RV Rental Grand Lake o' the Cherokees, OK

Camping at Grand Lake o’ the Cherokees has been popular with sailing aficionados since day one. The reason why is that the lake’s southwest to northeast facing direction allows the prevailing winds to create the perfect conditions for a day or two of sailing. Otherwise, visitors who have a need for speed will also love the lake. With no horsepower limited enforced on the open expanses of water, jet skiing, wakeboarding, and tubing is easy here. Either bring your own boat along with you or grab a rental from one of the many local marinas and enjoy it!

No Grand Lake o’ the Cherokees camping trip would be complete without a day of fishing. Ranked among one of the top lakes in Oklahoma for bass fishing, Grand Lake o’ the Cherokees attracts both novice and professional anglers from all over the state. Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, and spotted bass are not the only species up for grabs here; fishermen and women can also catch the likes of crappie, paddlefish, and even the odd catfish as well! What’s more, the lake’s huge size means it won’t be difficult to find a quiet spot along the shoreline or on the water all to yourself.

Camping with an RV here isn’t just about the watersports, Grand Lake o’ the Cherokees share its shoreline with five state parks, all of which offer their own selections of day-use areas, hiking trails, swimming beaches, and even a few golf courses. Campers can choose between Honey Creek State Park, Disney Blue State Park or Cherokee State Park on the eastern shoreline or Twin Bridges State Park, and Bernice Lake State Park on the west.

The state parks provide travelers with a place to park up their RV rental for the night when at Grand Lake o' the Cherokees. While amenities at each of the campgrounds differ, they all have one thing in common, and that is scenic pitches with lakeside or mountain views. Cherokee State Park, Honey Creek State Park, and Bernice State Park campgrounds are ideal for those who don’t mind a back-to-basics camping experience. Although some of these sites have access to electric hookups, the majority are simply a clearing in the woods with access to potable water and a simple vault toilet. Anyone who decides to stay here during their trip should come prepared with enough food, fuel, and emergency water.

RV camping at Grand Lake o’ the Cherokees can also be a more luxurious experience thanks to the many well-equipped RV parks peppered around the lake’s 1,300-mile shoreline. Cedar Oaks RV Park, located in the northeastern end of the lake, is one of such RV parks. Along with full hookup facilities for your rental RV, campers can enjoy a stable WiFi connection, coin-operated laundry room, modern restroom facilities, and even RV storage, if needed.

Besides beautiful mountains and stunning scenery, there are plenty of other attractions to discover within close proximity to the lake. The Her-ber Village Museum, just a stone’s throw away from Grove, is a must-visit on your adventures around Grand Lake o’ the Cherokees. This immersive, pioneer-era village will have the whole family learning about mid-19th century American history. From traditional schoolhouses to log cabins from the 1800s, an old-age jail to a blacksmith shop, this place has it all. Make sure to get involved in one of the many interactive activities on-site, too, such as mineral panning, milking a cow, or cotton spinning!

The Motorcycle Museum and Café can be located in the middle of Grove itself and provides a great place to learn about classic bikes as well as grab a bite to eat. The museum itself only requires a small fee to enter and has an impressive collection of classic Harley Davidsons to present-day racing bikes. Should you have a chance, ask for a guided tour by the owner himself, who will provide interesting insights into the bike and an overview of motorcycle history.

Grove is also home to the Lendonwood Gardens; an eight-acre botanical garden opened to the public in 1995. Home to over 1,400 different varieties of plants, this is considered to be one of the best places in the region the learn about the local flora. In addition to the native plants, visitors to the gardens can enjoy Japanese maple trees, an impressive collection of bonsai trees and a tranquil koi pond.