Pettit Bay
Pettit Bay is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in Oklahoma. Hookups: full hookups.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- Oklahoma
- Coordinates
- 35.75361, -94.94778
- Hookups
- Full hookups
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Swimming Site
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 918-487-5252
Amenities
- Reservable sites
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About Pettit Bay
Overview Pettit Bay Campground on Tenkiller Ferry Lake is a recreational paradise for visitors looking for a well-kept waterfront facility, which offers convenient access for boating, swimming and wildlife viewing. It is located near the historic town of Tahlequah and attracts many campers who return year after year. Recreation Boating, fishing, 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. Facilities The campground has sites with electric hookups, and some sites are non-electric. The park has flush toilets, hot showers, water hydrants, a swim beach, playground, dump station, and boat ramps with courtesy docks. A marina with concessions is adjacent to the campground. Of the ten marinas with concessions located on the lake, most offer boat and jet-ski rentals, and several have floating restaurants. 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 a
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Love's · 22 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 | 2.3 mi | — | — |
| Elk Creek Landing | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 2.5 mi | — | Electric & Water |
| Cookson Bend | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 3.3 mi | — | Electric & Water |
| Chicken Creek | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 5.0 mi | — | Electric & Water |
| Burnt Cabin Christian Camp | Private campground | 6.7 mi | — | — |
| Snake Creek | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 7.4 mi | — | Full hookups |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.