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
Katherine P
VerifiedJune 5, 2024 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: CBEN
The gate attendants are wonderful. The park has several dead trees at the campsites that need to be removed for safety reasons. Wish we could stay more than a revolving 14 days per 30 if the park isn't full. We love to camp there.
Mike H
VerifiedApril 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 047, Loop: CBEN
boat ramp at the courtesy dock needs repair, you either have to go in sideways and back off the ramp or back out until your drivers side door is in a foot of water
Mike H
VerifiedApril 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 047, Loop: CBEN
boat ramp at the courtesy dock needs repair, you either have to go in sideways and back off the ramp or back out until your drivers side door is in a foot of water
Pat M
VerifiedApril 25, 2024 • Stayed at: 057, Loop: CBEN
I was disappointed at the condition the sites were in. We have camped here for several years and was surprised at how everything had not been taken care of. The fire pit you couldn’t use nor the charcoal area. Both the concrete around them had broken off and sunken on one side to the point you couldn’t use them. They were mowing while we were there and we had another couple we were camping with. While we were setting out talking they decided to mow so close to us we could not speak to each other because they decided to mow close to our camp sites. At one time he stopped mowing and started talking to us about how pretty the day was and so on. Everything else was fine, even the camp host was very friendly.
Pat M
VerifiedApril 25, 2024 • Stayed at: 057, Loop: CBEN
I was disappointed at the condition the sites were in. We have camped here for several years and was surprised at how everything had not been taken care of. The fire pit you couldn’t use nor the charcoal area. Both the concrete around them had broken off and sunken on one side to the point you couldn’t use them. They were mowing while we were there and we had another couple we were camping with. While we were setting out talking they decided to mow so close to us we could not speak to each other because they decided to mow close to our camp sites. At one time he stopped mowing and started talking to us about how pretty the day was and so on. Everything else was fine, even the camp host was very friendly.
Cyndi H
VerifiedSeptember 12, 2023 • Stayed at: 083, Loop: 0512
The primitive area doesn't seem to be getting enough attention. Several of the tables, grills, or firepits are either missing or broken. However, the staff it friendly, bathrooms clean and overall a wonderful experience.
Cyndi H
VerifiedSeptember 12, 2023 • Stayed at: 083, Loop: 0512
The primitive area doesn't seem to be getting enough attention. Several of the tables, grills, or firepits are either missing or broken. However, the staff it friendly, bathrooms clean and overall a wonderful experience.
Mandie C
VerifiedJuly 18, 2023 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: CBEN
Best Campsite !!! Clean and close to water. Family loved it
Mandie C
VerifiedJuly 18, 2023 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: CBEN
Best Campsite !!! Clean and close to water. Family loved it
Amy C
VerifiedJuly 14, 2023 • Stayed at: G006, Loop: 0512
Location is on top of a hill with great shade until later in the afternoon, where there's a break in the trees. 4-star rating for the following reason: have to share a water spigot with #6; is not great for larger campers (we are fortunate for our 24-ft bumper pull) but larger campers (5th wheels or anything longer than 28-ft would be a tight fit. You do not see the water in this location when trees are in full foliage. If you want water views, utilize other spots on the water line.
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
