Cookson Bend

Tenkiller Ferry Lake

🏕️ CampgroundFort Gibson LakeOklahoma⭐ 4.2 (131)

🟢 19 open windows as of Oct 6 — soonest Tue Oct 6–Fri Oct 9

Availability checked 10h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

🐕 Dogs allowed — all 132 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.

Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 2d ago.

📈 CampSage caught 8 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

Cookson Bend in Oklahoma has 19 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Tue Oct 6–Fri Oct 9. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates

Tue Oct 6 – Fri Oct 93 nightsbook these dates →sites CBEN #025

Fri Oct 9 – Mon Oct 123 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 9 in a row, CBEN #020–CBEN #028 next to each othersites 0512 #017, #018, #058, #059, #060, #061, #062, #063, #064, #065, #066, #067, #068, #070, #071, #072, #073, #074, #075, #076, #077, #078, #079, #080, #081, #082, #083, #084, #085, #086, #087, #088, #089, #090, #091, #092, #093, #094, #095, #096, #097, #098, #099, #100, #101, #102, #103, #104, #105, #106, #107, #108, #109, #110, #111, #112, #113, #114, #115, #116, #117, #118, #119, #120, #121, #G002, #G003, #G004, #G005, #G006, #G007, #G008, #G009, #G010, CBEN #001, #002, #003, #004, #005, #006, #008, #009, #010, #011, #012, #013, #016, #020, #021, #022, #023, #024, #025, #026, #027, #028, #034, #036, #038, #042, #048, #050, #051, #052, #053, #054, #055, #056, #057

Sat Oct 10 – Tue Oct 133 nightsbook these dates →sites 0512 #019, CBEN #032, #046

Sun Oct 11 – Wed Oct 143 nightsbook these dates →sites CBEN #030, #040

Mon Oct 12 – Thu Oct 153 nightsbook these dates →👥 CBEN #044 & CBEN #045 next to each othersites CBEN #044, #045, #047

Mon Oct 12 – Wed Oct 142 nightsbook these dates →sites CBEN #029

Tue Oct 13 – Fri Oct 163 nightsbook these dates →sites CBEN #020

Tue Oct 13 – Thu Oct 152 nightsbook these dates →sites CBEN #031

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite CBEN #025 — A photo of Site 025 of Loop CBEN at COOKSON BEND with Picnic — **Site CBEN #025** · A photo of Site 025 of Loop CBEN at COOKSON BEND with PicnicTiffany Natividad

Campsite 0512 #017 — A photo of Site 017 of Loop 0512 at COOKSON BEND with Picnic — **Site 0512 #017** · A photo of Site 017 of Loop 0512 at COOKSON BEND with PicnicTiffany Natividad

Campsite 0512 #018 — A photo of Site 018 of Loop 0512 at COOKSON BEND with Picnic — **Site 0512 #018** · A photo of Site 018 of Loop 0512 at COOKSON BEND with PicnicTiffany Natividad

Campsite 0512 #058 — A photo of Site 058 of Loop 0512 at COOKSON BEND with Picnic — **Site 0512 #058** · A photo of Site 058 of Loop 0512 at COOKSON BEND with PicnicTiffany Natividad

Campsite 0512 #059 — A photo of Site 059 of Loop 0512 at COOKSON BEND with Picnic — **Site 0512 #059** · A photo of Site 059 of Loop 0512 at COOKSON BEND with PicnicTiffany Natividad

Campsite 0512 #060 — A photo of Site 060 of Loop 0512 at COOKSON BEND with Picnic — **Site 0512 #060** · A photo of Site 060 of Loop 0512 at COOKSON BEND with PicnicTiffany Natividad

⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 14.1 mi away (straight line).

⚡ Francis Energy14.1 midirections →

⚡ Francis Energy14.3 midirections →

⚡ Francis Energy14.5 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about April 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 14 openings at Cookson Bend over the last 30 days, on 13 separate days, most of them for stays 2–12 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $16–$50/nightGroup Shelter ElectricStandard ElectricStandard Nonelectric🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 swimming

Ratings

4.2★★★★☆131 ratings

5★62

4★41

3★18

2★6

1★4

Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

Verizon3.4/4

T-Mobile3.4/4

AT&T3.1/4

Sprint retired2.8/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Cookson Bend FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Cookson Bend?

Cookson Bend in Oklahoma takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Cookson Bend?

Campsite fees at Cookson Bend run about $16–$50/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Cookson Bend when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Cookson Bend often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Cookson Bend?

CampSage's scans caught 14 openings at Cookson Bend over the last 30 days, on 13 separate days, most of them for stays 2–12 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Cookson Bend a good campground?

Cookson Bend holds an average rating of 4.2/5 from 131 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Cookson Bend?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Cookson Bend, Verizon rates highest at 3.4 out of 5 from 30 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Cookson Bend located?

Cookson Bend is located in Fort Gibson Lake, Oklahoma. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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