Elk Creek Landing

Elk Creek Landing is a full-service campground and boat launch facility on Tenkiller Ferry Lake in Park Hill, Cherokee County, Oklahoma. The park features modern amenities including flush toilets, hot showers, a dump station, and a dedicated boat ramp for launching kayaks, canoes, and motorboats. The facility is located 14 miles southeast of Tahlequah on Highway 82, making it easily accessible for paddlers exploring the lake. For more information or reservations, call 918-487-5252.

The 12,500-acre Tenkiller Ferry Lake, fed by the Illinois River and Baron Fork (both designated Oklahoma Scenic Rivers), is known for its clear water and scenic beauty, including dramatic 200-foot limestone bluffs. The lake offers excellent conditions for various water activities including fishing, boating, water skiing, and swimming. Prevailing winds and numerous secluded coves make it a popular destination for paddlers seeking quieter exploration areas. A nearby marina with concessions and floating restaurants provides additional amenities and services for day visitors.

**Note:** Before planning your visit, contact the facility directly at 918-487-5252 to confirm current ramp conditions and access status, as some ramps in the Tenkiller Lake area have experienced temporary closures.

Overview
Elk Creek Landing Park is a nice, quiet, enjoyable campground on Tenkiller Ferry Lake. It has modern facilities and handy access to the lake. The region features breathtaking views of 200-foot limestone bluffs rising from the lake.Recreation
Fishing, boating, water skiing, hiking, and swimming are some of the activities enjoyed by visitors. Prevailing winds and secluded coves create an...

Overview
Elk Creek Landing Park is a nice, quiet, enjoyable campground on Tenkiller Ferry Lake. It has modern facilities and handy access to the lake. The region features breathtaking views of 200-foot limestone bluffs rising from the lake.Recreation
Fishing, boating, 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
About half the campsites are equipped with electric hookups, and the two group shelters are nonelectric. The park has flush toilets, hot showers, water hydrants, dump station and a boat ramp. A marina with concessions is near the campground. Of the ten marinas with concessions located on the lake, most offer boat and jet-ski rentals, and several have floating restaurants.Natural Features
Tenkiller Ferry Lake is often referred to as "Oklahoma's clear water paradise." The 12,500 acre lake is sourced by the Illinois River and the Baron Fork, which are both designated as Oklahoma Scenic Rivers. It is nestled in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains in the northeastern part of the state. This area, known as Green Country, is surrounded by dense oak-hickory forests, tall bluffs, and rolling hills. The lake has 130 miles of shoreline with plenty of wildlife such as deer and turkey. It serves as one of the flyways of migratory birds, including bald eagles, common loons, and white pelicans.
Nearby Attractions
Visit the Tenkiller State Park for its nature center and scuba diving park, the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge near Vian, or the historic city of Tahlequah - the capital of the Cherokee Nation. The scenic upper Illinois River near Tahlequah is great for canoeing and rafting, and the lower Illinois near Gore offers prime trout fishing.

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