Lake Eufaula State Park

Lake Eufaula State Park
Lake Eufaula State Park, May 2007
A map of Oklahoma showing the location of Lake Eufaula State Park
A map of Oklahoma showing the location of Lake Eufaula State Park
LocationMcIntosh County, Oklahoma, United States
Nearest cityChecotah, OK
Coordinates35°24′17″N 95°36′24″W / 35.4048219°N 95.6066515°W / 35.4048219; -95.6066515[1]
Area2,853 acres (1,155 ha)
Visitors229,398 (in 2021)[2]
Governing bodyOklahoma Department of Tourism and Recreation
www.travelok.com/listings/view.profile/id.4336

Lake Eufaula State Park is a 2,853-acre (11.55 km2) Oklahoma state park located in McIntosh County, Oklahoma on Lake Eufaula. It is 14 miles (23 km) southwest of Checotah. The park was formerly known as Fountainhead State Park. Fountainhead, together with the neighboring Arrowhead State Park, were created in 1965. Fountainhead's name was changed to Lake Eufaula State Park effective November 1, 2002.[3] Arrowhead is now known as the Arrowhead Area at Lake Eufaula State Park.[4]

The park has a swimming area with a beach, and multiple boat ramps. Fishing is possible year-round, and a marina and a tackle shop are located within the park. The Deep Fork Nature Center is located within the park; and there are hiking, mountain bike, and equestrian trails. On Hummingbird Beach, there is an 18-hole disc golf course. The park also has campsites for RV and tents, as well as three yurts.[5]

  1. ^ "Fountainhead State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved January 6, 2013.
  2. ^ "Evaluation of Oklahoma's State Parks". Oklahoma Legislative Office of Fiscal Transparency (LOFT). March 31, 2022.
  3. ^ Shop Oklahoma. "Lake Eufaula State Park." May 30, 2007. Retrieved March 27, 2014.
  4. ^ "Arrowhead Area at Lake Eufaula State Park". TravelOK.com. Retrieved March 15, 2020.
  5. ^ "Lake Eufaula State Park". Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department. Retrieved January 6, 2013.