Attractions » Resorts and Places to Stay at Grand Lake
Are you planning a Grand Lake getaway? Whether it’s for a crowd, or just for you; for a day or for a week, this page is your complete guide on places to stay at Grand Lake.
From Full-Service Luxury to Rustic Getaways – Find Your Grand Lake Destination Here
Are you wondering where to stay on your next – or your first – Grand Lake getaway?
Well, you are in luck because there are all sorts of great resorts, vacation rentals, campgrounds, RV resorts, and more at Grand Lake.
Even better – this page you are on right now is the most complete listing of ALL the places to stay in the Grand Lake area – so you should be able to find what you are looking for right here, right now!
From luxurious waterfront resorts with all the amenities like the Shangri-La Resort and Conference Center to rustic cabin getaways or state-of-the-art RV Resorts with all the amenities to the very popular vacation home rentals, Grand Lake has a place to stay for everyone.
Plus Grove, the commercial hub of the Grand Lake area, has several traditional hotels for your stay in the Grand Lake area – ideal if you are coming for a Grand Lake fishing trip.
The featured listings you will find on this page for these Grand Lake destinations are designed to make it super easy for you to find the information you need and make it simple for you to contact these resorts and places to stay directly.
If you know the type of property you are looking for, you can use these quick links to jump down the page:
Lakefront Resorts – From full-service resorts to featured RV Resorts and campgrounds, this is where you will find that lakefront resort you are looking for.
Vacation Rentals – Grand Lake is becoming a super-popular vacation rental market. So popular, in fact, that we’ve created a separate page just for Grand Lake vacation rentals.
Not Lakefront accomodations – So maybe lakefront isn’t what you are looking for, but you still want to be ‘at’ the lake. Check out these non-lakefront featured destinations – from vacation rentals to hotels to RV parks.
Featured Lakefront Resorts at Grand Lake:
Featured attractions and things to do in the Grand Lake area.
Bernice Area at Grand Lake State Park Nature Center
Bernice Area at Grand Lake State Park Nature Center
Bernice Area at Grand Lake State Park is located on the northwestern corner of Grand Lake in the small town of Bernice.
The 88-acre park area boasts 150 primitive tent sites and 33 RV sites with water and 50 amp electric hookups. There are also two comfort stations with hot showers located on either side of the park. Picnic areas are scattered throughout the park, and there is one covered shelter.
Bernice Area at Grand Lake State Park also offers several activities for kids of all ages. With two playgrounds, a swimming beach, a nature center, a wildlife feeding area, and two wildlife watchtowers, the whole family is certain to find something to enjoy. The park also features one mile paved walking and jogging path that is handicapped accessible.
Zena Suri Alpacas is located near the shores of Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees, in far northeastern Oklahoma, on 78 peaceful acres.
Make plans to come and visit, hand feed, and pet. Check out our yarn and roving sale. Find out why alpaca is one of the most wonderful fibers in the world!
We pride ourselves in raising Suri alpacas that produce fine, lustrous fleece while being easy to handle. Our goal is to continually provide customers with a wide selection of outstanding full Peruvian genetics in an assortment of beautiful colors.
Please call before coming. Our phone number is 804-389-2579.
We do require masks in enclosed areas and reservations for both the tour and the store, but we can often arrange these on the same day and even at your preferred time.
If you’ve ever wanted to ride in a helicopter, then you don’t want to miss a fun flight on one of our helicopter rides around Grand Lake and Northeast Oklahoma. There are several tour options to choose from.
You could choose a helicopter tour that takes you over the dam, where you’ll see beautiful views of the water from above, or take a private tour all the way to Chief’s stadium or an ATV track for a thrilling ride. Our pilots help you customize a tour experience that fits the vibe of your visit to Oklahoma.
With private tours this easy to customize at a cost most can easily afford, you don’t want to miss out on elevating your Grand Lake experience. Check out our list of air tours on our website at https://flygrandlakehelicopter.com/ to choose your favorite or customize your own experience for one of the best helicopter rides over Grand Lake.
So much to do at The Anchor Activity Park at Shangri-La Resort!
From tennis and pickleball to the mini-Fenway Park replica whiffle ballpark, to the VR gaming, simulators, and so much more – there truly is something fun and active for everyone.
And you can make a full day of it by enjoying the sports bar and Galley Restaurant as well.
Lendonwood Gardens is an eight-acre botanical garden near Grand Lake in northeastern Oklahoma.
Shady pathways meander through more than 1,200 different types of plants, including an amazing collection of rhododendrons, many varieties of daylilies, and several varieties of dogwoods.
Lendonwood is home to the Oklahoma Garden, featuring “Oklahoma Proven” plantings as identified by Oklahoma State University. These are plants that thrive in our unpredictable climate.
The garden is open year around during daylight hours with maps and information for self-guided tours are available inside the entrance at the gatehouse.
Lendonwood’s Welcome Center and Gift Shop is open seasonally Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 12 noon to 4 p.m.
Pensacola Dam, which holds back the waters of Oklahoma’s Grand Lake O’ the Cherokee, is truly one of the most impressive sites in Oklahoma.
State Hwy 28 runs across Pensacola Dam from Langley on the west end to Disney, which is actually an island community, at the east end of the Dam.
Further east, through Disney, are two more flood-control spillways, which create Disney Island.
Pensacola Dam is open daily for FREE Tours from Memorial Day through Labor Day (Update, due to Covid-19, there are no Dam Tours in 2020) from 9 am to 4 pm and you can also schedule tours throughout the year with groups of 10 or more by calling 918-782-4726.
The GRDA Ecosystems and Education Center is located at the west end of the dam in Langley and is open year-round for all of your Grand Lake area information.
The GRDA Ecosystems & Education Center, located at the West end of the Pensacola Dam in Langley, OK., is dedicated to greater ecosystems and lake management and education in Northeast Oklahoma.
And it is the home of the FREE Pensacola Dam tours every summer from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Update – No Dam Tours in 2020 due to Covid-19
The Ecosystems & Education Center is the home to the offices for GRDA permits, where people can find and submit applications for any kind of dock, event or construction permits that may be needed.
And the central location of the GRDA Ecosystems & Education Center provides a perfect location for the GRDA Police & Lake Patrol to headquarter throughout the busy lake season with easy access to both Grand Lake & Lake Hudson.
While the public benefits in many ways from this beautiful facility in Langley, ultimately it’s the Grand River Dam Authority who gets to use the Ecosystems & Education Center on a daily basis as a management tool for the entire Grand Lake region.
The facility is open year-round to the public with information on Grand Lake, Lake Hudson and the surrounding area of Northeastern Oklahoma.
Har-Ber Village Museum, located along the shores of Grand Lake o’ the Cherokees in Grove, Oklahoma, is the site of a pioneer-era village and history museum of over 100 exhibits displayed inside authentic log cabins and reproduction buildings.
You can experience the history and ecology of the Grand Lake area through self-guided tours, which includes a walk through the grounds with several historic buildings include a relocated schoolhouse, jail, and 16 log cabins.
The museum has an active calendar of special events throughout the year for local residents and visitors alike.
Har-Ber Village also includes a nature trail, cafe, and an events center that regularly hosts community events.
Your best bet to make sure you have the current hours, locate the museum and find the latest on any events taking place is to visit the Har-Ber Village website HERE.
Bernice Area at Grand Lake State Park is located on the northwestern corner of Grand Lake in the small town of Bernice.
The 88-acre park area boasts 150 primitive tent sites and 33 RV sites with water and 50 amp electric hookups. There are also two comfort stations with hot showers located on either side of the park. Picnic areas are scattered throughout the park, and there is one covered shelter.
Bernice Area at Grand Lake State Park also offers several activities for kids of all ages. With two playgrounds, a swimming beach, a nature center, a wildlife feeding area, and two wildlife watchtowers, the whole family is certain to find something to enjoy. The park also features one mile paved walking and jogging path that is handicapped accessible.
Zena Suri Alpacas is located near the shores of Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees, in far northeastern Oklahoma, on 78 peaceful acres.
Make plans to come and visit, hand feed, and pet. Check out our yarn and roving sale. Find out why alpaca is one of the most wonderful fibers in the world!
We pride ourselves in raising Suri alpacas that produce fine, lustrous fleece while being easy to handle. Our goal is to continually provide customers with a wide selection of outstanding full Peruvian genetics in an assortment of beautiful colors.
Please call before coming. Our phone number is 804-389-2579.
We do require masks in enclosed areas and reservations for both the tour and the store, but we can often arrange these on the same day and even at your preferred time.
If you’ve ever wanted to ride in a helicopter, then you don’t want to miss a fun flight on one of our helicopter rides around Grand Lake and Northeast Oklahoma. There are several tour options to choose from.
You could choose a helicopter tour that takes you over the dam, where you’ll see beautiful views of the water from above, or take a private tour all the way to Chief’s stadium or an ATV track for a thrilling ride. Our pilots help you customize a tour experience that fits the vibe of your visit to Oklahoma.
With private tours this easy to customize at a cost most can easily afford, you don’t want to miss out on elevating your Grand Lake experience. Check out our list of air tours on our website at https://flygrandlakehelicopter.com/ to choose your favorite or customize your own experience for one of the best helicopter rides over Grand Lake.
So much to do at The Anchor Activity Park at Shangri-La Resort!
From tennis and pickleball to the mini-Fenway Park replica whiffle ballpark, to the VR gaming, simulators, and so much more – there truly is something fun and active for everyone.
And you can make a full day of it by enjoying the sports bar and Galley Restaurant as well.
Lendonwood Gardens is an eight-acre botanical garden near Grand Lake in northeastern Oklahoma.
Shady pathways meander through more than 1,200 different types of plants, including an amazing collection of rhododendrons, many varieties of daylilies, and several varieties of dogwoods.
Lendonwood is home to the Oklahoma Garden, featuring “Oklahoma Proven” plantings as identified by Oklahoma State University. These are plants that thrive in our unpredictable climate.
The garden is open year around during daylight hours with maps and information for self-guided tours are available inside the entrance at the gatehouse.
Lendonwood’s Welcome Center and Gift Shop is open seasonally Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 12 noon to 4 p.m.
Pensacola Dam, which holds back the waters of Oklahoma’s Grand Lake O’ the Cherokee, is truly one of the most impressive sites in Oklahoma.
State Hwy 28 runs across Pensacola Dam from Langley on the west end to Disney, which is actually an island community, at the east end of the Dam.
Further east, through Disney, are two more flood-control spillways, which create Disney Island.
Pensacola Dam is open daily for FREE Tours from Memorial Day through Labor Day (Update, due to Covid-19, there are no Dam Tours in 2020) from 9 am to 4 pm and you can also schedule tours throughout the year with groups of 10 or more by calling 918-782-4726.
The GRDA Ecosystems and Education Center is located at the west end of the dam in Langley and is open year-round for all of your Grand Lake area information.
The GRDA Ecosystems & Education Center, located at the West end of the Pensacola Dam in Langley, OK., is dedicated to greater ecosystems and lake management and education in Northeast Oklahoma.
And it is the home of the FREE Pensacola Dam tours every summer from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Update – No Dam Tours in 2020 due to Covid-19
The Ecosystems & Education Center is the home to the offices for GRDA permits, where people can find and submit applications for any kind of dock, event or construction permits that may be needed.
And the central location of the GRDA Ecosystems & Education Center provides a perfect location for the GRDA Police & Lake Patrol to headquarter throughout the busy lake season with easy access to both Grand Lake & Lake Hudson.
While the public benefits in many ways from this beautiful facility in Langley, ultimately it’s the Grand River Dam Authority who gets to use the Ecosystems & Education Center on a daily basis as a management tool for the entire Grand Lake region.
The facility is open year-round to the public with information on Grand Lake, Lake Hudson and the surrounding area of Northeastern Oklahoma.
Har-Ber Village Museum, located along the shores of Grand Lake o’ the Cherokees in Grove, Oklahoma, is the site of a pioneer-era village and history museum of over 100 exhibits displayed inside authentic log cabins and reproduction buildings.
You can experience the history and ecology of the Grand Lake area through self-guided tours, which includes a walk through the grounds with several historic buildings include a relocated schoolhouse, jail, and 16 log cabins.
The museum has an active calendar of special events throughout the year for local residents and visitors alike.
Har-Ber Village also includes a nature trail, cafe, and an events center that regularly hosts community events.
Your best bet to make sure you have the current hours, locate the museum and find the latest on any events taking place is to visit the Har-Ber Village website HERE.
