Gentry Creek-North Eufaula

Gentry Creek Campground offers a well-maintained boat launch on Eufaula Lake along the Canadian River in McIntosh County, Oklahoma. The facility features a 4-lane concrete ramp, courtesy docks, and ample parking, making it ideal for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboats. A full-service marina on-site provides fuel, bait and tackle, and additional amenities. Note that personal watercraft (jet skis) are not permitted at this location.

Eufaula Lake is recognized for excellent fishing opportunities, with crappie, sand bass, catfish, and black bass populations, plus striped bass exceeding 40 pounds in the tailwaters below the dam. The campground offers a scenic setting in Oklahoma's green hills and is situated near Deep Fork National Wildlife Refuge. Access is convenient from Checotah—approximately 9 miles west on Highway 266.

For reservations, facilities information, or specific questions about access conditions, contact the facility at 918-799-5843. This location provides a reliable launch point for paddlers and boaters exploring the Canadian River system.

Overview
Gentry Creek Campground sits along the beaches of Eufaula Lake in the green hills of Oklahoma.Recreation
Eufaula Lake has long been recognized for its outstanding fishing. Crappie, sand bass, catfish, and black bass in the lake reach record size. Below the dam, striped bass reaching over 40 pounds have been caught in the tailwaters.

Boating and kayaking are popular activities in the...

Overview
Gentry Creek Campground sits along the beaches of Eufaula Lake in the green hills of Oklahoma.Recreation
Eufaula Lake has long been recognized for its outstanding fishing. Crappie, sand bass, catfish, and black bass in the lake reach record size. Below the dam, striped bass reaching over 40 pounds have been caught in the tailwaters.

Boating and kayaking are popular activities in the area. A boat ramp is provided at the campground for easy access to the water.

A variety of hiking trails wind throughout the hills and along the shoreline, offering additional activities for campers.Facilities
Gentry Creek Campground offers 26 campsites spread out along the lake shore. A boat ramp helps visitors enjoy the lake.Natural Features
Eufaula Lake is the largest lake located entirely in the state of Oklahoma. It is located on the Canadian River, 27 miles upstream from its confluence with the Arkansas River. The dam, completed in 1964 and dedicated by President Lyndon B. Johnson, was originally built for flood control.

With over 600 miles of shoreline and 102,000 surface acres of water, Eufaula Lake offers a variety of recreational opportunities. The shoreline ranges from vast expanses of sandy beaches to rocky bluffs, and the scenery is especially beautiful during the fall months, when visitors are treated to an array of vivid autumn colors.
Nearby Attractions
Robber's Cave State Park and two other state parks located on Eufaula Lake offer a variety of recreational experiences, including golf courses, swimming pools and hiking trails.

The historic town of Eufaula offers an array of antique shops and restaurants.

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