Directions and Factoids
Directions: From McAlester, 23 miles north on US 69, 16 miles east on OK 9, 6 miles north on OK 71.
Factoid: Eufaula Lake is the largest lake located entirely in the State of Oklahoma.
It is located on the Canadian River, 27 miles upstream from its confluence with the
Arkansas River. With over 600 miles of shoreline and 102,000 surface acres, Eufaula offers
a variety of recreational opportunities for everyone. The shoreline ranges from vast
expanses of sandy beaches to rocky bluffs. Boaters traveling through the Standing Rock
area can admire the beauty that was admired by Spanish explorers.
Over 250 housing developments with lake homes are located in close proximity to the
shoreline. Most of these areas are within walking distance to the lake. Many offer public
boat ramp access within the development. Mowing and boat dock permits allow property
owners to mow government property below their lots and place private boat docks within
walking distance of their property.
Eufaula Lake has long been recognized for its outstanding fishery. Crappie, sand bass,
catfish and black bass in the lake reach record size. Below the dam, striped bass reaching
over 40 pounds have been caught in the tailwaters. This fishery is popular year-round with
catfish, sand bass and crappie being the most popular species.
Visitors to Eufaula Lake should plan to take advantage of the opportunity to sight see in
the historic town of Eufaula, where many antique shops and unique restaurants offer
something for everyone. Other points of interest include the towns of McAlester and Krebs,
where Italian restaurants are known worldwide.
Robber's Cave State Park and two state parks located on Eufaula Lake offer a variety of
recreational experiences, including golf courses, swimming pools, and hiking trails.
Visitors in the fall will be treated to a collage of colors as the surrounding hills
provide unparalleled beauty of fall foliage.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Recreation Services Status
The list below includes Recreation Services Status of USACE managed areas (lines that contain the Corps Castle icon). Others, such as state or private marina operators, run additional parks. Please contact those agencies or individuals for information on the areas they manage.
Open
Partially Open
Closed
Status Unknown
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Camping |
E | Electric Campsites |
N | Non-electric Campsites |
P | Primitive Campsites |
G | Group Camping |
D | Dump Station |
Fishing |
C | Fish Cleaning Stations |
D | Fishing Docks |
P | Fishing Piers |
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Picnic |
A | Picnic Area |
G | Group Picnic |
GS | Group Picnic Shelter |
Swimming |
BE | Beach |
P | Swimming Pool |
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Trails |
B | Bike Trails |
Q | Equestrian Trails |
H | Hiking Trails |
I | Hiking Trails - Interpretive |
R | Off Road Vehicle Trails |
F | Fitness Trails |
W | Water Trails |
S | Snow Mobile Trails |
CC | Cross Country Skiing Trails |
M | Multipurpose Trails |
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