Lake Tenkiller State Park
🏆 Official Guide: Lake Tenkiller State Park — “Heaven in the Hills” — on crystal-clear Tenkiller Ferry Lake in the Cookson Hills, eastern Oklahoma — featuring Oklahoma’s premier scuba diving park (sunken airplane, school bus, helicopter at Fisherman’s Point), 2 swimming beaches + seasonal pool with water slide, 39 cabins + 10 cottages, extensive camping, Pine Cove Marina (boat rentals, floating Clearwater Café), world-class fishing (5 bass species, crappie, catfish, walleye), kids’ fishing pond, nature center, and paved accessible trails.
Lake Tenkiller State Park — often called “Heaven in the Hills” — is Oklahoma’s most beautiful lakeside destination. Tenkiller Ferry Lake’s exceptionally clear water has made it the state’s number-one scuba diving spot, featuring an underwater park with deliberately sunken attractions including an airplane fuselage, a school bus, a helicopter, and boat hulls. Above the surface, the Cookson Hills scenery frames a full-service resort park with cabins, a marina, multiple beaches, and extraordinary fishing for five species of bass.
Visitor Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Location | Cookson Hills, eastern Oklahoma |
| Lake | Tenkiller Ferry Lake — crystal-clear water |
| Nickname | “Heaven in the Hills” |
| Marina | Pine Cove — rentals, fuel, Clearwater Café |
| Beaches | Hickory Flats + Fisherman’s Point |
Accommodations
| Type | Details |
|---|---|
| Cabins | 39 — heat, A/C, full kitchens |
| Cottages | 10 courtyard — full amenities |
| Camping | Primitive to full-hookup RV sites |
| Pool | Seasonal — water slide + splash pad |
Activities
| Activity | Details |
|---|---|
| Scuba Diving | Fisherman’s Point — sunken airplane, bus, helicopter, boats |
| Swimming | 2 beaches + seasonal pool with slide + splash pad |
| Fishing | 5 bass species, crappie, catfish, walleye, trout (Illinois River) |
| Kids’ Fishing Pond | Stocked — trout (winter) + catfish (summer) |
| Boating | Pine Cove Marina — rentals, fuel, lighted ramps |
| Trails | Paved accessible + Whispering Leaves nature trail |
| Nature Center | Educational programs + exhibits |
| Recreation | Volleyball, basketball, horseshoe pits, amphitheater |
Frequently Asked Questions
What can you see scuba diving at Tenkiller?
The underwater park at Fisherman’s Point features deliberately sunken attractions including an airplane fuselage, a school bus, a helicopter, and various boat hulls — all in Tenkiller Ferry Lake’s exceptionally clear water. Certification is recommended.
Can I rent a boat?
Yes — Pine Cove Marina offers boat rentals, fuel, and supplies. The marina also features the floating Clearwater Café. Multiple lighted boat ramps are available throughout the park.
