Cookson Bend

Tenkiller Ferry Lake

🏕️ CampgroundFort Gibson LakeOklahoma⭐ 4.2 (131)

🟢 17 open windows as of Sep 19 — soonest Sat Sep 19–Tue Sep 22

Availability checked 8h 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 3h ago.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

Cookson Bend in Oklahoma has 17 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sat Sep 19–Tue Sep 22. 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

Sat Sep 19 – Tue Sep 223 nightsbook these dates →👥 5 in a row, CBEN #001–CBEN #005 next to each othersites 0512 #017, #018, #019, #058, #059, #060, #061, #062, #063, #064, #065, #066, #067, #068, #070, #071, #072, #073, #074, #075, #076, #077, #078, #079, #080, #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, #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, #010, #013, #016, #022, #024, #025, #028, #032, #034, #038, #040, #041, #042, #044, #046, #048, #052, #053, #055, #056

Sun Sep 20 – Wed Sep 233 nightsbook these dates →👥 CBEN #008 & CBEN #009 next to each othersites CBEN #006, #008, #009, #011, #012, #026, #031, #035, #045, #050, #051, #054, #057

Mon Sep 21 – Thu Sep 243 nightsbook these dates →👥 CBEN #029 & CBEN #030 next to each othersites 0512 #109, CBEN #023, #027, #029, #030

Fri Sep 25 – Mon Sep 283 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 7 in a row, CBEN #022–CBEN #028 next to each othersites CBEN #033, 0512 #017, #018, #019, #058, #059, #060, #061, #062, #063, #064, #065, #066, #067, #068, #073, #074, #075, #076, #077, #078, #079, #080, #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, #G006, #G007, #G008, #G009, #G010, CBEN #001, #002, #003, #004, #005, #006, #008, #009, #010, #011, #012, #013, #016, #022, #023, #024, #025, #026, #027, #028, #031, #032, #034, #035, #038, #040, #042, #044, #046, #048, #050, #051, #052, #054, #056, #057

Sun Sep 27 – Wed Sep 303 nightsbook these dates →👥 CBEN #029 & CBEN #030 next to each othersites 0512 #070, #071, #072, #G005, CBEN #029, #030, #036, #037, #039, #041, #043, #047, #049, #053, #055

Thu Oct 1 – Sun Oct 43 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 CBEN #020 & CBEN #021 next to each othersites 0512 #081, CBEN #020, #021

Fri Oct 2 – Mon Oct 53 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 CBEN #020 & CBEN #021 next to each othersites 0512 #070, #071, #072, #081, #G005, CBEN #020, #021, #029, #030, #036, #037, #043, #047, #049, #053, #055

Sat Oct 3 – Tue Oct 63 nightsbook these dates →sites CBEN #045

📷 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 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 #019 — A photo of Site 019 of Loop 0512 at COOKSON BEND with Picnic — **Site 0512 #019** · A photo of Site 019 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

🔭 Planning further ahead?

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

🏕️ About this campground

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

Ratings

4.2★★★★☆131 ratings

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

💡 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.

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.

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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