TC Cove
TC Cove

Featured amenities

Showers Showers
Playground Playground

About Tall Chief Cove

Located on beautiful Skiatook Lake in northeast Oklahoma, Tall Chief Cove is one of the most popular campgrounds in the region. The campground has a variety of sites along the forested lakeshore, and visitors can enjoy boating, hiking, swimming, picnicking and fishing from the facility.

Available sites

49 total sites

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Apr 1 to Oct 30

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Showers Showers
Playground Playground
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Showers
On Site Services

On Site Services

  • Playground
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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49 Sites Available

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🚐 1011, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 1415, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 2829, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 4041, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 4445, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 A04, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 A05, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 A06, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 A07, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 A08, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 A09, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 A12, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 A13, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 A16, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 A17, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 A18, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 A19, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 A20, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 A21, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 A22, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 A23, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 A24, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 A25, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 A26, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 A27, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 B32, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 B33, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 B34, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 B35, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 B36, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 B37, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 B38, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 B39, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 C42, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 C43, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 C46, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 C47, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 C48, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 C49, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 C50, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 C51, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 C52, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 C53, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 C54, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 C55, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 C56, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 C57, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 H01, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 H02, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved

Reviews

614 reviews

Summary

AI generated

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.

Based on guest feedback

4.3

Overall rating

Based on 614 reviews

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5 stars 63.0% (387)
4 stars 19.1% (117)
3 stars 9.1% (56)
2 stars 6.5% (40)
1 star 2.3% (14)

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jeff s

Verified

September 22, 2024 Stayed at: A06, Loop: A

Always a good time. Would be nice if the water was up and the beach open. Good fishing

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jeff s

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September 22, 2024 Stayed at: A06, Loop: A

Always a good time. Would be nice if the water was up and the beach open. Good fishing

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Heather W

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September 23, 2024 Stayed at: A26, Loop: A

Smooth ride leading up to the campground. Gate attendant really set the vibe for the campground, she was awesome! A26 was our spot in the trees which was a great location, plenty of room on either side that we didn't feel encroached by the other campers. Loved the well kept amenities compared to state campgrounds, the park bench/"counter"/grill/fire ring, etc. BUT, something is not right with the electric at this site- it kept tripping our surge protector and our breakers. It was a hot weekend, <95 degrees, and luckily we weren't foolish enough to leave our dogs inside the AC'd camper because we left to boat for the day and came back to a tripped surge protector and the camper being 98 degrees inside. This was beyond aggravating as it literally happened the entire stay multiple times a day. We even put our camper to the test when we got home running all the lights and appliances to see if we could replicate the problem, and it was definitely not an issue with our camper. I would avoid this spot if hot weather camping and you want to run AC. One other minor inconvenience, the trash is not on the way out of the campground. All-in-all though, we'd definitely come back, but stay in another camping spot.

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Heather W

Verified

September 23, 2024 Stayed at: A26, Loop: A

Smooth ride leading up to the campground. Gate attendant really set the vibe for the campground, she was awesome! A26 was our spot in the trees which was a great location, plenty of room on either side that we didn't feel encroached by the other campers. Loved the well kept amenities compared to state campgrounds, the park bench/"counter"/grill/fire ring, etc. BUT, something is not right with the electric at this site- it kept tripping our surge protector and our breakers. It was a hot weekend, <95 degrees, and luckily we weren't foolish enough to leave our dogs inside the AC'd camper because we left to boat for the day and came back to a tripped surge protector and the camper being 98 degrees inside. This was beyond aggravating as it literally happened the entire stay multiple times a day. We even put our camper to the test when we got home running all the lights and appliances to see if we could replicate the problem, and it was definitely not an issue with our camper. I would avoid this spot if hot weather camping and you want to run AC. One other minor inconvenience, the trash is not on the way out of the campground. All-in-all though, we'd definitely come back, but stay in another camping spot.

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Louise G

Verified

October 10, 2024 Stayed at: 2829, Loop: A

We very much like this particular location. It was just too hot and dry to fully enjoy the camping experience.

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Louise G

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October 10, 2024 Stayed at: 2829, Loop: A

We very much like this particular location. It was just too hot and dry to fully enjoy the camping experience.

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Carl J

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October 16, 2024 Stayed at: C46, Loop: C

Great place! I love the view and the clear water. Really need to resurface the entry road, but campsite was nice and clean.

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Carl J

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October 16, 2024 Stayed at: C46, Loop: C

Great place! I love the view and the clear water. Really need to resurface the entry road, but campsite was nice and clean.

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Tim D

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October 24, 2024 Stayed at: A19, Loop: A

I had very positive interactions with one of the park volunteers. He was very kind and helpful. I loved the area and the clean bathroom facilities.

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Tim D

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October 24, 2024 Stayed at: A19, Loop: A

I had very positive interactions with one of the park volunteers. He was very kind and helpful. I loved the area and the clean bathroom facilities.

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Location & Directions for Tall Chief Cove

14004 Lake Road, Skiatook, OK 74070 United States

Elevation: 217 ft

Getting There

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.

Nearest town

Skiatook, OK - 11 mi

About 20 min to downtown

Policies & Rules

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.

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Last updated: October 23, 2026

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