Known fully as the Grand Lake o' the Cherokees, this lake is nestled in the foothills of the Ozark Mountain Range. Created in 1940, Grand Lake is a result of the Pensacola Dam, the longest multiple arch dam in the world. There are a number of shows in the area, as well as resorts, and a showboat line called the Cherokee Queen, which has been in operation since the 1940's. Consistently ranked among the top bass fishing lakes in the United States, Grand also houses a wide variety of other sport and non-sport fishing. Due to it's NE to SW layout, it attracts sailboaters from across the country as well.

A Grand Lake, Oklahoma vacation is an affordable, enjoyable destination for any family looking to get away and enjoy the outdoors.