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VerifiedMay 10, 2023 Stayed at: C51, Loop: C
Very large site with direct access to lake
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614 reviews
Tall Chief Cove is a well-maintained campground with clean facilities, friendly staff, and beautiful waterfront sites, making it a great spot for relaxation and family fun. Many visitors appreciate the shaded areas, easy access to the lake, and the helpfulness of gate attendant Kathy. While some sites may be narrow and lack sewer hookups, the overall experience is positive, with many guests expressing a desire to return.
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May 10, 2023 Stayed at: C51, Loop: C
Very large site with direct access to lake
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May 10, 2023 Stayed at: C51, Loop: C
Very large site with direct access to lake
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May 22, 2023 Stayed at: 4041, Loop: B
The camp boss and her husband were wonderful.
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May 22, 2023 Stayed at: 4041, Loop: B
The camp boss and her husband were wonderful.
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May 27, 2023 Stayed at: A18, Loop: A
I gave it 2 stars because the sites are beautiful and we love the lake. Otherwise, it gets only 1 star. We will not be returning after going there many years. We stayed 6 nights on this trip and never once saw a ranger drive by. 2 of the sites around us had at least 20-30 people on them with music turned all the way up and dogs running freely. There were so many cars you could hardly get by them with a boat or trailer. Many complaints were made to the camp host who tried to tell them to turn down the music but the campers ignored them. If the campgrounds open April 1st, I believe the rangers should be available on the weekends.
We also were told that we could not come to our site before 6:00 pm on our check in day even though the site is empty. That is not a problem at any other park.
Tall Chief Cove has become a rowdy party park without any supervision. They are enforcing rules that don’t make that much difference but letting rules for safety just be ignored. We witnessed someone driving down a stretch of road by campsites doing at least 35 mph. All this reported to camp host which they could do nothing about and rangers were unavailable. We will stick to quieter campgrounds.
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May 27, 2023 Stayed at: A18, Loop: A
I gave it 2 stars because the sites are beautiful and we love the lake. Otherwise, it gets only 1 star. We will not be returning after going there many years. We stayed 6 nights on this trip and never once saw a ranger drive by. 2 of the sites around us had at least 20-30 people on them with music turned all the way up and dogs running freely. There were so many cars you could hardly get by them with a boat or trailer. Many complaints were made to the camp host who tried to tell them to turn down the music but the campers ignored them. If the campgrounds open April 1st, I believe the rangers should be available on the weekends.
We also were told that we could not come to our site before 6:00 pm on our check in day even though the site is empty. That is not a problem at any other park.
Tall Chief Cove has become a rowdy party park without any supervision. They are enforcing rules that don’t make that much difference but letting rules for safety just be ignored. We witnessed someone driving down a stretch of road by campsites doing at least 35 mph. All this reported to camp host which they could do nothing about and rangers were unavailable. We will stick to quieter campgrounds.
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May 30, 2023 Stayed at: A08, Loop: A
Our neighbors brought a goat and kept it in a cage and it cried a lot. They burned their trash in the fire pit when they left. They played loud music without regard for others. After the weekend the experience was great!
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May 30, 2023 Stayed at: A08, Loop: A
Our neighbors brought a goat and kept it in a cage and it cried a lot. They burned their trash in the fire pit when they left. They played loud music without regard for others. After the weekend the experience was great!
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June 4, 2023 Stayed at: A08, Loop: A
It was very nice . I had a pretty view and very nice neighbors!
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June 4, 2023 Stayed at: A08, Loop: A
It was very nice . I had a pretty view and very nice neighbors!
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14004 Lake Road, Skiatook, OK 74070 United States
Elevation: 217 ft
From Tulsa, Oklahoma, take Highway 75 north to State Highway 20. Take the Skiatook exit, turn west on State Highway 20 and drive about 15 mi. Turn left on Lake Road and proceed about five miles to the campground.
Last updated: October 23, 2026