Can you reserve a site at Chicken Creek?

Yes, Chicken Creek is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Chicken Creek?

146 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Chicken Creek?

Yes, pets are allowed at Chicken Creek.

Are campfires allowed at Chicken Creek?

Campfires are not allowed at Chicken Creek.

Chicken Creek

Campground · Oklahoma · 103 bookable sites ·

Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers

Cherokee Oklahoma Tribal Statistical Area (D6)

103
Bookable sites: 146 ft
Max rig length: up to 50
People per site: 670 ft
Elevation

Campsite at Chicken Creek Park — Photo: Sheryl R. Townsend · Recreation.gov

Overview

Head to Chicken Creek Campground for tons of fun on Tenkiller Ferry Lake. As one of the most popular campgrounds on the lake, Chicken Creek boasts modern facilities, impressive vistas, convenient access to boating and plenty of opportunities to view wildlife. It's no wonder why so many campers return each year.

Recreation

Water skiing, boating, fishing, 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

All campsites are equipped with electric hookups, and the group shelters have electricity, too. The park has flush toilets, hot showers, water hydrants, a swim beach, playground, dump station and a boat ramp complex. 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.

The facts

103 bookable sites
2 sites for day use only
Vehicles up to 146 ft
Up to 50 people per site
Loops: CHICKEN CREEK

Site types

101 Standard Electric
1 Group Shelter Electric
1 Group Shelter Nonelectric

Amenities

Electric hookups
Water hookups
Shade
Pets allowed
Campfires allowed — not available

Not recorded upstream: sewer hookups, fire pits, picnic tables, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

103 campsites at Chicken Creek

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
001	CHICKEN CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	75 ft	8	🐾
002	CHICKEN CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
003	CHICKEN CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
004	CHICKEN CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8	🐾
005	CHICKEN CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
006	CHICKEN CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
007	CHICKEN CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	55 ft	8	🐾
008	CHICKEN CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	105 ft	8	🐾
009	CHICKEN CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	70 ft	8	🐾
010	CHICKEN CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	8	🐾
011	CHICKEN CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	72 ft	8	🐾
012	CHICKEN CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	37 ft	8	🐾
013	CHICKEN CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	103 ft	8	🐾
014	CHICKEN CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	34 ft	8	🐾
015	CHICKEN CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	140 ft	8	🐾
016	CHICKEN CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	100 ft	8	🐾
017	CHICKEN CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	8	🐾
018	CHICKEN CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	65 ft	8	🐾
019	CHICKEN CREEK	Standard Electric	—	Gravel	100 ft	8	🐾
020	CHICKEN CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	104 ft	8	🐾
021	CHICKEN CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	8	🐾
022	CHICKEN CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	55 ft	8	🐾
023	CHICKEN CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	95 ft	8	🐾
024	CHICKEN CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	78 ft	8	🐾
025	CHICKEN CREEK	Standard Electric	—	Gravel	125 ft	8	🐾
026	CHICKEN CREEK	Standard Electric	—	Gravel	110 ft	8	🐾
027	CHICKEN CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	8	🐾
028	CHICKEN CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	90 ft	8	🐾
029	CHICKEN CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	72 ft	8	🐾
030	CHICKEN CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	43 ft	8	🐾
031	CHICKEN CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	71 ft	8	🐾
032	CHICKEN CREEK	Standard Electric	—	Gravel	145 ft	8	🐾
033	CHICKEN CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	8	🐾
034	CHICKEN CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
035	CHICKEN CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	71 ft	8	🐾
036	CHICKEN CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	67 ft	8	🐾
037	CHICKEN CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	71 ft	8	🐾
038	CHICKEN CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	105 ft	8	🐾
040	CHICKEN CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	62 ft	8	🐾
041	CHICKEN CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	43 ft	8	🐾
042	CHICKEN CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	63 ft	8	🐾
043	CHICKEN CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	32 ft	8	🐾
044	CHICKEN CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	88 ft	8	🐾
045	CHICKEN CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
046	CHICKEN CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	8	🐾
047	CHICKEN CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
048	CHICKEN CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	94 ft	8	🐾
049	CHICKEN CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	46 ft	8	🐾
050	CHICKEN CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	32 ft	8	🐾
051	CHICKEN CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
052	CHICKEN CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	95 ft	8	🐾
053	CHICKEN CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	79 ft	8	🐾
054	CHICKEN CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	73 ft	8	🐾
055	CHICKEN CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	79 ft	8	🐾
056	CHICKEN CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8	🐾
057	CHICKEN CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	62 ft	8	🐾
058	CHICKEN CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	51 ft	8	🐾
059	CHICKEN CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	8	🐾
060	CHICKEN CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	97 ft	8	🐾
061	CHICKEN CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	58 ft	8	🐾
062	CHICKEN CREEK	Standard Electric	—	Gravel	87 ft	8	🐾
063	CHICKEN CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	95 ft	8	🐾
064	CHICKEN CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	52 ft	8	🐾
065	CHICKEN CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	8	🐾
066	CHICKEN CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	73 ft	8	🐾
067	CHICKEN CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	8	🐾
068	CHICKEN CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	62 ft	8	🐾
069	CHICKEN CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	57 ft	8	🐾
070	CHICKEN CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	72 ft	8	🐾
071	CHICKEN CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	67 ft	8	🐾
072	CHICKEN CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	65 ft	8	🐾
073	CHICKEN CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	57 ft	8	🐾
074	CHICKEN CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	74 ft	8	🐾
075	CHICKEN CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	55 ft	8	🐾
076	CHICKEN CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	90 ft	8	🐾
077	CHICKEN CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	63 ft	8	🐾
078	CHICKEN CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	88 ft	8	🐾
079	CHICKEN CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	56 ft	8	🐾
080	CHICKEN CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	61 ft	8	🐾
081	CHICKEN CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
082	CHICKEN CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	90 ft	8	🐾
083	CHICKEN CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	66 ft	8	🐾
084	CHICKEN CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	56 ft	8	🐾
085	CHICKEN CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	56 ft	8	🐾
086	CHICKEN CREEK	Standard Electric	—	Gravel	85 ft	8	🐾
087	CHICKEN CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	56 ft	8	🐾
088	CHICKEN CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	56 ft	8	🐾
089	CHICKEN CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	56 ft	8	🐾
090	CHICKEN CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	77 ft	8	🐾
091	CHICKEN CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	80 ft	8	🐾
092	CHICKEN CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	86 ft	8	🐾
093	CHICKEN CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	51 ft	8	🐾
094	CHICKEN CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	67 ft	8	🐾
095	CHICKEN CREEK	Standard Electric	—	Gravel	105 ft	8	🐾
096	CHICKEN CREEK	Standard Electric	—	Gravel	146 ft	8	🐾
097	CHICKEN CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	8	🐾
098	CHICKEN CREEK	Standard Electric	—	Gravel	100 ft	8	🐾
099	CHICKEN CREEK	Standard Electric	—	Gravel	85 ft	8	🐾
100	CHICKEN CREEK	Standard Electric	—	Gravel	85 ft	8	🐾
101	CHICKEN CREEK	Standard Electric	—	Gravel	85 ft	8	🐾
102	CHICKEN CREEK	Standard Electric	—	Gravel	90 ft	8	🐾
S001	CHICKEN CREEK	Group Shelter Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	50	🐾
S002	CHICKEN CREEK	Group Shelter Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	50	🐾

Getting there

From Gore, Oklahoma, go 17.5 miles northeast on Highway 100, take the turn left and go 1.5 miles northwest on the paved access road. Follow signs into the campground.

35.68167, -94.96278 · 35°40'54.0"N 94°57'46.0"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in	3.0	2.7	4.5	4.9	5.8	4.6	4.0	3.7	4.6	4.5	4.2	3.4

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 10.9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Chicken Creek Park Entrance — Photo: Sheryl R. Townsend · Recreation.gov

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Common questions about Chicken Creek

Can you reserve a site at Chicken Creek?: Yes, Chicken Creek is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Chicken Creek have?: 103 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Chicken Creek?: 146 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Chicken Creek?: Yes, pets are allowed at Chicken Creek.
Does Chicken Creek have hookups?: Electric, Water.
Are campfires allowed at Chicken Creek?: Campfires are not allowed at Chicken Creek.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-04-01.

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