US Army Corps of Engineers
Near Vian, Oklahoma: $22–$30/night, rigs to 50 ft. Open April through October. Book 6 months ahead via Recreation.gov.
US Army Corps of Engineers
Managing authority
Near Vian, Oklahoma
How much does camping at Cookson Bend (Lake Tenkiller · USACE) cost, and when is it open?
Cookson Bend (Lake Tenkiller · USACE) near Vian, Oklahoma (US Army Corps of Engineers) — camping fee $22–$30/night, season April through October, RV size limit Up to 50 ft. Reservations: 6 months ahead via Recreation.gov — book direct through the official channel.
The numbers
Fee range
$22–$30/night
Season open
April through October
RV size limit
Up to 50 ft
Reservation window
6 months ahead via Recreation.gov
The insider read
Lake Tenkiller is one of clearest reservoirs in the US — 'Heaven in the Hills'. Scuba diving destination. USACE Senior Pass halves the fee.
Original analysis from PickRV — synthesised from public sources you can verify, pulling the operational details competitor guides typically skip.
Verify at swt.usace.army.milOn site
Book it right
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Opens recreation.gov
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