry supplies. You booked a band that was playing on the stage right by the pavilion(that we paid for) and people could not communicate very well due to loud music. This also happened last year as well. So, you the manager don’t know who all the cars belong to. They could have been the bands or other guest not in our family. We have a large group that stayed there for 6 years in campers or cabins and spent lots of money there. There is a lot of issues the manager needs to take care of and get off her high horse. I thought this place is supposed to be family oriented. I will miss seeing Wayne(maintenance gentleman) there with his smiling face. He is such a friendly man. And one more thing, always talking about all the improvements they’re working on or going to do. It’s been the same for 6 years now.
Debbie B.ScoutOkemah Lake
Very clean
Very clean. Bathrooms has showers too. Big fish too. Will definitely go back
Jenny
RangerSequoyah State Park - Marina and Cabins
Large state park
This park offers full hookup sites and has many hiking trails. In October, they do trick or treating every weekend - which is fun!
- KKevin L.
TravelerSallisaw-Fort Smith West KOA
Nice place to stay
Friendly helpful staff. Decent lots. Many are shaded. Several things for kids including a pool.
- ssusan C.Traveler
Robbers Cave State Park — Robbers Cave State Resort Park
Bathroom needs upkeep
Showers need cleaning and water pressure is very poor
Guide to Checotah
Checotah sits at the crossroads of Interstate 40 and Highway 69 in eastern Oklahoma, surrounded by Lake Eufaula, Oklahoma's largest lake with over 600 miles of shoreline. The area experiences hot summers with temperatures regularly exceeding 90°F from June through August, while spring and fall offer milder conditions for outdoor activities. Camping options range from primitive sites with minimal amenities to luxury glamping facilities with full hookups and resort-style services.
What to do
Swimming and water recreation: Brooken Cove Campground offers multiple sandy beach areas ideal for family swimming. "The water is shallow for a great distance out, making it good for swimming," notes a camper at Brooken Cove Campground.
Fishing opportunities: Multiple species including bass and trout can be caught directly from campground shores. "You can still hear the sounds of nature. Fish constantly flopping in and out of the water, missed out on not bringing a permit and pole!" reports a visitor at Brooken Cove.
Hiking trails: Greenleaf State Park provides well-marked trails suitable for various skill levels. "The trails at greenleaf are well maintained and marked. Their primitive camping is accessible and well kept. I enjoy the size of the park it is small and offers a lot of room for exploring," explains a camper at Greenleaf State Park.
Outdoor games: Many campgrounds maintain dedicated recreation areas. "They had cornhole, volleyball, horseshoes and many more" on a "beautiful well maintained grassy area," according to a visitor at Brooken Cove.
What campers like
Wildlife viewing: The natural surroundings support diverse animal populations. "The first evening I wandered down to use the restroom and I observed a pack of turkeys quietly making their way down the ridge. It was magical," shares a camper at Greenleaf State Park.
Lake views: Premium sites offer direct water access and scenic vistas. A camper at Gentry Creek Landing notes, "We are right on the lake with beach access to enter. Water and electric hook ups at all spots with a central dumping station."
Seasonal activities: Fall brings special opportunities for outdoor enjoyment. "We had a blast. The first night it was truly freezing but we made it through. We went to enjoy hiking & fall colors and we're not disappointed," reports a visitor at Greenleaf State Park.
Quiet off-peak experiences: Many campgrounds become more peaceful outside summer. "If you dig the crowds and the splash park scene and the loud music... hit it in the summer. But if you like it quiet and peaceful check it out in the winter or early spring," advises a camper at Greenleaf.
What you should know
Reservation requirements: Some campgrounds strictly enforce booking policies. "Be aware, you will not be allowed into the park without a prior reservation. My husband and I came late into the area and needed a place to sleep," cautions a visitor at Gentry Creek Landing.
Site selection considerations: Campsite quality varies significantly within the same campground. At Robbers Cave State Park, a camper advises, "I will stay in the old circle campgrounds next time, they looked like they had bigger spots with more privacy than whispering pines."
Weather impacts: Seasonal conditions affect activities and site quality. "If it rains before you go or is forecasted to rain bring your hight top boots, especially if you plan to do any packing," recommends a camper at Greenleaf State Park.
Bathroom quality varies: Facility maintenance differs between locations and seasons. "The only toilet was infested with wasps, so we weren't able to use it. But the night skies were gorgeous," reports a camper at Gentry Creek Landing.
Tips for camping with families
Water safety precautions: Monitor children around water features. At Little Turtle RV & Storage, a visitor observed, "The playground is right next to a pond with no fence."
Kid-friendly amenities: Choose campgrounds with dedicated children's facilities. "We enjoyed hiking the trails and our little one enjoyed the splash pad. The splash pad is fairly new and kept in great shape. It is a local favorite," shares a camper at Sequoyah State Park.
Spacing between sites: Consider privacy when booking with children. "The sites are close together, it was beyond crowded (my son couldn't even ride his bike because of the constant amount of cars)," reports a visitor at Marval Camping Resort.
Seasonal programming: Check for scheduled activities when planning visits. "They do trick or treating every weekend - which is fun!" notes a camper at Sequoyah State Park about their October offerings.
Tips from RVers
Site dimensions: Verify measurements before booking. "Our campsite, #33, was perched on top of a hill, accessible by a fairly long, steep incline. The site is not level and would be appropriate only for shorter RVs," advises a visitor at Gentry Creek Landing.
Hookup details: Water connections sometimes require additional equipment. "In our site we needed 50 ft of water hose and I would suggest bringing a 'y' water connector," notes a camper at Greenleaf State Park.
Pull-through availability: Some sites better accommodate larger vehicles. "We were in site 13, closest to the highway along with two cabins and the playground. Extremely noisy so if traffic bothers you request a site towards the back," recommends a visitor at Checotah-Lake Eufaula KOA.
Leveling requirements: Many sites require additional equipment. "Pull through 50 amp. We're towing a 28ft Airstream and it was level enough we didn't need to unhitch. Listed as a gravel site but more dirt than gravel," reports a KOA visitor.
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