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Tenkiller-Lake
, or more commonly called Lake Tenkiller, is located in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains in eastern Oklahoma. The lake is surrounded by dogwood forests, hilly terrain, and beautiful foliage from spring until fall, when the changing autumn leaves draw visitors around the lake and up scenic highway 10. It also serves as one of the flyways of migratory animals, such as Canadian Geese, ducks, Monarch butterflies, Warblers, Bald Eagles, and many others. The earth-fill dam at the lake was constructed between 1947 and 1952 by the United States Army Corps of Engineers for purposes of flood control and hydroelectric power generation. The lake covers 12,900 acres and has a shoreline of over 130 wooded miles. Activities at Lake Tenkiller include scuba diving, camping, hiking, fishing, boating, sailing, water skiing, tubing, scenic nature rides, and more. The area is also considered one of the top spots in Oklahoma for birdwatching. In addition there are eight miles of trout fishing at Lake Tenkiller. The State of Oklahoma and the U.S. Corps of Engineers manage ten marinas and fourteen parks with many different facilities around Lake Tenkiller. There are also 24 boat launching ramps around the lake, three floating restaurants, and many islands to explore, with the most famous being "Goat Island", which is actually inhabited with goats that can sometimes be spotted grazing at the shoreline. Lake Tenkiller is about seven miles northeast of the town of Gore and a few miles from Highway 10. The township of Aqua Park borders the lake at the far southwestern edge.
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Tenkiller Lake Vacation Rentals
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Tenkiller Lake Hotels and Resorts
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| Blue Ribbon Motor Inn | 706 South Kerr Blvd | Sallisaw, OK | 16.1 mi. | (918) 775-6294 | | Super 8 | 2501 S Muskogee | Tahlequah, OK | 20.7 mi. | (918) 456-2350 | | Super 8 | 2240 S 32nd St | Muskogee, OK | 22.6 mi. | (918) 683-8888 | | Comfort Inn & Suites | 101 Reasor St | Tahlequah, OK | 22.6 mi. | (918) 431-0600 | | Holiday Inn Express-tahlequah | 1 Holiday Dr | Tahlequah, OK | 22.6 mi. | (918) 456-7800 | | Days Inn Muskogee | 900 S 32ND St | Muskogee, OK | 23.1 mi. | (918) 683-3911 | | Motel 6 | 903 S 32ND St | Muskogee, OK | 23.1 mi. | (918) 683-8369 | | Ramada Inn Of Muskogee | 800 S 32ND | Muskogee, OK | 23.1 mi. | (918) 682-4341 | | Best Western Trade Winds Inn | 534 S 32ND St | Muskogee, OK | 23.2 mi. | (918) 683-2951 | | La Quinta Inn & Suites Muskogee | 3031 Military Blvd | Muskogee, OK | 23.7 mi. | (918) 687-9000 | | Hampton Inn | 3100 Military Blvd | Muskogee, OK | 23.8 mi. | (918) 682-2587 | | Holiday Inn Express | 3133 Azalea Park Dr | Muskogee, OK | 23.8 mi. | (918) 687-4224 | | Holiday Motel | 714 S 2ND St | Stilwell, OK | 27.2 mi. | (918) 696-7777 |
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Tenkiller Lake Weather & Climate
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Eastern Oklahoma has a temperate four-season climate with occasional extremes in temperature and rainfall. Eastern Oklahoma is situated near the heart of Tornado Alley. Lightening is common in the spring months, with the possibility of severe thunderstorms containing large hail, damaging winds or tornadoes. There is also the potential for flooding in eastern Oklahoma, however, a comprehensive flood management plan is in place for the area. Summers are usually accompanied by high humidity. Autumn is short, but often the most pleasant time of the year, consisting of sunny days and cool nights. Winter temperatures are generally mild, but occasionally experience extremes. Annual snowfall averages around nine inches.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
47°F |
25°F |
2.24 in. |
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| February |
53°F |
29°F |
2.53 in. |
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| March |
62°F |
38°F |
4.19 in. |
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| April |
72°F |
46°F |
4.26 in. |
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| May |
79°F |
56°F |
5.64 in. |
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| June |
87°F |
65°F |
4.68 in. |
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| July |
94°F |
69°F |
2.70 in. |
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| August |
93°F |
68°F |
2.91 in. |
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| September |
85°F |
60°F |
5.02 in. |
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| October |
75°F |
48°F |
4.53 in. |
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| November |
61°F |
37°F |
4.40 in. |
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| December |
51°F |
28°F |
3.17 in. |
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Tenkiller Lake Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are Davis Field (MKO) located about 19 miles west of Tenkiller Lake in Muskogee, Oklahoma, the Fort Smith Regional airport (FSM) located approximately 41 miles southeast of Tenkiller Lake in Fort Smith, Arkansas, the Northwest Arkansas Regional airport (XNA) located roughly 62 miles northeast of Tenkiller Lake in Fayetteville Springdale, Arkansas, and finally the Tulsa International airport (TUL) located around 63 miles northwest of Tenkiller Lake in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
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Tenkiller Lake Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Bell's Amusement Park | Tulsa | OK | 66.1 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Shadow Creek Country Club | Sallisaw | OK | 17.1 mi. | | | Eagle Crest Golf Course | Muskogee | OK | 20.8 mi. | | | Lin Lar Golf Course | Muskogee | OK | 20.8 mi. | | | Cherry Springs Golf Club | Tahlequah | OK | 22.3 mi. | | | Tahlequah City Golf Course | Tahlequah | OK | 22.3 mi. | | | Crosswinds Golf Course | Hulbert | OK | 24.0 mi. | | | Sequoyah State Park Golf Course | Hulbert | OK | 24.0 mi. | | | Brier Creek Golf Course | Stigler | OK | 24.2 mi. | | | Fountainhead State Park Golf Course | Checotah | OK | 28.5 mi. | | | Quail Run Golf Course | Muldrow | OK | 28.5 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Pine Creek Cove State Park | | OK | 0.6 mi. | | | Burnt Cabin Ridge State Park | | OK | 4.8 mi. | | | Greenleaf Lake State Park | | OK | 7.7 mi. | | | Cherokee Landing State Park | | OK | 13.3 mi. | | | Sequoyah State Park | | OK | 24.9 mi. | | | Fountainhead State Park | | OK | 34.4 mi. | | | Rocky Ford State Park | | OK | 38.3 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Five Civilized Tribes Museum | Muskogee | OK | 21.5 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Five Civilized Tribes Museum | Muskogee | OK | 21.5 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) | | University of Arkansas Museum | Fayetteville | AR | 59.0 mi. | (History) | | J.M. Davis Arms & Historical Museum | Claremore | OK | 59.3 mi. | (History) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Tulsa Zoo and Living Museum | Tulsa | OK | 66.1 mi. | |
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