Cherokee Area at Grand Lake State Park
- Status
- Status not postedSun 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- travelok.com(877) 657-2757
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Cherokee Area at Grand Lake State Park is a state park (area) in Mayes County, about 12 miles south of Vinita.
Visitors come for off-highway vehicle riding, golf, winter sports, boating, and swimming. Camping is available: campsites, including RV sites and tent sites.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Sun | 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | — |
| Mon | 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | — | |
| Tue | 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | — | |
| Wed | 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | — | |
| Thu | 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | — | |
| Fri | 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | — | |
| Sat | 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | — | |
| Park | Not stated | 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Winter hours |
| Not stated | 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. | Summer hours |
Official wording
Sunday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Tuesday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Wednesday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Thursday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Friday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Saturday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Winter Hours 8:30am - 4:30pm Summer Hours 7am - 7pm
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Chicago).
Fees and passes
Camping base rate $16/night (FAQ: 'Base rate is $16'); seniors 62+ get a discount.
Statewide fee rule from Oklahoma's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
Oklahoma park passes
- Senior parking pass (Oklahoma residents 62+ and spouses) — Free. Oklahoma State Parks parking Details
- Daily parking pass. Park entry/parking at parks with a 'Get a Parking Pass' booking button (sold through ReserveAmerica day-entry pages); amounts not stated on TravelOK park pages Details
From the Oklahoma state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveAmerica (okstateparks.reserveamerica.com) for campsites/day passes; RESEZE (reseze.net) for cabins & lodges
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
See the park’s wording
Amenities listed: Pets Allowed
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campsites | — | — |
Camping details from the park
Camping amenities listed: RV Sites; Tent Sites
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
GolfFishingBoatingWinter sportsSwimmingOff-highway vehiclesWildlife viewing and birdingCamping
Swimming
Swimming
Boating and paddling
Boating
Fishing
Fishing
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Camping
- Tent camping
- RV camping
Recreation
- Golf course
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
Amenities listed: ADA Compliant
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 13000 E 387 Rd
Langley, OK 74350 - Nearest town
- Vinita — about 12 mi south (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 36.4689, -95.0310
- Phone
- (877) 657-2757
- cherokee@travelok.com
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
From intersection of Hwys 82/28, go south approx 1 mile to Hwy 28. Turn east, go approx 1/2 mile, turn south on Hwy 82A. Take first left to stop sign. Turn east onto river road. Follow road until you cross over the river. Next right will be Grand Cherokee Golf course where park office is located.
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Oklahoma State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- TravelOK.com 'Find a State Park' page — embedded window.mapLocations array (38 entries: 31 parks + 7 'Grand Lake: X' areas)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology