Explore the Area

Grand Lake

With over 46,500 acres of water-filled fun, we invite you to come and live the “Lake Life” with us in Grove & Grand Lake! We regularly host some of the fishing world’s biggest fishing tournaments and the top anglers in the world – and you too can fish these renown waters! While we are best known for our largemouth bass fishing, Grand Lake offers a number of other great fishing opportunities – to include some of the greatest spoonbill fishing to be found anywhere! Our local guide services have the top of the line equipment and amenities that are sure to put you “on the fish” when you visit Grand Lake!

Want more information on area fishing guides? Click here.

In addition to our renown fishing, Grand Lake is a watersports haven – offering wonderful opportunities for boating, swimming, or simply relaxing and soaking up the sun. We have a number of lakeside getaways available – from rustic to first-class – ideal for any taste or budget. You can also camp out at one of the five Oklahoma State Parks located in the Grand Lakes area. We also have local marinas with everything you’ll need for a great time on Grand Lake.

Click here for more information on Grand Lake marinas.

Exploring the Four States

Exploring the Four States

Grove & Grand Lake makes the ideal basecamp for exploring the many great things to see and do in the Four State region - where Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri & Kansas all come together.

Just a short 12 miles north of Grove is America's most historic highway, Route 66 - and the longest segment of Route 66 anywhere is right here in Oklahoma. For more information on the many points of interest along Route 66, click here.

Likewise, the City of Jay, Oklahoma - the Huckleberry Capital of the World - is just 12 miles south of Grove on US Hwy 59. For information on the many great things to see and do in Jay - like the Annual Huckleberry Festival or Jay Cruise Night, click here.

Other popular points of interest just a short distance and scenic drive from Grove & Grand Lake include:

Baxter Springs, Kansas
Joplin, Missouri
Miami, Oklahoma
Noel, Missouri
Northwest Arkansas (Bentonville / Rogers / Springdale / Fayetteville / Siloam Springs)
Tahlequah, Oklahoma
Tulsa, Oklahoma

More information on things to see and do in this great slice of Americana can be found on the Green Country Marketing Association's website, www.greencountryok.com, or the State of Oklahoma's tourism website, www.travelok.com.

Group Trip Ideas

Get Yours Kicks at Grand Lake & on Route 66

Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees, Oklahoma’s most beautiful lake, is located just 6.6 miles off the historic mother road. The lake is 46,500 acres and has a surface elevation of 745 feet. As you exit Route 66 to Highway 59, in the southern area of Ottawa County, you will find the short drive provides you with the view of the state’s most breathtaking view of a body of water. The lake stretches 66 total miles across Delaware County.

Oklahoma’s stretch of historic Route 66 provides more drivable miles than any state. If you are making the famous trip and traveling east-to-west, you will enter the state from the Kansas border into the towns of Quapaw and then Commerce. When you reach Miami, you will want to stop and take a tour of the historic Coleman Theatre Beautiful. It is a 1929 vaudeville theatre that has been completely restored thanks to the generous work of the Friends of the Coleman that raised millions of dollars for the remarkable renovations. As you make your way through town, you will approach the last stretch of the original 9 ft highway, Route 66 Ribbon Road. There is a historic marker on site for a photo opportunity.

Once you stop and experience that famous pavement, you will head toward Afton. Once you arrive at Buffalo Ranch, you will see the exit for Highway 59, it is a left turn and super easy. This short detour off Route 66 will provide a beautiful scenic drive around the lake, which offers 1,300 miles of shoreline. Yes…it’s that large and incredible! If you have a fisherman in your party, they will have a blast searching for largemouth bass, white bass, crappie, channel catfish, bluegill, and the rare and historic paddlefish on Grand Lake waters. Off the lake, there are exceptional recreational facilities and day rentals available from a large array of Grove Chamber of Commerce members. You can enjoy relaxing resorts and lakeside marina restaurants for shoreline entertainment.

If you choose to explore Delaware County and take a break off the mother road, contact our team at the Chamber for assistance with trip ideas, planning for overnight stays, catering and food options, and about anything else you can imagine. We welcome motorcoach bus groups, sports teams, class and family reunions, car and motorcycle clubs, casino gaming itineraries, and especially fishing groups and tournaments.

Fishing

Considered the best bass fishing lake in Oklahoma, Grand Lake is also the crappie capital of the world and has the largest population of Paddlefish, also known as Spoonbill, in the state of Oklahoma. In addition to being home to white, spotted, small and largemouth bass, white crappie, bluegill, the hybrid striper, and channel catfish. We host major fishing tournaments throughout the year - so there's a good chance you could be fishing with the pros when you Fish Grand!

Need fishing gear or equipment? You're in luck! We have excellent sporting good stores sure to have what you are looking for; just click here for information on local sporting good stores!

See 2025 Fishing Tournaments

Boating

Grand Lake - which surrounds Grove on three sides - accommodates a wide variety of water sports including power boating, cruising, sailing, personal watercraft, parasailing, and water skiing. Spectacular and fun annual boating events include hydroplane races, drag boat races, lighted boat parades, sailing regattas, and poker runs.

There are locations to rent a boat at local marinas or consider a new purchase at many of the in-water boat dealers. Click for information on area marinas and boat sales/services.

Casinos

With your favorite games, live music, and an amazing array of restaurants, great times are always nearby at Grove & Grand Lake's casinos. Be sure to sign up for the player’s clubs and get great benefits from discounts to exclusive event invites. Hit the jackpot on your favorite games. Enjoy dinner and a show. Whatever you do, you’re always a winner in Grand Lake!

Click here for a listing and more information on our many great casinos here in Grove & Grand Lake!

Dining

If you are coming to Grand Lake, be certain to bring your appetite! Some of the best cuisine in Mid America can be enjoyed here. Whether it's breakfast, lunch, or dinner, you are sure to enjoy our great food at the lake.

In Grove & Grand Lake, there are more than 50 reasons to dine out - our 50+ restaurants! At Grand Lake, you'll find everything from country cooking and sports bars to barbecue and a gastropub. The variety of settings is impressive, too; we have several lakefront restaurants you can access by land or water, restaurants set on our famous golf courses, and unique, cozy restaurants located in Grove's historic cultural district. Our casino restaurants are excellent choices as well, offering delicious food plus the fun and excitement of their games and live entertainment.

Click here to see Grove Chamber Member Dining Options!

Lodging

Stay at the Lake this year! Known as the "Gateway to Grand Lake," Grove and the surrounding area offers resorts, hotels/motels, RV parks, campgrounds, and vacation rentals to fit your budget and vacation needs.

Click here for more information on Lodging Choices at Grove & Grand Lake!

Attractions

On and off Grand Lake O' the Cherokees, there are many great things to see and do! Walk through a botanical garden or get close to adorable animals. Explore a pioneer-era village museum or motorcycle museum. Experience America's premier UTV park and races. Enjoy a play in a beautiful outdoor amphitheater or in Grove's downtown cultural district. Catch a movie at our local movie theater. Putt a round at our mini golf course or parasail high above the lake. Go on a fishing expedition with a local fishing guide. See historic Pensacola Dam - where Grand Lake began!

There truly is something for everyone to see and do in Grove & Grand Lake!

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