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Grand Lake o' the Cherokees

9630 Highway 59 N · Grove, OK

Why you should go…

Grand Lake o' the Cherokees is a reservoir in the Ozark foothills of northeast Oklahoma, formed by the Pensacola Dam and administered by the Grand River Dam Authority. The Grand Lake Association promotes tourism across the surrounding Delaware, Mayes, Craig and Ottawa counties, covering boating, fishing, golf, and lakeside dining and lodging. Its visitor office is based in Grove, Oklahoma.

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Good to know

General sport & outdoor guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Weather calls the shots

    Check the forecast the morning of and keep an indoor backup in your pocket for the day it turns.

  • Shoes, water, sun cover

    The three things that decide whether you last the whole outing or cut it short after an hour.

  • Parking and launches fill early

    On a nice weekend, lots and trailheads are often full by mid-morning.

  • Daylight shrinks in shoulder season

    Spring and fall visits need an earlier start than the same trip in July.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Grand Lake o' the Cherokees, ordered by straight-line distance.

  • Museums
    Family Favorite

    Scott Family Amazeum

    Under $25

    Interactive STEAM children's museum in Bentonville with a climbable tree canopy and indoor cave.

    39 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Sightseeing
    History Buff

    Claremore

    Free

    Tourism office for Claremore, Oklahoma, a Route 66 town and the birthplace of Will Rogers.

    44 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Museums
    History Buff

    Will Rogers Memorial Museum

    Under $25

    Museum and tomb honoring humorist and entertainer Will Rogers, with 12 galleries of memorabilia.

    48 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Sightseeing
    History Buff

    Cherokee Nation

    Free

    Tribal nation across 14 northeast Oklahoma counties with Trail of Tears history, cultural museums and heritage sites.

    53 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing