About Cookson Bend
Number of accommodations: 128
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Fishing
Hunting
Swimming
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Showers
Playground
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Showers
On Site Services
- Playground
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Reviews (205)
What Guests Are Saying
Cookson Bend features friendly and helpful camp hosts, with clean campsites and good restroom facilities. While some areas need maintenance, including a few dead trees and issues with flooding and trash, many guests enjoyed their relaxing experiences and the beautiful views. Overall, visitors appreciated the welcoming atmosphere and would consider returning.
What Guests Are Saying
Cookson Bend features friendly and helpful camp hosts, with clean campsites and good restroom facilities. While some areas need maintenance, including a few dead trees and issues with flooding and trash, many guests enjoyed their relaxing experiences and the beautiful views. Overall, visitors appreciated the welcoming atmosphere and would consider returning.
Review Summary
Christina M
VerifiedJune 6, 2021 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: CBEN
I was kind sad because I didn’t have a grill on my site, so cooking options were VERY limited. On top of this issue we had the issue of every time we went to the bathroom shower, 1 light did not come on, and 2 the toilet paper continually ran out. Several campers came by and were upset because there was no possible way to get to campsite #3. It was very crowded and basically tripping over each other. Campsites need to be cleaned and maintained, yes camping is meant to be back to earth, but it still needs to be maintained better.
Kerri D
VerifiedJune 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: CBEN
Ok
Kerri D
VerifiedJune 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: CBEN
Ok
Natalie B
VerifiedJune 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 052, Loop: CBEN
we have been camping at Cookson for years and it's always a joy. it's quiet, peaceful and we feel safe
Natalie B
VerifiedJune 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 052, Loop: CBEN
we have been camping at Cookson for years and it's always a joy. it's quiet, peaceful and we feel safe
Stuart S
VerifiedMay 6, 2021 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: CBEN
We had a great location, just feet from the water’s edge. Of course until it floods. (No fault of the campground.) We left a day early when the water began rising. A few days letter we got an email from recreation.gov telling us that they refunded the night that we missed due to the campground closing due to flooding.
The entire campground is really beautiful, some sites close to the water and some up in the trees. We enjoyed walking, kayaking, and riding bikes. The campground is just a few minutes walk (just outside the gate) from the Cookson Marina which was very handy. The boat ramp and dock inside the campground was underwater. Our only complaint is it is very rocky. Not a lot of grass for walking dogs or kids playing, although they did have a nice playground.
Stuart S
VerifiedMay 6, 2021 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: CBEN
We had a great location, just feet from the water’s edge. Of course until it floods. (No fault of the campground.) We left a day early when the water began rising. A few days letter we got an email from recreation.gov telling us that they refunded the night that we missed due to the campground closing due to flooding.
The entire campground is really beautiful, some sites close to the water and some up in the trees. We enjoyed walking, kayaking, and riding bikes. The campground is just a few minutes walk (just outside the gate) from the Cookson Marina which was very handy. The boat ramp and dock inside the campground was underwater. Our only complaint is it is very rocky. Not a lot of grass for walking dogs or kids playing, although they did have a nice playground.
Kristine M
VerifiedApril 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: CBEN
It was very clean, relaxing. We enjoyed our stay.
Kristine M
VerifiedApril 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: CBEN
It was very clean, relaxing. We enjoyed our stay.
Stephanie T
VerifiedApril 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 056, Loop: CBEN
I’m not a very tech smart person & I was having a difficult time trying to make a reservation. I finally drove over to the camp area & talked to the lady in the check -in house. She called her husband and he took my phone & filled out the whole thing. What a blessing for me!! He said a lot of people complain about the web site.
Location Cookson Bend
Address:
446977 East 980 Road
Gore, OK, 74435-9547
United States
From Tahlequah, OK go 17.5 miles southeast on Highway 82. Look for sings for Tenkiller and turn right, then
go two miles west on the paved access road.
The campground is accessed via Highway 82, which is approximately 17.5 miles from Tahlequah, OK. No interstates or other major highways are mentioned within 25 miles.
Latitude & Longitude: 35.7067 / -94.96
Elevation: 204 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
6PM
Check out time
3PM
General
- You must stop and register at the Gate Shack upon arrival.
- Entrance gate will be closed during this time.
- Limit 3 tents, or 1 wheeled camper and 2 tents per camp pad.
- 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.
- Pets must remain restrained on a leash or penned at all times. Pets are NOT allowed on swim beaches or in bathrooms.
- 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.
- Group shelters are for day use only.
- Fireworks are prohibited.
- Fishing and hunting are regulated by federal and state laws.
- Campers must occupy the campsite at least once during each 24 hour period. Abandoned personal property may be subject to impoundment after 24 hours.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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