About Cookson Bend
Number of accommodations: 128
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Fishing
Hunting
Swimming
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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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
Mark M
VerifiedSeptember 21, 2020 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: CBEN
Very nice and clean campgrounds.
Iretha M
VerifiedSeptember 12, 2020 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: CBEN
beautiful camp ground
Iretha M
VerifiedSeptember 12, 2020 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: CBEN
beautiful camp ground
Brandon B
VerifiedAugust 30, 2020 • Stayed at: 045, Loop: CBEN
The boat ramp was very hard to maneuver around and half my truck was in the water. The shower house was closed. It would have been nice to been updated about this situation. Other than that, it was very quiet and people were very helpful, since this was our first time on Lake Tenkiller
Brandon B
VerifiedAugust 30, 2020 • Stayed at: 045, Loop: CBEN
The boat ramp was very hard to maneuver around and half my truck was in the water. The shower house was closed. It would have been nice to been updated about this situation. Other than that, it was very quiet and people were very helpful, since this was our first time on Lake Tenkiller
Gene S
VerifiedAugust 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: CBEN
Cookson is always a good place to camp, Though the park Needs a lot of attention, lots and lots of areas washing out. On the good side, the lake and shore line is looking great compared to a couple of years ago.
Gene S
VerifiedAugust 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: CBEN
Cookson is always a good place to camp, Though the park Needs a lot of attention, lots and lots of areas washing out. On the good side, the lake and shore line is looking great compared to a couple of years ago.
Timothy S
VerifiedAugust 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 108, Loop: 0512
Great
Timothy S
VerifiedAugust 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 108, Loop: 0512
Great
Lindsey N
VerifiedAugust 9, 2020 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: CBEN
Beautiful camping areas with super clean bathrooms! Most of the time the bathroom smelled like cleaner. The camping area on the waters edge is gorgeous!
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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Last updated: June 4, 2026
