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
Rosemary H
VerifiedJune 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: PBA2
LAwns needed mowed
Garry J
VerifiedJune 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: PBA2
One water hydrant for five camp sites.
Danielle S
VerifiedMay 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 32, Loop: PBA2
Beautiful view. Children had fun fishing, swimming, and kayaking. Helpful gate attendants. Clean restrooms.
Unfortunately we did not have a very good experience on Saturdat evening. We were in lot #32. We had 4 adults and 4 children 10 and under. One family was in a tent and the other family was in hammocks. Our neighbors in lot #33 were extremely loud and vulgar in their language. They increasing got louder and highly intoxicated from 8pm until 12:30 pm. I'm perplexed as I thought curfew was 10pm. They were aware we had small children as we were 20 ft from them. Our neighbors at #34 stopped by the next morning to check on us and proceeded to share this is the 4th time they were next to this couple and this type of activity happens every time. That is very unfortunate and not good for visitors. The couple in #33 drove a white Apac dually truck and the wife drove a black SUV. They were in a fifth wheel camper. I do hope that this issue could be reviewed further for the future visitors. My husband did file a report over the phone and felt he was not taken seriously. The couple in 33 shared directly with us they lived a 1 mile and a half away. Additionally they shared earlier on Saturday afternoon they hoped they would not get rowdy that evening. That was an obvious lie. The gentleman in the Apac truck shared that his grandfather and the grandfathers brothers previously owned one of the boat docks near the loading dock.
We hope to make another visit soon with the intention for it to be enjoyable.
Danielle S
VerifiedMay 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 32, Loop: PBA2
Beautiful view. Children had fun fishing, swimming, and kayaking. Helpful gate attendants. Clean restrooms.
Unfortunately we did not have a very good experience on Saturdat evening. We were in lot #32. We had 4 adults and 4 children 10 and under. One family was in a tent and the other family was in hammocks. Our neighbors in lot #33 were extremely loud and vulgar in their language. They increasing got louder and highly intoxicated from 8pm until 12:30 pm. I'm perplexed as I thought curfew was 10pm. They were aware we had small children as we were 20 ft from them. Our neighbors at #34 stopped by the next morning to check on us and proceeded to share this is the 4th time they were next to this couple and this type of activity happens every time. That is very unfortunate and not good for visitors. The couple in #33 drove a white Apac dually truck and the wife drove a black SUV. They were in a fifth wheel camper. I do hope that this issue could be reviewed further for the future visitors. My husband did file a report over the phone and felt he was not taken seriously. The couple in 33 shared directly with us they lived a 1 mile and a half away. Additionally they shared earlier on Saturday afternoon they hoped they would not get rowdy that evening. That was an obvious lie. The gentleman in the Apac truck shared that his grandfather and the grandfathers brothers previously owned one of the boat docks near the loading dock.
We hope to make another visit soon with the intention for it to be enjoyable.
Danielle S
VerifiedMay 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 32, Loop: PBA2
Beautiful view. Children had fun fishing, swimming, and kayaking. Helpful gate attendants. Clean restrooms.
Unfortunately we did not have a very good experience on Saturdat evening. We were in lot #32. We had 4 adults and 4 children 10 and under. One family was in a tent and the other family was in hammocks. Our neighbors in lot #33 were extremely loud and vulgar in their language. They increasing got louder and highly intoxicated from 8pm until 12:30 pm. I'm perplexed as I thought curfew was 10pm. They were aware we had small children as we were 20 ft from them. Our neighbors at #34 stopped by the next morning to check on us and proceeded to share this is the 4th time they were next to this couple and this type of activity happens every time. That is very unfortunate and not good for visitors. The couple in #33 drove a white Apac dually truck and the wife drove a black SUV. They were in a fifth wheel camper. I do hope that this issue could be reviewed further for the future visitors. My husband did file a report over the phone and felt he was not taken seriously. The couple in 33 shared directly with us they lived a 1 mile and a half away. Additionally they shared earlier on Saturday afternoon they hoped they would not get rowdy that evening. That was an obvious lie. The gentleman in the Apac truck shared that his grandfather and the grandfathers brothers previously owned one of the boat docks near the loading dock.
We hope to make another visit soon with the intention for it to be enjoyable.
Regina M
VerifiedMay 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 26, Loop: PBA2
Only one dump site, so you have to drive to the other side to dump. No tv or decent radio reception, so plan to bring dvd movies and a portable music system. Overall, it was fun and the water views were nice.
Regina M
VerifiedMay 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 26, Loop: PBA2
Only one dump site, so you have to drive to the other side to dump. No tv or decent radio reception, so plan to bring dvd movies and a portable music system. Overall, it was fun and the water views were nice.
Regina M
VerifiedMay 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 26, Loop: PBA2
Only one dump site, so you have to drive to the other side to dump. No tv or decent radio reception, so plan to bring dvd movies and a portable music system. Overall, it was fun and the water views were nice.
Earl C
VerifiedMay 17, 2021 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: PBA2
Even with the rain and unusually cool weather, my 14 day stay was very enjoyable. The park was well kept and the service personnel were very attentive to the needs of campers. The lake view melted away my stresses like magic. Petit Bay is a beautiful park and I find myself returning there year after year. Cell service was not an issue. Satellite service was very good.
Earl C
VerifiedMay 17, 2021 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: PBA2
Even with the rain and unusually cool weather, my 14 day stay was very enjoyable. The park was well kept and the service personnel were very attentive to the needs of campers. The lake view melted away my stresses like magic. Petit Bay is a beautiful park and I find myself returning there year after year. Cell service was not an issue. Satellite service was very good.
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
