Best Tent Camping near Eufaula Lake in Oklahoma

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Best Tent Sites Near Eufaula Lake, OK (15)

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    Camper-submitted photo from Eagles Point — Tenkiller State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Eagles Point — Tenkiller State Park

    2. Eagles Point — Tenkiller State Park

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    Monroe Lake, Indiana

    Tenkiller State Park is known as Oklahoma's “heaven in the hills.” The sparkling blue waters of Lake Tenkiller offer water enthusiasts an abundance of recreational opportunities between 130 miles of shoreline and 13,000 surface acres. The park’s plentiful amenities make it a favorite destination for all ages.

    Tenkiller State Park in Vian is a haven for all water sports including water skiing, fishing, boating, tubing and scuba diving. Outdoor facilities include a volleyball court, basketball court, two playground areas, four group picnic pavilions and 172 picnic tables. An outdoor swimming pool is available seasonally at the park and includes a water slide and splash pad. Additional amenities include a community building, three hiking trails and the Driftwood Nature Center.

    Lake Tenkiller is considered one of the best places in the state for scuba diving, as its waters are clear from eight to 28 feet. Tenkiller Scuba Park is a diver's dream, with a sunken airplane fuselage, school bus, helicopter and two boats to explore underwater. In some areas of the lake, divers can see the remains of homesteads and artifacts left behind from before the lake was formed. The Fisherman's Point Area provides access to a swim beach, dive park, and boat ramp. The lake's underwater terrain ranges from mildly sloping hills to rock cliffs, and the water goes up to 160 feet deep in places. With an Oklahoma fishing license, divers can try their luck at spear fishing for non-game fish. Two diving pro shops, Gene's Aqua Pro and Nautical Adventures, are located on the lake and offer training, certification and equipment rental.

    Tenkiller State Park offers RV and tent sites scattered between 10 campgrounds. Online reservations must be made for the RV and tent campsites. Primitive campgrounds include Bluff View, Eagle Point, and Hickory Flats with Day use area's at Fisherman's Point, Goose Neck Bend North and South . RV campgrounds with 30-amp electric and water hookups include Blue Jay Knob and Flying Squirrel. The Shady Grove and Fox Squirrel campgrounds both offer full hookups, with 50-amp electric service. A total of seven comfort stations with restrooms and showers are available in the park, and there are two on-site waste dump stations.

    In addition to the tent and RV campgrounds, Tenkiller State Park guests may choose from 38 cabins, ranging from one to three-bedroom styles. All the cabins, except for the three-bedroom models, are duplexes. Cabins are equipped for the maximum number of guests with linens, full kitchens, heat, air conditioning and satellite television. In addition, some cabins are pet friendly. There are a total of 22 one-bedroom cabins, 14 two-bedroom cabins and two three-bedroom cabin.

    Tenkiller State Park features two multi-use trails and one nature trail. The Tenkiller Multi-Use Trail is a handicap accessible paved trail 1.5 miles in length. Also located on-site, the Pine Cove Marina offers fuel, snacks and boat rentals, as well as the floating Clearwater Café.

    Tenkiller State Park also has The Driftwood Nature Center and a full time Naturalist on staff. There are daily activities Memorial Day through Labor Day. Through the winter months weekend events and activities are planned. To see what is happening at The Driftwood Nature Center call 918-489-5641 or email: leann.bunn@travelok.com

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    Camper-submitted photo from Hickory Flats — Tenkiller State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Hickory Flats — Tenkiller State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Hickory Flats — Tenkiller State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Hickory Flats — Tenkiller State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Hickory Flats — Tenkiller State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Hickory Flats — Tenkiller State Park

    3. Hickory Flats — Tenkiller State Park

    2 Reviews
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    5 Saves
    Monroe Lake, Indiana

    Tenkiller State Park is known as Oklahoma's “heaven in the hills.” The sparkling blue waters of Lake Tenkiller offer water enthusiasts an abundance of recreational opportunities between 130 miles of shoreline and 13,000 surface acres. The park’s plentiful amenities make it a favorite destination for all ages.

    Tenkiller State Park in Vian is a haven for all water sports including water skiing, fishing, boating, tubing and scuba diving. Outdoor facilities include a volleyball court, basketball court, two playground areas, four group picnic pavilions and 172 picnic tables. An outdoor swimming pool is available seasonally at the park and includes a water slide and splash pad. Additional amenities include a community building, three hiking trails and the Driftwood Nature Center.

    Lake Tenkiller is considered one of the best places in the state for scuba diving, as its waters are clear from eight to 28 feet. Tenkiller Scuba Park is a diver's dream, with a sunken airplane fuselage, school bus, helicopter and two boats to explore underwater. In some areas of the lake, divers can see the remains of homesteads and artifacts left behind from before the lake was formed. The Fisherman's Point Area provides access to a swim beach, dive park, and boat ramp. The lake's underwater terrain ranges from mildly sloping hills to rock cliffs, and the water goes up to 160 feet deep in places. With an Oklahoma fishing license, divers can try their luck at spear fishing for non-game fish. Two diving pro shops, Gene's Aqua Pro and Nautical Adventures, are located on the lake and offer training, certification and equipment rental.

    Tenkiller State Park offers RV and tent sites scattered between 10 campgrounds. Online reservations must be made for the RV and tent campsites. Primitive campgrounds include Bluff View, Eagle Point, and Hickory Flats with Day use area's at Fisherman's Point, Goose Neck Bend North and South . RV campgrounds with 30-amp electric and water hookups include Blue Jay Knob and Flying Squirrel. The Shady Grove and Fox Squirrel campgrounds both offer full hookups, with 50-amp electric service. A total of seven comfort stations with restrooms and showers are available in the park, and there are two on-site waste dump stations.

    In addition to the tent and RV campgrounds, Tenkiller State Park guests may choose from 38 cabins, ranging from one to three-bedroom styles. All the cabins, except for the three-bedroom models, are duplexes. Cabins are equipped for the maximum number of guests with linens, full kitchens, heat, air conditioning and satellite television. In addition, some cabins are pet friendly. There are a total of 22 one-bedroom cabins, 14 two-bedroom cabins and two three-bedroom cabin.

    Tenkiller State Park features two multi-use trails and one nature trail. The Tenkiller Multi-Use Trail is a handicap accessible paved trail 1.5 miles in length. Also located on-site, the Pine Cove Marina offers fuel, snacks and boat rentals, as well as the floating Clearwater Café.

    Tenkiller State Park also has The Driftwood Nature Center and a full time Naturalist on staff. There are daily activities Memorial Day through Labor Day. Through the winter months weekend events and activities are planned. To see what is happening at The Driftwood Nature Center call 918-489-5641 or email: leann.bunn@travelok.com

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      4. Gates Nature Preserve

      1 Review
      5 Saves
      Monroe Lake, Indiana

      Camp at an animal lovers paradise! Gates Nature Preserve allows you to pitch your tent beside a petting zoo. Meet exotic reptiles and farm animals while spending a night in the forest of Eastern Oklahoma. When you're not playing with animals, Gates Nature Preserve is an outlet to the outdoors! This campsite sits beside the Tenkiller Ferry Lake which is great for water sports and only 5 miles from Tenkiller State Park. It is also less than 7 miles from Greenleaf state park which gives you access to the Arkansas River, Webber Falls Reservoir and Greenleaf Lake. This campsite is equipped with picnic tables, a fire pit, and a bathhouse with potable water and showers. Bring your own tent, food, and firewood.

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      $25 / night

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        5. Evergreen Marina

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        Eufaula Lake, Oklahoma

        This recreation area is part of Eufaula Lake

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          Camper-submitted photo from Jackson Bay Recreation Area
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          7. Jackson Bay Recreation Area

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          Fort Gibson Lake, Oklahoma

          Membership needed - The Corps manages six gated class A campgrounds, two primitive camping areas, and three day use areas with picnic sites. An additional eight park areas are offered by the Corps with limited maintenance and services. Camping in undesignated areas is prohibited. Park attendants oversee fee collection during the peak season, April 1 – September 30. Campgrounds remain open October 1 – March 31; however, campers must pay by self deposit.

          A variety of recreation opportunities are offered by nine commercial concessions, as well as, two parks managed by the State of Oklahoma.

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            Recent Tent Reviews in Eufaula Lake

            422 Reviews of 15 Eufaula Lake Campgrounds


            • George B.The Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Snake Creek
              Nov. 2, 2024

              Snake Creek

              Great place to stay.

              We really enjoyed this campground. Lots of room to roam, Plenty of access to the water for boats (multiple ramps) or wading/swimming. Plenty of sites to choose from some shaded, some by the water.  A few full hookups but not many. Most spots are just electric and water. Clean restrooms/showers. One newer area of the campground has new private shower rooms. We have been back a couple of times with all the kids and grandkids. Overall a nice corp of engineers park.

            • Andrew R.
              Camper-submitted photo from Applegate Cove Campground
              Oct. 30, 2024

              Applegate Cove Campground

              Tucked away spot that's almost heaven

              I sort of threw darts at a board to where I would be camping next, and Applegate Cove was my destination this time. The campground is fairly small, but each lot is well maintained. The ground was a bit hard to drive tent stakes into, but I'm attributing that to the weather and season until I visit again and disprove that. There's a small walking loop down to the Arkansas river which left me a gorgeous view of the sunset, unfortunately I also visited during a fishing competition which brought quite a few people, making it a bit of a noisy area during the day as they were using the campground boat slip and dock to cast off from. You can also hear river barges during all hours, though personally I slept through all of the supposed noise. My only real complaint was that one of the bathrooms was in considerably worse condition than the other and you could smell it up to twenty feet away, which after learning I took the extra minute to walk to the nicer one. The shower was good and hot, no complaints there. All in all, I'm pretty happy with how my stay went, and there's very little I disliked about the campgrounds.

            • Todd R.
              Camper-submitted photo from Chicken Creek
              Oct. 9, 2024

              Chicken Creek

              Chicken Creek

              Great camp ground, pleanty of shady spots. Would have given 5 stars, but they are limited on sites with 50amps. Showers were in rough shape as well

            • Noel L.
              Camper-submitted photo from Applegate Cove Campground
              Sep. 8, 2024

              Applegate Cove Campground

              Nice campground

              Older Park. Renovations are being done... Pads, 10 ft picnic tables, playground... Right off the lake with awesome scenery. Couple who manages the place is really nice and helpful. Would stop here again.

            • Craig E.
              Camper-submitted photo from Dogwood Campground — Lake Eufula State Park
              Aug. 7, 2024

              Dogwood Campground — Lake Eufula State Park

              Shady and Secluded

              Site 95 in Dogwood loop of Lake Eufala is awesome. Only 1 other RV site close by. Rest of campers are half mile away. Unless you need the bathouse regularly it's the perfect spot. Plenty of trees, squirrels, birds, and a few deer. Site is paved but not quite level. It's listed as premium site because of patio and wider driveway. Nearly all others are super narrow with 4-5 inch drop off on either side. I would have been rolling my ankle constantly. You're pretty close to entrance of this campground so road noise could be a problem during peak season. Short drive to lake or you can take one of the trails. Full Hookups were dirty but in good working order.

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              Camper-submitted photo from Brushy Lake State Park Campground
              Jul. 28, 2024

              Brushy Lake State Park Campground

              Quaint and Quiet

              21 RV spots available around a small, family lake. Water and electric hook ups and clean dump station. Small park/play area and two large pavilions. Hiking trail located at the back of the park. Lake is great for fishing and kayaking. Not a major boating or water sport lake. First come first serve spots. Camp host is helpful and friendly. Calm and quiet stay

            • Frank S.The Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Onapa RV Park & Campground
              Jul. 15, 2024

              Onapa RV Park & Campground

              Quiet and peaceful

              Wife and I stayed here for 5 nights, the owners were very friendly and helpful. The campground is close to Checotah and several boat ramps for lake access. We will definitely stay here again.

            • Jade S.
              Camper-submitted photo from Crowder Point Family Campground
              May. 24, 2024

              Crowder Point Family Campground

              Said frew on the app

              Said free on the app, in which u paid for. I show up to the FREE campground and boom they want me to pay 25. When it comes up as free which is false advertising. Which is illegal.

            • Cameron L.The Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Brooken Cove Campground
              May. 12, 2024

              Brooken Cove Campground

              Great View

              Site 51 was the best view. Long but narrow paved spot. We couldn't back all the way up because the tree was too low, but the spot was long enough where it wasn't an issue. The water spicket was about 80 ft away, and unfortunately we didn't have an adapter for the 30 amp. Otherwise this was a great stay with a beautiful sunset over the water. Be mindful of a couple trees overhanging the way in, but we were able to get through without issue hitting any. We have a 13.5 ft tall and 45 ft long fifth wheel. Mosquitoes were pretty bad so be prepared.

            • Jeanette W.The Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Gentry Creek Landing
              Apr. 29, 2024

              Gentry Creek Landing

              On Top of the HIll

              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.  The site's position made it one of the more isolated campsites so it was more private than others.  Site #33 does not have its own water source.  It shares one water spigot with 2 other sites.

              Eufaula Lake was muddy and not very appealing. The camp grounds were well-maintained and the camp host was friendly.

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              Camper-submitted photo from Petit Bay - Tenkiller Ferry Lake
              Jan. 26, 2024

              Petit Bay - Tenkiller Ferry Lake

              My kids loved it!

              First of all this COE stays open all year We had lake access kind neighbors that our kids made friends with two parks one right across from our site and another up by the group showers (which has tons of pokers so we didn’t play there) we caught catfish off the bank and bolt huge fires beautiful foggy mornings and we watched all the leaves change colours every clear night we saw shooting stars it was great there is a little pub across the street from the COE only open on the weekends I believe I also suggest not going to Big Reds for breakfast there are better places to eat

            • Amy P.
              Camper-submitted photo from Marval Camping Resort
              Dec. 28, 2023

              Marval Camping Resort

              Very disapointed

              We had an absolutely wonderful first trip to Marval. However, we won the cabin decorating contest during the Halloween festivities this year and forgot to pick up our certicate for a two night stay in a deluxe cabin. We called when we were only one hour away and were reassured they would keep this for us and we could call to book our next stay at Marval. I called today to do so and was told by the general manager Stacy that I was given the wrong information by her staff and that maybe had I called within a week to rebook or turned around to get the paper certificate this would have been honored. I am extremely disappointed in this response when I was reassured that we did not need to turn around to get the certificate. I am also very disappointed in the way I was dismissed on the phone and told there was nothing she could do to make this right.

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              Camper-submitted photo from Jackson Bay Recreation Area
              Dec. 11, 2023

              Jackson Bay Recreation Area

              Beautiful spot to camp for free

              Amazing free campground, you can stay here for 14 days. No amenities, but it's well taken care of. Some spots have grills and picnic tables.The road leading to the campground is mostly gravel, but it's manageable. Beautiful view over the lake at sunrise!

            • Joel R.The Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Sallisaw-Fort Smith West KOA
              Nov. 2, 2023

              Sallisaw-Fort Smith West KOA

              Many improvements since last time

              This was our second stop at the KOA in Fort Smith AR. They have many improvements since out last stay. The campground is convenient to I-40. It’s far enough away to not have traffic noise. The sites are level, there is a pool, Propane, fishing pond, and camp store. Also hiking trails. Also some tent sites. There is a whole new section for Class A and large 5th wheel campers now. The are located behind a highway department facility, and last visit the smell of the treated power line poles was overwhelming. No problem this time. This is one of the few campgrounds I’ve been to that have a storm shelter!

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              Camper-submitted photo from Taylor Ferry
              Oct. 22, 2023

              Taylor Ferry

              Peaceful & beautiful

              We stayed here for two weeks we stayed on the north end which has a private shower house. We caught some catfish right off the rock peer. It is close to Hwy 51 but you really can’t tell. Gate keepers were wonderful and very helpful I saw some old oyster mushrooms all over the place possibly some lions mane 💓 I had a great time. Bait and a Dollar General were right down the road. The only thing is we were told that the lake would be low for the next two years for reconstruction of the dam. Because of the low water you can walk very far into the water from where we we’re staying. The north side we were on will close for the winter soon. I do advise having a water filter system on your rig we Will totally be returning anytime of year because this COE stays open all year. Two dump stations!

            • LThe Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Okmulgee
              Oct. 18, 2023

              Okmulgee

              Wasn’t to bad

              Park was nice had lots of space but not very good phone reception and showers did not work

            • Craig E.
              Camper-submitted photo from Sallisaw-Fort Smith West KOA
              Oct. 7, 2023

              Sallisaw-Fort Smith West KOA

              First KOA experience!

              We didn't know what to expect. This place has absolutely everything you could need. Full Hookups, level sites (mostly gravel but level), shop with souvenirs and RV gadgets. The office also has a gameroom, pantry, and propane. We didn't get to use the playground area this visit as pool and hot tub were closed for the year. They also have normal cabin rental and tiny home rentals that were perfectly positioned around campground and fishing pond. My only complaint would be that the sites are really compact. Plenty of room for your RV but so close that you can hear and smell your neighbors. Nearby Walmart and restaurants were handy.

            • J. O.
              Camper-submitted photo from Gore Landing
              Sep. 23, 2023

              Gore Landing

              Peaceful and Clean

              Peaceful and a little off the rdwy, but can still hear traffic sounds. Lots of shade, close to water. There are no working bathrooms, only 2 porta-potties that need to be cleaned out. They did allow car camping along with the tents and RVs.

            • Craig E.
              Camper-submitted photo from COE Robert S Kerr Applegate Cove
              Sep. 16, 2023

              COE Robert S Kerr Applegate Cove

              Peaceful place

              Stayed for a few days in level site(6). Water was to be shared with neighbor site, so why am I paying full price. Pretty stupid. Dump station is quarter of mile outside of campground. Main bathhouse is vented and clean. Lots of mature trees made for a great stay. Kerr lake was amazingly beautiful. Didn't get to fish this time but will be back. Booked online so I couldn't change site. There are a few that don't share water and are level. Probably will do first come first serve next time.

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              Camper-submitted photo from Strayhorn Landing - Tenkiller Ferry Lake
              Sep. 13, 2023

              Strayhorn Landing - Tenkiller Ferry Lake

              Gorgeous Park

              This park has a swimming hole, playground, canoeing, boat ramps, 2 bath houses, gorgeous lake views, plenty tent, and RV lots. $18-$20 per night, depending on your site for tents. $20-50 for RV depending on lot. There's no laundry facility nor fire wood provided but has everything else.

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              Camper-submitted photo from Porum Landing - Eufaula Lake
              Aug. 31, 2023

              Porum Landing - Eufaula Lake

              Nice on the water campground

              Booked a shaded campsite in the middle of the campground.  Campsite was great, plenty of room to park your boat right next to your camper. Bathrooms are old, but clean.  There are no hooks on the doors or walls, so bring a magnetic or over the door hook to hang your stuff on.  Very quiet and peaceful.

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              Camper-submitted photo from Dogwood Campground — Lake Eufula State Park
              Jul. 24, 2023

              Dogwood Campground — Lake Eufula State Park

              Our trip in July 2023

              This state park was great. We were on dogwood site 66. The shade was great. The bathrooms were clean and had AC! There was a trail to the water. So fun there. The only thing is the pole light was right next to us so we had a spot light. Only down fall. Also there is laundry and a little park. The other part of the park was a couple min drive was another beach and park it was so nice and fun. The park office has ice!



            Guide to Eufaula Lake

            Tent camping near Eufaula Lake in Oklahoma offers a blend of natural beauty and outdoor adventure, making it a perfect getaway for nature enthusiasts.

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            • The expansive grounds of Hickory Flats — Tenkiller State Park provide ample space for hiking and exploring nature.
            • Barnacle Bill's is a great spot for those seeking a rustic experience without the frills, ideal for a back-to-basics camping trip.
            • Experience the charm of Burnt Cabin, where you can immerse yourself in the tranquility of the outdoors.

            Frequently Asked Questions

            • Which is the most popular tent campsite near Eufaula Lake?

              According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Eufaula Lake is Lake McAlester with a 4-star rating from 1 review.

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