Welcome To Oklahoma's Grand Lake
Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees is Oklahoma’s playground. Fishing… boating… and chilling… it’s life at the lake. And the real estate, from lakefront luxury to rustic cabin getaways, Grand Lake offers something for everyone. Stay for a weekend or stay for a lifetime…the choice is yours!
Is Grand Lake Living right for you?
Living at the lake is NOT for everybody. You need to be relaxed, not hurried, and ready to accept a slower pace of life. Keep exploring to learn more about the Grand Lake lifestyle.
The images below are links to helpful pages that will hopefully answer your Grand Lake questions and help you find Grand Lake businesses, attractions, and upcoming events.
Where To Live
Thinking about making the move to Grand Lake? Learn the ins and outs of Grand Lake real estate, and even see a few listings – Here.
What To Do
There is always something happening around Grand Lake. Visit our Events Page here to see what is coming up next.
Where To Stay
There is nothing like a Grand Lake getaway to rejuvenate the soul. Go here to find that perfect place for your next Grand Lake adventure.
Get Stuff Done
Need stuff done? Landscapers to electricians and dock builders to home builders – whatever it is you need – find a Grand Lake contractor here.
Food and Drink
Everybody’s got to eat, right? And stay hydrated. Here is your complete guide to food and drinks at Grand Lake. Stay frosty, my friends…
Boating at Grand Lake
Check out the Ultimate Guide to Boating at Grand Lake, featured Grand Lake boat sales and servicers, marinas, and more…
Oklahoma’s Grand Lake O’ the Cherokee
With over 1,300 miles of shoreline AND over 46,500 surface acres…Grand Lake is a BIG Lake.
From the Pensacola Dam to Twin Bridges State Park – and everything in-between, including Elk River area, Grove, Honey Creek, Monkey Island, Horse Creek, Duck Creek, Drowning Creek, Ketchum Cove, and more – there are Grand Lake memories waiting to be made.
Cannonballs off the dock. Rafting up in The Drip or Woodard on a sunny afternoon. Catching crappie in the morning and eating them in the evening. Early morning fishing and spectacular sunsets.
Life at Grand Lake – whether it’s a lifetime or a weekend – gives you so many opportunities to make lasting memories with the people who matter most to you. And we think that those are the kind of days worth savoring… the kind you’ll never forget.
Welcome To Grand Lake!
Pensacola Dam – Celebrating 80 in 2020
The “official” birthdate occurs sometime later in 2020, but since this year marks the 80th anniversary of Pensacola Dam, we (GRDA) plan to share information all year long about this historic structure and the important role it has played in the development of Oklahoma and the surrounding...
Preserving a Grand (Lake) View
The windows lining one side of the Grand River Dam Authority’s water research laboratory actually look out onto the waters of Grand Lake. That is fitting, considering the purpose of the lab. Created in 1935 to be a “conservation and reclamation district” for the waters of the Grand River,...
GRDA Announces Guardians of the Grand Program
The Grand River Dam Authority’s Ecosystems and Watershed Management Department is excited to introduce the Guard the Grand Watershed Conservation Program. Through several workshops, planned for July and August, it will be rolling out the program to the public to educate on how folks can...
Did You Know – Safely Cross Large Wakes
Here is another Did You Know boating safety tip... how to safely cross large wakes. A boater should always be alert and take appropriate action when approaching boat wakes. Larger boats can produce 3 to 4 feet wakes that can be compounded from wind action on the water or by extra boat activity....