Tall Chief Cove Campground
Skiatook Lake, Oklahoma
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As of October 2026, Tall Chief Cove Campground is a campground in Oklahoma with 50 campsites. Tall Chief Cove Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.
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- Tall Chief Cove Campground is located at 36.3219° N, 96.1208° W.
- people allowed on 49 of 50 sites
- 15
- people allowed on the largest site
- 100
Tall Chief Cove Campground reservations and next available dates
October 2026
Stay and booking rules
- Maximum stay: 14 nights
- Military discount available
Published by Recreation.gov for Tall Chief Cove Campground, read on September 30, 2026.
Campsites at Tall Chief Cove Campground
- Standard 49
- Group 1
- Accessible 3
- Hookups 50
What an RV fits
- 30–34 ft3 sites
- 35–39 ft2 sites
- 40–44 ft4 sites
- 45–49 ft3 sites
- 50–54 ft8 sites
- 55–59 ft4 sites
- 60–64 ft5 sites
- 65–69 ft6 sites
- 70–74 ft6 sites
- 75–79 ft3 sites
- 80–84 ft2 sites
- 85–89 ft1 site
- 90–94 ft2 sites
Amenities
- restrooms
- showers
- potable water
At a glance: Setting: Forest.
Things to do: fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, photography, horse riding.
All sites at Tall Chief Cove Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov
| Site | Loop | Type | Sleeps | Max RV | Hookups | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1011 | A | Standard | 15 | 33 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| 1415 | A | Standard | 15 | 30 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| 2829 | A | Standard | 15 | 50 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| A04 | A | Standard | 15 | 73 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| A05 | A | Standard | 15 | 90 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| A06 | A | Standard | 15 | 81 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| A07 | A | Standard | 15 | 78 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| A08 | A | Standard | 15 | 66 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| A09 | A | Standard | 15 | 52 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| A12 | A | Standard | 15 | 40 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| A13 | A | Standard | 15 | 88 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| A16 | A | Standard | 15 | 75 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| A17 | A | Standard | 15 | 77 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| A18 | A | Standard | 15 | 58 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| A19 | A | Standard | 15 | 90 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| A20 | A | Standard | 15 | 40 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| A21 | A | Standard | 15 | 70 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| A22 | A | Standard | 15 | 63 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| A23 | A | Standard | 15 | 54 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| A24 | A | Standard | 15 | 68 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| A25 | A | Standard | 15 | 60 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| A26 | A | Standard | 15 | 70 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| A27 | A | Standard | 15 | 66 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| H01 | A | Standard | 15 | 63 ft | Electric, Water | Accessible |
| H02 | A | Standard | 15 | 53 ft | Electric, Water | Accessible |
| 4041 | B | Standard | 15 | 35 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| B32 | B | Standard | 15 | 51 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| B33 | B | Standard | 15 | 74 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| B34 | B | Standard | 15 | 56 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| B35 | B | Standard | 15 | 45 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| B36 | B | Standard | 15 | 50 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| B37 | B | Standard | 15 | 62 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| B38 | B | Standard | 15 | 55 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| B39 | B | Standard | 15 | 43 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| 4445 | C | Standard | 15 | 33 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| C42 | C | Standard | 15 | 48 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| C43 | C | Standard | 15 | 47 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| C46 | C | Standard | 15 | 35 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| C47 | C | Standard | 15 | 60 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| C48 | C | Standard | 15 | 44 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| C49 | C | Standard | 15 | 70 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| C50 | C | Standard | 15 | 52 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| C51 | C | Standard | 15 | 68 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| C52 | C | Standard | 15 | 84 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| C53 | C | Standard | 15 | 54 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| C54 | C | Standard | 15 | 67 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| C55 | C | Standard | 15 | 65 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| C56 | C | Standard | 15 | 70 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| C57 | C | Standard | 15 | 57 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| S01 | Day Use Group Shelter | Group | 100 | - | Electric, Water | Accessible |
About Tall Chief Cove Campground
Overview
Located on beautiful Skiatook Lake in northeast Oklahoma, Tall Chief Cove is one of the most popular campgrounds in the region.
The campground has a variety of sites along the forested lakeshore, and visitors can enjoy boating, hiking, swimming, picnicking and fishing from the facility.
Recreation
Families enjoy the convenience of this facility's swim beach, picnic areas, nature trail, playground and educational programs.
Sport fishing for largemouth bass, black and white crappie, channel catfish and several species of sunfish offers anglers many hours of enjoyment on the lake.
About 6,000 acres of public land in the lake area are open to hunters wishing to pursue whitetail, quail, rabbit and squirrel.
Facilities
Tall Chief Cove offers 50 individual sites with electric hookups and one group picnic shelter for day use that can host up to 200 people. All guests with reservations can utilize our professional style volley ball court, basketball court, disc golf course, or horseshoe pits.
The campground provides covered picnic tables, restrooms and showers.
Natural Features
Gentle rolling hills of blackjack and post oak trees intersperse with tall grass prairie around the glistening lake. The shoreline is accentuated by steep picturesque bluffs which offer views of the water.
Rules and notices at Tall Chief Cove Campground
Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 30, 2026. Check Tall Chief Cove Campground on Recreation.gov
Notices from Recreation.gov
Check-in time is 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 1:00 PM.
A campground attendant is available from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday-Monday.
Gates closed 10pm-6am every day.
Water is shared, it is recommended to bring extra hose.
Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
Basketball, Disc Golf Discs, volleyballs, and horse shoes are available to check out at gate house by registered camper.
Tall Chief Cove Campground FAQ
How hard is it to get a campsite at Tall Chief Cove Campground?
Tall Chief Cove Campground is rated "Moderate to Book" based on historical demand. With 50 sites available, you have good chances of finding availability, especially on weekdays.
How do I find last-minute availability at Tall Chief Cove Campground?
Cancellations happen frequently at Tall Chief Cove Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.
How many campsites does Tall Chief Cove Campground have?
Tall Chief Cove Campground has 50 campsites.
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