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Cookson Bend

Cookson Bend Campground
Cookson Bluff across from Cookson Bend Park
Cookson Bluff across from Cookson Bend Park

Featured amenities

Showers
Showers
Playground
Playground

About Cookson Bend

Cookson Bend Campground is a popular area that lies on Tenkiller Ferry Lake, among the Cookson Hills of the Ozark Mountains. Visitors here delight in breathtaking views of 200-foot limestone bluffs rising from the scenic waters.

Number of accommodations: 128

Campground Amenities

  • Showers
    Showers
  • Dump Station
    Dump Station
  • Playground
    Playground

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
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Currently open - Apr 1 to Sep 30

Sites & Availability

128 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: CBEN
30 Amp · Electric Only
$25.00
/ per night
🚐 002, Loop: CBEN
30 Amp · Electric Only
$25.00
/ per night
003, Loop: CBEN
8 guests · Pet Friendly
$16.00
/ per night
🚐 004, Loop: CBEN
30 Amp · Electric Only
$25.00
/ per night
🚐 005, Loop: CBEN
30 Amp · Electric Only
$25.00
/ per night
🚐 006, Loop: CBEN
30 Amp · Electric Only
$25.00
/ per night
🚐 008, Loop: CBEN
30 Amp · Electric Only
$25.00
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🚐 009, Loop: CBEN
30 Amp · Electric Only
$25.00
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🚐 010, Loop: CBEN
30 Amp · Electric Only
$25.00
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🚐 011, Loop: CBEN
30 Amp · Electric Only
$25.00
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🚐 012, Loop: CBEN
30 Amp · Electric Only
$25.00
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🚐 013, Loop: CBEN
30 Amp · Electric Only
$25.00
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🚐 016, Loop: CBEN
30 Amp · Electric Only
$25.00
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🚐 017, Loop: 0512
30 Amp · Electric Only
$25.00
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🚐 018, Loop: 0512
30 Amp · Electric Only
$25.00
/ per night
🚐 019, Loop: 0512
30 Amp · Electric Only
$25.00
/ per night
🚐 020, Loop: CBEN
30 Amp · Electric Only
$25.00
/ per night
🚐 021, Loop: CBEN
30 Amp · Electric Only
$25.00
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🚐 022, Loop: CBEN
30 Amp · Electric Only
$25.00
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🚐 023, Loop: CBEN
30 Amp · Electric Only
$25.00
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🚐 024, Loop: CBEN
30 Amp · Electric Only
$25.00
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🚐 025, Loop: CBEN
30 Amp · Electric Only
$25.00
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🚐 026, Loop: CBEN
30 Amp · Electric Only
$25.00
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🚐 027, Loop: CBEN
30 Amp · Electric Only
$25.00
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🚐 028, Loop: CBEN
30 Amp · Electric Only
$25.00
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🚐 029, Loop: CBEN
30 Amp · Electric Only
$25.00
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🚐 030, Loop: CBEN
30 Amp · Electric Only
$25.00
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🚐 031, Loop: CBEN
30 Amp · Electric Only
$25.00
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🚐 032, Loop: CBEN
30 Amp · Electric Only
$25.00
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🚐 033, Loop: CBEN
30 Amp · Electric Only
$25.00
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🚐 034, Loop: CBEN
30 Amp · Electric Only
$25.00
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🚐 035, Loop: CBEN
30 Amp · Electric Only
$25.00
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🚐 036, Loop: CBEN
30 Amp · Electric Only
$25.00
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🚐 037, Loop: CBEN
30 Amp · Electric Only
$25.00
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🚐 038, Loop: CBEN
30 Amp · Electric Only
$25.00
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🚐 039, Loop: CBEN
30 Amp · Electric Only
$25.00
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🚐 040, Loop: CBEN
30 Amp · Electric Only
$25.00
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🚐 041, Loop: CBEN
30 Amp · Electric Only
$25.00
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🚐 042, Loop: CBEN
30 Amp · Electric Only
$25.00
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🚐 043, Loop: CBEN
30 Amp · Electric Only
$25.00
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🚐 044, Loop: CBEN
30 Amp · Electric Only
$25.00
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🚐 045, Loop: CBEN
30 Amp · Electric Only
$25.00
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🚐 046, Loop: CBEN
30 Amp · Electric Only
$25.00
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🚐 047, Loop: CBEN
30 Amp · Electric Only
$25.00
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🚐 048, Loop: CBEN
30 Amp · Electric Only
$25.00
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🚐 049, Loop: CBEN
30 Amp · Electric Only
$25.00
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🚐 050, Loop: CBEN
30 Amp · Electric Only
$25.00
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🚐 051, Loop: CBEN
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$25.00
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🚐 052, Loop: CBEN
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$25.00
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🚐 053, Loop: CBEN
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$25.00
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🚐 054, Loop: CBEN
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$25.00
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🚐 055, Loop: CBEN
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$25.00
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🚐 056, Loop: CBEN
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$25.00
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🚐 057, Loop: CBEN
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$25.00
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🚐 058, Loop: 0512
No Hookups
$16.00
/ per night
059, Loop: 0512
8 guests · Pet Friendly
$16.00
/ per night
🚐 060, Loop: 0512
No Hookups
$16.00
/ per night
🚐 061, Loop: 0512
No Hookups
$16.00
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🚐 062, Loop: 0512
No Hookups
$16.00
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🚐 063, Loop: 0512
No Hookups
$16.00
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🚐 064, Loop: 0512
No Hookups
$16.00
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🚐 065, Loop: 0512
No Hookups
$16.00
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🚐 066, Loop: 0512
No Hookups
$16.00
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🚐 067, Loop: 0512
No Hookups
$16.00
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🚐 068, Loop: 0512
No Hookups
$16.00
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🚐 069, Loop: 0512
No Hookups
$16.00
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🚐 070, Loop: 0512
No Hookups
$16.00
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🚐 071, Loop: 0512
No Hookups
$16.00
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🚐 072, Loop: 0512
No Hookups
$16.00
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🚐 073, Loop: 0512
No Hookups
$16.00
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🚐 074, Loop: 0512
No Hookups
$16.00
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🚐 075, Loop: 0512
No Hookups
$16.00
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🚐 076, Loop: 0512
No Hookups
$16.00
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🚐 077, Loop: 0512
No Hookups
$16.00
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🚐 078, Loop: 0512
No Hookups
$16.00
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🚐 079, Loop: 0512
No Hookups
$16.00
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🚐 080, Loop: 0512
No Hookups
$16.00
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🚐 081, Loop: 0512
No Hookups
$16.00
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🚐 082, Loop: 0512
No Hookups
$16.00
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🚐 083, Loop: 0512
No Hookups
$16.00
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🚐 084, Loop: 0512
No Hookups
$16.00
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🚐 085, Loop: 0512
No Hookups
$16.00
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🚐 086, Loop: 0512
No Hookups
$16.00
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🚐 087, Loop: 0512
No Hookups
$16.00
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🚐 088, Loop: 0512
No Hookups
$16.00
/ per night
🚐 089, Loop: 0512
No Hookups
$16.00
/ per night
🚐 090, Loop: 0512
No Hookups
$16.00
/ per night
🚐 091, Loop: 0512
No Hookups
$16.00
/ per night
🚐 092, Loop: 0512
No Hookups
$16.00
/ per night
🚐 093, Loop: 0512
No Hookups
$16.00
/ per night
🚐 094, Loop: 0512
No Hookups
$16.00
/ per night
🚐 095, Loop: 0512
No Hookups
$16.00
/ per night
🚐 096, Loop: 0512
No Hookups
$16.00
/ per night
🚐 097, Loop: 0512
No Hookups
$16.00
/ per night
🚐 098, Loop: 0512
No Hookups
$16.00
/ per night
🚐 099, Loop: 0512
No Hookups
$16.00
/ per night
🚐 100, Loop: 0512
No Hookups
$16.00
/ per night
🚐 101, Loop: 0512
No Hookups
$16.00
/ per night
🚐 102, Loop: 0512
No Hookups
$16.00
/ per night
🚐 103, Loop: 0512
No Hookups
$16.00
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🚐 104, Loop: 0512
No Hookups
$16.00
/ per night
🚐 105, Loop: 0512
No Hookups
$16.00
/ per night
🚐 106, Loop: 0512
No Hookups
$16.00
/ per night
🚐 107, Loop: 0512
No Hookups
$16.00
/ per night
🚐 108, Loop: 0512
No Hookups
$16.00
/ per night
🚐 109, Loop: 0512
No Hookups
$16.00
/ per night
🚐 110, Loop: 0512
No Hookups
$16.00
/ per night
🚐 111, Loop: 0512
No Hookups
$16.00
/ per night
🚐 112, Loop: 0512
No Hookups
$16.00
/ per night
🚐 113, Loop: 0512
No Hookups
$16.00
/ per night
🚐 114, Loop: 0512
No Hookups
$16.00
/ per night
🚐 115, Loop: 0512
No Hookups
$16.00
/ per night
🚐 116, Loop: 0512
No Hookups
$16.00
/ per night
🚐 117, Loop: 0512
No Hookups
$16.00
/ per night
🚐 118, Loop: 0512
No Hookups
$16.00
/ per night
🚐 119, Loop: 0512
No Hookups
$16.00
/ per night
🚐 120, Loop: 0512
No Hookups
$16.00
/ per night
🚐 121, Loop: 0512
No Hookups
$16.00
/ per night
🚐 G001, Loop: 0512
30 Amp · Electric Only
$25.00
/ per night
🚐 G002, Loop: 0512
30 Amp · Electric Only
$25.00
/ per night
🚐 G003, Loop: 0512
30 Amp · Electric Only
$25.00
/ per night
🚐 G004, Loop: 0512
30 Amp · Electric Only
$25.00
/ per night
🚐 G005, Loop: 0512
30 Amp · Electric Only
$25.00
/ per night
🚐 G006, Loop: 0512
30 Amp · Electric Only
$25.00
/ per night
🚐 G007, Loop: 0512
30 Amp · Electric Only
$25.00
/ per night
🚐 G008, Loop: 0512
30 Amp · Electric Only
$25.00
/ per night
🚐 G009, Loop: 0512
30 Amp · Electric Only
$25.00
/ per night
🚐 G010, Loop: 0512
30 Amp · Electric Only
$25.00
/ per night

Reviews (102)

What Guests Are Saying

Cookson Bend offers a relaxing atmosphere with clean campsites and friendly hosts, making it a pleasant experience for visitors. While some sites require maintenance, such as filling around concrete pads and removing dead trees, the restroom and shower facilities are well-maintained. Overall, campers appreciate the friendly staff and scenic views, though some have noted issues with overcrowding and site conditions.

Review Summary

4.2
102 reviews
5
51.0%
52
4
29.4%
30
3
13.7%
14
2
3.9%
4
1
2.0%
2

Michael K

Verified

January 16, 2020 Stayed at: 033, Loop: CBEN

4

LaSheil K

Verified

January 15, 2020 Stayed at: 004, Loop: CBEN

5

Location Cookson Bend

Address:
446977 East 980 Road
Gore, OK, 74435-9547
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 35.7067 / -94.96

Elevation: 204 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
General

Check-out time: 3:00 pm. Check-in time: 6:00 pm. You must stop and register at the Gate Shack upon arrival.

General

Quiet hours: 10:00 pm - 6:00 am. Entrance gate will be closed during this time.

General

Limit 3 tents, or 1 wheeled camper and 2 tents per camp pad.

General

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

General

Pets must remain restrained on a leash or penned at all times. Pets are NOT allowed on swim beaches or in bathrooms.

General

Grey water and sewage must be properly disposed of in the provided dump station receptacle. Disposal of any water or waste on the ground is prohibited.  

General

Group shelters are for day use only.

General

Fireworks are prohibited.

General

Fishing and hunting are regulated by federal and state laws.

General

Campers must occupy the campsite at least once during each 24 hour period. Abandoned personal property may be subject to impoundment after 24 hours.

General

Camping is limited to 14 consecutive days within any 30 day period. This applies to all members of the camping party and the camping unit.

General

Fires must be contained within the fire ring or grill provided. These are NOT trash receptacles, please leave them free of food and litter upon departure. 

General

Campers shall keep their sites free of trash and litter during the period of occupancy and shall remove all personal equipment and clean their sites upon departure. Trash must be placed in the provided dumpsters.

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