Elk Creek Landing
Elk Creek Landing Park is a nice, quiet, enjoyable campground on Tenkiller Ferry Lake. It has modern facilities and handy access to the lake. The region features breathtaking views of 200-foot limestone bluffs rising from the lake.
About half the campsites are equipped with electric hookups, and the two group shelters are nonelectric. The park has flush toilets, hot showers, water hydrants, dump station and a boat ramp. A marina with concessions is near the campground. Of the ten marinas with concessions located on the lake, most offer boat and jet-ski rentals, and several have floating restaurants.
Notifications and Alerts
Beginning November 1, 2024, the park will be partially open for day use and boat ramp access only. The park will be winterized, and there will be no camping allowed. First come/first served campsites will be available March 1, 2025, and reservations will begin April 1, 2025 through September 30, 2025.
Need to Know
Check-out time: 3:00 pm. Check-in time: 6:00 pm. You must stop and register at the Gate Shack upon arrival.
- Quiet hours: 10:00 pm - 6:00 am. Entrance gate will be closed during this time.
- Pets must remain restrained on a leash or penned at all times. Pets are NOT allowed on swim beaches or in bathrooms.
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
Grey water and sewage must be properly disposed of in the provided dump station receptacles. Disposal of any water or waste on the ground is prohibited.
- Limit 3 tents or 1 wheeled camper and 2 tents per camp pad.
- Fishing and hunting are regulated by federal and state laws.
- Group shelters are day use only.
- Fireworks are prohibited.
Campers must occupy the campsite at least once during each 24 hour period. Abandoned personal property may be subject to impoundment after 24 hours.
Camping is limited to 14 consecutive days within any 30 day period. This applies to all members of the camping party and the camping unit.
Fires must be contained within the fire ring or grill provided. These are NOT trash receptacles, please leave them free of food and litter upon departure.
Campers shall keep their sites free of trash and litter during the period of occupancy and shall remove all personal equipment and clean their sites upon departure. Trash must be placed in the provided dumpsters.
Natural Features
Tenkiller Ferry Lake is often referred to as "Oklahoma's clear water paradise." The 12,500 acre lake is sourced by the Illinois River and the Baron Fork, which are both designated as Oklahoma Scenic Rivers. It is nestled in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains in the northeastern part of the state. This area, known as Green Country, is surrounded by dense oak-hickory forests, tall bluffs, and rolling hills. The lake has 130 miles of shoreline with plenty of wildlife such as deer and turkey. It serves as one of the flyways of migratory birds, including bald eagles, common loons, and white pelicans.
Nearby Attractions
Visit the Tenkiller State Park for its nature center and scuba diving park, the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge near Vian, or the historic city of Tahlequah - the capital of the Cherokee Nation. The scenic upper Illinois River near Tahlequah is great for canoeing and rafting, and the lower Illinois near Gore offers prime trout fishing.
Recreation
Fishing, boating, water skiing, hiking, and swimming are some of the activities enjoyed by visitors. Prevailing winds and secluded coves create an ideal environment for sailing. Scuba divers enjoy the lake's clear waters and high visibility. Fishing is good for black bass, white bass, striped bass, crappie and catfish. The trout stream below the dam is one of only two year-round trout fisheries in Oklahoma, and is regularly stocked with rainbow trout. Hunting is also permitted in parts of the lake area, in accordance with federal and state laws.
Contact Information
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446977 EAST 980 ROAD GORE OK 74435-9547
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 918-487-5252
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
From Tahlequah, OK, go 14 miles southeast on Highway 82, then turn right and go a mile on the paved access road.
Available Campsites
- Site 03, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 27, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 26, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 17, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 07, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 33, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 01, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 39, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 19, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 05, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 08, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 30, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 12, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 04, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 10, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 21, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 23, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 06, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 20, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 38, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site S002, Loop A, Type Group Shelter Nonelectric
- Site 25, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 28, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 18, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 37, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 02, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 35, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 29, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 09, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 15, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 24, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 16, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 14, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 36, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 13, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 32, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site S001, Loop A, Type Group Shelter Nonelectric
- Site 31, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 34, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 22, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 11, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
