Lake Eufaula State Park

Formerly known as Fountainhead State Park, Lake Eufaula State Park is a great choice for an Oklahoma getaway.  Whether the stay is short or long-term, a visit to this state park is guaranteed to be memorable.  The park is located just south of I-40 near Checotah, in southeastern Oklahoma.  Situated on Lake Eufaula, a 102,000 acre reservoir, there are many activities available for visitors on both land and water. 

On land, Oklahoma's diverse foliage and wildlife can be observed on hiking trails such as the Bluebird Trail.  Visitors can bring bikes to get around the expansive park and take a ride on one of the mountain bike trails. The Deep Fork Nature Center educates visitors about native animals and plant species, and kids and adults can participate in naturalist programs and activities. For kids, the park offers many playgrounds and a fishing pond. A newly opened 9-hole disc golf course is located at Hummingbird Beach. There is no fee required to play the disc golf course. Nearby, the 18-hole Fountainhead Golf Course, operated by the Muscogee Creek Nation, features views of the lake, complete with a putting green and pro shop.  

Formerly known as Fountainhead State Park, Lake Eufaula State Park is a great choice for an Oklahoma getaway.  Whether the stay is short or long-term, a visit to this state park is guaranteed to be memorable.  The park is located just south of I-40 near Checotah, in southeastern Oklahoma.  Situated on Lake Eufaula, a 102,000 acre reservoir, there are many activities available for visitors on both land and water. 

On land, Oklahoma's diverse foliage and wildlife can be observed on hiking trails such as the Bluebird Trail.  Visitors can bring bikes to get around the expansive park and take a ride on one of the mountain bike trails. The Deep Fork Nature Center educates visitors about native animals and plant species, and kids and adults can participate in naturalist programs and activities. For kids, the park offers many playgrounds and a fishing pond. A newly opened 9-hole disc golf course is located at Hummingbird Beach. There is no fee required to play the disc golf course. Nearby, the 18-hole Fountainhead Golf Course, operated by the Muscogee Creek Nation, features views of the lake, complete with a putting green and pro shop.  

While there are so many things to do on land in the park, Lake Eufaula allows visitors the opportunity to play on the water.  There is a swimming area with a beach, and multiple boat ramps provide easy access to the lake.  Fishing is a big attraction at Lake Eufaula State Park, and a marina located in the park makes year-round fishing possible with an enclosed, heated fishing dock, as well as a tackle shop.  Some of the largest fish in the state have been caught at Lake Eufaula. 

Various accommodations for a stay at Lake Eufaula State Park are available.  Approximately 34 full hookup RV sites, 65 RV sites with water and electric and 93 tent sites are available.  Comfort stations are scattered throughout the park.  Ideal for meetings or family reunions, the group camp features a fully equipped kitchen, dining hall, stocked pond and four air conditioned bunkhouses that can accommodate up to 96 people. Lake Eufaula State Park also features an airstrip for the convenience of those who would like to fly into the park.

***NOTICE*** (5/14/2013):  Testing was performed on 5/6/2013 and while blue-green algae cell counts were elevated in the Elm Point and Gentry Creek areas of Lake Eufaula, toxicity levels reported on 5/14/13 are below the World Health Organization threshold.  Visitors should not drink untreated water or let themselves or pets come in contact with areas of discolored water.  Although swimming in these areas is discouraged, visitors can still enjoy boating and many land activities around Lake Eufaula. Recent water quality tests were performed at the Highway 9 North, Brooken Cove, Porum Landing and Belle Starr areas of Lake Eufaula and have shown that blue-green algae did not pose a concern for recreational use at the time the test was performed.