Grand Lake O' The Cherokees

City / town · Oklahoma

Wyandotte

Grand Lake O' The Cherokees

Best timeMar–May, Sep–Oct
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Nearest airportJLN · 28 mi
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Overview

Wyandotte is in Green Country Oklahoma and in the 2010 Census had a population of 333. The Wyandotte Nation tribal headquarters is located here and with the location in far northeast Oklahoma it is a travel destination from Missouri, Kansas and Arkansas for gamblers visiting the Wyandotte Nation Casino. In June the World's largest paintball event "Oklahoma D-Day" is held in Wyandotte.

2 sights · 2 things to do · 1 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés

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Best things about Wyandotte

Twin Bridges State Park

Fishing for bass, catfish, bluegill, and spoonbill. Bait, tackle, and enclosed fishing dock is located within the park. Lighted boat ramps, picnic areas, RV and tent campgrounds, snacks, lake huts, playgrounds, volleybal…

Grand Lake O' The Cherokees

46,500 surface acres and 1,300 miles of shoreline. Recreational facilities are available at five state parks around shoreline, and more than a dozen other privately operated facilities. Fishing for largemouth bass, white…

Wyandotte Nation Casino

Oklahoma D-Day

The world's largest paintball event. The main event is held every June and other events are held year round.

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: Mar–May, Sep–Oct. Summer highs reach about 94°F; winter lows dip to about 28°F. Very hot (Jul, Aug) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: May and Jun. (climate data from nearby Tulsa)

Jan: 1.6 in rain1.6"Jan: high 49°F, low 28°F49°28°JanFeb: 1.6 in rain1.6"Feb: high 54°F, low 32°F54°32°FebMar: 3.1 in rain3.1"Mar: high 63°F, low 41°F63°41°MarApr: 4.4 in rain4.4"Apr: high 72°F, low 50°F72°50°AprMay: 5.7 in rain5.7"May: high 80°F, low 60°F80°60°MayJun: 4.7 in rain4.7"Jun: high 88°F, low 69°F88°69°JunJul: 3.8 in rain3.8"Jul: high 94°F, low 73°F94°73°JulAug: 3.4 in rain3.4"Aug: high 93°F, low 72°F93°72°AugSep: 3.9 in rain3.9"Sep: high 85°F, low 63°F85°63°SepOct: 3.8 in rain3.8"Oct: high 74°F, low 51°F74°51°OctNov: 2.7 in rain2.7"Nov: high 61°F, low 39°F61°39°NovDec: 2.4 in rain2.4"Dec: high 51°F, low 31°F51°31°Dec

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

  • From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
  • JLN Joplin Regional Airport, Joplin — 28 mi away. Directions
  • XNA Northwest Arkansas National Airport, Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers — 42 mi away. Directions
  • TUL Tulsa International Airport, Tulsa — 77 mi away (major hub). Directions
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Budget & where to stay

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Sample 1-day itinerary

Day 1

  • Morning Twin Bridges State Park, Grand Lake O' The Cherokees
  • Lunch Twin Bridges Restaurant
  • Afternoon Wyandotte Nation Casino, Oklahoma D-Day
  • Evening Twin Bridges Lounge

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

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    Get in

    • By auto, Wyandotte is about five miles south of Interstate 44 (I44), exit I44 on US 60 and go east 14 miles.

    See

    See Twin Bridges State Park

    Fishing for bass, catfish, bluegill, and spoonbill. Bait, tackle, and enclosed fishing dock is located within the park. Lighted boat ramps, picnic areas, RV and tent campgrounds, snacks, lake huts, playgrounds, volleyball court, and horseshoe pits are also available. Picnic facilities include tables, individual shelters, and group picnic shelters for larger gatherings.

    📍 14801 S Hwy 137From US Hwy 60 at Twin Bridges go north on State Hwy 137☎ +1 918 542-6969Checked Jul 2025
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    See Grand Lake O' The Cherokees

    46,500 surface acres and 1,300 miles of shoreline. Recreational facilities are available at five state parks around shoreline, and more than a dozen other privately operated facilities. Fishing for largemouth bass, white bass, channel catfish, crappie and bluegill.

    ☎ +1 918 786-2289Checked Jul 2025
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    Do

    Do Oklahoma D-Day

    The world's largest paintball event. The main event is held every June and other events are held year round.

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