Sequoyah State Park

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Not to be confused with Sequoyah Bay State Park.
Sequoyah State Park
An aerial photo of Sequoyah State Park and Fort Gibson Lake
Aerial view of Sequoyah State Park on Fort Gibson Lake
A map of Oklahoma showing the location of Sequoyah State Park
A map of Oklahoma showing the location of Sequoyah State Park
LocationCherokee County, Oklahoma, United States
Nearest cityWagoner, Oklahoma
Coordinates35°55′04″N 95°15′04″W / 35.917877°N 95.2510719°W / 35.917877; -95.2510719Coordinates: 35°55′04″N 95°15′04″W / 35.917877°N 95.2510719°W / 35.917877; -95.2510719[1]
Area2,200 acres (890 ha)
Established1948
Visitors275,000 (in 2011)
Governing bodyOklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department
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Sequoyah State Park, one of Oklahoma State Park's 32 parks, is a 2,200 acre peninsular recreation space on the eastern shore of Fort Gibson Lake in Cherokee County, Oklahoma. It is 8 miles (13 km) east of Wagoner, Oklahoma and 18 miles (29 km) west of Tahlequah, Oklahoma on State Highway 51. A shortleaf pine-lined drive leads you to the many amenities of the park including camping loops, Paradise Cove Marina, a golf course, Three Forks Nature Center, Sequoyah Riding Stables, and the state's largest state park lodge. The park office is in the town of Hulbert, Oklahoma. There are 12 miles of hiking trails free and open to the public including the Fossil Trail, Bluebird Trail, and Scissortail Paved Trial.

Three Forks Nature Center[]

The park has an extensive nature center which is free to the public. The Three Forks Nature Center houses many rehabilitated mammals and birds with a daily feeding program. The nature center also has live snakes and other animals as well as museum scenes of animals in native habitats.

Sequoyah Park Golf Course[]

The Floyd Farley designed 5,860 yard par 70 golf course is a beautiful recreation feature of the park.

Sequoyah Lodge[]

Sequoyah Lodge, located inside the park, is the largest of the state's park lodges. It includes 104 rooms and suites, cottages, a bunkhouse, a restaurant, a zero entry swimming pool, volleyball court, and tennis courts.[2]

Sequoyah Riding Stables[]

Sequoyah Riding Stables provides trail rides and hay rides within the park.[2]

Fees[]

To help fund a backlog of deferred maintenance and park improvements, the state implemented an entrance fee for this park and 21 others effective June 15, 2020. The fees, charged per vehicle, start at $10 per day for a single-day or $8 for residents with an Oklahoma license plate or Oklahoma tribal plate. Fees are waived for honorably discharged veterans and Oklahoma residents age 62 & older and their spouses. Passes good for three days or a week are also available; annual passes good at all 22 state parks charging fees are offered at a cost of $75 for out-of-state visitors or $60 for Oklahoma residents. [3]

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ "Sequoyah State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved January 6, 2013.
  2. ^ a b "Sequoyah State Park & Lodge". Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department. Retrieved April 9, 2012.
  3. ^ "Plan unveiled to implement fees at some state parks starting next week". Carmen Forman, The Oklahoman, June 9, 2020. Retrieved June 9, 2020.
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