Grand Lake Oklahoma is a great place to visit any time of year. Located on the Grand (Neosho) River in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains, it is surrounded by scenic views of lush nature and wildlife. With its beautiful shores, secluded coves, excellent sailing, and plenty of fishing opportunities, you are sure to find something that suits your fancy! This blog post will give you the inside scoop on what makes Grand Lake so special.
History of Grand Lake
Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees is a man-made lake. Construction began in 1938 when the Oklahoma Highway and Transportation Department built the Grand River Dam to create jobs during an economic downturn of the time. The dam was completed in 1940 which has formed a lake behind it… Now it’s one of North America’s largest reservoirs, with around 1,366 miles (2,198 km) of shoreline and over 41,779 acres (169.07 km) of surface area for boating, swimming, fishing or just plain relaxing!
Fun fact: Governor’s Island in Grand Lake was once known as Blue Star Island, where President Ronald Reagan attended RGA dinners while he was the governor of California back in 1968.
Things to do in the area
Grand Lake Oklahoma is in the northeastern corner of Oklahoma, so close to Missouri and Arkansas that you can see them when you look east. The lake has some excellent fishing spots for bass and crappie anglers. Enjoy the views by the water from numerous lakeside resorts, if you are looking for a place to stay for a relaxing escape. There are also several boat ramps if you want to get out on the water yourself or take your family boating! We love being by our own private neighborhood park where we have public BBQs, play games like soccer and volleyball all summer long…and enjoy ice cream from time-to-time too (of course)!
Grand Lake Oklahoma is a beautiful lake and it’s warm and welcoming waters are perfect for first-timers and experienced sailboat enthusiasts alike, which offers the perfect boating experience for everyone.
Woods and wildlife surround the lake, and it provides an escape from the hustle of life in Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Bentonville, and many of the other surrounding areas. With sailing clubs hosting numerous events, such as the annual regatta, you’ll never run out of fun activities here. Exciting activities await at the marina!
The Grand Lake is home to some of the best sailing you’ll find anywhere!
Restaurants and bars nearby: Grand Lake Oklahoma
There are many places where visitors can grab a bite to eat! Whether you want to grab a slice of pizza at Goodfella’s Pizzeria with your family, or you fancy grabbing a glass of beer while enjoying a live band in the famous Eddy’s Lakeside Bar, these restaurants and bars on the water provide delicious food plus terrific views of Grand Lake. And if you’re not from around here but find yourself hungry while visiting – more restaurants will fill your stomach no matter what type of food craving you have!
