About Cookson Bend
Number of accommodations: 128
Campground Amenities
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Showers -
Dump Station -
Playground
Seasonal information
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 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: CBEN
Always love this place. Camp sites are very nice and right on the water. This is the best place to stay on Tenkiller.
Mark A
VerifiedAugust 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 049, Loop: CBEN
Gate attendants are great 👍👍👍👍
Eric R
VerifiedAugust 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: 0512
Most of the park is well maintained. Some sites are older and not paved. Many sites actually have water hookups but it is not listed on the web site. The clean out station doesn't have a place to wait in line for it. There is also no place to turn around after you pass it. Might be a good idea to walk up and check it out 1st before pulling your big trailer through there and finding out you can't clean out. The views of the water are amazing especially with the sites directly by the water.
Raymond S
VerifiedAugust 20, 2021 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: CBEN
Always enjoy this campground, though larger, it is usually quiet. We always meet great campers to visit while here.
Tom D
VerifiedAugust 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: CBEN
Great campsite, very clean areas and restrooms.
We will be going back every year.!!!!
Nancy C
VerifiedAugust 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: 0512
Camped Monday-Wednesday in pull through site #19. Had a nice view of the lake and shady almost all day. Love Tenkiller! Quiet and peaceful camping, excellent camp site hosts, extremely helpful. Can hardly wait to return.
Stacie B
VerifiedJuly 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: CBEN
Enjoyed the lake and campsite.
Julie G
VerifiedJuly 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: CBEN
Tenkiller is one of my most favorite lakes in Oklahoma. Cooksen Bend has nice sites! My only issue, there was trash all around and the smell of dog poop was so strong, all 4 days. Not 100 % sure that is what the smell was due to the trash. We picked up all around us and still the smell was still strong!
CHUCK M
VerifiedJuly 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: CBEN
Just as nice as it was 30 years ago.
Amber R
VerifiedJuly 17, 2021 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: 0512
First time here and it was amazing! Booked again for another visit this month.
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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| 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. |
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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. |
