Lake Tenkiller

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Lake Tenkiller

2013 Visitor’s Guide
Lake
Tenkiller
Tahlequah • Illinois River
Photo by Ron Day
Photo by Jerry Ehlers
Photo by Lesa Cordle
Photo by Ron Day
Cookson • Gore • Keys • Sallisaw
Vian • Greenleaf Lake • Arkansas River
Marinas & Resorts
Marinas & Resorts
www.BurntCabinMarina.com
(918) 457-5421
- Lake-Front Cabins
- Floating Restaurant
(serving breakfast on weekends)
Ship Store - Rental Boats - Boat Slips - Gas - Oil
Fishing Bait - RV Hookups - New Headpump
34996 S. 502 Rd.,,Park Hill, OK 74451
(8 Miles South of Keys on Indian Road)
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www.laketenkiller.com
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Pine Cove Marina & Yacht Club
The hidden Jewel of Lake Tenkiller — Located at Tenkilller State Park
‑ Only full-service marina on the Lake
‑ Most protected marina on Tenkiller
‑ Located in the Lake’s deepest cove
‑ Open seven day’s a week, year-round
‑ Full-time mechanic
‑ 400 boat slips, from 20 to 80 feet
‑ Boat rental available
Call now to become a member of Lake Tenkiller’s most
exclusive Marina and one of the finest in the state
918-489-5735 ‑ www.pinecovemarina.biz ‑ simonspinecove@yahoo.com
Rebel’s
Family owned and operated
for more than 50 years
Nestled among the rolling hills of Oklahoma’s
Green Country along the southern end of
beautiful Lake Tenkiller, Fin and Feather Resort
provides the perfect setting for family reunions,
church retreats, business meetings, weddings or
just a weekend getaway. And its dining room
boasts spectacular all-you-can-eat buffets that
generations remember Fin and Feather for.
Gore, OK • (918) 487-5148
www.finandfeatherresort.com
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Whether it’s our travel-themed, air-conditioned
indoor dining area or our open-air deck
overlooking the Fin pond, Soda Steve’s has
become a very popular hangout for locals and
visitors alike! It’s home to awesome burgers,
famous cheese fries, innovative entree salads,
ice cream and shakes, homemade root beer and
floats, Soda Steve’s own Mission Blend coffee,
and an extraordinary one-of-a-kind menu!
For operating hours and more info, see our website.
Fin and Feather Resort • (918) 487-9812
www.sodasteves.com
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Check out our swimsuits, beachwear and flip flops
Clearwater Cafe
A Celebration of good taste, good friends and fun!
Open Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
“Indulge yourself with our great salads,
sandwiches, entrees and, of
course, fresh steaks and seafood.”
—David & Pebble Cotner, owners
(918) 489-5655
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Welcome to Lake Tenkiller
Table of Contents
Photo by Terri Ussery
Photo by Jean Bowman
Photo by Steve Tharp
Page 2-5,8-9 .......................................... Boating & Marinas
Page 7 ....................................................... Visitor’s Welcome
Page 9 .................................................... Tenkiller State Park
Page 10 ....................................... Camping ‑ Lake Tenkiller
Page 11 ...................... Lodging & Dining - Lake Tenkiller
Page 13 ........................................ Nature Hiking & Wildlife
Page 15 .................. Fishing - Lake Tenkiller/Illinois River
Page 16 ....................................... Relocation & Retirement
Page 17 .......................................................... Greenleaf Lake
Page 18 ................................................... Lake Tenkiller Map
Page 20 .............................................................. Water Safety
- US Army Corps of Engineers
Page 22 .......................................... Welcome to Tahlequah
Page 23 .................................... Cherokee Heritage Center
Page 24-27 ................... Tahlequah - Accommodations,
Restaurants & Shopping
Page 28-29 ............................................ Calendar of Events
Page 30 ........................ July 4th Fireworks Extravaganza
Page 31 ...................................................... Red Fern Festival
Page 32 ....................................................... Cookson Jubilee
Page 34 ........................... Safely Enjoy Oklahoma’s Lakes
Page 35-39 ........................................................... Attractions
Page 35 ............................................................. Scuba Diving
Page 36 ................... Cherokee Hills Scenic Byways Map
Page 40 .................................................. Upper Illinois River
Page 45 ........................................................ Cookson & Keys
Page 46-47 ................................................... Vian & Sallisaw
Page 48 ..................................... Gore - Lower Illinois River
Page 54 .................. Driving Directions to Tenkiller Dam
Page 55 ........................................................... Arkansas River
Page 56 ......................................................... Ad Information
Page 57-61 ............................ Directory of GTAA Business
Members and Advertisers
GTAA
John Ellis, PRESIDENT
Bev Taylor, VP
Terri Ussery, SEC./TREAS.
Don Nowlin, EXE. DIRECTOR
Board Members
Ed Brocksmith
David Cotner
Gene Fabry
George Harris
Craig Heffington
Genny Maiden
Steve Pool
Bev Taylor
Cover Photos
Jean Bowman
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Photo Services
Jean Bowman
Lesa Cordle
Ron Day
Barb Downard
Jerry Ehlers
Sonja Heald
Briana Johnson
Marjorie Benedict-Scavone
Nancy Tharp
Steve Tharp
Jeannie Thompson
Terri Ussery
Graphic Design/
Publication Design
Lesa Cordle
The Greater Tenkiller Area Visitors Guide is the official
publication of the Greater Tenkiller Area Association. For
information about the Greater Tenkiller Area, call or write:
GTAA, P.O. Box 245, Cookson OK 74427
1-888-867-4403 or (918) 457-4403 or www.LakeTenkiller.com
Welcome to the
Lake Tenkiller Area
Scuba • Fish • Ski • Swim • Float
Cherokee Culture • Small-Town Atmosphere
Lake Tenkiller is Oklahoma’s clear water lake.
The nearly 13,000 acres of clear waters, and 130
miles of scenic shoreline with rocky banks and
rock bluffs above and below the water provide the
environment for the greatest variety of water sports
activities and recreational entertainment.
The beautiful, clear waters of Lake Tenkiller are
perfect for all types of boating activities. Colorful
sails grace the horizon on any given day as sailing
enthusiasts discover the deep water and whispering
breezes. Secluded coves provide shelter from
powerboat wakes and prevailing winds and are
popular anchoring spots.
The lake has 10 marinas and 20 parks managed
by the State of Oklahoma or the Corps of Engineers
with all levels of campsite facilities available. There
are 24 boat launching ramps around the lake,
and rental boats of all kinds are available at most
marinas.
Visitors can find excellent lodging and dining at
the many resorts, motels and restaurants around
the lake. For dining pleasure, there are floating
restaurants, as well as a variety of excellent landbased restaurants — all happy to serve the casually
dressed. There are paved roadways surrounding the
lake and into each of the recreational access points,
as well as a county airport.
Lake Tenkiller weaves 34 miles through the wild
and rolling hills of Cherokee County. The lake
was created in the Illinois River basin by the Tulsa
District Army Corps of Engineers. Tenkiller is a proud
example of how man and nature can combine their
talents and beauty to produce a thing of lasting
quality for this generation and generations to come.
Produced in cooperation with the Oklahoma Tourism and
Recreation Department - 75,000 copies were printed at a cost
of $0.71 each. For more information about Oklahoma’s tourism
product, log on to TravelOK.com or call 1-800-652-6552.
Photo by Briana Johnson
Photo by Nancy Tharp
Photo by Sonja Heald
Photo by Jeannie Thompson
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Tenkiller State Park
Marinas & Resorts
Boats on Parade — 4th Of July
1852 - First institution of higher
learning for women west of
the Mississippi. First Cherokee
Language newspaper west
of Mississippi. Established
immediately after Trail of Tears.
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Tenkiller Park is ‘Heaven in the Hills’
Tenkiller State Park is known
as Oklahoma’s “heaven in
the hills.” The sparkling blue
waters of Tenkiller Lake
offer water enthusiasts an
abundance of recreational
opportunities including water
skiing, fishing, boating, tubing
and scuba diving.
Guests may choose from 39
cabins ranging from one to
three bedrooms. All cabins,
except for the three bedroom,
are duplexes, Cabins are
equipped with dishes, linens,
full kitchens, heat and air, and
a television. The park also
offers courtyard cottages.
The park features RV and
tent campsites, as well as
rest rooms and showers. The
children’s pond is stocked
with rainbow trout for winter
visitors.
Children age 16 and younger
may catch their limit of three
fish per day with no charge
or permit required. The park’s
Pine Cove Marina offers fuel,
gifts, sportswear, snacks,
repairs and boat slip rentals, as
well as featuring the floating
Clearwater Cafe.
The underwater scuba diving
park features underwater
attractions ranging from a
completely submerged school
bus, various sunken boats, and
aircraft fuselage and more.
Facilities include:
• Lake and river view
• Meeting rooms
• Outdoor swimming
pool
• Pets allowed
• restaurant on site
• Senior discount
• Bicycle rental
• Credit Cards
accepted
• 1,190 acres of park
• Nearly 13,000 acres
of lake
• Tenkiller Ferry Dam
(Oklahoma’s second
tallest at 97 feet)
• 39 cabins, some with
fireplaces
• 10 courtyard
cottages
• 10 camping areas
with 240 campsites
• Assigned camp
ground
• Nature center
• Community building
• Swimming pool with
slide and log roll
• Boating
• Fishing (in lake and
trout-stocked
stream)
• Water skiing
• Scuba diving and
scuba dive park
• Marina
• Amphitheater
• Kids fishing pond
stocked with trout
during winter season
• Two swim beaches
• Picnic shelters
• Playgrounds
• Volleyball and
basketball courts
• Hiking and nature
trails
• Hayrides and
campfire programs
• Naturalist
Exit 297. Go 10 miles North
on State Highway 82 to State
Highway 100, then three miles
South to the park.
Contact Tenkiller Park
Phone: (918) 489-5641
Cabin Office: (918) 489-5641
Fax: (918) 489-2111
Driving Directions
Driving east on I-40, take Exit e-mail:
287. Follow Highway 100 North tenkillercabins@oklahomaparks.com
Nature Center:
through Gore to the park.
lbunn@OklahomaParks.com
Driving west on I-40, take
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Camping — Lake Tenkiller
Photo by Jeannie Thompson
Carter’s Landing
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Groceries/Supplies
Bait/Tackle
Boat Launch Ramps
Marina
Dumping Station
Drinking Water
Showers
Chemical Toilets
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Caney Ridge
Swimming/Beach Area
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Playground
Burnt Cabin
Picnic Shelters
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Picnic Sites
Barnacle Bills
Lodging
Corps of Engineers
State of Oklahoma
Private
Total Campsites
Operated by:
Modern Campsites
Camping Facilities
Primitive Campsites
There is no sight quite like sunset on Lake Tenkiller, and camping is a great way to experience the end of the day.
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plentiful, and packages may be arranged by
calling any of the state parks or privatelyowned businesses. Special programs also
are available through Tenkiller State Park’s
Nature Center.
All lake swimming areas are protected
from boats with buoy safety markers, and
most camping grounds are patrolled 24
hours a day by the State Park Rangers,
Oklahoma Scenic Rivers Commission
Rangers and the Corps of Engineers. There are several free public access areas
along the Upper Illinois River. Campsites for
the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers parks and
recreation areas can be reserved by calling
1-877-444-6777.
Individual campsites may be reserved 240
days in advance, while group facilities may
be reserved 360 days in advance.
Reservations are not required but are
recommended for holidays and peak
season. For information on all privatelyowned campsites, call the Greater Tenkiller
Area Association at 1-888-867-4403.
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Fishbone Cabins
Tenkiller Lodge
Free WI-FI Access
Open Year Round
Walk to Water
Allow Pets
Picnic Area
Playground
Swimming Pool
RV Hookups
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Cookson Bend Marina
Sundown Cabins
Fireplace
Laundry Facilities
Outdoor Grills
Air Conditioning
Television
Kitchen/Kitchenette
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Mobile Homes
With two state parks and a
host of campgrounds that are
privately owned or managed
by the U.S. Corps of Engineers,
there is room for everyone
with a range of facilities from
RV hookups to the most
primitive settings.
The parks have boat ramps,
bathrooms equipped with
showers, picnic shelters and
tables, drinking fountains,
swimming areas, playgrounds
and grills.
Group camping areas are
Lodging
Cabins
Tenkiller-area is camper’s paradise
Condo/Homes
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(918) 487-7089
ﬁshbonecabins.com
Hwy 10A & S 4458 Road
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Lodging & Dining
Nature, Hiking & Wildlife
Parks offer views of Tenkiller’s wildlife
B & J Restaurant
Highway 10A
(918) 487-6069
Breakfast Anytime
Sandwiches - Steaks
Quik Stop
Highway 10A
(918) 487-5230
Coldest Beer Cave
Groceries
Fishing Supplies
Sequoyah National Wildlife
Refuge is located two miles south
of Vian, and is the winter home for
nearly 1 million migratory geese
and the bald eagle.
Cookson Game Refuge
is located five miles east of
Cookson. The refuge is open
to drive-through traffic during
August and December. Access
by foot, horse or mountain bike
is permitted Jan. 1 - Aug.31.
Tenkiller State Park Nature
Center is open seven days a
week during summer. A short
nature trail follows a rock bluff
by the lake. Guided tours are
available.
Standing Rock Nature Trail
(about 1-1/4 miles) is made
up of two loops, each with
two segments
of shorter trails
—Big Pine and
Three Sisters on
the first loop, and
Big Cedar and
Hi-Knob on the
second.
The Buzzard
Roost Trail at Cato
Creek Landing
Photo by Ron Day
(1-1/2 miles) winds
Red fox, raccoons and other small mammals are
along a circular
plentiful in the woods surrounding Tahlequah
path beside a
and Lake Tenkiller.
creek.
to Highway 10A (near the
The Overlook
Methodist Boys Ranch).
Nature Trail is located at the
The second segment of
Tenkiller Dam Overlook. The
the trail continues on from
first segment of the trail (1Highway 10A and ends at
1/4 miles) winds through the
Strayhorn Public Use Area.
woods from the Overlook
Tenkiller Cabins
A Carefree Lake Experience
www.tenkillercabins.com
918-576-3498
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Fishing Fun
Nature, Hiking & Wildlife
Field & Stream: Lake Tenkiller and Illinois
River some of the best fishing in U.S.
The worlds leading outdoor magazine Field &
Stream ranked Tahlequah the 16th best fishing
destination in the nation, featuring Lake Tenkiller
and the Upper and Lower Illinois River. The
following is the article from the January 2008
issue.
“Eastern Oklahoma is one of the most diverse
fishing regions in America. Around the town of
Tahlequah, you’ll find what you’d expect: prime
largemouth bass fishing lakes (like Tenkiller to
the south and Gibson to the northwest), as well
as some pleasant surprises, like trout fishing
and exceptional smallmouth bass fishing in the
Illinois River. Add catfish, white bass, striped
bass, crappie and carp into the mix, and you
get the picture. Lake Tenkiller is a gem. Its
waters are remarkably clear, and its 130-mile
shoreline is picturesque. Tahlequah is a friendly
place, capital of the Cherokee Nation, home
to Northeastern State University and a strong
outdoors-connected community. The town
bills itself as being in the heart of Oklahoma’s
“Green Country,” and it’s hard to argue against
the natural beauty and relatively mild climate.
Whether you’re thinking about sinking new
roots, or just passing through, it’s worth
checking out.”
Big Fish, Little Fisherman - Catching
the big one is the dream of every
fisherman. Lake Tenkiller and the Illinois
River have one of the most diverse
fish populations in the United States,
including largemouth, white and
stripped bass, trout, catfish and crappie.
Photo to the left by Nancy Tharp
Fishing Lake Tenkiller and the Illinois
River is a year-round sport. Many
people fish from boats, but many
more fish from docks (some heated)
and the bank making Lake Tenkiller a
fisherman’s paradise.
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Fishing Tenkiller is year-round activity
Fishing and wildlife resources
at Lake Tenkiller provide
a wide variety of outdoor
recreation opportunities. Yearround fishing is good with
black bass, white bass, striped
bass, crappie, catfish, bream
and walleye, with rainbow and
brown trout stocked in the
Illinois River below the dam.
The trout fishery on the river
attracts many visitors, as does
the Illinois River north of the
lake, which attracts canoeists
and rafters.
There are two heated fishing
docks for wintertime fishing.
Heated docks are at Burnt
Cabin Marina and Caney
Ridge Marina. Lake Tenkiller
is a popular lake for fishing
tournaments. Striped bass are
also common in the Lower
Illinois River with several state
record fish coming from its
waters. The current striped
bass state record was caught
in July 1996 by Louis Parker of
Gore.
Crappie
Crappie fishing is usually
best in the spring as the fish
prepare for
spawning.
Look for
small, pea
gravel type
banks and shallow willow
trees. During the hot summer
months, crappie can be found
in deep water — about 25
to 40 feet deep. In the Fall,
crappie move back to the
shallow waters and can be
found around submerged
brush. Crappie can be caught
from one of the heated fishing
docks around the lake in the
wintertime.
White & Striped Bass
White bass, or sand bass
(sandies), provide excellent
fishing opportunities in the
spring as they head for the
upper
Illinois
River to
spawn.
From
Carter’s Landing to Horseshoe
Bend is an excellent area to
catch the spring run. During
the summer months, the
sandies begin to school. Areas
near Cookson, Chicken Creek
and Snake Creek are good
choices.
Striped bass are caught
below Tenkiller Dam in the
Lower Illinois River and
Arkansas River near Gore and
Marval Resort. Striper fishing
is tremendous year around
with the lower Illinois River
producing the state record
47-pound 8-ounce striper.
Large & Smallmouth Bass
During the summer months,
largemouth bass move to
deeper water. Night fishing
is popular
due to the
heavy day
use on the
lake. Smallmouth bass provide
some scrappy fighting in the
summer. Most successful areas
to catch smallmouth bass are
in the Upper Illinois River and
Baron Fork Creek. Largemouth
bass return to the shallows as
water temperatures start to
cool down in the Fall. In the
wintertime, largemouth bass
seek deep water.
Catfish
Catfishing really picks up in
the summer months. Fishing
the deep water
near mud
flats around
Pettit Bay,
Standing Rock
and Carter’s
Landing are excellent choices.
In the Fall, catfishing is good in
10 to 20 feet of water.
Trout
Rainbow and brown trout
are stocked in the Illinois River
below the dam. Trout are
stocked in the
river normally
every Thursday
afternoon in
the spring
beginning in
March. In the
summer months, they are
stocked three or four times per
month. In the wintertime, they
are normally stocked every
other week. The Oklahoma
Wildlife Department has the
exact schedule.
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Relocation/Retirement
Greenleaf State Park
Lake Tenkiller is the ideal place to relocate
The Tenkiller area is one of the most beautiful
and unscathed spots in this region of the
country. Numerous real estate agencies,
mortgage companies, banks and title
companies can assist you with all of your home
or business buying needs.
Several land developers in the area are helpful
in aiding you to find your dream lake lot or
acreage to build on. With more than 130 miles
to cover, your little slice of heaven is waiting.
The area is conveniently located one hour from
Fort Smith, Ark., and one hour from Tulsa, Okla.
With the growing economy in the immediate
area, many don’t even have to commute.
Check the box below for listings of realtors
who are members of the Greater Tenkiller Area
Association (GTAA).
GTAA Member Realtors
Ad Page
Century 21 Wright Real Estate.........24
Tenkiller Lake Realty............................16
TenkillerProperty.com.......Back Cover
Photo by Ron Day
Many city dwellers retire to the laid back lifestyle the
lake has to offer with fishing the No. 1 year-round
activity. Several types of bass, crappie, trout and catfish
are pulled from Lake Tenkiller.
Tenkiller Lake Realty
Restaurant, Driving Range
and Duck Pin Bowling Alley
(Open Dec. 2011)
HOMES — LAND — COMMERCIAL
Golf Course (Open June 2012)
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Stocked Golf Shop
˜ FullyLunch
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Daily
/ Dinner Specials
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Available
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Handicap Accessible Golf Carts Available
2 Offices to Better Serve You
Snake Creek
Park Hill/Keys
918-457-3200
918-453-9797
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www.TheWolfAtTenkiller.com
453579 E. 965 Road, Vian, OK 74962
(918) 773-5093
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Burnt Cabin Marina - (918) 457-5421
Cookson Bend Marina - (918) 457-5161
Pine Cove Marina - (918) 489-5735
Sixshooter Marina - (918) 457-5152
Snake Cree Marina - (918) 457-56714
Strayhorn Marina - (918) 487-5178
Covered Boat Slips
Barnacle Bill’s Marina - (918) 457-5438
GTAA Member
Marina Facilities
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Waterfront Lodging
Tahlequah
Corps of Engineers
and the Illinois River
In 1947, a newspaper reporter from
Tulsa, Oklahoma came to the bustling
construction site of the Tenkiller Ferry
Dam. He had come to write an article about
what was then one of the largest earthfill
dams under construction in the United
States. He was awestruck by the cold,
clear waters of the Illinois River, the deep,
winding river valley nestled in the Cookson
Hills, and the green forested terrain with its
towering rock formations. In his finished
article, he predicted that Tenkiller Ferry
Lake would one day become the emerald
jewel in Oklahoma’s crown of lakes. He was
right! Tenkiller Ferry Lake is a unit in the
comprehensive plan for the control of floods
and other multiple purposes in the Arkansas
River Basin. It collects flood waters from a
watershed area of 1,610 square miles above
the dam site and provides flood protection
for about 3,100 acres of land in the Illinois
River Valley below the dam. In conjunction
with other projects in the Arkansas River
Basin, Tenkiller is a major aid in protecting
the flood plain of the Arkansas River below
the mouth of the Illinois River. Tenkiller has
hydroelectric power facilities comprising
two generator units with an installed
capacity of 40,000 kilowatts. The annual
energy output totals about 95,100,000
kilowatt hours. It aids in navigation by
providing controlled flows from the Illinois
River watershed into Robert S. Kerr Lake
on the Kerr-McClellan Navigation System
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The Tenkiller power pool of 12,900 surface
acres and its adjoining public lands of
17,750 acres are also utilized for municipal
water supply, recreation, and fish and
wildlife conservation.
Tenkiller Ferry Lake offers a myriad of
recreational opportunities. It has six
Class “A” parks along with many other
access points operated and maintained by
the Corps of Engineers and two other large
parks operated by the State of Oklahoma
where visitors can find facilities to meet their
camping, picnicking, and other recreational
needs. Ten privately operated marinas on
the lake offer visitors a variety of services
on the water.
Compared to other lakes in the state of
Oklahoma, Tenkiller Ferry Lake is unique
in many ways. There are only six rivers
and streams in Oklahoma that have been
designated as scenic by the state. Two of
those streams flow into the upper end of
Tenkiller. They are the Illinois River and
the Baron Fork Creek. There is much
to see and do. Visitors to the Greater
Tenkiller Area can take a float trip on the
Upper Illinois River. On the main body
of the lake, visitors can experience the
best water clarity in the state. Each year,
countless scuba enthusiasts journey to
Tenkiller to dive in its deep, clear waters.
Below the Tenkiller Dam, visitors can fish
for rainbow and brown trout in the oldest
put and take trout stream in the state,
established in 1965. Tenkiller truly does
offer something for everyone to enjoy. The
Corps of Engineers reminds its lake visitors
to practice good water safety.
Tenkiller Ferry Lake has served the area
very well over the last fifty years. The
many benefits provided by the project
are still being realized. It continues to be
a work in progress. In 2006, the Corps of
Engineers completed the construction of a
new spillway structure and a new highway
bridge to the east of the original spillway.
These gates were built to update the
structure and to assure that Tenkiller would
have ample release capabilities to safely
pass the projected probable maximum
flood.
The Corps of Engineers strives to be a
good steward and caretaker for Tenkiller
Ferry Lake. Such a task can be a delicate
balancing act trying to manage the needs of
the resource with the needs of the resource
users. It is the goal of the Corps to tend to it
well so as to always maintain Tenkiller as a
sparkling ribbon of pristine waters winding
its way through the Cookson Hills for all to
enjoy. Each year, many new visitors see
Tenkiller for the first time. They must all be
given the opportunity to see Tenkiller as
the reporter envisioned it in 1947, as the
Emerald Jewel in Oklahoma’s Crown of
Lakes.
Photos by Lesa Cordle
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2013 Visitor’s Guide
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Welcome to Tahlequah
Welcome to Tahlequah, City of Firsts
A vibrant community in the
scenic foothills of the Ozark
Mountains in northeastern
Oklahoma, Tahlequah is the
county seat of Cherokee
County.
Tahlequah was surveyed
in 1843. In 1852, the city was
incorporated under Cherokee
law and is one of the oldest
incorporated municipalities in
Oklahoma.
Tahlequah is rich in
Cherokee history and culture
and is the capital of the
Cherokee Nation and the
United Keetoowah Band of
Cherokee Indians.
Centered in the midst
of the Illinois River, Tenkiller
Lake and Lake Fort Gibson,
Tahlequah provides outdoor
recreational opportunities
from boating and fishing to
swimming to hiking amid
beautiful scenery. Tahlequah
is home to Northeastern State
University, a comprehensive
regional university that is
home to the Oklahoma
College of Optometry.
Tahlequah’s four distinct
seasons provide beauty yearround. The foothills of the
Ozarks explode with brilliant
color in the fresh, clean air
of spring when the redbud
and dogwood trees bloom
and show their spectacular
colors against the natural
backsplash of Oklahoma’s
Green Country. Summer’s blue
skies and warm days entice
folks to outdoor and water
activities. Fall has a charm
all its own. Scenic highways
offer spectacular fall foliage
vistas, or you can enjoy the
rustling of fall leaves in one of
our city parks. The nationallydesignated Cherokee Trails
Byway goes through the heart
of downtown Tahlequah. The
lighting of Seminary Hall and
Cherokee Capitol Square help
get you in the holiday spirit,
and Snowflake Winter Festival
features an outdoor ice skating
rink open Thanksgiving Day
through New Year’s Day.
We hope you experience
Tahlequah’s unique blend of
recreational, cultural, historic
and educational opportunities
and see why our visitors
become our friends.
Tahlequah’s North
End Entertainment
District offers a
variety of restaurants
and music venues
anchored by Norris
Park on the south
and Northeastern
State University
on the north.
Unique shops and
boutiques also line
the streets, making
the north end
the place to shop,
eat and enjoy the
company of friends.
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Shopping and Lodging
Only in Tahlequah
Tahlequah offers unique shops, boutiques
Jacob Gallery
504 N. Muskogee
Paceline Cyclery
500 N. Muskogee
Cashmere Lane
401 N. Muskogee
Om Hippie
Chique Boutique
308 N. Muskogee
Vivid Salon
304 N. Muskogee
Edie’s Fashions
120 N. Muskogee
Lodging
Everything Under
the Sun
121 N. Muskogee
The Cabin
Scenic Illinois River
(918) 458-0639
Terrapin Peak Bed,
Breakfast and Beyond
20965 W. 921 Road
(Cookson)
(918) 457-4906
Lawley House Vacation
Cottage
32321 S. Hwy. 82
(Cookson)
(918) 478-2273
Blue Feather B&B
1224 Garner
(918) 316-6973
Pine Valley Retreat
State Highway 10 North
(800) 749-1140
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Donna’s Flower
Designs and Gifts
1801 S. Muskogee
Junie’s Closet
110 N. Muskogee
Grapevine
Consignments
306 S. Muskogee
Vintage on Main
104 N. Muskogee
Remarkables
420 S. Muskogee
Oasis Health Foods
111 N. Muskogee
A Cowboy Rose
526 S. Muskogee
Serendipity Quilt
Shoppe
109 N. Muskogee
Burgess Fruit Market
822 S. Muskogee
Meigs Jewelers
100 N. Muskogee
Guest Cottages and Blue Fern B&B
Bed and Breakfasts 224 W. Chickasaw
The Mary Geasland
Guest House
215 W. Morgan
(918) 456-3377
A Bloom
225 S. Muskogee
(918) 506-4990
Nolan’s Jewelry
1038 S. Muskogee
Speckled Hen
5227 S. Muskogee
Black Valley
Trading Post
15362 Highway 62
Love’s Briar Patch
14587 Highway 62
Light Eyes Beads
17670 S. Muskogee
One Feather Books
17670 S. Muskogee
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Best Western
3296 S. Muskogee
(918) 458-1818
Cherokee Inn
501 E. Downing St.
(918) 456-3621
Comfort Inn & Suites
101 Reasor St.
(918) 431-0600
Holiday Inn Express
701 Holiday Dr.
(918) 456-7800
Oak Hill Motel & Suites
2600 S. Muskogee
(918) 458-1200
Oak Park Motel
706 E. Downing
(918) 456-2571
River City Motel
1701 E. Downing
(918) 456-1401
Tahlequah Office
103 Mimosa Lane
Tahlequah, OK
918-456-5288
800-477-5288
Keys Office
Tenkiller Lake
Hwy 82 & Indian Rd.
918-456-1016
800-599-0939
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123 E. Main Street
Hulbert, OK
918-772-6099
800-477-5288
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Only in Tahlequah …
Stay at Mary Geasland’s
Guesthouse, sit on the deck
at the Iguana Cafée for coffee
and a bagel, float the Illinois
River, and that evening catch a
performance of the River City
Players Music Show.
Spend the night in a Yurt at
Elephant Rock Nature Park,
hike down to the river, fish
and swim and then have an
elegant dinner at The Branch.
Walk the Tahlequah History
Trail, tour the Thompson
House and Murrell Home, and
have a picnic on the Murrell
Home grounds.
Breakfast at the Restaurant of
the Cherokees and tour the
Cherokee Heritage Center.
Tahlequah and the surrounding hills are filled with blooming dogwood
trees in the spring.
Have an early lunch at Sam
& Ella’s, stroll to Vidalias for
dessert and then continue
downtown and shop at
Everything Under the Sun,
Edie’s, Junie’s Closet and Meigs
Jewelry. Stop in at Morgan’s
bakery for a tiger cookie. Take
it to the Cherokee Courthouse
Square and sit on a bench and
visit with locals.
Spend the night on the Illinois
River in a rustic cabin, take
a hike and spot some of our
many varieties of migratory
and stationary birds. Continue
to Lake Tenkiller Dam for Bald
Eagle spotting.
Attend the award-winning Red
Fern Festival the last weekend
in April.
Shop for antiques at Vintage
on Main, Black Valley Trading
Post and Love’s Briar Patch.
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Find your inner cowboy at
Workman’s Department Store.
Walk or drive the tour of
Tahlequah’s Original Townsite
Historic District, take a short
drive to Western Hills for
horseback riding and finish
the evening with delectable
barbeque at Fish’s Barbeque.
Get in an early 18 holes at
Cherry Springs Golf Course,
and then meander to Qualls
to eat at Jincy’s Kitchen. Soak
up the ambiance of a rural
general store and look at Red
Fern Memorabilia while your
homemade dinner is being
cooked to order.
Spend the night at Blue Fern
Bed and Breakfast during
Cherokee National Holiday and
walk to Muskogee Avenue to
watch the parade.
Lace up your skates and glide
over the ice at Snowflake
Winter Festival.
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Restaurants
Restaurants
Restaurants in and around Tahlequah
Local Favorites
B&J Restaurant
2501 S. Muskogee Ave.
(918) 456-6069
Big Red
Highway 82 S., Keys
(918) 456-0411
Boom-A-Rang Diner
116 S. Muskogee
(918) 458-1112
Bryant’s Daylight
Donuts
(918) 456-1051
KTK Angus
Steakhouse
(918) 453-0300
Brickhouse Wings
202 E. Fifth St.
(918) 458-1983
Akropolis
300 N. Muskogee Ave.
Cherry Springs
Restaurant
704 E. Ballentine Rd.
(918) 456-0066
Del Rancho
(918) 456-0757
Iguana Cafee
500-A N. Muskogee
458-0768
Jincy’s Kitchen
Qualls
(918) 457-5072
Kelly’s Tea Room
201 W. Keetoowah
(918) 456-0059
Katfish Kitchen
1095 E. Fourth St.
(918) 453-2620
Morgan’s Bakery and
Cafe
(918) 456-3731
Photo by Marjorie Benedict-Scavone
Snowflake Winter Festival is anchored at Norris Park in
the North End District near many of Tahlequah’s most
popular restaurants.
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Out West Cafe
2084 W. Choctaw St.
(918) 456-4466
Napoli’s Italian
Restaurant
(918) 207-0870
Restaurant of the
Cherokees
Tribal Complex/(918)
456-2070
Southside Drive In
1216. S. Muskogee Ave.
(918) 456-2126
The Branch
505 N. Muskogee
(918) 456-1500
Tahlequah Drug
Company
2028 Mahaney Ave
(918) 431-0555
Vidalias
(918) 456-5551
Coming soon:
Jimmy’s Egg
Barbeque
My Place Bar-B-Q
1500 Park Hill Rd.
(918) 456-5888
Rib Crib
(918) 456-5800
Fish’s Bar-B-Que
103 Ballentine Rd.
(918) 453-9291
Mexican
Chilangos
1300 S. Muskogee Ave
(918) 431-1511
El Charro
(918) 453-1276
El Zarape
701 E. Downing St.
(918) 456-0708
Pasti’s Italian
Restaurant
4601 S. Muskogee
(918) 456-0444
Fino’s Mexican
Restaurant
2203 W. Choctaw St.
(918) 458-4760
Ruby’s
(918) 453-0486
Patrons Mexican
Grill
1175 E. Downing
(918) 458-0061
Drip: The Beverage Lab
403 N. Muskogee
(918) 708-1930
The Twig
503 N. Muskogee
(918) 456-1505
Jose’s Mini Video
112 Monroe St.
(918) 431-1923
Asian
August Moon
1622 S. Muskogee
(918) 456-2818
Asian Star
(918) 431-0800
Sam & Ella’s Chicken
Palace
419 N. Muskogee
(918) 456-1411
Chain
Restaurants
Hibachi Buffet
1810 Park Hill Road
(918) 431-1880
A & W Root Beer/
Long John Silver’s
456-0934
China Super Buffet
403 Daisy Drive
(918) 453-2880
Arby’s Roast Beef
456-0934
Grand China
1401 E. Downing St.
(918) 456-2505
Burger King
453-9377
Pizza
Braum’s Ice Cream &
Dairy
807 E. Downing St.
456-1137
Mazzio’s Pizza
(918) 0456-4444
Pizza Hut
1002 E. Downing St.
(918) 458-0000
Simple Simons
1294 E. Downing St.
(918) 458-5522
Pizza by Manooch
800 E. Downing
(918) 456-4448
Domino’s
1219 S. Park Hill Rd.
(918) 207-1444
Little Caesar’s
456-4500
Carl’s Jr.
207-0437
Photo by Barb Downard
Chili’s
453-9701
Tahlequah’s park system runs through town with wide,
paved paths perfect for walking and seeing the sights.
Cherry Berry
456-8888
Sonic Drive In
1200 E. Downing St.
458-0011
and
26246 Hwy. 82 S.
458-9782
KFC
456-8831
Subway
822 E. Downing St.
456-0604
and
1408 S. Muskogee
Ave.
456-2211
Taco Bell
456-4148
McDonald’s
456-4740
Taco Mayo
458-5003
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Calendar of Events
Calendar of Events
January
Weekends – Eagle Tours and
Loon Watches, Tenkiller State
Park
1 – Chief J.B. Milam.
Businessman, Father and Chief
Exhibit Opens, Cherokee
Heritage Center. Runs
through April 14.
17-19 – 34th Annual Winter
Bluegrass Festival, Sequoyah
Lodge (formerly Western
Hills)
25 – “Time for Three.” NSU
Sequoyah Institute
25-27 – Story Teller
Association Meeting and
Storytelling, Sequoyah Lodge
February
The Cherokee Heritage Center
hosts demonstrations of the
various techniques used for
survival by the Native Americans.
Weekends – Eagle Tours and
Loon Watches, Tenkiller State
Park
7 – Wines of Winter,
downtown Tahlequah.
Tahlequah Main Street
Association
21-23 – Oklahoma State
Fiddlers Association,
Sequoyah Lodge
26 – Neil Simon’s “Biloxi
Blues” performed by the
Montana Repertory Theatre.
NSU Sequoyah Institute
March
11-13 – Oklahoma Steel
Guitar Association, Sequoyah
Lodge
28 – “Step Afrika.” NSU
Sequoyah Institute
April
5-7 – Oklahoma Round
Dancers Association,
Sequoyah Lodge
20 – 42nd Annual Trail
of Tears Art Show & Sale,
Cherokee Heritage Center.
Runs through May 27
20 – Sequoyah Festival,
Sequoyah Lodge
26-27 – Red Fern Festival
May
Movies in the Park, Norris
Park
Farmers Market, Saturdays,
Norris Park
2 – Diligwa Grand Opening,
Cherokee Heritage Center
4 – Murrell Home 1800s
Lawn Social. Murrell Home
4 – Derby Day Lawn Party
and Croquet, Thompson
House
24-26 – Memorial Day
Activities, Tenkiller State Park
June
Park
Norris Park
1 – Cherokee National
Historical Society’s 50th
Anniversary Exhibit, Cherokee
through Aug. 18.
7 – Wines on the Ave
7-8 – Arts on the Avenue
21-22 – Cookson Jubilee
July
Park
Norris Park
4 – Fourth of July Fireworks
Extravaganza, Tenkiller State
Park
6 – Fireworks Display and
Carnival, Sequoyah Lodge
August
Park
Norris Park
15-18 – Oklahoma State
Fiddlers Association,
Sequoyah Lodge
16-17 – Tahlequah Rock and
Mineral Society Show and
Swap Meet
30-Sept. 1 – 61st Annual
Cherokee National Holiday
September
Park
Norris Park
Art of Living Music Festival
23 – Ani Tsalagi: The
Cherokee People, Portraits by
David Fitzgerald, Cherokee
through Dec. 31.
October
Park
Norris Park
4-5 – 63rd Annual Keetoowah
Annual Celebration
11-12 – OksWagen Festival
25-26 – Ghost Stories at the
Murrell Home
26 – Taste of Tahlequah.
Tahlequah Main Street
Association
31-Nov. 2 – Western Swing
Music Society, Sequoyah
Lodge
November
1-3 – Women in the Outdoors
Workshop, Tenkiller State
Park
8-10 – Illinois River Arts and
Crafts Fair
28-Jan. 1 – Snowflake
Winter Festival and Winter
Wonderland. Norris Park and
Downtown Tahlequah
December
Christmas Parade – to be
determined
6-8 – Thompson House
Victorian Christmas
8 – Murrell Home Christmas
Open House
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July 4th Fireworks Extravaganza
on Beautiful Lake Tenkiller
Red Fern Festival
July 4, 2013
The 2013 fireworks show was made possible by these sponsorships
Five Star Sponsor
Four Star Sponsorship
B&J Restaurant, Marval Family Resort, Response International Group,
Sequoyah Fuels, Simon’s Pive Cove Marina, Sixshooter Resort & Marina,
Strayhorn Marina, SUE’S RECYCLING
Three Star Sponsorship
Barnacle Bills, Boats Unlimited, Burnt Cabin Marina & Resort, Chicken
Creek Village, LLC, City of Gore, Gambino’s Pizza, Gore Chamber of
Commerce, GORE HEALTH SERVICES, Jay & Diane Rutland
Two Star Sponsorship
Big Daddy’s, John Ellis & Brenda Gilmore, Jim & Nancy Bushnell,
Meadow Park, Sallisaw Lumber, Gene’s Aqua Pro Shop, Gore Tag
Agency, Southlake Insurance, Brad Allen, Carol Armstrong, Charley
Brenneis, Cherokee Capitol Abstract & Title Co., Clear Water Café , Don
& Janie Logue, Don & Sandy Nowlin, Gene & Pat Fabry, Gore True Value/
Just ask Rental, Henderson Coffee Co., Jim & Sue Winterringer, John &
Diane Montgomery, Keys Lawn and Garden, KTFX Radio, Simon’s Home
Center, TACO, TenkillerProperty.com, Terrapin Peak, Terri Ussery
Red Fern Festival honors Tahlequah’s
role in ‘Where the Red Fern Grows’
The novel “Where the
Red Fern Grows” is the
basis for Tahlequah’s Red
Fern Festival, held the last
weekend of April each year. The legend of the red fern
tells of two Native American
children who become lost
in a blizzard, and die before
they can find their way
home. In the spring their
bodies are found, a red fern
growing between them.
The legend says that only
an angel can plant the seed
from which the red fern
grows, and that the plant
will never die.
Now, to many, the legend
of the red fern evokes
heartfelt memories.
People are curious about
the area that inspired the
story, and in the hound dogs
and raccoons. Visitors want
to connect the mystical
place in their minds the
story took them to the
physical place the story is
set.
All of this gave rise to
the Red Fern Festival. The
Red Fern Festival includes
hound dog field trials, a
barbeque and chili cook-off,
live music, the ever-popular
crawdad hole, old-fashioned
children’s games, a car show,
a fern sale, handcrafted arts
and crafts, more hounds,
raccoons, and a lovely
festival that is evocative a
simpler time.
“Where the Red Fern
Grows,” was written by
Tahlequah-area native
Wilson Rawls.
Visit RedFernFestival.com
for dates, schedule of events
and other information.
One Star Sponsorship
Jimbo’s Restaurant, Bill and Shauna McCollough, Bono Vita, Brant Rouse
DDS, PLC, D & L Boat Storage, Jon & Jean Rice, Richard “Frog” Rainey,
Ron & Patti Harris, Sizemore Landing Boat Storage, Terry Warren
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Photos by Lesa Cordle
www.RedFernFestival.com
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Cookson Jubilee
Cookson Jubilee ushers in summer
with music, food and family fun
The 38th annual Cookson
Jubilee will enthrall families
on Friday, June 21st with live
music, excellent food, family
fun, a variety of arts and crafts
and possibly a Little Miss Lake
Tenkiller Pageant.
The entertainment
continues Saturday, June 22nd
throughout the afternoon and
evening for an alcohol-free,
family and fun-filled weekend.
The festival is held in the
heart of Cookson, Okla., at
the Tenkiller Area Community
Organization’s
property,
located next
to the Tenkiller
Air Park.
The
high quality and excellent
entertainment has been
graciously organized and
provided by the Payne radio
group for several years. Multigeneratons of families and
friends gather together in an
enjoyable homecoming or
reunion type atmosphere.
For more information, please
e-mail the Tenkiller Area
Community Organization at
Tacocookson@gmail.com or
facebook Taco Cookson.
The mailing address is TACO,
PO Box 37, Cookson OK 74427.
The physical address is 32247 S.
540 Rd.
Photos courtesy of Tenkiller Area Community Center
In addition to great live performances, the Cookson
Jubilee offers children events and activities, a wide variety of food vendors and a large arts and crafts show.
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Attractions — Lake Tenkiller
Attractions — Lake Ten-
Lake offers fun from sunup past sundown
Burnt Cabin Marina - (918) 457-5421
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Barnacle Bill’s Marina - (918) 457-5438
Floating Restaurant
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Marina
Facilities
Concession Services
How to Safely Enjoy Oklahoma’s Lakes
Boat/Motor Repair
Tenkiller Lake boasts nearly
Refer to the business directory
13,000 acres of space for all
on pages 57-61 of this guide.
types of boating activities that The rocky bluffs and serene,
cover sailing, scuba diving,
lush forests provide beautiful
water skiing, wakeboarding,
scenery from any location
innertubing, fishing, cruising,
on the lake. There are many
lounging and jet skiing.
secluded coves in which to
There are several fullanchor. The sunsets have been
service marinas on the lake
ranked as one of the most
that provide fuel, snacks,
engaging sights in the state.
swimwear, water toys and
The clear night skies afford
other necessities. Four of
an awesome array of stars for
the marinas (Pine Cove,
gazing, perfect for night-time
Barnacle Bills, Burnt Cabin
romance, sailing or hunting for
and Sixshooter) also include
falling meteors.
delightful floating restaurants Several marinas rent
that allow casual dress straight pontoons, ski boats and wave
from the lake.
runners for your convenience.
There are businesses that
Photo b Jerry Ehlersy
assist boaters who experience Fishing is the No. 1 year-round sport on Lake Tenkiller. Several types of
an accident or breakdown.
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Tenkiller area, visit LakeTenkiller.com or call 1-800-867-4403.
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Attractions
The Illinois River
The Illinois River is a designated
scenic river and attracts river
enthusiasts from across the
nation. Hundreds of thousands
of people visit Tahlequah to
float the river in canoes, kayaks
and rafts. The Illinois River offers
visitors a splendid opportunity for
fun, adventure and breathtaking
beauty.
The Thompson House
The Thompson House is one
of nearly 20 properties in and
around Tahlequah listed on the
National Register of Historic Places.
The house was built in 1882 by
Johnson Thompson, and the
two-story house’s architectural
style is Queen Anne Carpenter
Gothic with Eastlake style interior
woodwork.
The Murrell Home
George Murrell built this home
in the new Cherokee Nation about
1845. The Murrell Home is the only
remaining ante-bellum home in
Oklahoma. The home contains
original and period artifacts and
furnishings.
The Murrell Home is the
setting for several special events
throughout the year, including
ghost stories in October, the 1850s
Lawn Social in June, the Victorian
Holiday Open House in December
and more.
LakeTenkiller
The beautiful clear waters of
Lake Tenkiller are perfect for
all types of boating and skiing
activities. Lake Tenkiller boasts
one of the area’s only Scuba parks!
Divers love Tenkiller for its clear
waters, sheer cliff drop-offs and
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gorgeous underwater scenery.
The lake has ten marinas and
twenty parks managed by the
State of Oklahoma or the Corps of
Engineers, and 24 boat ramps
John Hair Cultural Center
Museum
Named after Keetoowah
Cherokee Chief John Hair, the
museum demonstrates the
extraordinary journey of the
Keetoowah Cherokee. The
museum has artifacts such
as quartz arrowheads linked
to the Keetoowah Cherokee,
important documents detailing
the journey of the Keetoowah
Cherokee throughout the years
and traditional craft items such
as baskets and gigs. Keetoowah
archives will also be housed there.
Permanent and rotating exhibits
are planned.
The Cherokee Heritage Center
constructed of native stone and
concrete, and the museum’s
unique design elegantly
incorporates the three remaining
pillars of the Cherokee National
Female Seminary, the first
institution of higher learning for
women west of the Mississippi.
The museum is comprised of the
permanent Trail of Tears Exhibit,
rotating exhibits, Adams Corner
Rural Village and Ancient Village.
Northeastern State
University Seminary Hall
Rich in history and tradition,
the university dates back to the
founding of the original Cherokee
National Female Seminary. After
the original Female Seminary
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Attractions
Attractions
Continued from previous page
NSU Sequoyah Institute Galaxy of Stars
burned on Easter Sunday 1887, construction
began on the new building. The majestic building
continued as the female seminary until statehood.
Now known as Seminary Hall, the building is the
centerpiece of NSU. In the lobby is a mural, which was
commissioned as a WPA project, by the Kiowa Five.
NSU brings nationally-acclaimed shows, singers,
dance companies, lecturers, musical groups and more
to Tahlequah. The Sequoyah Institute has been bringing
world-class entertainment to Tahlequah since the early
1980s.
Tahlequah Original Townsite Historic
District
The Tahlequah History Trail begins near the NSU campus
and follows Town Branch. This lovely walk is perfect for
strolling, exercising and drinking in the natural beauty and
history.
In 1843, the Cherokee National Council designated
the 160 acres surrounding their capitol site as the
township of Tahlequah, and ordered it surveyed.
The Original Townsite Historic District, lying west of
the city’s downtown, was the residential section of
that first 160-acre townsite and still contains many
structures dating before statehood.
NSU Stars in the Summer Series
Photo Lesa Cordle
The Tahlequah History Trail begins near the NSU
campus and follows Town Branch through the parks
and historic streets of Tahlequah.
The River City Players have been entertaining
visitors and locals alike for more than two decades.
These high-energy song and dance shows are
always crowd pleasers. They run from mid-June
through mid-August at the NSU Playhouse.
27TH ANNUAL
2012-2013
Tahlequah History Trail
Cherokee Supreme Court Museum
The Supreme Court building is the oldest government
building in Oklahoma, built in 1844. The building housed
the printing press of the Cherokee Advocate, the first
newspaper in Oklahoma. The museum features pieces in
three historic areas - the Cherokee National Judicial System,
the Cherokee Advocate and Phoenix newspapers and
the Cherokee language with a variety of historical items
including photos, stories, objects and furniture.
John Ross Museum
The John Ross Museum highlights the life John Ross,
Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation for more than 38
years, and houses exhibits and interactive displays on the
Trail of Tears, Civil War, the Cherokee Golden Age and the
Cherokee Nation’s passion for the education of its people.
The museum is located adjacent to Ross Cemetery.
The Cherokee Arts Center
Step Afrika
An Evening with Frank Vignola
Thursday, March 28, 2013 at 7:30 p.m.
Friday, January 25, 2013 at 7:30 p.m.
IN THE
JUNE 13 - AUGUST 3, 2013
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The Cherokee Arts Center offers artists a place to meet,
share their knowledge and learn new techniques. The
creative space can be used for a variety of artistic mediums
such as metal smithing, pottery, loom weaving, painting,
basket weaving and more. The retail gallery is available to
Cherokee artists as a venue to show and sell their work.
Snowflake Winter Festival
Snowflake Winter Festival is anchored at Norris Park
in downtown Tahlequah and transforms the park, the
North End District and much of downtown into a winter
wonderland. Snowflake Winter Festival features an ice
skating rink open from Thanksgiving day through New
Year’s Day and holiday decorations bedecking Main Street.
Other Diversions
All American Water Slide
17170 Hwy 10
(918) 456-6949
Cherokee Casino
16489 Hwy 62
(918) 207-3600
Keetoowah Cherokee
Casino
(918) 456-6131
Cherry Springs Golf
700 E. Ballentine Rd.
(918) 456-5100
Green Country Cinemas
1100 N. Heritage Ln.
(918) 431-1184
Liberty Motor Speedway
15882 Hwy 62
(918) 456-5092
The SkateHouse
1508 N. Grand Ave.
(918) 456-1100
Tahlequah City Golf
2200 Golf Course Rd.
(918) 456-3761
Tahlequah City Pool
124 N. Brookside
(918) 456-1048
The Wolf at Tenkiller Golf
53579 E. 965 Road,Vian
(918) 773-5093
Three Forks Nature Center
19460 Park 80
(918) 772-2108
Thunderbowl
833 W. Choctaw St.
(918) 456-4663
War Eagle Water Slide
13020 Hwy 10
(918) 456-6272
Western Hills Golf Course
17131 Park 10
(918) 772-204
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Upper Illinois River
Photo by Briana Johnson
Floating on rafts is a popular way to play on the river. Other visitors prefer canoes or kayaks. Float operators
along Highway 10 can accommodate groups from one to 100 and offer camping and lodging.
(918) 284-9440
www.illinoisriver.org
info@illinoisriver.org
From Your Backyard To Lake Tenkiller
Things you do and things you use impact Lake Tenkiller water quality
Watershed Quiz
1. What is a watershed?
2. In what watershed is Tenkiller Lake?
3. What nutrient is the major polluter for
the Illinois River watershed?
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• Properly dispose of pet waste, unused
medications and household chemicals.
Watershed Quiz Answers
1. A watershed is the area that drains to a common
waterway such as a stream or lake.
2. Tenkiller Lake is in the Illinois River watershed of one
million acres in Arkansas and Oklahoma.
3. Phosphorus is the nutrient in the Illinois River
watershed that promotes growth of potentially toxic algae.
• Test soil for the amount of phosphorus
lawns and gardens really need.
• Maintain your home’s septic system.
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Illinois River offers fun and adventure
Ever since legislation
designated the Illinois River
as a scenic river, it has offered
visitors an opportunity for fun,
adventure and beauty.
The clear waters meander
through the Ozark hills and
provide visitors with views of oak
and elm trees and the occasional
hickory and cedar.
The majority of the river is easy
going, allowing its floaters to
relax and enjoy the high bluffs,
rocky islands and a medley of
wildlife.
There are many outfitters
along the river that provide
canoes, kayaks or rafts. Many of
them offer group discounts and
lodging facilities.
You also can bring your own
kayak, canoe or raft and put
in at any of the public access
points. It is required that you
have a User Fee Decal on your
boat, which may be purchased
at the Oklahoma Scenic Rivers
Commission.
Canoeing, kayaking or floating
the Illinois River is not dangerous,
but be sure to observe all of the
safety precautions, wear your
lifejackets and make yourself
aware of the current flow and
level of the river.
Fishermen enjoy largemouth
and small-mouth bass, channel
and flathead catfish, walleye
and various sunfishes. There
are more than 70 species, with
a few seasonal varieties. There
are a few classes available for
fly-fishing, lure tying and guided
fishing trips.
Top photo by Jean Bowman; Above left by Briana Johnson
Canoeing, Kayaking or floating in a raft, the Upper Illinois River offers a
relaxing day-trip for visitors with few rapids and an abundance of high
bluffs, swimming holes and green, forested river valley. Float outfitters are located along the river offering full-service trips with camping
grounds or motel rooms and cabins. Many also offer group discounts
and are open from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
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Spirit In The Wood
Original Art, Woodworking and Photography by
Doug Yeager
A unique resource for all your home and ofﬁce
decorating needs, or a perfect gift which will
become a family heirloom.
www.spiritinthewoodgallery.com
(918) 457-3559
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Located 1 mile off Hwy 82 between Vian and
Tahlequah on beautiful Lake Tenkiller,
1 mile from the Chicken Creek boat launch
20188 W. Chicken Creek Road, Cookson, OK 74427
Lake Tenkiller
(918) 931-7175 or (918) 457-3307
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www.cchenhouseretreat.com
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Cookson & Keys
Cookson, Keys are
gateway to Tenkiller
Cookson
The town took its name from Jack Cookson,
who operated the local post office from his home
before statehood. Cookson was located on the
shore of the Illinois River, near the Cookson Bluff
area. One of the first buildings in the area was the
Ballew Brothers’ Store. They supplied locals with
everything from food to guns and tools.
Some years later, the Stratton family took over
the operation, which by then was also the post
office. The first floor of the building housed the
store and post office. The store was a popular
gathering place, and served as a place to vote
during elections. In 1947, the Corps of Engineers
began construction on the Tenkiller Dam.
Several of the structures from the town were
moved to higher ground. Among these were the
old store and several small cabins, which were
relocated to their present location on Highway 82
in Cookson. The store is still a popular gathering
place. Several structures from the old town could
not be moved and were left behind at the bottom
of the lake. They now are a popular underwater
destinations for scuba divers.
Keys
The Keys community is located south of
Tahlequah at the junction of Oklahoma State
Highway 82, which traverses the east side of the
lake, and Indian Road, which traverses the west
side. Because of its location as a gateway to both
sides of Lake Tenkiller, Keys is a focal
point for a variety of businesses,
including convenience stores,
banks, restaurants, hair/nail salons,
real estate agencies, churches, a
donut shop, boat repair shop, auto
repair shop, hotel, agriculture and
feed store and the world-famous
Jimmy Houston’s Outdoor Store.
Keys is just minutes from
Tahlequah and a wide variety of
Lake Tenkiller destinations.
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Surrounding Communities
Surrounding Communities
Surrounding communities offer
activities for the whole family
Vian
Vian began as a trading
post in the mid 1800s and
was established as a town in
1902. No one is sure where
the name Vian came from, but
one popular version is that
the town was named after an
early settler, George Vi. The
second syllable, ‘an’ was added
making it Vian, which in the
Cherokee language means
“garfish.”
Located nine miles south of
Lake Tenkiller on Oklahoma
State Highway 82 and just
off of Interstate-40, Vian
is a quiet, friendly, familyoriented community. Several
renovated buildings, many
of which have been painted
with historical murals, provide
unique shopping and dining
opportunities, including
antiques and hand-made
quilts.
The city park, along the
railroad tracks, hosts a weekly
farmer’s market on Saturdays
during the summer months,
with a wide variety of locallygrown produce and homemade products available.
Vian City Lake, just north
of town, offers fishing
and an attractive walking
trail around the lake, with
strategically located benches
and vegetation identification
markers for the benefit of
budding naturalists.
Just south of Vian on
Highway 82 is the Sequoyah
National Wildlife Refuge. The
American bald eagle, along
Photos courtesy of Sallisaw Chamber of Commerce
Far Left: Sallisaw Falls is a local favorite. The falls are
at Sallisaw Creek Park, located just west of town on
Highway 64. The park also includes picnic shelters and
bathrooms. Photo at left: Sequoyah, the inventor of
the Cherokee written language, made his home just
outside of Sallisaw. His home is now open to visitors
and houses a museum that includes a portion of his
original cabin. Above: The 14 Flags Museum is located
in the downtown area just east of the intersection of
Highway 59 and Highway 64. The outdoor museum is
open daily during daylight hours. There is no admission
fee to visit.
with thousands of Canadian
and snow geese, take up
residence at the refuge each
year.
Whitetail deer, wild turkey
and several species of duck
are abundant, as well as mink,
otter and beaver. Bird watchers
will enjoy the many species
of non-game and native
songbirds that frequent the
wildlife refuge daily.
For information, contact the
Vian Chamber of Commerce,
P.O. Box 687 (603 N. Thornton
St.), Vian, OK 74962 or phone
(918) 773-5446.
Sallisaw
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Sallisaw, the county seat of
Sequoyah County, is located
at the southern edge of the
famed Cookson Hills, and near
the navigation channel of the
Arkansas River. Its name is from
the French “salaisiau” meaning
“salt provision.”
Native Americans, explorers,
trappers and early settlers
were familiar with the natural
salt deposits found near area
streams.
Today Sallisaw is an
expanding center for
commerce and tourism.
Several museums and
historical sites are located in
or a short drive from the city,
including Sequoyah’s home,
northeast of the city.
Sallisaw is home to
Oklahoma’s first pari-mutual
horse racing track, which
currently operates as a training
track, plus a wide variety of
businesses, casino, antique
malls and speciality shops.
The Sallisaw airport has
lighted runways, air charter
services available and an avid
skydiver’s group.
Numerous facilities for
fishing, camping, hiking and
boating are just minutes away.
For more information,
contact the Sallisaw Chamber
of Commerce, P.O. Box 251 (301
E. Cherokee Ave.) Sallisaw, OK
74955. The phone number is
(918) 775-2558
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Gore
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Gore
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Gore
Gore
Formerly “Rainbow Mart”
Take Away Orders for
Catering, Picnics, and Reunions
Photo by Nancy Tharp
The Lake Tenkiller area is winter home for nearly a
million migratory geese, ducks and other waterfowl.
It is also an excellent time to view bald eagles, bobcats and whitetail deer. During the winter months,
largemouth bass and white bass seek deep water.
Crappie can be caught from the heated fishing docks
around the lake. Hunting is another popular sport
around Tenkiller. This area is ranked 2nd in Oklahoma
for number of deer taken during deer season. Project
lands are open for public hunting, except for developed recreational areas and lands in the vicinity of
the dam and other project structures.
Original Steel Pit BBQ
Chester’s Fried Chicken
Simple Simon’s Pizza
Fantastic Entree Salads
House Made Cinnamon Rolls
Breakfast Sandwiches
300 N. Main
Soda Steve’s
Premium Coffee
Program
Drive Thru
Gore, Oklahoma, 74435
918-489-5948
www.sodastevesmarket.com
Soda Steve’s, LLC
24 Hours
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7 AM - 8 PM
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101 S. Main Gore, OK, 74435
918-489-5539
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Marval Resort
...where families create memories
Family Reunions...from a couple of families
and friends to the entire family tree, Marval Resort
is a great place for your reunion.
Church Families...a weekend retreat
• Cabins by the river
• RV Sites (FHU)
• Tent Sites
• Lodges
• Reunion Hall
• Clubhouse
• Full-Service Meals
• Catering
• FREE CATV
• FREE
or a whole church family, whatever your
needs, Marval has the facilities.
Rallies...all the facilities
• Swimming Pool
• Splash Pad
• Planned Activities
• Nature Trails
• Tubing on the River
• Game Room
• Mini-Golf
you need for a memorable
rally are waiting for you.
Lower Illinois River
Year-round fishing and record catches
make Gore ‘Trout Capital of Oklahoma’
Year-round trout fishing
and record breaking catches
have given Gore the right
to lay claim to the title of
“Trout Capital of Oklahoma.”
To check out the Gore claim
and enjoy the outdoors while
experiencing some terrific
fishing, MarVal Resort on the
Lower Illinois River is the place.
MarVal Resort offers, in
addition to the excellent trout
fishing, tent
camping,
RV hookups, heated pool,
nine-hole mini-golf course,
volleyball court, game room,
snack bar, horseback riding
and a nature trail. Deluxe
cabins also are available.
MarVal has a clubhouse with
a full kitchen that seats up to
100. Great for family reunions,
groups and weddings.
The 12-mile stretch of the
Lower Illinois River is stocked
with 100,000 rainbow trout
annually at three sites —
MarVal Resort, Tenkiller Power
House and River Road Access
Area. Trout tournaments are
held three times a year and the
river is heavily stocked with
lunker-class trout for these
events.
Water releases from Tenkiller
Dam bring white bass on
their spawning run in the
spring and striped bass all
year. The Lower Illinois River is
known for striped bass with a
47-pound, 8-ounce record fish.
Catfish can also be found in
deep holes along the river.
www.MarvalResort.com
Oklahoma’s Trout Capital
Fish on the river at Marval Resort and reel-in your Trophy Trout.
800-340-4280
South of Lake Tenkiller Dam
on the lower Illinois River.
Fishing is a popular sport for all ages on the Lower Illinois River with tournaments held regularly.
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Photo by Sonja Heald
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Lower Illinois River
From Oklahoma City (west)
I-40 Exit 287 North through Gore
- follow State Highway 100 - 12
miles to Dam
From Ft. Smith (east)
Lower Illinois
River
Access
Operated by:
City
State of Oklahoma
Private
Governmental (U.S.)
I-40 Exit 297 North through Vian follow State Highway 82 - 9 miles
to Highway 100 - Turn left - 4 miles
Trout Stream
to Dam
From Tulsa
Muskogee Turnpike Exit 55 (Lake
Tenkiller Exit) - go East on US
Highway 62 for 2 miles to Highway
10 - Take Highway 10 southeast 10 miles to Highway 10A - Dam is
about 5 miles.
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River Road Access
MarVal Trout Campground
Moonshine Trout Park
Gore Landing
Gore Ray Fine Park
Summers Landing
Cherokee Courthouse
River provides chance to view wildlife
Webbers Falls Lock and Dam at
(918) 487-5252.
Drinking Water
Restrooms
Showers
Swimming
Picnic Areas
Picnic Shelters
Concession Services
Camping
Electrical Outlets
Trailer Dump Stations
Canoe Launching
Boat Launching Ramp
Fishing Access
Historical Site
Driving Directions to Tenkiller Dam
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Sequoyah National Park
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Photo by Ron Day
In late September the white pelican stops here on its annual migration.
Webbers Falls
Springtime brings trout fishing to the Lower Illinois
River near the Tenkiller Dam.
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Webbers Falls Lock and Dam
is located on the Arkansas
River near the towns of
Gore and Webbers Falls. An
observation platform
and visitors facilities
are located at the
Dam, and visitors may
watch the lockage of
barges and pleasure
craft. On a bluff above
the powerhouse is
a scenic overlook
you may view the
lock and dam and
a large area of the
lake. Sportspeople
will find recreation
opportunities at
Webbers Falls Lake.
The predominate
species of fish are
catfish, white bass,
black bass, crappie, bream,
walleye, sauger, buffalo,
carp and a rapidly growing
population of striped bass.
contact the Corps of Engineers,
Sequoyah National Park is
located on the Arkansas River
between Gore and Vian.
Nestled in the gently
rolling foothills of the Ozark
Mountains, Sequoyah National
Park is home to wildlife as
unique as the bald eagle and
as elusive as the bobcat.
Fertile bottomlands at the
confluence of the Arkansas
and Canadian Rivers make
this refuge a terrific wildlife
viewing destination.
The park was established
in 1970 to provide habitat for
waterfowl and other migratory
birds and to provide food and
cover for resident wildlife.
contact Sequoyah National
Park at (918) 773-5251.
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2014 Lake Tenkiller
Visitors’ Guide
65,000 Lake Tenkiller Visitors’ Guide includes Where to Stay, Where to Eat, Where to Shop and Fun Things to
Do. The Guide will include a listing of Accommodations, Restaurants, Lake Tenkiller Marinas, Tahlequah Attractions,
Illinois River Float Operators, Area Maps and a Calendar of Events. (Produced in cooperation with the Oklahoma Department of Tourism & Recreation, the Greater Tenkiller Area Association (GTAA) and the Tahlequah Tourism Council.
Circulation: 65,000 Distribution listed below and online at www.LakeTenkiller.com
• Oklahoma Department of Tourism & Recreation Website Inquiries.
• GTAA Website, Magazine Advertising and Cable TV inquiries.
• Oklahoma Tourism Information Centers
• Chamber of Commerce offices
• Tenkiller Area Corp of Engineer Campsites and State Parks
• Travel shows in Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, Texas and Arkansas
• Tourist Information Display Racks in Oklahoma City, Tulsa and Wichita
Greater Tenkiller Area Association Business Directory
Directory of Business Members and Advertisers
All area codes are 918 unless otherwise indicated
Accounting & Tax Services
E. Fabry & Associates
- Cookson 457-3900
Advertising
Triple F Advertising
773-8848
D & S Marketing Services
457-4403
Airports
Tenkiller Airpark Cookson 457-3257
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489-5150
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Reserve your Ad space by completing an online form at www.LakeTenkiller.com orcall Don Nowlin at
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AD Reservations due August 1, 2013
AD MATERIALS DUE SEPTEMBER 1, 2013
GTAA, P.O. Box 245, Cookson, OK 74427 nowlindonald@msn.com
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Barnacle Bills Marina
457-5438
8
Burnt Cabin Marina
Park Hill 457-5421
www.burntcabin.com
2
Chicken Creek Village
Cookson 457-5029
Cookson Bend Marina
-Cookson 457-5161
www.cooksonbend.com 9
Cookson Store - Cookson
457-5171
www.cooksonstoreandcabins.com 12
Flintridge Grocery
Cookson 457-4151
45
Strayhorn Marina - Gore
487-5178
3
Sixshooter Resort Cookson 457-5152 3
www.sixshooterresort.homestead.com
Boat Storage
Banking
Armstrong - Vian 773-5255
Gore 489-5950
Tahlequah 456-6191
Muskogee 680-6900
www.armstrongbank.com
BancFirst - Tahlequah
456-0541 www.bancfirst.com
Bank of America - Tahlequah
456-6374 www.bankofamerica.com
Bank of Cherokee County Tahlequah772-2572
www.bankofcherokeecounty.com
Matt Chapman - Edward
Jones - Tahlequah
431-0351 www.edwardjones.com
Boat Lifts
Oklahoma Boat Lifts
1-800-888-OKLIFTS
www.boatlift.com
9
Boat Rentals
Burnt Cabin Marina Park Hill 457-5421
www.burntcabin.com
2
Cookson Bend Marina Cookson 457-5161
www.cooksonbend.com
9
Pine Cove Marina 489-5735
www.pinecovemarina.biz
5
Sixshooter Marina 3
Cookson 457-5152
487-5178
3
Boat Repair & Services
Boats Unlimited - Cookson
457-6055
Pine Çove Marina 489-5735
www.pinecovemarina.biz 5
487-5178
3
Big Boat Storage - 773 5537
- Cookson 457-5029
chickencreekvillage@gmail.com 13
Circle R Boat & RV Storage
Across from Tenkiller State
Park 776-7700
D&L Boat Storage - Cookson
457-7979
Keys Secure Boat and RV
Storage - Keys 671-4269
www.keyssecureboatstorage.com
Sizemore Landing Boat
Storage Park Hill 457-7979
Tenkiller Village Boat &
Mini Storage
489-5888
50
Twitty’s Boat & RV Storage
Oklahoma City
(405) 634-3780
Camping & Campgrounds
Army Corps of Engineers
487- 5252 www.recreation.gov 20
The following campgrounds
are managed by the U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers.
Call the above phone number:
• Blackgum Landing
• Cato Creek
• Carter’s Landing
• Chicken Creek
• Cookson Bend
• Elk Creek
• Horsehoe Bend
• Pettit Bay I and II
• Snake Creek
• Standing Rock
• Strayhorn Landing
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Burnt Cabin Marina
457-5421
www.burntcabin.com
2
Cherokee Landing State
Park - Park Hill 457-5716
Greenleaf State Park Braggs 487-5196 or
487-5622
56
MarVal Family Camping
Resort - Gore 1-800-3404280 www.marvalresort.com 52
Peyton’s Place - Tahlequah
456-3847 or 800-359-086664
Tenkiller State Park - Gore
489-5641 or 489-5643
55
Casino’s
Funeral Homes
Agent Funeral Home Sallisaw 775-4414 or
1-800-882-0276
Gifts, Souvenirs & Antiques
Fin & Feather Gift Shop Gore 487-5148
4
NDN Art - Tahlequah 4311300 indianartgallery.com
Spirit in the Wood Gallery
Cookson 457-3559
www.spiritinthewoodgallery.com 13
Tenkiller Trading Company
- Gore 489 5888
www.tenkillertrading.com Cherokee Casino 207-3600
www.cherokeecasino.com
23
Keetowah Cherokee Casino
456-6131
Golf
Dental Services/Oral Surgery
Grocery Services & Suppliers
R. R. Kinsinger, D.D.S. Ponca City 580-762-6351
Vian Family Dental Clinic
773-6200
Don Logue, D.D.S., P.C. Park Hill 456-3082
Electric Cooperatives
Cookson Hills Electric
Cooperative, Inc. - Sallisaw
775-2211 www.cooksonhills.com
Float Trips
Arrowhead Resort
1-800-749-1140
www.arrowhead-thunderbird.com43
456-3847 or 1-800-359-0866
www.peytonsplace.ws
42
War Eagle Resort
1-800-722-3834 www.
shopoklahoma.com/wareagle.htm40
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The Wolf at Tenkiller Vian - 773-5093
www.thewolfattenkiller.com
Amundsen Food
Equipment
(405) 236-5961
www.okrestaurantequipment.com
A&B Distributors, Inc
Muskogee 682-6331
B&J Quick Stop - Gore
487-5230 Ben E. Keith Foods - Vian
250-0199
- Cookson 457-5029
chickencreekvillage@gmail.com
457-5171
www.cooksonstoreandcabins.com
Fin & Feather - Gore
487-5148
Flintridge Grocery Cookson 457-4151
Henderson Coffee Muskogee 682-8751
39
13
456-384/1-800-359-08666 42
Soda Steve’s - Gore
489-5948
50
Short Stop - Gore
489-5539 50
Tenkiller Liquor - Gore
489-5802 51
Twice the Ice - Gore/Keys 51
Home Improvement
Brenneis Roofing &
Construction - Cookson
457-3450
J.Carter & Son, LLC/Gore
True Value/Just Ask Rental Gore 489-5551
www.goretruevalue.com
Kansas Casting, Inc. - Belle
Plaine (620) 488-2282
Kelly Engineering & Assoc.
456-0025
Keys Lawn & Garden
- Park Hill 456-3001
www.keyslawnandgarden.com
Public Supply Company
Oklahoma City
(405) 272-9621
Sallisaw Lumber - Sallisaw
775-6246
Tahlquah Lumber Company
- Tahlequah 456-2507
http://tahlequahlumber.com
Hospitals & Healthcare
13
12
4
45
Community Healthcare of
Gore 683-9407
Gore Green Country Drug,
Inc. - Gore 489-5558
www.goredrug.com
Gore Nursing Center
489-2299
Kisinger Clinic - Ponca City
(580) 762-6351
Mathew Cohlmia DDS
(405) 848-3783
Memorial Hospital - Stilwell
696-3101
NeoHealth - Tahlequah
431-0202
NeoHealth - Hulbert
772-32390
Sequoyah Memorial Sallisaw 775-4483
Tahlequah City Hospital Tahlequah 456-0641
W.W. Hastings Hospital Tahlequah 458-3100
Poison Control Center
1-800-522-4611
Urgent Care 453-1234
Lodging
Insurance
Farmers Insurance - Sallisaw
775-6231
Southlake Insurance/Tag
Agency Gore 489-5823 61
State Farm Insurance (Mark
Hodson) - Tahlequah
456-8881 www.statefarm.com
Lake Publications
Greater Tenkiller Area
Association 1-888-867-4403
Fishing and Hunting
Oklahoma - Sapulpa
224-0366 www.fishandhuntok@
wmconnect.com
35
Lawn & Garden
Greenleaf Nursery
Company - Park Hill 457-5172
www.greenleafnursery.com
Keys Lawn & Garden - Park
Hill 456-3001
www.keyslawnandgarden.com
Liquor Stores
Tenkiller Liquor Store
- Gore489-5802
www.tenkillerliquor.com
51
Burnt Cabin Marina
www.burntcabin.com
2
Carefree Cabins
Vian 851-1664
Chicken Creek Hen House
Retreat & Therapeutic
Massage Cookson
931-7175 or 457-3307
45
Chicken Creek Village Cookson 457-5029
chickencreekvillage@gmail.com
www.cooksonbend.com
9
457-5171
Dutchman’s Cabins
- Cookson 457-4246
www.dutchmancabins.com
Fin & Feather
- Gore 487-5148
4
Fishbone Cabins
- Gore 487-7089
www.fishbonecabins.com
11
Five Oaks Manor - Gore
(626) 274-2555 or 696-7225
www.fiveoaksmanorOK.com
12
Greenleaf State Park
- Braggs 487-5196 or 487-5622
www.oklahomaparks.com
56
Tenkiller Cabins - Vian
576-3498
13
The Lodge at Strayhorn
Cove - Vian 776-7700
www.circlerproperties.com/strayhorn/
index.html
17
Lawley House - Cookson
478-2273 www.lawleyhouse.com
Log Cabin Motel - Cookson
457-4116
www.freewebs.com/logcabinmotel 48
MarVal Family Camping
Resort - Gore 489-2295
www.marvalresort.com
52
Our Place Cabin - Tenkiller
Dam 696-6868 or 696-9380
www.ourplacecabin.com
456-3847/-800-359-0866
42
Pine Cone Cottage - Vian
773-8888 or 776-7700
Sixshooter Resort - Cookson
457-515 www.sixshooterresort.
homestead.com
3
Stone Mountain Lodge
Greg & Susan Sell
(580) 334-4471
StoneMountainLodge-Tenkiller.com
Sundown Cabin - Vian
605-5099
www.sundowncabin.com 11
Tenkiller Cabins - 576-3498
2
Tenkiller Lodge - Keys
453-9000
www.tenkillerlodge.com
2
Tenkiller State Park - Gore
489-5641 or 489-5643
www.oklahomaparks.com
55
Terrapin Peak Bed
Breakfast & Beyond Cookson 457-4906
www.terrapinpeakbbb.com
64
Marinas
Barnacle Bill’s Marina
457-5438
www.bbillsmarina@yahoo.com
Burnt Cabin Marina Park Hill 457-5421
www.burntcabin.com
www.cooksonbend.com
Pine Cove Marina - Vian
487-5735
www.pincovemarina.biz www.laketenkiller.com
8
2
9
5
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Sixshooter Resort www.sixshooterresort.homestead.com
Cookson 457-5152 3
Snake Creek Marina
-Cookson 457-5674
www.snakecreekmarina.com
487-5178
6
Organizations/Events
Buckhorn Homeowners
Assoc. - Cookson 521-7439
Cookson Jubilee - Cookson
457-3220
32
United Keetowah Band
- Tahlequah 456-5533
44
456-6006
23
Cherokee Nation 453-5536
Oklahoma Scenic River’s
Commission - Tahlequah
456-3251
Save The Illinois River
(STIR) - Tahlequah 456-3407
www.illinoisriver.org
Tahlequah Rotary Club
456-1934
Tenkiller Area Community
Organization (T.A.C.O.)
Cookson 457-3220
Tenkiller Park Partners Vian 489-5641
61
Fireworks Extravaganza
July 4th
30
Red Fern Festival Tahlequah 456-3742
29
Pet Services
Lakeside Veterinary
Services - Park Hill 453-2655
Pharmacies
Walgreens - Tahlequah
458-4283
Gore Green County Drug
489-5558
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Photography
Ron Day Nature
Photography - Cookson
457-4466
www.rondayphotography.com 14
Radio Stations
Classic Country KTLQ 1350
AM - Listener Line 431-1350
www.ktlq1350.com
K95.5 Inc. and Payne 5
Communications, LLC
Welling 230-2165
www.lakescountry1021.com
www.okiecountry1017.com
www.kfoxradio.com
Lakes Country 102.1 KEOK
Listener Line 207-1021
www.lakescountry1021.com
Real Estate
Century 21, Wright Real
Estate - Cookson & Keys 29
Cookson 457-3111 or
1-800-364-1016
Keys 456-1016 or 1-800-559-0939
www.century21wright.com
Carmen Bennet 917-5150
cbennet@century21wright.com
Donna Billings 458-1486
dbillings@century21wright.com Circle R Properties - Vian
776-7700
www.circlerproperties.com
Kelly Engineering - Park Hill
456-0025
The Mitchell Co. 458-2600
Cell: 458-7599
Tenkiller Lake Realty
- Cookson - 457-3200
Park Hill - 453-9797
www.tenkillerlakerealty.com
17
Tenkiller Property.Com
- Vian 773-4072
www.tenkillerproperty.com
16
Trinity Mortgage Group
- Moore (405) 793-0100
ww.trinitymortgagegroup.com
Restaurants
B&J Restaurant - Gore 4875230 www.bandjrestaurant.com 13
Barnacle Bill’s Marina
457-5430
8
Big Daddy’s Restaurant and
Catering - Vian 489-2201
Burnt Cabin Marina
- Park Hill 457-542
www.burntcabin.com
2
457-5171
Clearwater Café at Pine
Cove Marina 489 5655
www.pinecovemarina.biz
5
Del Rancho #21 - Tahlequah
456-0757
12
487-5148
4
Gambino’s Pizza - Gore
489-2828 www.gambinospizza.com
Jimbo’s - Gore 489-5553 50
Lakehouse Kitchenette
489-2350
Nannie’s at The Fin
- Gore 487-5148
Fin & Feather Dining Room
4
Sixshooter - Skipper’s
- Cookson 457-5152 www.
sixshooterresort.homestead.com
2
Soda Steve’s - Gore
Fin & Feather 487-5148
4
Smokin’ Goat Roadhouse
- Vian 773-5705
www.thesmokingoat.com/
Retirement Homes
Go Ye Village - Tahlequah
456-4542 www.goyevillage.org 37
Reunion Houses
487-5148
4
Five Oaks Manor - 696-7225
Cell: 626-274-2550
www.fiveoakmanorok.com 12
RV Parks
Burnt Cabin Marina Park Hill
457-5421 www.burntcabin.com 2
- Cookson 457-5029
chickencreekvillage@gmail.com 13
Peaceful Meadow Park Vian 489-5159
www.meadow-park.com 62
Sixshooter Resort
- Cookson 457-5152 3
Terrapin Peak Bed
Breakfast & Beyond Cookson 457-4906
www.terrapinpeakbbb.com
13
Campgrounds managed
by the U.S. ArmyCorps of
Engineers (918) 487-5252.
• Cato Creek
• Carter’s Landing
• Cookson Bend
• Elk Creek
• Snake Creek
• Standing Rock
Scuba Diving - Sales, Service
and Tours
Gene’s Aqua Pro - Gore
487-5221
35
Nautical Adventures
- Cookson 457-3483 or
457-DIVE www.divetenkiller.com
Services
A & B - 682-6331
C & H Tire - Ft. Smith, Ark.
(479) 452-5678
Chicken Creek Hen House
Retreat & Therapeutic
Massage Cookson
931-7175 or 457-3307
Gary Wilson Construction
(580) 772-8224
Life Coach - Park Hill Glenda
J. Greene, MS 316-8804
www.gohealth.net
Massage by Tobie Keys 316-2753
www.massagebytobie.com
Northwest Tire & Auto
Service (405) 470-1840
www.goodyeardealers.com
Nutritional Physician - Park
Hill Tom Greene, DC 316-8803
www.gohealth.net
Rick Agent for State Rep
Dist #2
- Sallisaw 775-7146
Richards Car Care, Inc.
(405) 820-5399
Sequoyah Fuels Corp. - Gore
489-5888
Sue’s Recycling &
Sanitation - Gore 773-4007
Tourist Information
Greater Tenkiller Area
Assoc. - Cookson
1-888-867-4403
Gore Chamber of
Commerce - Gore 489-2534
www.goreok.com
Tahlequah Chamber Of
Commerce - Tahlequah
1-800-456-4680
Sallisaw Chamber of
Commerce - Sallisaw 7752558 www.sallisawchamber.com
Churches
Assembly of God - Vian773-8386
Assembly of God, First - Gore
489-2011
Baptist - Lakeview Mission 487-5422
Baptist - Notchietown, Gore 489-5332
Baptist, Southern
- East Central Assoc.
- Barber 456-6841
- Blackgum 775-5431
- Carter 457-5988
- Cookson 457-4122
- East Central Baptist Association
457-5155
- Gore First Baptist 489-5721
- Keys First Southern 456-1335
- Tenkiller Baptist Assembly
- Campground 457-5155
- Vian 773-5226
Canterbury Chapel (12 step church)
- Vian 773-3028
Catholic, St. John’s - Cookson 457-5146
Church of Christ - Lakeroad
- Gore 489-5481
Church of God - Keys 458-5953
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter
Day Saints 489-5546
Cornerstone Tabernacle
- Gore 489-2385
Community Christian Fellowship
- Keys 453-9510
Pentecostal, Lighthouse
Tabernacle Church of God
- Gore
489-5843
Living Word Fellowship
- Vian 773-8088
Trinity Free Holiness
- Vian 773-8558
United Methodist - Cookson 457-5717
United Methodist - Gore 489-5313
United Methodist - Vian 773-5335
United Methodist Mission
- Cookson 457-5181
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Open All Year
Cookson Bend Resort & Marina
www.CooksonBend.com
(918) 457-5161
liest
Frienridna on
Ma Lake
er
Tenkill
Open Year Round!
• Waterfront Motel and Cabins • Boat Rentals •
• Fully Equipped Marina • Boat Slips •
Authorized Dealer:
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PO Box 190,
Cookson, OK 74427
2 Miles West of Cookson
on Cookson Bend Road
(918) 457-5161
Inquire Today for your next vacation (918) 457-4715
Tenkiller’s most distinctive bed & breakfast.
Custom cabin rooms with every creature comfort. Gourmet chef
on-site. Huge game and entertainment room. Perfect for your
next get away, corporate event or wedding reception!
Two (2) miles from Lake Tenkiller off West Sixshooter Road.
20965 W 921 Road, Cookson, OK 74427.
Call today for reservation at (918) 457-4906 or visit us at
www.terrapinpeakbbb.com.

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