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
Elizabeth H
VerifiedAugust 17, 2020 β’ Stayed at: 21, Loop: PBA2
We arrived Friday evening, got the camper set up in PBII #21 and boat in the water. Turned on the A/C so the camper would cool down and then went for a boat ride. When we arrived back at camp around 9pm we realized the camper was not cooling down in spite of the A/C being on. Some quick trouble shooting using a voltage meter (thank goodness the friends with us were electricians) and we realized we had low voltage. Our 30 amp spot was only putting out about 1/2 of that and it was not enough to make the compressor kick on. Talking to the campers next to us, we found out they didn't even have enough power to run a fan in their camper. After calling the numbers I could find online we headed to the gate. By now it was just after 10pm and the gate and gate shack were closed. I called the numbers on the window and finally reached someone at the Corp of Engineers number, I believe it was an answering service. She was very helpful and advised us to find the camp hosts to let them know. My husband walked the short distance to their camper and knocked. After the gentleman answered he explained what was going on and that we were worried about the electric (never mind the fact it was still 90 degrees outside at this time) and explained about the person next to us having issues as well. My husband was told "sorry, nothing we can do, maintenance leaves at midnight and no one works on weekends". My hubs didn't realize it was only around 10:30 at the time so the midnight statement from the camp host was irrelevant. We headed back to our camper and stayed outside as long as we could and then thankfully used our fans to keep us and our guests cool. The neighbors had to sleep outside! The next day the camp hosts sent the park ranger to talk to us, but we were already on the water. Later we went to check with the gate shack and the woman working was quite possibly the rudest person I've very met. We camp in the same site several times a year, and this was a terrible experience.
Casey W
VerifiedAugust 17, 2020 β’ Stayed at: A21, Loop: PBAI
Beautiful bay area setting. We were right on the water where we could park our boats. This was an awesome weekend. Nice and quiet and peaceful. Note: bring a splitter for the water hookup, you have to share with your neighbors.
Elizabeth H
VerifiedAugust 17, 2020 β’ Stayed at: 21, Loop: PBA2
We arrived Friday evening, got the camper set up in PBII #21 and boat in the water. Turned on the A/C so the camper would cool down and then went for a boat ride. When we arrived back at camp around 9pm we realized the camper was not cooling down in spite of the A/C being on. Some quick trouble shooting using a voltage meter (thank goodness the friends with us were electricians) and we realized we had low voltage. Our 30 amp spot was only putting out about 1/2 of that and it was not enough to make the compressor kick on. Talking to the campers next to us, we found out they didn't even have enough power to run a fan in their camper. After calling the numbers I could find online we headed to the gate. By now it was just after 10pm and the gate and gate shack were closed. I called the numbers on the window and finally reached someone at the Corp of Engineers number, I believe it was an answering service. She was very helpful and advised us to find the camp hosts to let them know. My husband walked the short distance to their camper and knocked. After the gentleman answered he explained what was going on and that we were worried about the electric (never mind the fact it was still 90 degrees outside at this time) and explained about the person next to us having issues as well. My husband was told "sorry, nothing we can do, maintenance leaves at midnight and no one works on weekends". My hubs didn't realize it was only around 10:30 at the time so the midnight statement from the camp host was irrelevant. We headed back to our camper and stayed outside as long as we could and then thankfully used our fans to keep us and our guests cool. The neighbors had to sleep outside! The next day the camp hosts sent the park ranger to talk to us, but we were already on the water. Later we went to check with the gate shack and the woman working was quite possibly the rudest person I've very met. We camp in the same site several times a year, and this was a terrible experience.
Casey W
VerifiedAugust 17, 2020 β’ Stayed at: A21, Loop: PBAI
Beautiful bay area setting. We were right on the water where we could park our boats. This was an awesome weekend. Nice and quiet and peaceful. Note: bring a splitter for the water hookup, you have to share with your neighbors.
Tera W
VerifiedAugust 9, 2020 β’ Stayed at: 43, Loop: PBA2
Not sure why the bathrooms failed more than once but when everything was working itβs a great camping experience
Lindsey N
VerifiedAugust 9, 2020 β’ Stayed at: A35, Loop: PBAI
We love Pettit Bay. We spent most of our summer weekends camping. Lynn is a Rockstar!
Tera W
VerifiedAugust 9, 2020 β’ Stayed at: 43, Loop: PBA2
Not sure why the bathrooms failed more than once but when everything was working itβs a great camping experience
Lindsey N
VerifiedAugust 9, 2020 β’ Stayed at: A35, Loop: PBAI
We love Pettit Bay. We spent most of our summer weekends camping. Lynn is a Rockstar!
Tera W
VerifiedAugust 9, 2020 β’ Stayed at: 43, Loop: PBA2
Not sure why the bathrooms failed more than once but when everything was working itβs a great camping experience
Lindsey N
VerifiedAugust 9, 2020 β’ Stayed at: A35, Loop: PBAI
We love Pettit Bay. We spent most of our summer weekends camping. Lynn is a Rockstar!
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
