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Grand Lake O' The Cherokees

Frequently Asked Lake Questions

Jet Skis: Are they permitted? Yes
Swimming: Can you swim in the lake? Yes
What is the water quality? Excellent
Water Level:
Average surface level 740 ft above sea level. Lake fluctuates from 747 to 742 on average. 757 would be flood stage.
Boat Docks: Are they permitted? Yes. There are many private docks. You own to the water (750 level).
Power Boats: Are they permitted? Yes
Depth of Lake:  
Nearby cities: Distance to nearby major cities?
1 hr to Tulsa, OK, 45 min. to Joplin, MO
Small towns, Grove & Monkey Island in center of the lake. Ketchum on west side, Jay is south & Langley, Disney on the south by Pensacola Dam.
Nearest airport: Small airport in Grove. Tulsa has International. Monkey Island has an airport as well as Joplin, MO.
Building restrictions and requirements:
Grove has restrictions and city ordinances. 

Grand Lake O’ The Cherokees was created in 1940 with GRDA’s completion of Pensacola Dam. It is one of the premiere lakes in the Midwest and the crown jewel of a chain of lakes in the northeastern Oklahoma region. Its 59,000 surface acres of water are ideal for boating, skiing, fishing, swimming and sailing. In fact, the lake, which lies in a southwest to northeast direction, is popular with sailboat enthusiasts wishing to take advantage of the prevailing wind. With 1,300 miles of shoreline meandering through the foothills of the Ozark Mountains, everything from bustling lakeside communities to quiet secluded coves and lakeside resorts can be found along its shore. Normal surface elevation is 742 feet above sea level. It is consistently ranked among the top lakes for bass fishing in the region. Grand is a haven for migratory waterfowl and other wildlife.

 



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Local Area Information

Entertainment abounds in the Grand Lake Area. Visitors can enjoy cruising the lake on an authentic paddlewheel riverboat, experience horseback riding and hay rides, attend a live outdoor amphitheater production, enjoy several live country music shows, visit an internationally known Japanese garden, and participate in high-stakes electronic bingo and off track betting.

You can also visit an historic antique museum featuring over one hundred reconstructed turn-of-the-century cabins and village shops, or visit a national custom car museum housing a collection of classic modified exotic cars dating from the fifties to the present day. While you're here, you can also visit the historical Seneca-Cayuga Mission Church, the only church in Oklahoma - and perhaps the United States - built solely by people.

GROVE, THE LARGEST CITY IN THE FASTEST GROWING COUNTY IN OKLAHOMA, IS ACCESSIBLE TO THOUSANDS OF VISITORS EACH YEAR, AND WITH TWO AIRPORTS SERVING THE AREA, GROVE IS A SHORT 76-MILE DRIVE FROM TULSA, AND A 43-MILE DRIVE FROM JOPLIN, MISSOURI. INTERSTATE 44 IS JUST 12 MILES AWAY.

WITH MORE SHORELINE THAN CALIFORNIA (OVER 1,300 MILES), GRAND LAKE IS A POPULAR DESTINATION FOR WEEKEND VISITORS LOOKING TO UNWIND BESIDE ITS SPARKLING WATERS. KNOWN AS THE "CRAPPIE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD" GRAND LAKE IS HOME TO MANY SPECIES, INCLUDING WHITE, SPOTTED, SMALL AND LARGE MOUTH BASS, WHITE CRAPPIE, BLUEGILL, THE HYBRID STRIPER, AND SPOONBILL AND CHANNEL CATFISH. THE BEST BASS FISHING LAKE IN OKLAHOMA.

The shores of Grand Lake boast many championship golf courses, both private and public, some with fabulous vistas of the lake. Visit www.grandlakefun.com for more information.

Sycamore Valley Rec Area
918-678-2758, 16924 S Hwy 9, Wyandotte, OK

Performance Arts
918-786-8950, 121 W 3rd St, Grove, OK

Patricia Island Golf Club, kent@gcinet.net
Golf Vacation Packages available including golf, gambling, food, and other attractions.  Play golf on our 18 hole championship Tripp Davis designed golf course.  Golf Digest Evaluation Panelist called the greens "Awesome" and the fairways and tees "Great" plus our practice facility is first rate. 1-800-495-LAKE(5253)

Fishing Information

Fishing is by far the most popular sporting activity on Grand Lake, and you have the ability to enjoy this favorite pastime all year 'round. It has been said that October to April are the best months for catching the ever popular Crappie. With the many enclosed fishing docks throughout the Grand Lake area, you don't have to worry about braving the cold. Sit back and relax 24 hours a day in these heated docks.
Boating Information

Grand Lake boasts several full service marinas and boat dealers to satisfy your individual desires. From renting a boat to purchasing your own lake toy you'll be sure to find what you're looking for on Grand Lake!

Marinas:

Gray's Marine & Machine
918-676-3725, 60701 E 230 Rd, Fairland, OK 74343-2306

Shangri-La Marina
918-257-4898, Highway 125, Afton, OK 74331

Teramiranda Marina Resort
918-257-8341, State Highway 125 S, Afton, OK 74331

Barker's Edgewater Marina
918-786-2885, 1513 98th St NW, Grove, OK 74344-4609

Boat Storage:

E & S Storage
620-223-4521, Grove, OK

Boat Repair :

Bob Weeks Alternator Exchange
918-786-4537, 204 S Center St, Grove, OK

 

 

 

 

 

 

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