Pettit Bay

446977 East 980 Road, Gore, Oklahoma, United States
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About Pettit Bay

Pettit Bay Campground on Tenkiller Ferry Lake is a recreational paradise for visitors looking for a well-kept waterfront facility, which offers convenient access for boating, swimming and wildlife viewing. It is located near the historic town of Tahlequah and attracts many campers who return year after year.

Available sites

86 total sites
RV Sites 84 sites Check Availability Tent Sites 2 sites Check Availability

Activities & Attractions

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Boating

Boating

Spring Summer Fall
Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Swimming

Swimming

Summer

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Upcoming seasons
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Currently open - Oct 1 to Oct 31

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Showers Showers
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Showers
Water Access

Water Access

  • Marina
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

86 Sites Available

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Price
🚐 01, Loop: PBA2 RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 02, Loop: PBA2 RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 03, Loop: PBA2 RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 04, Loop: PBA2 RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 05, Loop: PBA2 RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 06, Loop: PBA2 RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 07, Loop: PBA2 RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 08, Loop: PBA2 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 09, Loop: PBA2 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 10, Loop: PBA2 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 11, Loop: PBA2 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 12, Loop: PBA2 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 13, Loop: PBA2 RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 14, Loop: PBA2 RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 15, Loop: PBA2 RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 16, Loop: PBA2 RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 17, Loop: PBA2 RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 18, Loop: PBA2 RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 19, Loop: PBA2 RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 20, Loop: PBA2 RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 21, Loop: PBA2 RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 22, Loop: PBA2 RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 23, Loop: PBA2 RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 24, Loop: PBA2 RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 25, Loop: PBA2 RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 26, Loop: PBA2 RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 27, Loop: PBA2 RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 28, Loop: PBA2 RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 29, Loop: PBA2 RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 30, Loop: PBA2 RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 31, Loop: PBA2 RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
⛺ 32, Loop: PBA2 Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Full shade
🚐 33, Loop: PBA2 RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 34, Loop: PBA2 RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
⛺ 35, Loop: PBA2 Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
🚐 36, Loop: PBA2 RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 37, Loop: PBA2 RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 38, Loop: PBA2 RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 39, Loop: PBA2 RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 40, Loop: PBA2 RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 41, Loop: PBA2 RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 42, Loop: PBA2 RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 43, Loop: PBA2 RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 44, Loop: PBA2 RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 45, Loop: PBA2 RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 46, Loop: PBA2 RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 47, Loop: PBA2 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 48, Loop: PBA2 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 49, Loop: PBA2 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 50, Loop: PBA2 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 51, Loop: PBA2 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 A01, Loop: PBAI RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 A02, Loop: PBAI RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 A03, Loop: PBAI RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 A04, Loop: PBAI RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 A05, Loop: PBAI RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 A06, Loop: PBAI RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 A07, Loop: PBAI RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 A08, Loop: PBAI RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 A09, Loop: PBAI RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 A10, Loop: PBAI RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 A11, Loop: PBAI RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 A12, Loop: PBAI RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 A13, Loop: PBAI RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 A14, Loop: PBAI RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 A15, Loop: PBAI RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 A16, Loop: PBAI RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 A17, Loop: PBAI RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 A18, Loop: PBAI RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 A19, Loop: PBAI RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 A20, Loop: PBAI RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 A21, Loop: PBAI RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 A22, Loop: PBAI RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 A23, Loop: PBAI RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 A24, Loop: PBAI RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 A25, Loop: PBAI RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 A26, Loop: PBAI RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 A27, Loop: PBAI RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 A28, Loop: PBAI RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 A29, Loop: PBAI RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 A30, Loop: PBAI RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 A31, Loop: PBAI RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 A32, Loop: PBAI RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 A33, Loop: PBAI RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 A34, Loop: PBAI RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 A35, Loop: PBAI RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

Reviews

555 reviews

Summary

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Pettit Bay is a popular campground known for its friendly staff, clean sites, and great amenities like the nearby marina and dining options. Many visitors enjoy the beautiful views, ample shade, and family-friendly atmosphere, making it a favorite spot for camping. However, there are concerns regarding maintenance, particularly with overgrown grass, restroom facilities, and the overall upkeep of some areas.

Based on guest feedback

4.0

Overall rating

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5 stars 45.8% (254)
4 stars 25.4% (141)
3 stars 15.3% (85)
2 stars 8.1% (45)
1 star 5.4% (30)

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Hailey P

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July 1, 2025 Stayed at: 32, Loop: PBA2

Great place and quite

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Etter N

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June 4, 2025 Stayed at: 01, Loop: PBA2

Good time except spots really need mowed grass extremely high, bathroom need cleaned daily

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Etter N

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June 4, 2025 Stayed at: 01, Loop: PBA2

Good time except spots really need mowed grass extremely high, bathroom need cleaned daily

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Etter N

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June 4, 2025 Stayed at: 01, Loop: PBA2

Good time except spots really need mowed grass extremely high, bathroom need cleaned daily

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David H

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June 3, 2025 Stayed at: 08, Loop: PBA2

The showers in Pettit Bay II did not have hot water. My site 8 faucet would not shut of allowing the area at my site to be exceptionally muddy. I finally put a 25 ft. hose with a nozzle on it to shut off the water from flowing. I realize that it was a Holiday but a skeleton crew should be on hand to attempt to fix these issues. The camp host told me that they were having problems with the hot water issue prior to one of the major camping weekends. Some areas had not been mowed nor weed-eated. I have been camping at Tenkiller for 56 yrs. with very few issues but I was disappointed this year.

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David H

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June 3, 2025 Stayed at: 08, Loop: PBA2

The showers in Pettit Bay II did not have hot water. My site 8 faucet would not shut of allowing the area at my site to be exceptionally muddy. I finally put a 25 ft. hose with a nozzle on it to shut off the water from flowing. I realize that it was a Holiday but a skeleton crew should be on hand to attempt to fix these issues. The camp host told me that they were having problems with the hot water issue prior to one of the major camping weekends. Some areas had not been mowed nor weed-eated. I have been camping at Tenkiller for 56 yrs. with very few issues but I was disappointed this year.

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David H

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June 3, 2025 Stayed at: 08, Loop: PBA2

The showers in Pettit Bay II did not have hot water. My site 8 faucet would not shut of allowing the area at my site to be exceptionally muddy. I finally put a 25 ft. hose with a nozzle on it to shut off the water from flowing. I realize that it was a Holiday but a skeleton crew should be on hand to attempt to fix these issues. The camp host told me that they were having problems with the hot water issue prior to one of the major camping weekends. Some areas had not been mowed nor weed-eated. I have been camping at Tenkiller for 56 yrs. with very few issues but I was disappointed this year.

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Mike U

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June 1, 2025 Stayed at: 02, Loop: PBA2

The Gate attendents will Bend over backwards to see that you have a good experience camping

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Mike U

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June 1, 2025 Stayed at: 02, Loop: PBA2

The Gate attendents will Bend over backwards to see that you have a good experience camping

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Mike U

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June 1, 2025 Stayed at: 02, Loop: PBA2

The Gate attendents will Bend over backwards to see that you have a good experience camping

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Location & Directions for Pettit Bay

446977 East 980 Road, Gore, OK 74435-9547 United States

Elevation: 208 ft

Getting There

From Tahlequah, OK, go 8.3 mi 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.

Nearest town

Gore, OK - 24 mi

About 32 min to downtown

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: October 23, 2026

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Population: 1,114

Nearby city: Fort Smith, AR

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Elevation: 495 ft

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