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

Site
Price
🚐 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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Patrick S

Verified

September 7, 2020 Stayed at: H02, Loop: A

Our favorite place

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Patrick S

Verified

September 7, 2020 Stayed at: H02, Loop: A

Our favorite place

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Chris T

Verified

September 9, 2020 Stayed at: C51, Loop: C

Great

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Chris T

Verified

September 9, 2020 Stayed at: C51, Loop: C

Great

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Nadine M

Verified

September 11, 2020 Stayed at: A23, Loop: A

I highly doubt we will ever stay here again. The flies were absolutely horrible, I mean like the plagues of Egypt! We never ate outside. Spent way too much time zapping flies inside the trailer because every time you open the door, they get in. The old man that works the front entrance has no business working in the hospitality arena. Everyone in our party agreed he was an old grouch, rude, and very unfriendly. We were greeted with a scowl. Yay! He is just mad at the world and takes it out on the guests. The restrooms were decent, cleaned every morning. There were scorpions in the bathroom twice, however, and the floors don't adequately drain the shower water so the whole bathroom slightly floods. We spent all our days on the lake so we still had a great time. The water pumps have to be shared so expect a long walk to get to the pumps. Also, there are no sites with dump hookups on site, which meant we couldn't run our indoor water for washing dishes, hands, and definitely not use our toilet. Not a fan of public restrooms. Tried to purchase a honeypot from Tulsa camping world store but none in stock. This place is okay if you like primitive camping, the price is cheap and you are right by the lake.

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Nadine M

Verified

September 11, 2020 Stayed at: A23, Loop: A

I highly doubt we will ever stay here again. The flies were absolutely horrible, I mean like the plagues of Egypt! We never ate outside. Spent way too much time zapping flies inside the trailer because every time you open the door, they get in. The old man that works the front entrance has no business working in the hospitality arena. Everyone in our party agreed he was an old grouch, rude, and very unfriendly. We were greeted with a scowl. Yay! He is just mad at the world and takes it out on the guests. The restrooms were decent, cleaned every morning. There were scorpions in the bathroom twice, however, and the floors don't adequately drain the shower water so the whole bathroom slightly floods. We spent all our days on the lake so we still had a great time. The water pumps have to be shared so expect a long walk to get to the pumps. Also, there are no sites with dump hookups on site, which meant we couldn't run our indoor water for washing dishes, hands, and definitely not use our toilet. Not a fan of public restrooms. Tried to purchase a honeypot from Tulsa camping world store but none in stock. This place is okay if you like primitive camping, the price is cheap and you are right by the lake.

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Brent H

Verified

September 15, 2020 Stayed at: C50, Loop: C

The area is really nice and clean, well maintained grounds all around. The grass and shorelines are cut and easy to access the water. We enjoy being spread out from the neighbors and having a clean campsite when we get there. Bring extra water hoses though since the spigots are shared and the camper sites are spread out. This is our favorite place in Oklahoma so far!

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Brent H

Verified

September 15, 2020 Stayed at: C50, Loop: C

The area is really nice and clean, well maintained grounds all around. The grass and shorelines are cut and easy to access the water. We enjoy being spread out from the neighbors and having a clean campsite when we get there. Bring extra water hoses though since the spigots are shared and the camper sites are spread out. This is our favorite place in Oklahoma so far!

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James V

Verified

September 27, 2020 Stayed at: 2829, Loop: A

Although we didn’t get spots close to the water, our camp sites were great. Plenty of room between sites for tents. Very level. Sites 26 and 28/29.

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James V

Verified

September 27, 2020 Stayed at: 2829, Loop: A

Although we didn’t get spots close to the water, our camp sites were great. Plenty of room between sites for tents. Very level. Sites 26 and 28/29.

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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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