Best Cabin Camping near Gore, OK

Cabin accommodations near Gore offer a range of overnight experiences from basic structures to full-amenity rentals. Marval Camping Resort provides cabin lodging directly in Gore with electric hookups, water access, and picnic tables. Sequoyah State Park's Marina and Cabins, located approximately 30 miles away, features a more extensive cabin system with showers and drinking water. According to one visitor, "The sites were spacious and included a nice level concrete pad, a concrete picnic table, a firepit, and a lantern hook." Most cabins include standard furnishings like beds and tables, though bathrooms may be communal facilities rather than in-unit.

Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. The Sallisaw-Fort Smith West KOA offers cabin rentals with more amenities than state park options, including full hookups and a camp store. Gore Landing and Tenkiller State Park's Bluff View cabins provide alternative options with varying levels of amenities. A review mentioned, "We stayed in the tent sites, which had great shade and decent privacy. Restrooms need to be updated, but we didn't mind." Pet policies vary significantly between locations - some charge deposits while others prohibit pets entirely. Reservations are essential during peak summer months when waterfront cabins fill quickly.

Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. A review noted, "I asked what I would need to bring and a young girl explained just cooking pot and pans." Kitchen facilities range from basic fire rings with grills to cabins with refrigerators and cooking surfaces. On-site markets are available at several locations including Greenleaf State Park and Marval Resort, though selection is typically limited to essentials. Nearby Gore offers basic supplies, while larger stores can be found in Muskogee or Fort Gibson for more extensive provisioning. Cabin guests should check specific amenity lists when booking as furnishing levels vary considerably between locations.

Best Cabin Sites Near Gore, Oklahoma (27)

    1. Greenleaf State Park Campground

    28 Reviews
    Braggs, OK
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (918) 487-5196

    "There were a couple sets of restrooms. The ones closest to us had pay showers. However, if we walked a little farther we could find free showers."

    "Close clean restrooms makes this park ideal for family. When we pulled in there were signs they were voted one of Oklahoma's best parks for families and we could see why."

    2. Marval Camping Resort

    10 Reviews
    Gore, OK
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (918) 489-2295

    "Campsites are pretty close together though so we didn’t have the space or privacy we like but I know we will go back."

    "This place has everything, movie theater, horse riding, a train that goes around the park, golf carts, tons of activities for the entire family... Swiming pool and all..."

    3. Bluff View — Tenkiller State Park

    4 Reviews
    Monroe Lake, OK
    5 miles
    Website

    $14 / night

    "It's a beautiful spot surrounded by big rocks. The only complaint is the restrooms are quite dirty, and the shower doesn't have cold water."

    "Have stayed here multiple times in the past and it’s exactly as stated - a lake campsite. The view is beautiful over one of the prettiest lakes in the region."

    4. Sallisaw-Fort Smith West KOA

    14 Reviews
    Sallisaw, OK
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (918) 775-2792

    "We didn't get to use the playground area this visit as pool and hot tub were closed for the year."

    "Areas for the dogs some pads and a common area for dogs. Friendly staff. Highly recommend"

    5. Gore Landing

    3 Reviews
    Gore, OK
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (918) 489-2636

    "Very nice great security coded gate entrance. Mostly cement pad level. Staff very friendly and helpful. Full utilities clean laundry shower facilities."

    "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."

    6. Chicken Creek

    6 Reviews
    Bunch, OK
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (918) 487-5252

    $10 - $50 / night

    "We had a great spot located 200 yards from the lake. Also had the boat dock just on the other side of us. Great place to stay, friendly staff!"

    "Store outside gate. Gates going in locked at 10:00 p.m. and open at 6:00 a.m."

    7. Sequoyah State Park - Marina and Cabins

    31 Reviews
    Hulbert, OK
    28 miles
    Website

    "Sequoyah State Park located just 8 miles from Wagoner Oklahoma has something for everyone."

    "Very short walk to the lakeshore. Golf course in the park. Pet friendly. Close to tulsa too. There are shops just outside the park if you need propane or charcoal etc. Worth the trip!"

    8. Robbers Cave State Park — Robbers Cave State Resort Park

    61 Reviews
    Wilburton, OK
    41 miles
    Website
    +1 (918) 465-2565

    $32 / night

    ", canoe & bike rentals, horseback tours, and lots more extras. They have rustic tent sites, full RV, and small cabins to rent. We stayed in the tent sites, which had great shade and decent privacy."

    "We booked a Deep Ford campsite online but were disappointed when we arrived. The sites were really close together with almost no privacy."

    9. Dam Site - Fort Gibson Lake - Primitive Camping

    1 Review
    Okay, OK
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (918) 682-4314

    $14 - $50 / night

    "I live east of the dam and ofter go there to walk. It is a nice park but small. It is well maintained and clean. I think the information needs to be updated. All the flood damage is fixed."

    10. Highway 9 Landing

    5 Reviews
    Canadian, OK
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (918) 799-5843

    $16 - $50 / night

    "Paid 12 bucks for spot e07 I think on the end with a spectacular view of the lake."

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Cabin Reviews near Gore, OK

213 Reviews of 27 Gore Campgrounds


  • Dee O.
    Aug. 27, 2022

    Sparrow Hawk Camp

    Dirty and worn down cabin

    I don’t normally leave reviews, but my experience at the facility needs to be shared.

    I called the number provided and was able to find out info on cabin rentals .  I asked what I would need to bring and a young girl explained just cooking pot and pans.  I asked about a fire pit  since I wanted to have a fire for hot dogs and marshmallows.   Yes there are large pits  was the answer.    Thank goodness I camp on the regular, I’ll explain soon.   She did warn me there are chickens near the cabin I wanted.  Well good, I thought, I wouldn’t miss my  own flock so bad.

    Upon arrival, before noon, the office was closed.  I walked back to my truck to get the phone number and saw a truck with a camp logo on it driving by, leaving….   Same young girl answers and says she is heading back to check me in.  I get the key and drive over , get parked, and see the chicken coop, it’s pretty close to the cabin.   The next thing I see is a big fire pit; full of trash!  Flies everywhere!  Well that can be cleaned up, right?   There was chicken poo all over the steps and deck.  That can be cleaned up , right?  So I opened the door, flies and a dank smell hit me hard.  . Nice.    It appeared that the inside had not been cleaned either, sticky stuff on the stove, sink and fridge.  The shower was a joke. There were extension cords running through a sliding window which left a half inch gap just open to the outside…. I plugged that with paper towels I had brought.  There was a king size bed , but the pillows and sheets were stained.   I found dead flies in the fridge as well.          Before I brought anything in, I wiped down all of the surfaces. I spread my sleeping bag out on top of the provided bedding and covered up with a couple of blankets.   I always bring towels as well, I’m glad I did, those are not provided either.    I had also brought T - paper as a precaution,  so glad I did…..       

     I really just wanted to make the best of this and I know it’s hard to keep these river cabins clean so I decided to tough it out.  The next morning, I paid for my float and asked if I could have bags to clean out the fire pit… but then asked if THEY could clean it while I floated, the young girl handed me three trash bags and said “some one was supposed to get that”. I laid the trash bags on a log near the pit so they could be used.     

    My float went well and was great fun.  Upon my return to the cabin, the fire pit trash had been burned and a plastic bag was still smoldering!  There were still tin cans and other debris in there, and it stunk!   So , I could not / would not use it for cooking or just lounging around!  Later, I was hungry and decided to use the oven.  When I opened it, there was a skillet with old moldy food in it!   It smelled horrible and I gagged!   I took a pic of the offending skillet and showed it to the other office worker; a lady and her little girl.

    She said that she usually is the one that cleans , but she didn’t do this cabin this time.  

    She closed the office, called the owner, and removed the offending skillet.  She stated there would be something done….  There was never an offer of compensation of any kind.   My recommendation is don’t stay in the cabins.

    The campground as a whole was just worn down and trashy.  The staff were nice but didn’t really seem to want to be there.

  • N
    Jul. 4, 2022

    Sparrow Hawk Camp

    Horrible customer service

    called on June 27th to reserve a cabin for 6, Saturday the 2nd- 4th, At first was told they had no cabins available about 15 min after I made the call John the owner calls me back to tell me they had a cabin that was a 2 room available for theses dates and it was 100 per night and would sleep 6. I said we would like to reserve it. After hanging up called to inform my husband that we got a cabin then remember that I forgot to see if dogs were allowed, so I had to call back to make sure cause I can’t leave my fur babies. When I called it was a young girl that answered and said yes dogs were allowed and proceeded to talk about her 2 little puppies that were in the office with her. When packing and getting everything we needed together on Friday the day before we left we called to make sure the cabin had bedding and towels etc.. the young girl said yes. We get to sparrow resort on Saturday afternoon 2 young girls checked us in gave me a key pointed us in the direction of the cabin we pulled up to a cabin unloading all our stuff and unpacked was at this 2 bedroom cabin for approximately 2hours when John the owner came to this cabin told us we was at the wrong cabin I told them the key unlocked it. They said this was not cabin 2 and the people that reserved it would be up later so we gathered our things and moved to the cabin they said was ours that was next door. OH MY WAS WE LET DOWN. Mind you we have 2adult children myself and husband and 2 teenagers and 4 dogs they put us in a concrete prison that had missing curtains holes around the air conditioning window unit It was dirty holes in the walls. One king size bed a chair and a futon couch one room box. Bedding on bed only with a dirty comforter. For$100 a night not including the float trip. We were let down but determined to make the best of this we went to the store and bought bedding and towels and cleaning wipes. The next morning get up and noticed no one was in the 1st cabin still. So my daughter and I go to the office to get out float paid for and ask if we could get the bigger cabin since no one was in it told them I would pay more for it the little brown haired girl said yes then the other girl with a nose piercing said no it was booked and we should have had to pay a pet deposit of 15 a dog and we needed to pay this fee and was nasty with me. I said I wanted to by one raft and 2 tube rentals she keep saying and 60 pet deposit the brown haired girl rung up the float while the nasty teenager kept repeating and pet deposit the other girl stated stop worrying about the deposit and she kept saying it! The sign read tube float for 4 hours was only$20 and the raft was 25 per person for 4hours she charged us 30 x 6 people to float the 4 mile I said the 20 tube for 4 hours she nasty teen says that for just playing in the water😡 really the sign clearly says 4hour float only$20 and 25 for rafting over 4 people. I ask again about the other cabin the nasty girl said Chelsea and her 2 daughters were staying in it. Really because Chelsea and John the owner were the ones that came to the cabin the day before and Chelsea said she was the cleaning lady and John was the owner. Always we paid our pet deposit and float trip and tried to make the best of this regardless i a grown woman not to be argumentative with a child. This morning comes and we can’t wait to leave we cleaned the crap out of our concrete box prison and went to to office to return our key and get my 60 dollar pet deposit back and the nasty little teen was by herself while we started recording the whole encounter since day prior I ask for my pet deposit she said it don’t work like that I said excuse me you say deposit that means I get my deposit back if no damage was done. John came in and said what do we want he said you want your deposit here thank for staying and goodbye🤯wow what service. The best part the large cabin stayed vacant the entire time. The teenager that was running John’s business will be his downfall she don’t know how to treat people VERY DISRESPECTFUL!!!  Will never be back!!

  • Craig E.
    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.

  • NThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 22, 2021

    Chicken Creek

    Love the Lake

    Peak Season April 01, 2021- September 30, 2021

    First-come, First-served October 01, 2021- November 30, 2021  

    All campsites are equipped with electric hookups, and the group shelters have electricity, too. 

    flush toilets, hot showers, water hydrants, a swim beach, playground, dump station and a boat ramp complex playground

    Lake Tenkiller is an amazing location to scuba dive.  It's waters are clear and cool from a distance of 8 to 28 feet.  A diver will have the opportunity to investigate a sunken airplane fuselage, school bus, helicopter and two boats.  In some areas of the lake divers can see the remains of homesteads.  The underwater terrain ranges from gently sloping hills to rocky cliffs.  The water ranges in depth up to 165 feet.

    Tenkiller Ferry Lake is often referred to as "Oklahoma's clear water paradise." The 12,500 acre lake is fed by the Illinois River and the Baron Fork . 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.

    Water skiing, boating, fishing, hiking, and swimming and even sailing.  Scuba divers enjoy the lake's high visibility and the beautiful clear waters.  Fish 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. 

    Latitude 35° 40' 54.0001" N Longitude 94° 57' 46.0001" W 

    Directions:  From Gore, Oklahoma, go 17.5 miles northeast on Highway 100, take the turn left and go 1.5 miles northwest on the paved access road. Follow signs into the campground.

    Check-out time: 3:00 pm. Check-in time: 6:00 pm. Quiet hours: 10:00 pm- 6:00 am.

    Entrance gate will be closed during this time. 

    Grey water and sewage must be properly disposed of in the provided dump station receptacle. 

    Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. 

    Group shelters are for day use only. Fireworks are prohibited. Fishing and hunting are regulated by federal and state laws.

  • Dan N.
    Oct. 1, 2016

    Robbers Cave State Park — Robbers Cave State Resort Park

    Great caves, falls, and water

    Hiking, horseback riding, rock climbing, and swimming among rolling wooded hills and rocky cliffs, plus cave tours, nature center, special events year-round (tractor show!), canoe & bike rentals, horseback tours, and lots more extras. They have rustic tent sites, full RV, and small cabins to rent. We stayed in the tent sites, which had great shade and decent privacy. Restrooms need to be updated (as of 2014), but we didn’t mind. While this is a very built-up campground with many activities and is relatively crowded, it does not feel like a theme park since all the activities are tied to nature. Great place and perfect to bring less experienced campers.

  • NThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 5, 2021

    Highway 9 Landing

    Nice Camp

    • Mar 1– Oct 30

    • 65 Sites w/electric$10.00-$50.00(50 avai)

    • 11 non electric$10.00-$14.00

    Some pull thru’s boat ramp dump station day use area with picnic area playground flush toilets showers swimming grills with fire rings picnic table drinking water

    Gates open at 6 am and close at 10 pm

    Check in 6 pm check out 4 pm

    You may stay 14 consective days within a 30 day period

    There is a nice playground for children but it is located right next to the water. There is a toilet right by the playground. There are boat launches at each of the three Landing sites and of the three sites I prefer the two smaller ones. Cozy and quiet. Sunsets are amazing Don’t move firewood.

    No fireworks

    LNT Better than when you found it

    Stay safe Happy travels

  • Megan B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jan. 18, 2021

    Robbers Cave State Park — Robbers Cave State Resort Park

    Campgrounds Vary

    We booked a Deep Ford campsite online but were disappointed when we arrived. The sites were really close together with almost no privacy. There were a lot of people parked in the campground lot for fishing during the day, so it felt pretty cramped. Luckily, you can change your reservation online. We drove around to all of the different tent sections and found a much better option at Eagles Nest. It was wooded and the sites were more spread out. It had a stone fire ring, a table, a grill, and a lantern pole. There are no bathrooms nearby, but there are several throughout the park that are just a quick drive away if you really need them.

    If you're looking for less crowded spots, it seemed like Eagles Nest and Lake Wayne Wallace were the best options.

  • Kelsey L.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 31, 2018

    Bluff View — Tenkiller State Park

    Easy overnight for couple passing through

    We were just passing through on a cross-country road trip and needed a place to stay for the night. The ranger on duty was very nice and incredibly helpful in providing available options. We had a large site overlooking the lake that included both a fire pit and picnic table. Bathroom/shower facilities were available for use. They were fine for what we needed but were definitely on the rustic side. We were here at the end of May and it was quite warm (~80 degrees once the sun went down) so come prepared.

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 19, 2022

    Robbers Cave State Park — Robbers Cave State Resort Park

    Great park, regret the spot

    Remains one of my favorite Oklahoma State Parks, and we always enjoy the scenery and off-road jeep trails in Thundering Pines area. Many hiking trails of varied difficulty, all scenic, and fishing - including trout - in the waterways. Seeing the actual “Robber’s Cave” should be done, but I think you only need to do it once in your life…the graffiti ruins some of the ambiance.

    The jeep trails now require a $10/day fee and are only open 8am to sunset; used to be free and open all the time, and maintained by local volunteers…hopefully they’re still maintained with the trail funds. Trails have lots of variety, from beginner to difficult, all well-shaded and several seasonal creeks for small water crossings. Rocks won’t cut up your tires like Disney, which is a BIG plus. Trail maps available in the park office, or on GAIA.

    We brought our teardrop trailer, and when booking, I was told I had to book an full RV site. Wanting a theoretically quieter campground, opted for Deep Ford campground, site 5, as the majority of the sites in here are tent sites.

    The campground itself was clean, with about half on the east bank of the Fourche Maline creek. If you stay near the entrance, around sites 4, 5, and 16-17, you can hear the rushing water over the ford (and see it from your spot at 16-17). Single stall restrooms and hot push-button showers are located at the entrance to the campground, as was our site, so while we had easy access, we also got lots of traffic.

    4 and 5 are VERY close together, with the picnic tables and fire pits sharing the same small patch of grass. We had a neighbor with a bumper-pull RV in 4 our last night, and ended up eating at the same table because we were sharing the rest of the space, so might as well! Our little trailer and jeep had plenty of room on the pavement, but I can’t imagine cramming two full-size RVs in each spot.

    Personally, we’d try a tent spot next time - teardrop is fully self-contained and doesn’t need hookups (we did plug in, since we were paying for it), and there were several other folks parking their small trailers on tent sites. Would stay at Deep Ford again, but it is definitely popular. Younger Campground also looked nice and quiet, but does not have their own set of restroom/showers.

    We did take a turn around the Pine Trails(?) - I think, couldn’t get Pine Needles out of my head - RV campground at the south end of the park, on the east side of the highway. Lots of trees and shade, but all of the spots except the ADA spots were gravel. There were several trailheads into the ATV area.


Guide to Gore

Cabin camping near Gore, Oklahoma provides access to both the Illinois River and Lake Tenkiller with elevations ranging from 500-700 feet. The area sits within the foothills of the Ozark Mountains in northeastern Oklahoma's Green Country region. Winter temperatures average between 30-50°F while summer months typically reach 85-95°F with high humidity.

What to do

Trout fishing in cold-water streams: Gore Landing offers riverside cabin access where "Trout stream and large striped bass. Nice sites and boat ramp" are available according to reviews from Gore Landing. The dam release creates ideal cold-water conditions for year-round trout fishing.

Hiking through rocky terrain: The trails at Greenleaf State Park Campground offer various difficulty levels within a 30-minute drive. "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," notes one visitor who recommends bringing "hight top boots" if rain is forecasted.

Water activities beyond swimming: Lake Tenkiller provides opportunities for scuba diving with underwater features. According to one reviewer at Chicken Creek, "Lake Tenkiller is an amazing location to scuba dive. It's waters are clear and cool from a distance of 8 to 28 feet. A diver will have the opportunity to investigate a sunken airplane fuselage, school bus, helicopter and two boats."

What campers like

Wildlife viewing: Cabins situated near wooded areas offer chances to observe local fauna. As one camper at Greenleaf State Park noted, "Animals! Turtles, deer that like to be petted, frogs croaking at night, owls talking, beavers splashing in the lake and turkeys eating snakes!"

Seasonal splashpad access: Families with cabin reservations appreciate supplemental water features during summer months. "The absolute best part of this park is the splash pad. It was the best splash pad we've been too. They had a cool slide and we had a blast," writes a visitor about Robbers Cave State Park.

Evening lakefront relaxation: Cabins with water views provide scenic sunset opportunities. A visitor to Highway 9 Landing reports, "Paid 12 bucks for spot e07 I think on the end with a spectacular view of the lake," while noting that "Sunsets are amazing" from waterfront locations.

What you should know

Reservation timing considerations: Peak cabin booking periods run April through September with limited availability. "Peak Season April 01 to September 30. First-come, First-served October 01 to November 30," explains a reviewer about camping at Bluff View — Tenkiller State Park.

Bathroom facilities vary significantly: Older facilities may lack maintenance while newer ones charge fees. A camper notes, "Bathroom facilities were available for use. They were fine for what we needed but were definitely on the rustic side." Another visitor mentions, "Restrooms need cleaning and water pressure is very poor."

Gate access restrictions: Several campgrounds implement evening closures affecting late arrivals. One reviewer explains, "Gates open at 6 am and close at 10 pm. Check in 6 pm check out 4 pm. You may stay 14 consecutive days within a 30 day period."

Tips for camping with families

Rocky terrain precautions: Parents should bring appropriate footwear for children when exploring shorelines. "This was a great spot for two families and lots of kids! The boys had so much fun climbing the giant rocks," reports a visitor to Bluff View, while another notes the "rocky terrain" can be challenging for younger children.

Kid-friendly amenities: Marval Camping Resort offers extensive child-focused activities within Gore city limits. A reviewer shares, "This place has everything, movie theater, horse riding, a train that goes around the park, golf carts, tons of activities for the entire family... Swimming pool and all... We go every chance we get, my kids love it."

School-break planning: Holiday weekends create significantly crowded conditions at cabins near water. One camper warns, "We really wanted to like this place. Everyone raves about it. The sites are close together, it was beyond crowded (my son couldn't even ride his bike because of the constant amount of cars)."

Tips from RVers

Site privacy considerations: Sallisaw-Fort Smith West KOA offers cabin options with varying levels of seclusion. A visitor explains, "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."

Weather impact on access: Spring rains affect cabin parking at several locations. "Not the best experience. The RV FHU sites in the Deer Run campground are on top of one another," reports one camper who experienced challenges during rainy Memorial Day weekend.

Check-in time requirements: Most locations have strict 6pm check-in times with earlier gate closures. "We got the last site at the KOA. As first time KOA campers, we were pleasantly surprised with the entire experience. Restrooms clean and nice showers. The staff was kind, cheerful and very helpful," notes a visitor who appreciated the flexibility during their unplanned stop.

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