Pettit Bay
Tenkiller Ferry Lake — lakeside
Location: GORE, OK, OK
Price: From $16 per night
Price range: $16–$25 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (174 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Pettit Bay Campground on Tenkiller Ferry Lake is a recreational paradise for visitors looking for a well-kept waterfront facility, which offers convenient access for boating, swimming and wildlife viewing. It is located near the historic town of Tahlequah and attracts many campers who return year after year.Boating, fishing, water skiing, hiking, and swimming are some of the activities enjoyed by visitors. Prevailing winds and secluded coves create an ideal environment for sailing.
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/pettit-bay to be notified when sites open up.
Pettit Bay offers waterfront camping on Tenkiller Ferry Lake with mature, shaded sites near the water ideal for boating, swimming, and fishing. Google reviewers praise the mature trees, lake proximity, and accommodations for various camping styles including RVs with dogs.
Wildlife alert: Timber Rattlesnake, Wapiti, White-tailed Deer, Wild Turkey, and Red-tailed Hawk present in area
Insider tips for Pettit Bay: Book early — federal campground with 89 sites fills quickly Request electric hookup sites in advance, as hookups only available on select sites Plan water activities like kayaking, boating, and swimming as primary recreation
Skip Pettit Bay if: You need full RV hookups (water/sewer unavailable; electric on select sites only). You require smooth road conditions (reviewers note roads need repair). You plan to stay during peak season without advance reservations.
Best time to visit Pettit Bay: Year-round — Campground operates year-round, though early booking strongly recommended as federal campground with limited sites.
Nearby campgrounds: Elk Creek Landing (GORE, OK), Cookson Bend (GORE, OK), Chicken Creek (GORE, OK), Snake Creek (GORE, OK).
Cell Phone Coverage at Pettit Bay
Cell signal at Pettit Bay (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.
Pettit Bay Campground on Tenkiller Ferry Lake is a recreational paradise for visitors looking for a well-kept waterfront facility, which offers convenient access for boating, swimming and wildlife viewing. It is located near the historic town of Tahlequah and attracts many campers who return year after year.Boating, fishing, water skiing, hiking, and swimming are some of the activities enjoyed by visitors. Prevailing winds and secluded coves create an ideal environment for sailing.
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
federal campground with 89 sites fills quickly
Request electric hookup sites in advance, as hookups only available on select sites
Plan water activities like kayaking, boating, and swimming as primary recreation
Campground operates year-round, though early booking strongly recommended as federal campground with limited sites
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 8.25 miles south on Highway 82, turn right on Indian Road and go two miles south. Then turn left and go one mile southeast on the paved access road.
Campground entrance
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#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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