Fall into family fun with exciting outdoor activities at Grand Lake. Discover the best Grand Lake attractions that offer unforgettable experiences for everyone.
Looking for a place to swim?
Honey Creek Area at Grand Lake State Park
This 38-acre park in Grove offers multiple swimming options. Visitors can use the seasonal outdoor swimming pool or access Grand Lake for swimming from the shore. The park also features picnic areas, restrooms with showers, and a playground.
Wolf Creek Park Swim Beach
The City of Grove, in partnership with the Grand River Dam Authority, has a designated public swim beach located along the banks of Wolf Creek.
Grove Public Pool
Managed by the Grand Lake Family YMCA, this public pool is a family-friendly facility featuring two large water slides, diving boards, and a dedicated kiddie area. The pool is known for being clean and well-staffed with attentive lifeguards.
Lake Eucha Park
Cherokee Area at Grand Lake State Park (Langley)
Located four miles south of Jay, this 31-acre day-use park features a large swimming pool. The park and its pool are unique in that they can be reserved for private use by groups or families. The park itself is not directly on the shore of Lake Eucha.
Cherokee Area at Grand Lake State Park (Langley)
Cherokee Area at Grand Lake State Park (Langley)
Cherokee Area at Grand Lake State Park (Langley)
Situated near the Pensacola Dam, this park includes the Lakeside Campground, which features a rocky pebble beach for swimming in Grand Lake.
Disney Area at Grand Lake State Park (Disney)
Cherokee Area at Grand Lake State Park (Langley)
Cherokee Area at Grand Lake State Park (Langley)
Also known as Disney Island, this area is located on the southern shore of Grand Lake and offers a swimming beach, picnic tables, and views of the lake. It's a popular spot for various water sports.
Little Blue Area at Grand Lake State Park (Disney)
Little Blue Area at Grand Lake State Park (Disney)
Little Blue Area at Grand Lake State Park (Disney)
A local favorite, this spot features a cool, clear, and shallow creek that flows from the Pensacola Dam. Its calm, crystal-clear water is perfect for families with young children.
Spillway
Little Blue Area at Grand Lake State Park (Disney)
Little Blue Area at Grand Lake State Park (Disney)
Located below the Spavinaw Lake spillway, this park has a stream with clean, turquoise water and a shallow swimming area that is ideal for families with small children.
Spring Creek (near Locust Grove & Salina)
Little Blue Area at Grand Lake State Park (Disney)
Spring Creek (near Locust Grove & Salina)
Considered one of Oklahoma's most pristine Ozark streams, Spring Creek offers crystal-clear water with temperatures ranging from 50 to 75 degrees. While most of the land along the creek is private, there are a few commercial access points.
Smokey Valley Campground
Blue Hole Park (near Salina)
Spring Creek (near Locust Grove & Salina)
Located about five miles southwest of Locust Grove, this campground provides public day-use access to Spring Creek for swimming and picnicking for a fee.
Blue Hole Park (near Salina)
Blue Hole Park (near Salina)
Blue Hole Park (near Salina)
This is a popular, family-operated swimming hole fed by very cold springs, making it a refreshing destination during the summer. The park has a shallow area perfect for younger swimmers and charges a per-car admission fee.
Illinois River ( near Jay )
Blue Hole Park (near Salina)
Blue Hole Park (near Salina)
Widely known for float trips, the Illinois River also has several public access points that permit swimming in its gently flowing waters.