Tenkiller State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Sun 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed
- Camping
- YesAlso cabins
- Official site
- travelok.com(877) 657-2757
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Construction Travel Route Change - Tenkiller State ParkStarting October 6th, 2025, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will begin a long-term bridge replacement project over Tenkiller Dam. This construction… (more)
Starting October 6th, 2025, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will begin a long-term bridge replacement project over Tenkiller Dam. This construction is expected to last approximately 2.5 years and may affect the usual route to our location. To avoid delays, please review the latest information and recommended alternate routes using the link below: https://www.swt.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civil-Works/Tenkiller-Bridge-Project/.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
In Sequoyah County, about 16 miles northwest of Sallisaw, Tenkiller State Park covers about 514 acres.
Popular activities here are golf, disc golf, winter sports, boating, and swimming. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach, a swimming pool, and boat or kayak rentals. For overnight stays there are campsites (RV sites with full hookups, tent sites, and showers). Roofed lodging includes cabins.
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. – 5 p.m. | — |
| Mon | 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. | — | |
| Tue | 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. | — | |
| Wed | 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. | — | |
| Thu | 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. | — | |
| Fri | 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. | — | |
| Sat | 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. | — | |
| Park | Cabin check in: 4pm Check out: 11am | ||
Official wording
Sunday: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Monday: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Thursday: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Friday: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Saturday: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Cabin check in: 4pm Check out: 11am
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
Dogs allowed
Amenities listed: Pets Allowed; Pets Allowed in Cabin; Pets Allowed in Park
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 | — | Elec. 30 Amp; Full Hookups; Water HookupShowers | — |
Camping details from the park
Camping amenities listed: RV Sites; Tent Sites; Campsites; Elec. 30 Amp; Full Hookups; Showers; Water Hookup
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
- Cabin/Cottage
On-site lodging: Cabin/Cottage
Driftwood Nature Center
Number of Units: 49
Things to do
GolfDisc golfBoatingWinter sportsSwimmingFishingWildlife viewing and birdingBikingHikingCampingPicnicking
Swimming
Pool Outdoor; Swim Beach; Swimming
Boating and paddling
Boating; Marina
Fishing
Fishing
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Picnic areas
- Playground
- Nature center or museum
- Restaurant or food service
- Wi-Fi
- Amphitheater
Water
- Swimming beach
- Swimming pool
- Marina or boat slips
- Boat, canoe or kayak rentals
Camping
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Electric hookups
- Water hookups
- Sewer hookups
Lodging
- Cabins
Recreation
- Golf course
- Disc golf
✓ 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.
Getting there
- Address
- 448159 E 979 Rd
Vian, OK 74962 - Nearest town
- Sallisaw — about 16 mi northwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 35.6057, -95.0304
- Phone
- (877) 657-2757
- tenkillercabins@travelok.com
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
NOTICE: TRAVEL ROUTE CHANGE: Starting October 6th, 2025, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will begin a long-term bridge replacement project over Tenkiller Dam. This construction is expected to last approximately 2.5 years and may affect the usual route to our location. To avoid delays, please review the latest information and recommended alternate routes using the link below: https://www.swt.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civil-Works/Tenkiller-Bridge-Project/. Driving east on I-40, take Exit 287. Follow Hwy 100 N through Gore to park. From I-40 W, take Exit 297. Go 10 miles north on Hwy 82 to Hwy 100, then 3 miles south to park.
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)
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“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