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Downstream from middle dam in background after spring rain

Cherokee State Park
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Middle dam open during summer

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Downstream from Pensacola Dam

Cherokee State Park
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Downstream from Pensacola Dam

Cherokee State Park
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Downstream from Pensacola Dam

Cherokee State Park
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Downstream from Pensacola Dam

Cherokee State Park
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Downstream from Pensacola Dam

Cherokee State Park
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Downstream from Pensacola Dam

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Abutment downstream from Pensacola Dam

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Middle Dam open for spring rain

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Middle dam open for spring rain

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Downstream from middle dam following spring rain

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The start of the spring rain floods downstream of middle dam

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A Gar taking advantage of the spring run of small fish below Pensacola Dam

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A summer shower results in the opening of the middle dam

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Top of dry waterfall downstream from middle dam

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Large waterfall downstream from middle dam

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Middle dam one day after heavy summer rain storm

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Side view of dry waterfall downstream from middle dam

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Middle dam after summer deluge

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looking back toward middle dam in winter

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Golden leaves rest beside the fall trees downstream of the middle dam

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Small waterfall downstream of Pensacola Dam

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Looking back upstream to Pensacola Dam

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Looking back upstream toward middle dam in Autumn

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Crystal clear pools provide winter habitat for fish awaiting the spring rain

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The dry waterfall below the middle dam awaiting spring rain

Nature lovers have a lot to love at Cherokee State Park. Whether you are camping, fishing, boating, or enjoying a round of golf at Grand Cherokee Golf Course, your visit to Cherokee State Park will be memorable!
Located in northeastern Oklahoma on the shore of Grand Lake, Cherokee State Park offers three park areas: Riverside, Lakeside and Cherokee. Riverside Area is located below Pensacola Dam and known for great fishing. Amenities include picnic sites, a group shelter, campsites, comfort stations, lighted boat ramp, and a 9-hole golf course. Lakeside Area has a swimming beach, picnic sites, a group shelter, campsites, restroom with shower, playground and lighted boat ramp. The Cherokee Area features a swimming beach, picnic sites, a group shelter, campsites and restroom with showers. All water sports are allowed on Grand Lake.