About Cookson Bend
Number of accommodations: 128
Campground Amenities
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Showers -
Dump Station -
Playground
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2026 Season availability
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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.
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
Dana H
VerifiedAugust 22, 2022 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: CBEN
We always stay at Cookson Bend. The sites are very nice and all have a water view. It’s always clean and well maintained and it’s located pretty centrally on the lake.
Rick T
VerifiedAugust 17, 2022 • Stayed at: G008, Loop: 0512
camp sites were long enough but when i pulled out i was to long to make the cultisac because of trees so i had to back down the drive and my fifth wheel was only 41ft and my dually
Ken Y
VerifiedAugust 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 056, Loop: CBEN
Camping was great. Site was clean, just disappointed there was not a sewer hook-up.
Catherine D
VerifiedAugust 9, 2022 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: CBEN
Cookson Bend is the most relaxing area . Always clean and workers are so nice and helpful.
Melannie F
VerifiedJuly 12, 2022 • Stayed at: G002, Loop: 0512
Our 1st time camping over the 4th of July holiday. We had a great time other than the bathrooms were not very clean. Stoped at the front gate 2 different times to let them know.
Mike O
VerifiedJuly 11, 2022 • Stayed at: 052, Loop: CBEN
Bathrooms were out of order part of the time. Other than that it was great
LORI B
VerifiedJuly 8, 2022 • Stayed at: 091, Loop: 0512
WE RESERVED THE CAMP SITE OF 092 WHICH WAS A GOOD CHOICE, EASY TO BACK OUR CAMPER IN AND THE SITE HAD A LOT OF SHADE THROUGH OUT THE DAY. WE WILL DEFINATELY PLAN TO GO BACK FOR ANOTHER CAMPING TRIP.
Marcella M
VerifiedJuly 7, 2022 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: CBEN
We enjoyed our time at Cookson Bend. The weather was great and the lake wasn’t busy so it made for a perfect time at the lake for us. We have plans to be back there for a few more days of camping next week.
samuel p
VerifiedJuly 7, 2022 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: CBEN
Wonderful view, well kept campgrounds, kinda short on parking with a camper and a boat,and please tell me who to cantact about fans or something in bath houses, theyre so hot a shower doesnt do much good!
Jaimie T
VerifiedJuly 5, 2022 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: CBEN
The campsites near the entrance gate are difficult to get into with a truck and travel trailer. Lots of trees and gravel with poorly laid out spots. The bathroom shower was so hot and leaking that the steam in the room is stifling. The park had flooded and there was a lot of debris even though staff were working hard to clean it up. This campground needs upgrading.
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 35.7067 / -94.96
Elevation: 204 feet
Policies & Rules
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Check-out time: 3:00 pm. Check-in time: 6:00 pm. You must stop and register at the Gate Shack upon arrival. |
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Quiet hours: 10:00 pm - 6:00 am. Entrance gate will be closed during this time. |
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Limit 3 tents, or 1 wheeled camper and 2 tents per camp pad. |
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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. |
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Pets must remain restrained on a leash or penned at all times. Pets are NOT allowed on swim beaches or in bathrooms. |
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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. |
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Group shelters are for day use only. |
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Fireworks are prohibited. |
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Fishing and hunting are regulated by federal and state laws. |
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Campers must occupy the campsite at least once during each 24 hour period. Abandoned personal property may be subject to impoundment after 24 hours. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
