Cookson Bend Campground, Gore, OK

Cookson Bend Campground in Sequoyah county is located 1 hr 12 min northwest of Fort Smith, AR with an elevation of 669 feet. There are a total of 131 campsites. The campground is open all year. 127 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 24 and 160 feet. All sites are currently reservable. 7 sites have electric and water hookups. 58 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $14.00 to $50.00.
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Campsites Available Tonight, Sep 19, 2024 111 FF*

Campsites Available This Weekend, Sep 20, 2024 or Sep 21, 2024 86 + 27 FF*

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Campsite Reviews (71)

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@NormaF7723148 · Camped on Aug 27, 2024 at Campsite #39
Very clean campsites! The staff are efficient and friendly!
@RachaelMA0BE7A · Camped on Aug 25, 2024 at Campsite #30
The bathroom/shower facilities are really nice and clean. The campsite pads are big and spacious. Friendly and helpful staff.
@JerryB4411173 · Camped on Jul 1, 2024 at Campsite #10
Fire ants were a big problem at this location.
@TiffanyB887410 · Camped on Jun 7, 2024 at Campsite #54
We had great camp hosts and a great view of the lake. Our spot was near the boat ramp, so we had fun watching boats come and go.
@Katherine94445 · Camped on May 21, 2024 at Campsite #40
The gate attendants are wonderful. The park has several dead trees at the campsites that need to be removed for safety reasons. Wish we could stay more than a revolving 14 days per 30 if the park isn't full. We love to camp there.
@PatM6728238 · Camped on Apr 14, 2024 at Campsite #57
I was disappointed at the condition the sites were in. We have camped here for several years and was surprised at how everything had not been taken care of. The fire pit you couldnt use nor the charcoal area. Both the concrete around them had broken off and sunken on one side to the point you couldnt use them. They were mowing while we were there and we had another couple we were camping with. While we were setting out talking they decided to mow so close to us we could not speak to each other because they decided to mow close to our camp sites. At one time he stopped mowing and started talking to us about how pretty the day was and so on. Everything else was fine, even the camp host was very friendly.
@MIKEH4414321 · Camped on Apr 14, 2024 at Campsite #47
boat ramp at the courtesy dock needs repair, you either have to go in sideways and back off the ramp or back out until your drivers side door is in a foot of water
@CyndiHA072DDD3 · Camped on Sep 1, 2023 at Campsite #83
The primitive area doesn't seem to be getting enough attention. Several of the tables, grills, or firepits are either missing or broken. However, the staff it friendly, bathrooms clean and overall a wonderful experience.
@MandieC23E3E9B · Camped on Jul 7, 2023 at Campsite #41
Best Campsite !!! Clean and close to water. Family loved it
@AmyC3583814 · Camped on Jul 3, 2023 at Campsite #G6
Location is on top of a hill with great shade until later in the afternoon, where there's a break in the trees. 4-star rating for the following reason: have to share a water spigot with #6; is not great for larger campers (we are fortunate for our 24-ft bumper pull) but larger campers (5th wheels or anything longer than 28-ft would be a tight fit. You do not see the water in this location when trees are in full foliage. If you want water views, utilize other spots on the water line.
@DonnaS6863498 · Camped on Jun 6, 2023 at Campsite #47
We had a great time, intend on going back
@BRYANA8771519 · Camped on May 26, 2023 at Campsite #G3
Not enough toilets for a holiday weekend. Bathroom was too far away. Non flush toilet was nasty.
@JEFFERYH781231 · Camped on May 20, 2023 at Campsite #G10
Was there the weekend before Memorial day. Peaceful, quiet, relaxing. Hardly anyone else there. Coyotes, foxes, owls, whiporwills throughout the night. Had that real country feel. The lake was perfect for swimming and boating. Would live there if I could!
@JaneH3005748 · Camped on May 17, 2023 at Campsite #47
Love the cement rv and picnic table areas. Site was very clean and not muddy.
@LuzS7585584342 · Camped on Apr 19, 2023 at Campsite #39
Nice sites. Level. Clean
@CaroleS5664624 · Camped on Sep 18, 2022 at Campsite #37
More activities for the seniors to do
@CrystalC156474 · Camped on Sep 16, 2022 at Campsite #73
Absolutely love this place. We have a favorite spot and it’s just perfect.
@johnc3063297 · Camped on Sep 9, 2022 at Campsite #55
We always enjoy a trip to Tenkiller lake. The restrooms need updating and more 50 amp pedestals need to be installed.
@RichardC284688 · Camped on Sep 8, 2022 at Campsite #2
The weather was beautiful and the campgrounds were clean. Ww always have a great time at Cookson!
@NormaF7723148 · Camped on Sep 7, 2022 at Campsite #43
Clean & relaxing!
@DanaH9105895 · Camped on Aug 11, 2022 at Campsite #40
We always stay at Cookson Bend. The sites are very nice and all have a water view. It’s always clean and well maintained and it’s located pretty centrally on the lake.
@KenY2458910 · Camped on Aug 5, 2022 at Campsite #56
Camping was great. Site was clean, just disappointed there was not a sewer hook-up.
@Catherine87393 · Camped on Jul 24, 2022 at Campsite #42
Cookson Bend is the most relaxing area . Always clean and workers are so nice and helpful.
@MelannieF81916 · Camped on Jun 30, 2022 at Campsite #G2
Our 1st time camping over the 4th of July holiday. We had a great time other than the bathrooms were not very clean. Stoped at the front gate 2 different times to let them know.
@RickT1272566 · Camped on Jun 24, 2022 at Campsite #G8
camp sites were long enough but when i pulled out i was to long to make the cultisac because of trees so i had to back down the drive and my fifth wheel was only 41ft and my dually

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