TENKILLER STATE PARK -An Overview- - 0 -
TENKILLER STATE PARK Region: Northeast (Green Country) Cherokee & Sequoyah Counties CONTENTS General Information. 2 Addresses Driving Directions Phone Numbers Email Addresses Operating Hours Campgrounds & Lodging 4 Park Totals Meeting Rooms Internet Access Individual Campgrounds Tenkiller State Park Cabins Tenkiller State Park Courtyard Cottages Outdoor Facilities & Activities. 7 Park Totals Swimming Pools Trails Nature Center Hunting Birding Wildlife Viewing Other Outdoor Activities Pets Water Activities.. 9 Lake Tenkiller Lake Activities Underwater Scuba Park Pine Cove Marina - 1 -
General Information Addresses Park Address: 448159 E 979 Rd Vian, OK 74962 Mailing Address: HCR 68 Box 1095 Vian, OK 74962 Driving Directions From I-40, take Exit 297 and go north on SH-82 (through Vian) for 9 miles to the SH-82 & SH-100 junction. Go west (left turn) at the junction and continue on SH-100 for 3.4 miles to the Tenkiller State Park entrance. Phone Numbers Park Office: (918) 489-5641; Additional Extensions: (918) 489-5643; (918) 489-5025 *Park Manager s office is located on-site. Park Office Fax: (918) 489-2111 Cabin Reservations: (918) 489-5641 Restaurant: (918) 489-5655 Marina: (918) 489-5735 Email Addresses Business Email: Primary Contact: Operating Hours General Park Hours: Park Office: Nature Center: Restaurant: Pool: Marina: tenkillercabins@travelok.com Park Manager - Lessley Pulliam lessley.pulliam@travelok.com 24 hours/day, open all holidays Open daily from 8am-4:30pm Open Thursday Monday, 8am 4:30pm Open seasonally Memorial Day-Labor Day; Wednesday Sunday, Noon-7pm Open daily year-round; 8am-5pm - 2 -
Campgrounds & Lodging Park Totals Total number of RV sites: 85 Total number of tent sites: 144 Total number of comfort stations: 7 (Each comfort station has showers.) Total number of dump stations: 2 Meeting Rooms Total number of meeting rooms: 1 Total capacity of meeting room: 75 Amenities: Two bathrooms, central heat & air, refrigerator Note: There are no kitchen facilities in the meeting room. Internet Access Wi-Fi is available in the Nature Center. Individual Campgrounds Bluff View Tent Campground Location: Behind the cabins; has a lake view Number of primitive tent sites (no utilities): 21 Other details: Large boulders in area, great views of the lake, picnic tables & grills Cedar Ridge Tent Campground Location: Near the park office Number of primitive tent sites (no utilities): 5 Other details: Wooded area, near swim beach Eagle Point Tent Campground Location: Near park office Number of primitive tent sites (no utilities): 15 Other details: Great views of the lake, near swim beach Fisherman s Point Tent Campground Location: Near the mouth of Pine Cove at the edge of Lake Tenkiller, near the underwater scuba park - 3 -
Number of primitive tent sites (no utilities): 27 Other details: Restrooms available, no swim beach Gooseneck Bend North & South Tent Campground Location: At the back of Pine Cove Marina Number of primitive tent sites (no utilities): 12 Other details: Picnic areas in unique rock alcoves; camping along the water Hickory Flats Tent Campground Location: North side of park Number of primitive tent sites (no utilities): 39 Other details: Swim beach, courtesy dock, group shelter Blue Jay Knob RV Campground Location: North side of park; highest point Number of semi-modern RV sites (electric & water): 23 30-amp hookups: All Price: $23-$25/night Other details: Playground w/ two swings, dump station, remote area, grill & picnic table at each site Flying Squirrel RV Campground Location: Located in Fox Squirrel RV Campground; right side of road Number of semi-modern RV sites (electric): 26 30-amp hookups: All Price: $20/night Other details: Overflow area for Fox Squirrel RV Campground, three water spigots available Fox Squirrel RV Campground Location: Near park entrance Number of modern RV sites (electric, sewer & water): 26 30-amp hookups: 22 50-amp hookups: 4 Price: $23-$28/night Other details: Most popular RV campground - 4 -
Shady Grove RV Campground Location: North side of park Number of modern RV sites (electric, sewer & water): 11 30-amp hookups: All Price: $23/night Other details: Lots of shade Tenkiller State Park Cabins Total number of cabins: 39 1-Bedroom Cabins: 22 2-Bedroom Cabins: 16 3-Bedroom Cabins: 1 Interiors: Rustic with wood accents décor Exteriors: Native stone and timber exterior; Cabins 1 & 2 have log cabin exterior Location: Near park entrance and along the lake Layout: All cabins are duplex-style except 3-bedroom cabins Pets: Allowed in most cabins (ask park office) Extra pet fee: $10+tax/night Seasonal Lodging Rates: Summer Rates: Memorial Day Labor Day Value Rates: September November & March - May Winter Rates: December February Amenities: Central heat & air, cookware, dishes, linens are provided in all cabins. Cabin Type 1: One-bedroom, one-bathroom cabin (lakeview, parkview or specialty) (4 guests) Four-person cabin w/ kitchen facilities, dining room table, microwave, refrigerator, flat screen TV w/dish Network& outdoor grill Beds: One queen-size bed & one futon/pull-out sofa Price (In-season): $78-$98/night Price (Off-season): $58-$78/night Cabin Type 2: Two-bedroom, one-bathroom cabin (lakeview or parkview) (6 guests) Six-person cabin w/ kitchen facilities, dining room table, microwave, refrigerator, flat screen TV w/dish Network & outdoor grill Beds: Two twin-size beds, one queen-size bed & one futon/pull-out sofa Price (In-season): $105-$110/night Price (Off-season): $80-$90/night - 5 -
Cabin Type 3: Three-bedroom, one bathroom (10-12 guests) *HANDICAP-ACCESSIBLE Ten to twelve-person cabin w/ kitchen facilities, large dining room table, microwave, refrigerator, flat screen TV w/dish Network & outdoor grill Beds: Four twin-size bunk beds; two queen-size beds & two futon/pull-out sofas Price (In-season): $185/night Price (Off-season): $160/night Note: Pets are not allowed Tenkiller State Park Courtyard Cottages Total number of cottages: 10 Layout: Similar to a motel room (up to 4 guests) Four-person cottage w/ bathroom, closet, interconnecting rooms, refrigerator Beds: Either queen-size bed & two twin-size bunk beds or one double bed and one queen-size bed Price (In-season): $63/night Price (Off-season): $48/night Note: Linens provided *Closed during the winter - 6 -
Outdoor Facilities & Activities Park Totals Total number of picnic tables: 172 Total number of group picnic pavilions: 4 *Shelters include picnic tables, grill & electricity Total number of playground areas: 2 *Equipment includes swings, jungle gym and slide Total number of basketball courts: 1 Total number of volleyball courts: 1 Total number of pools: 1 Amphitheater Swimming Pool Details: Outdoor; located near nature center. Lifeguard on duty; $3/day for visitors, $2/day for cabin or camping guests; 3-ft. deep to 9-ft. deep Amenities: Water slide, diving board, handicap-accessible restrooms & lounge chairs Trails Tenkiller Multi-Use Trail Length (Miles): 1.5 Starting Point Location: Entrance at the park office Difficulty Level: Easy Terrain: Paved with some hills Uses: Hiking, biking, skating Other details: Bird blind on trail, great views of the lake, winds around bluebird houses Gum Springs Nature Trail Length (Miles): 0.5 Starting Point Location: Within the Gooseneck Bend North Campground Difficulty Level: Intermediate Terrain: Mostly gentle; some rocky terrain Uses: Hiking only Whispering Leaves Multi-Use Trail Length (Miles): 1.0 Starting Point Location: Entrance at the park office Difficulty Level: Intermediate Terrain: Mostly gentle; some rocky terrain Uses: Hiking and biking - 7 -
Nature Center Name: Driftwood Nature Center Park Naturalist On-Site: Yes Exhibits: Live exhibits including snakes, turtles & fish; life-size diorama with local plants & animals Naturalist Programs Offered: Nature walks, eagle tours, hayrides, arts and crafts, star gazing & recreational programs Hunting Hunting is not allowed within the park. Birding Birding Trails: The Tenkiller Multi-Use Trail features a bird blind. Bird species: Eastern wild turkey, bald eagle, great blue heron, belted kingfisher, eastern screech owl, turkey vulture & mourning dove are likely to be spotted year round. Wildlife Viewing Species: Geese, red fox, deer & wild turkey Other Outdoor Activities Kid s fishing pond Pets Pets allowed: Yes Leash requirements: Yes; no more than 10-ft. long Lodging facilities on-site that accept pets: Cabins - 8 -
Water Activities Lake & Lake Activities Name of Lake: Lake Tenkiller Miles of shoreline: 130 Surface acres: 13,000 Activities allowed on lake: Boating, water skiing, scuba diving, swimming, fishing, jet skiing, sailing & canoeing Restrictions on lake: Boaters must obey all buoys on lake. Fishing: Allowed, with species including crappie, white & striped bass, catfish, large & smallmouth bass and trout Number of swim beaches: 2 Details: No lifeguard on duty in these areas. Total number of lighted boat ramps: 2 Underwater Scuba Park Details: An airplane fuselage, school bus, helicopter and two boats along with a commemorative plaque are open to the public in the underwater scuba park. Depth: 70-75 feet; items are located from 25 feet deep to 46 feet deep Visibility: Up to 50 feet Pine Cove Marina Located within Tenkiller State Park Hours: Open daily year-round; 8am-5pm Offers: Convenience store, gas dock, boat repair, retail sportswear, unloading/loading docks Rentals: Ski boats & pontoon boats are available Number of covered slips: 5 Number of uncovered slips: 13 Marina Restaurant Clearwater Cafe Hours: Open seasonally Menu items: Steaks, burgers, fish, salads and more - 9 -