Chicken Creek
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About Chicken Creek
Chicken Creek is a national park campground at Tenkiller Ferry Lake in Cherokee County, Oklahoma. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. When a booked site here is cancelled it can vanish within minutes, so Campsite Tonight monitors it 24/7 and auto-adds the opening to your Recreation.gov cart before anyone else.
Chicken Creek is in very high demand — sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.
The campground accommodates RVs and trailers up to 146 ft. Campers rate it 4.5/5 across 236 reviews.
Other campgrounds at Tenkiller Ferry Lake include Cookson Bend, Snake Creek, Pettit Bay and Elk Creek Landing.
Total reservations in April — 2023: 108 · 2024: 85 · 2025: 71
Location
Address
Gore, Oklahoma
Coordinates
35.6817, -94.9628
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •June sees 454 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
Nearby Campgrounds
Cookson Bend
Tenkiller Ferry Lake
Snake Creek
Tenkiller Ferry Lake
Pettit Bay
Tenkiller Ferry Lake
Elk Creek Landing
Tenkiller Ferry Lake
Cherokee Landing State Park
Cherokee Landing State Park
Tenkiller State Park
Tenkiller State Park
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Chicken Creek FAQ
How far in advance should I book Chicken Creek?
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.
What is the busiest time at Chicken Creek?
June typically sees the highest reservation activity at Chicken Creek. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Chicken Creek right now?
Chicken Creek is currently fully booked for the next 14 days. However, cancellations happen frequently - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when sites become available.
Where is Chicken Creek located?
Chicken Creek is located in Tenkiller Ferry Lake, near Gore, Oklahoma.
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