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GENTRY CREEK
Public Campground

GENTRY CREEK

Checotah, Oklahoma
4.4 (70 reviews)

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About GENTRY CREEK

Federal campground in Oklahoma.

Gentry Creek offers a wonderful escape into Oklahoma's natural landscape, providing RV campers with a peaceful retreat that balances accessibility with authentic outdoor experience. Located in Oklahoma, this public campground welcomes travelers seeking to explore the state's diverse terrain and enjoy quality time in nature without sacrificing basic comforts.

The campground itself provides a solid foundation for outdoor adventures, with well-maintained facilities that cater to RV travelers of all experience levels. The setting invites you to slow down and appreciate the rhythms of nature, whether you're an early riser looking to catch sunrise or someone who prefers evening campfires under Oklahoma skies. The peaceful atmosphere makes it an ideal choice for families, couples, and solo travelers alike.

Oklahoma presents visitors with a unique blend of cultural heritage and natural beauty. The region surrounding Gentry Creek offers plenty to explore, from scenic drives through varied landscapes to opportunities for outdoor recreation. The state's history is deeply woven into its geography, and camping here provides a chance to connect with both the land and the stories it holds.

For those interested in hiking and nature walks, the area provides accessible options to stretch your legs and enjoy fresh air. Birdwatchers and wildlife enthusiasts will appreciate the opportunity to observe the native species that call Oklahoma home. The campground's location makes it convenient for day trips to explore nearby communities and attractions.

The camping experience at Gentry Creek appeals particularly to travelers who value a authentic, no-frills outdoor experience combined with reliable facilities. Whether you're passing through Oklahoma on a larger road trip or planning an extended stay to fully explore the region, this public campground provides a dependable base camp. The strong 4.4 out of 5 rating from previous visitors speaks to the quality of experience you can expect here. This is the type of destination where you can truly unplug and reconnect with what matters most.
4.4

Rating

70

Reviews

Park Details

Tips & Tricks

Book Early

Checotah is popular during peak season. Reserve 2-4 weeks in advance for weekends and holidays.

Check-in Time

Most parks have check-in after 1:00 PM and check-out by 11:00 AM. Call ahead if you'll arrive late.

Local Weather

Oklahoma weather can change quickly. Pack layers and check the forecast for Checotah.

Explore the Area

Don't miss local attractions near Checotah. Ask the camp host for hidden gems and trails.

GENTRY CREEK Reviews

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Joanie Thomasson

Mar 18, 2026

1.0

Google Review by Joanie Thomasson

IDK.... I've went there for years. My family has camped, swam, fished. Had some good times. I know the couple alot of the reviews mentioned. My husband had fatal motorcycle wreck in park. The lady refused to call 911.

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Joanie Thomasson

Mar 18, 2026

1.0

Google Review by Joanie Thomasson

IDK.... I've went there for years. My family has camped, swam, fished. Had some good times. I know the couple alot of the reviews mentioned. My husband had fatal motorcycle wreck in park. The lady refused to call 911.

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Joanie Thomasson

Mar 18, 2026

1.0

Google Review by Joanie Thomasson

IDK.... I've went there for years. My family has camped, swam, fished. Had some good times. I know the couple alot of the reviews mentioned. My husband had fatal motorcycle wreck in park. The lady refused to call 911.

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Joanie Thomasson

Mar 18, 2026

1.0

Google Review by Joanie Thomasson

IDK.... I've went there for years. My family has camped, swam, fished. Had some good times. I know the couple alot of the reviews mentioned. My husband had fatal motorcycle wreck in park. The lady refused to call 911.

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Sandy

Mar 18, 2026

3.0

Google Review by Sandy

The campground is well maintained. All the roads are paved and there is a nice playground for children. The host was friendly and helpful with information on her top choices of campsites. The only down side of the place for me was the bathhouse. The men's side did not have a shower curtain and the door lock was broken. It was clean and stocked except there was no hand-soap (or a dispenser).... The campground is well maintained. All the roads are paved and there is a nice playground for children. The host was friendly and helpful with information on her top choices of campsites. The only down side of the place for me was the bathhouse. The men's side did not have a shower curtain and the door lock was broken. It was clean and stocked except there was no hand-soap (or a dispenser). If you're going there for the lake it's a pretty good camp. There are no hiking trails or sights to see other than the lake.

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Sandy

Mar 18, 2026

3.0

Google Review by Sandy

The campground is well maintained. All the roads are paved and there is a nice playground for children. The host was friendly and helpful with information on her top choices of campsites. The only down side of the place for me was the bathhouse. The men's side did not have a shower curtain and the door lock was broken. It was clean and stocked except there was no hand-soap (or a dispenser).... The campground is well maintained. All the roads are paved and there is a nice playground for children. The host was friendly and helpful with information on her top choices of campsites. The only down side of the place for me was the bathhouse. The men's side did not have a shower curtain and the door lock was broken. It was clean and stocked except there was no hand-soap (or a dispenser). If you're going there for the lake it's a pretty good camp. There are no hiking trails or sights to see other than the lake.

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Sandy

Mar 18, 2026

3.0

Google Review by Sandy

The campground is well maintained. All the roads are paved and there is a nice playground for children. The host was friendly and helpful with information on her top choices of campsites. The only down side of the place for me was the bathhouse. The men's side did not have a shower curtain and the door lock was broken. It was clean and stocked except there was no hand-soap (or a dispenser).... The campground is well maintained. All the roads are paved and there is a nice playground for children. The host was friendly and helpful with information on her top choices of campsites. The only down side of the place for me was the bathhouse. The men's side did not have a shower curtain and the door lock was broken. It was clean and stocked except there was no hand-soap (or a dispenser). If you're going there for the lake it's a pretty good camp. There are no hiking trails or sights to see other than the lake.

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Sandy

Mar 18, 2026

3.0

Google Review by Sandy

The campground is well maintained. All the roads are paved and there is a nice playground for children. The host was friendly and helpful with information on her top choices of campsites. The only down side of the place for me was the bathhouse. The men's side did not have a shower curtain and the door lock was broken. It was clean and stocked except there was no hand-soap (or a dispenser).... The campground is well maintained. All the roads are paved and there is a nice playground for children. The host was friendly and helpful with information on her top choices of campsites. The only down side of the place for me was the bathhouse. The men's side did not have a shower curtain and the door lock was broken. It was clean and stocked except there was no hand-soap (or a dispenser). If you're going there for the lake it's a pretty good camp. There are no hiking trails or sights to see other than the lake.

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s “Meandmytruck” j

Mar 18, 2026

5.0

Google Review by s “Meandmytruck” j

Site #33 - wonderful. Quiet camp, hosts take very good care of it, clean, curfew enforced, no mouthy @$$ drunks ruining everything. Nice play grounds also. But back to Site #33 - it was amazing for our little pop up and would be OK for a tent, but if you use a bigger RV then you won't get up the hill to this, or fit even if you do manage. The drive way is very steep, it curves, and there is... Site #33 - wonderful. Quiet camp, hosts take very good care of it, clean, curfew enforced, no mouthy @$$ drunks ruining everything. Nice play grounds also. But back to Site #33 - it was amazing for our little pop up and would be OK for a tent, but if you use a bigger RV then you won't get up the hill to this, or fit even if you do manage. The drive way is very steep, it curves, and there is a tree very close to the pavement you have to dodge going backwards. You basically drive through another camp site getting there so if they are in the way it would be hard getting anything bigger up there. Otherwise at the top you are King Of the Hill above your neighbors with a private beach below to swim or launch your boat from. Really enjoyed the place. If you want a better swim beach, go over to Site #22 - there's no shade to camp there but if nobody is using it you can park your car there just to swim, great spot to swim from. It's not a far walk to just walk to 22 instead of drive. At #33, bring extra water hose to reach the spickette. We were there over Independence Day and it was not loud or obnoxious like most camps are over holidays, so special thanks to the hosts for enforcing rules, and the neighbors for being decent people.

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s “Meandmytruck” j

Mar 18, 2026

5.0

Google Review by s “Meandmytruck” j

Site #33 - wonderful. Quiet camp, hosts take very good care of it, clean, curfew enforced, no mouthy @$$ drunks ruining everything. Nice play grounds also. But back to Site #33 - it was amazing for our little pop up and would be OK for a tent, but if you use a bigger RV then you won't get up the hill to this, or fit even if you do manage. The drive way is very steep, it curves, and there is... Site #33 - wonderful. Quiet camp, hosts take very good care of it, clean, curfew enforced, no mouthy @$$ drunks ruining everything. Nice play grounds also. But back to Site #33 - it was amazing for our little pop up and would be OK for a tent, but if you use a bigger RV then you won't get up the hill to this, or fit even if you do manage. The drive way is very steep, it curves, and there is a tree very close to the pavement you have to dodge going backwards. You basically drive through another camp site getting there so if they are in the way it would be hard getting anything bigger up there. Otherwise at the top you are King Of the Hill above your neighbors with a private beach below to swim or launch your boat from. Really enjoyed the place. If you want a better swim beach, go over to Site #22 - there's no shade to camp there but if nobody is using it you can park your car there just to swim, great spot to swim from. It's not a far walk to just walk to 22 instead of drive. At #33, bring extra water hose to reach the spickette. We were there over Independence Day and it was not loud or obnoxious like most camps are over holidays, so special thanks to the hosts for enforcing rules, and the neighbors for being decent people.

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s “Meandmytruck” j

Mar 18, 2026

5.0

Google Review by s “Meandmytruck” j

Site #33 - wonderful. Quiet camp, hosts take very good care of it, clean, curfew enforced, no mouthy @$$ drunks ruining everything. Nice play grounds also. But back to Site #33 - it was amazing for our little pop up and would be OK for a tent, but if you use a bigger RV then you won't get up the hill to this, or fit even if you do manage. The drive way is very steep, it curves, and there is... Site #33 - wonderful. Quiet camp, hosts take very good care of it, clean, curfew enforced, no mouthy @$$ drunks ruining everything. Nice play grounds also. But back to Site #33 - it was amazing for our little pop up and would be OK for a tent, but if you use a bigger RV then you won't get up the hill to this, or fit even if you do manage. The drive way is very steep, it curves, and there is a tree very close to the pavement you have to dodge going backwards. You basically drive through another camp site getting there so if they are in the way it would be hard getting anything bigger up there. Otherwise at the top you are King Of the Hill above your neighbors with a private beach below to swim or launch your boat from. Really enjoyed the place. If you want a better swim beach, go over to Site #22 - there's no shade to camp there but if nobody is using it you can park your car there just to swim, great spot to swim from. It's not a far walk to just walk to 22 instead of drive. At #33, bring extra water hose to reach the spickette. We were there over Independence Day and it was not loud or obnoxious like most camps are over holidays, so special thanks to the hosts for enforcing rules, and the neighbors for being decent people.

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s “Meandmytruck” j

Mar 18, 2026

5.0

Google Review by s “Meandmytruck” j

Site #33 - wonderful. Quiet camp, hosts take very good care of it, clean, curfew enforced, no mouthy @$$ drunks ruining everything. Nice play grounds also. But back to Site #33 - it was amazing for our little pop up and would be OK for a tent, but if you use a bigger RV then you won't get up the hill to this, or fit even if you do manage. The drive way is very steep, it curves, and there is... Site #33 - wonderful. Quiet camp, hosts take very good care of it, clean, curfew enforced, no mouthy @$$ drunks ruining everything. Nice play grounds also. But back to Site #33 - it was amazing for our little pop up and would be OK for a tent, but if you use a bigger RV then you won't get up the hill to this, or fit even if you do manage. The drive way is very steep, it curves, and there is a tree very close to the pavement you have to dodge going backwards. You basically drive through another camp site getting there so if they are in the way it would be hard getting anything bigger up there. Otherwise at the top you are King Of the Hill above your neighbors with a private beach below to swim or launch your boat from. Really enjoyed the place. If you want a better swim beach, go over to Site #22 - there's no shade to camp there but if nobody is using it you can park your car there just to swim, great spot to swim from. It's not a far walk to just walk to 22 instead of drive. At #33, bring extra water hose to reach the spickette. We were there over Independence Day and it was not loud or obnoxious like most camps are over holidays, so special thanks to the hosts for enforcing rules, and the neighbors for being decent people.

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Bobby Porter

Mar 18, 2026

3.0

Google Review by Bobby Porter

Our campsites 17 & 18 were great! The pond on 18 is Not for swimming (extremely muddy like quick sand, dirty, hot water) The camp grounds were good but the lake was not. The water was extremely dirty even for a lake, wasn't very cool, a lot of dead fish floating & washed up on shore. Definitely wouldn't come to swim in the lake again but good camp grounds.

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Bobby Porter

Mar 18, 2026

3.0

Google Review by Bobby Porter

Our campsites 17 & 18 were great! The pond on 18 is Not for swimming (extremely muddy like quick sand, dirty, hot water) The camp grounds were good but the lake was not. The water was extremely dirty even for a lake, wasn't very cool, a lot of dead fish floating & washed up on shore. Definitely wouldn't come to swim in the lake again but good camp grounds.

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Bobby Porter

Mar 18, 2026

3.0

Google Review by Bobby Porter

Our campsites 17 & 18 were great! The pond on 18 is Not for swimming (extremely muddy like quick sand, dirty, hot water) The camp grounds were good but the lake was not. The water was extremely dirty even for a lake, wasn't very cool, a lot of dead fish floating & washed up on shore. Definitely wouldn't come to swim in the lake again but good camp grounds.

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Bobby Porter

Mar 18, 2026

3.0

Google Review by Bobby Porter

Our campsites 17 & 18 were great! The pond on 18 is Not for swimming (extremely muddy like quick sand, dirty, hot water) The camp grounds were good but the lake was not. The water was extremely dirty even for a lake, wasn't very cool, a lot of dead fish floating & washed up on shore. Definitely wouldn't come to swim in the lake again but good camp grounds.

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Gary Buzel

Mar 18, 2026

5.0

Google Review by Gary Buzel

Great US Army Corps of Engineers operated campground. Nice sites close to lake. Many sites do not have sewer, but they have a dump station. Some sites you share a water hookup with your neighbor to fill your tank. Very friendly camp host when were there. Great fishing spot. It rained the whole week we were there, so we couldn't enjoy it as much as we wanted to. We'll be back!

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Gary Buzel

Mar 18, 2026

5.0

Google Review by Gary Buzel

Great US Army Corps of Engineers operated campground. Nice sites close to lake. Many sites do not have sewer, but they have a dump station. Some sites you share a water hookup with your neighbor to fill your tank. Very friendly camp host when were there. Great fishing spot. It rained the whole week we were there, so we couldn't enjoy it as much as we wanted to. We'll be back!

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Gary Buzel

Mar 18, 2026

5.0

Google Review by Gary Buzel

Great US Army Corps of Engineers operated campground. Nice sites close to lake. Many sites do not have sewer, but they have a dump station. Some sites you share a water hookup with your neighbor to fill your tank. Very friendly camp host when were there. Great fishing spot. It rained the whole week we were there, so we couldn't enjoy it as much as we wanted to. We'll be back!

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Gary Buzel

Mar 18, 2026

5.0

Google Review by Gary Buzel

Great US Army Corps of Engineers operated campground. Nice sites close to lake. Many sites do not have sewer, but they have a dump station. Some sites you share a water hookup with your neighbor to fill your tank. Very friendly camp host when were there. Great fishing spot. It rained the whole week we were there, so we couldn't enjoy it as much as we wanted to. We'll be back!

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