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Access Site OK

Cherokee Landing State Park

Caney Creek

Source: u_s__geological_survey Updated 1 year ago

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City: Park Hill, OK
County: Cherokee County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 35.75385000, -94.91104864
22224 Park 11, Park Hill, OK 74451, USA
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Caney Creek near Barber, OK 2.3 mi away
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Tahlequah Creek at S. 530 Road at Tahlequah, OK 6 mi away
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About This Access Site
Cherokee Landing State Park offers a convenient boat ramp and access point to Tenkiller Ferry Lake on the Illinois River in the scenic Cookson Hills near Tahlequah, Oklahoma. The facility features a lighted boat ramp, making it accessible for early morning and evening launches. The park includes additional amenities such as RV hookups, camping facilities, restrooms with showers, a swimming beach, and day-use areas, making it a full-service recreation destination for multi-day trips.

The Illinois River at this location is a major waterway with an average flow of over 27,000 cubic feet per second and a gentle gradient of 0.3 feet per mile, making it generally suitable for paddlers of varying skill levels. The landscape features striking 200-foot limestone bluffs that rise dramatically from the lake, creating scenic paddling conditions. The main road and boat ramp access are open year-round, providing reliable access for spring, summer, and fall paddling seasons.
Federal Facility Information
Free Access

This recreation area is part of Tenkiller Ferry Lake

Nearby Recreation Areas
Tenkiller Ferry Lake Located within
Nearby Boat Facilities
ELK CREEK LANDING On-site
Carters Landing On-site
Elk Creek Marina On-site
Cookson Bend Marina On-site