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
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.
James M
VerifiedJuly 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: CBEN
Still considerably flooded, not a fan of no cash policy or reservation policy
James M
VerifiedJuly 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: CBEN
Still considerably flooded, not a fan of no cash policy or reservation policy
Pam E
VerifiedDecember 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: CBEN
No shade or trees at this spot but perfect view of the lake.
Pam E
VerifiedDecember 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: CBEN
No shade or trees at this spot but perfect view of the lake.
Chris W
VerifiedNovember 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: CBEN
Love this campground
Chris W
VerifiedNovember 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: CBEN
Love this campground
Sharon Y
VerifiedOctober 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: 0512
The campsites were great, the gatehouse girls were sweet and friendly and helpful. We were impressed with the security measures taken, & the overall cleanliness of the park. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will be back next season!
Sharon Y
VerifiedOctober 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: 0512
The campsites were great, the gatehouse girls were sweet and friendly and helpful. We were impressed with the security measures taken, & the overall cleanliness of the park. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will be back next season!
Jeff W
VerifiedOctober 6, 2021 • Stayed at: 057, Loop: CBEN
water pressure was very low. We also noticed while walking around the campground, some people had to share water because the faucet next to them did not work. Some hoses stretched hundreds of feet.
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
