Birds Of PassagePettit Bay
Paid or permit campsite
Campground · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Fees: reservable on Recreation.gov (nightly fee) Overview 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. Recreation 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. Scuba divers enjoy the lake's clear waters and high visibility. Fishing is good for black bass, white bass, striped bass, crappie and catfish. The trout stream below the dam is one of only two year-round trout fisheries in Oklahoma, and is regularly stocked with rainbow trout. Hunting is also permitted in parts of the lake area, in accordance with federal and state laws. Facilities… 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. Phone: 918-487-5252 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233581 Source: Recreation.gov. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: Sheryl R. Townsend
Official information from the managing agency. Fees, seasons and closures change; check before you go.
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