Chicken Creek
Tenkiller Ferry Lake — lakeside
Location: GORE, OK, OK
Price: From $23 per night
Price range: $23–$25 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (177 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Head to Chicken Creek Campground for tons of fun on Tenkiller Ferry Lake. As one of the most popular campgrounds on the lake, Chicken Creek boasts modern facilities, impressive vistas, convenient access to boating and plenty of opportunities to view wildlife. It’s no wonder why so many campers return each year.Visit the Tenkiller State Park for its nature center and scuba diving park, the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge near Vian, or the historic city of Tahlequah - the capital of the Cherokee
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Showers, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/chicken-creek to be notified when sites open up.
Chicken Creek is one of the most popular campgrounds on Tenkiller Ferry Lake, offering modern facilities, impressive vistas, and convenient access to boating, fishing, swimming, and hiking. The campground provides 103 sites with amenities including fire rings, picnic tables, flush toilets, showers, and a boat launch.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Red Fox, American Mink, Cedar Waxwing, Red-tailed Hawk, Timber Rattlesnake, Eastern Hognose Snake, and Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake have been documented within 8km of this location.
Insider tips for Chicken Creek: Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand. Electric hookups are available on select sites only—confirm hookup availability when reserving. Direct lake access via boat launch is available for water recreation.
Skip Chicken Creek if: You require water or sewer hookups—these are not available at most sites.. You need hookups at your specific site—confirm availability before booking as most sites lack them.. You visit during seasonal operation changes—verify current operational status..
Best time to visit Chicken Creek: Year-round — Campground operates year-round according to verified data..
Nearby campgrounds: Cookson Bend (GORE, OK), Snake Creek (GORE, OK), Pettit Bay (GORE, OK), Elk Creek Landing (GORE, OK).
Cell Phone Coverage at Chicken Creek
Cell signal at Chicken Creek (GORE, OK): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Head to Chicken Creek Campground for tons of fun on Tenkiller Ferry Lake. As one of the most popular campgrounds on the lake, Chicken Creek boasts modern facilities, impressive vistas, convenient access to boating and plenty of opportunities to view wildlife. It’s no wonder why so many campers return each year.Visit the Tenkiller State Park for its nature center and scuba diving park, the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge near Vian, or the historic city of Tahlequah - the capital of the Cherokee Nation.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with high demand.
Electric hookups are available on select sites only
confirm hookup availability when reserving.
Direct lake access via boat launch is available for water recreation.
Campground operates year-round according to verified data.
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Gore, Oklahoma, go 17.5 miles northeast on Highway 100, take the turn left and go 1.5 miles northwest on the paved access road. Follow signs into the campground.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Tenkiller Ferry Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Tenkiller Ferry Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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