About Pettit Bay
Number of accommodations: 86
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Boating
Fishing
Swimming
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Showers
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Showers
Water Access
- Marina
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Reviews (524)
What Guests Are Saying
Pettit Bay offers a beautiful camping experience with friendly staff, spacious sites, and great views. While many guests enjoyed clean facilities and amenities, concerns were raised about the upkeep of restrooms and some campsite areas, including a lack of hot water in showers and maintenance of the dock. Overall, visitors appreciate the tranquil environment and are eager to return, despite a few needed repairs and improvements.
What Guests Are Saying
Pettit Bay offers a beautiful camping experience with friendly staff, spacious sites, and great views. While many guests enjoyed clean facilities and amenities, concerns were raised about the upkeep of restrooms and some campsite areas, including a lack of hot water in showers and maintenance of the dock. Overall, visitors appreciate the tranquil environment and are eager to return, despite a few needed repairs and improvements.
Review Summary
Kristi S
VerifiedJune 24, 2023 β’ Stayed at: 38, Loop: PBA2
Absolutely love Petit Bay! Usually stay at Elk Creek but ventured out to Petit Bay when Elk Creek was full and was not at all disappointed. Ensure your site has water hookups if you are parking a trailer or RV, ours did not, but it wasn't an issue. We were able to stretch a hose across the road to another site so that we could fill our fresh water tank. The people who run the place are so pleasant and helpful with any issues you have. Highly recommend this park!
Kristi S
VerifiedJune 24, 2023 β’ Stayed at: 38, Loop: PBA2
Absolutely love Petit Bay! Usually stay at Elk Creek but ventured out to Petit Bay when Elk Creek was full and was not at all disappointed. Ensure your site has water hookups if you are parking a trailer or RV, ours did not, but it wasn't an issue. We were able to stretch a hose across the road to another site so that we could fill our fresh water tank. The people who run the place are so pleasant and helpful with any issues you have. Highly recommend this park!
Kristi S
VerifiedJune 24, 2023 β’ Stayed at: 38, Loop: PBA2
Absolutely love Petit Bay! Usually stay at Elk Creek but ventured out to Petit Bay when Elk Creek was full and was not at all disappointed. Ensure your site has water hookups if you are parking a trailer or RV, ours did not, but it wasn't an issue. We were able to stretch a hose across the road to another site so that we could fill our fresh water tank. The people who run the place are so pleasant and helpful with any issues you have. Highly recommend this park!
Russell S
VerifiedJune 17, 2023 β’ Stayed at: 49, Loop: PBA2
Very nice facility, camp hosts helpful and courteous. First camping at this lake, will likely try others but will also return here as now I know the place.
Russell S
VerifiedJune 17, 2023 β’ Stayed at: 49, Loop: PBA2
Very nice facility, camp hosts helpful and courteous. First camping at this lake, will likely try others but will also return here as now I know the place.
Russell S
VerifiedJune 17, 2023 β’ Stayed at: 49, Loop: PBA2
Very nice facility, camp hosts helpful and courteous. First camping at this lake, will likely try others but will also return here as now I know the place.
Gary B
VerifiedJune 16, 2023 β’ Stayed at: A01, Loop: PBAI
Fishing was good. There was no water at times. Restrooms locked. One dump station closed. The playground had broken equipment that needs replaced, dangerous for children. A lot of day use not paying and camps taken not occupied.Self pay for camps not recognized. We liked camping there for years but itβs slowly going down hill. Hope we get some new management soon.
Gary B
VerifiedJune 16, 2023 β’ Stayed at: A01, Loop: PBAI
Fishing was good. There was no water at times. Restrooms locked. One dump station closed. The playground had broken equipment that needs replaced, dangerous for children. A lot of day use not paying and camps taken not occupied.Self pay for camps not recognized. We liked camping there for years but itβs slowly going down hill. Hope we get some new management soon.
Gary B
VerifiedJune 16, 2023 β’ Stayed at: A01, Loop: PBAI
Fishing was good. There was no water at times. Restrooms locked. One dump station closed. The playground had broken equipment that needs replaced, dangerous for children. A lot of day use not paying and camps taken not occupied.Self pay for camps not recognized. We liked camping there for years but itβs slowly going down hill. Hope we get some new management soon.
Etter N
VerifiedJune 7, 2023 β’ Stayed at: 01, Loop: PBA2
Had a good experience with camping in the park with the exception of the speed of traffic driving through the park. It was too fast.
Location Pettit Bay
Address:
446977 East 980 Road
Gore, OK, 74435-9547
United States
From Tahlequah, OK, go 8.25 miles south on Highway 82, turn right on Indian
Road and go two miles south. Then turn left and go one mile southeast on the
paved access road.
Latitude & Longitude: 35.7536 / -94.9478
Elevation: 208 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
6PM
Check out time
3PM
- Campsites must be occupied at least once every 24 hours; abandoned property may be impounded after that time.
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
Utilities
- Dispose of grey water and sewage only in designated dump stations; no ground disposal allowed.
Pets
- Keep pets leashed or penned; they cannot access swim beaches or bathrooms.
Fires & fuel
- Purchase firewood locally and burn it on-site to protect forests.
- Fires must stay within designated fire rings or grills; do not use them for trash.
Site types & loops
- Group shelters are available for day use only.
Site capacity
- Maximum of 3 tents or 1 wheeled camper and 2 tents allowed per camp pad.
Safety & rules
- Fireworks are not allowed on the premises.
- Limit of 14 consecutive days of camping within any 30-day period for each camping party and unit.
- Maintain cleanliness by keeping sites free of trash and removing personal equipment; dispose of trash in dumpsters.
Local regulations
- Fishing and hunting must comply with federal and state regulations.
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Last updated: June 5, 2026
