Cookson Bend
Cookson Bend is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in Oklahoma. Hookups: electric & water.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- Oklahoma
- Coordinates
- 35.70667, -94.96000
- Hookups
- Electric & Water
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Swimming Site
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 918-487-5252
Amenities
- Reservable sites
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About Cookson Bend
Overview Cookson Bend Campground is a popular area that lies on Tenkiller Ferry Lake, among the Cookson Hills of the Ozark Mountains. Visitors here delight in breathtaking views of 200-foot limestone bluffs rising from the scenic waters. Recreation Boating, fishing, water skiing, hiking and swimming are among the activities enjoyed by visitors. Scuba divers enjoy the lake's clear waters and high visibility. Ten marinas are located on the lake. Most offer boat and jet-ski rentals, and several have floating restaurants. 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 state laws. Facilities The campground has sites with electric hookups, and some sites are non-electric. The group picnic shelters have electricity and are reservable. The park has waterborne restrooms with hot showers, drinking water, a dump station, swim beach, playground, and boat ramps. A marina with concessions is adjacent to the campground. 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. Located in the northeastern part of the state, the region is known as Green Country, with surroundings of dense Oak-
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Love's · 19 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Airgas · 23 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sizemore Landing Public Use Area | Private campground | 1.3 mi | — | — |
| Chicken Creek | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 1.7 mi | — | Electric & Water |
| Pettit Bay | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 3.3 mi | — | Full hookups |
| Burnt Cabin Christian Camp | Private campground | 3.7 mi | — | — |
| Snake Creek | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 4.1 mi | — | Full hookups |
| Elk Creek Landing | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 4.5 mi | — | Electric & Water |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.