Cherokee State Park (Oklahoma) Explained

Cherokee State Park
Map:Oklahoma
Map Alt:A map of Oklahoma showing the location of Cherokee State Park
Location:Mayes County, Oklahoma, United States
Nearest City:Disney, Oklahoma
Coordinates:36.4803°N -95.0508°W
Area:43acres
Url:Cherokee Area at Grand Lake State Park

Cherokee State Park is a 43acres Oklahoma state park located in Mayes County, Oklahoma. It is located near the city of Disney, Oklahoma. Cherokee State Park is located in northeastern Oklahoma on the west shore of Grand Lake o' the Cherokees, one of Oklahoma's largest lakes with over 59000acres and 1300miles of shoreline. The park consists of several smaller parks that are located near the Pensacola Dam and around the lake. The area is known for great fishing and a variety of water sports. Amenities include picnic sites, a group shelter, campsites, playgrounds, comfort stations, lighted boat ramp and a 9-hole golf course.[1]

The lakeside area features a beach for swimming, 12 RV sites, 15 tent sites, a playground, group shelter and comfort station. The Grand View area features four RV sites with electric service only, 45 tent sites, a group shelter and comfort station. The Riverside area, located below the Pensacola Dam, features 18 RV sites, 50 tent sites, a group shelter, boat ramp with access to the river and a comfort station. The Grand Cherokee area, also located below the Pensacola Dam, features 15 RV sites with full hookups and pull-through services.

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Notes and References

  1. http://www.officialgrandlake.com/state_parks_oklahoma_grand_lake.html The Official Grand Lake website. "Grand Lake Area State Parks."