Grand Lake
Around Grand Lake
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Grand Lake
Big water, small towns, wide skies.
Grand Lake blueOzark green
Welcome to Grand Lake country! Whether you're here for the fishing, the boating, or just the friendly small-town vibe, you'll find plenty to love. Come on in, grab a bite at a local diner, and enjoy the lake life.
Clubs for Grand Lake
No clubs for Grand Lake yet.
The room
One room for everyone around Grand Lake. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
Ask the neighbours
AllA good plumber, the best tacos, a lost cat: nobody has asked yet. Be the first.
Coming up
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Marketplace
Things for sale, free and wanted, and rooms for rent, from people around Grand Lake. Sign in to sell something.
Things to do
- Pensacola Dam Historic hydroelectric dam on the Grand River, forming Grand Lake.
- Grand Lake O' the Cherokees Major recreation lake with over 1,300 miles of shoreline.
- Har-Ber Village Museum Pioneer village museum in Grove with over 100 historic buildings.
- Cherokee State Park Lakeside park with camping, trails, and boat ramps.
- Honey Creek State Park Popular for swimming, boating, and fishing on Grand Lake.
- Spavinaw Lake Scenic lake in Mayes County, source of Tulsa's water.
- Outdoors Boating and water skiing on Grand Lake
- Outdoors Fishing for bass, crappie, and catfish
- With kids Picnicking at Cherokee State Park
- With kids Playing at the lake beaches
- Evenings Casino lounges and entertainment
- Evenings Lakeside bars and grills
- Locals love Lakes and marinas
- Locals love Bait and tackle shops
Through the year
- Grove Sunfest June Music, arts, and food festival in Grove.
- Delaware County Fair August County fair with livestock and carnival.
- Mayes County Fair September County fair in Pryor.
- Grand Lake Fireworks July 4 Fireworks display over the lake.
- Pryor Creek Rodeo July Rodeo events in Pryor.
Hot, humid summers and mild winters. Best time to be out is spring and fall for comfortable temperatures. Summer is prime lake season, though hot; winter can be chilly but often sunny. Best: Spring and fall for mild temperatures; summer for lake activities.
Talk like a local
- “The lake”
- Grand Lake O' the Cherokees.
- “The dam”
- Pensacola Dam.
- “Up at the lake”
- Going to the lake area.
Getaways
Local flavour
Rooting for Oklahoma Sooners football, Oklahoma State Cowboys football, Tulsa Golden Hurricane, Tulsa Drillers (MiLB), Tulsa Oilers (ECHL)
Eat and drink
- Catfish and hushpuppies A staple from the many lakes and rivers in the area.
- Indian tacos Frybread topped with taco fixings, a Cherokee heritage dish widely loved here.
- Chicken fried steak Classic Southern comfort food served in local diners.
- Barbecue Slow-smoked meats, a regional favourite.
- Braum's ice cream and burgers An Oklahoma chain that locals grow up with, often a treat after a day on the lake.
Where people go
- Lakes and marinas Grand Lake and its many coves are the heart of recreation.
- Bait and tackle shops Essential for the fishing culture that thrives here.
- Casinos Cherokee Nation casinos are prominent gathering spots.
- Small-town diners Coffee shops and diners in places like Pryor, Grove, and Jay.
- Dairy bars Seasonal ice cream stands that are a summer tradition.
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Delaware and Mayes counties, OK. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.