Elk Creek Landing
Tenkiller Ferry Lake — lakeside
Location: GORE, OK, OK
Price: From $16 per night
Price range: $16–$25 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (42 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Elk Creek Landing Park is a nice, quiet, enjoyable campground on Tenkiller Ferry Lake. It has modern facilities and handy access to the lake. The region features breathtaking views of 200-foot limestone bluffs rising from the lake.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.
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/elk-creek-landing to be notified when sites open up.
Elk Creek Landing is a quiet, well-maintained campground on Tenkiller Ferry Lake with modern facilities, amazing sunsets, and excellent value at $10/night. Google reviewers consistently praise the scenic beauty, clean grounds, and peaceful atmosphere.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Elk, Bobcat, Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake, and Prairie Ringneck Snake present in the area within 8km.
Insider tips for Elk Creek Landing: Book early — this is a federal campground with limited reservable sites. Electric hookups available on select sites only; confirm hookup availability when booking. Most sites include fire pits and grills; plan campfire activities.
Skip Elk Creek Landing if: You require water or sewer hookups — only electric hookups available on select sites.. You need guaranteed hookups — most sites have no hookups.. You prefer high site availability — reviewers note there aren't many reservable sites..
Best time to visit Elk Creek Landing: Fall — Google reviews specifically highlight beautiful fall conditions at this location.. Year-round — Campground operates year-round according to verified data..
Nearby campgrounds: Pettit Bay (GORE, OK), Cookson Bend (GORE, OK), Chicken Creek (GORE, OK), Snake Creek (GORE, OK).
Cell Phone Coverage at Elk Creek Landing
Cell signal at Elk Creek Landing (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.
Elk Creek Landing Park is a nice, quiet, enjoyable campground on Tenkiller Ferry Lake. It has modern facilities and handy access to the lake. The region features breathtaking views of 200-foot limestone bluffs rising from the lake.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
this is a federal campground with limited reservable sites.
Electric hookups available on select sites only; confirm hookup availability when booking.
Most sites include fire pits and grills; plan campfire activities.
Google reviews specifically highlight beautiful fall conditions at this location.
Campground operates year-round according to verified data.
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
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 Tahlequah, OK, go 14 miles southeast on Highway 82, then turn right and go a mile on the paved access road.
Campground entrance
Google Maps APICommunity
#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- 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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