Petit Bay - Tenkiller Ferry Lake

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

This was the second time we have camped here. We camped in Pettit Bay II area in November. Lots of birds. Beautiful landscapes. The water levels were down, but still plenty for the hardcore fishermen. Both campgrounds were about a quarter filled. Most sites are spaced well, with some a little closer. The only downside to this trip was the noise from the construction going on at the marina. That's temporary and we'll be back, although may take a different site next time!

Pettit Bay is great for both tents and rv’s. The design is well thought out with plenty of room. The bathrooms are older but well maintained and the showers work. There’s a small playground and boat ramps. They’re also building a new marina!

Open April 1– Sep 30 Off season Oct 1– Mar 31 

Limit 14 days 

Fees $10.00-$50.00 

There are two sections to this campground section II is an older version.  Each side hs camping and a marina.

Boat Ramp Dump Station Flush Toilets Marina Picnic Area Playground Showers Swimming Sewer Hookup Accessibility Water Hookup Electricity Hookup Accessible

The campground on Tenkiller Ferry Lake is an excellent location for visitors looking for a well-kept waterfront facility, which offers access for boating, swimming and wildlife viewing. It is located near the historic town of Tahlequah and attracts many campers who return year after year. The campground is well maintained and well shaded. There are many beautiful water sites but you will need to reserve those. The facilities were clean and also well maintained. 

The boat launch is a nice are with sufficient parking. Pettit Bay II seems to be older and the sites are not in as good a shape. The campground has sites with electric hookups, and some sites are non-electric. The park has flush toilets, hot showers, water hydrants, a swim beach, playground, dump station, and boat ramps with courtesy docks. 

A marina with concessions is adjacent to the campground. Of the ten marinas with concessions located on the lake, most offer boat and jet-ski rentals, and several have floating restaurants. The lake offers so many areas of enjoying the lake and all that surrounds the lake. The water is clear and offers a very high visibility for fishing, scuba diving, swimming and boating. It is truly a beautiful lake.

From Tahlequah, OK, go 8.25 miles south on Highway 82, turn right on Indian Road and go two miles south. Then turn left and go one mile southeast on the paved access road. Check-out time: 3:00 pm. Check-in time: 6:00 pm. 

Quiet hours: 10:00 pm- 6:00 am. Entrance gates will be closed during this time. Grey water and sewage must be properly disposed of in the provided dump station receptacle.

We stayed the week before the park officially opened, and found it to be a great little COE park. Right on the water.

I stayed in spot 13 near the boat ramp. Still very quiet! Only noise came from an elderly mans lil yippie dog 😡 which never shut up and shit wherever it felt! Camp host was friendly but husband seemed a bit grumpy perhaps 😉 nonetheless I had an amazing time. Bathrooms could've been cleaned daily instead of weekly and swim beach sucks. We swam on boat ramp side and it was better...I'd still recommend it!!!

There are 2 sides to this campground. Each has a boat ramp, with loading docks. There are showers and bathrooms. One side has a playground and swimming area. The camp is always clean and the camp hosts are very pleasant and helpful.