Sitting off the banks of Oologah Lake, this large campground offers several sites offering scenic lake views. Many of the campsites offer travelers 30-amp hookups. Other facility ammenities include pinic shelters, an amphitheater, nature trail and playground facilities.
Your one-stop shop for all event planning and floral needs. From weddings to baby showers and everything in between, let the Chrome Cowgirl make your next event one to remember.
With a variety of bait and fishing gear options, The Tackle Box has all you need for a successful trip to Oologah Lake.
From college sporting gear to dishware, vintage goods, clothing and much more, J&M Collectibles has something for everyone.
Grown by world-renowned bass angler Edwin Evers, these locally grown, farm-fresh pecans are perfect for gifting or baking.
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Bank of Oologah was built before statehood in 1906. The building was restored in 1985 and the bank still houses some original artifacts. Guided tours are available and originate from the Oologah Historical Museum across the street.
Open from the end of May through August, this old town/Western-themed splash pad features colored concrete etched with railroad tracks. Water features include 13 ground sprays, ten above-ground features, and two interactive water cannons. The splash pad contains three bays with age-based water features that are appropriate for all to enjoy.
What began as a book exchange from an old newspaper box has become a popular community attraction. Today, Oologah’s Free Little Library is housed in a small community building to showcase its wide variety of book options. Bookshelves were built as part of a local Eagle Scout project and funding was provided by the Cherokee Nation. The library is open seven days a week and now houses a small emergency food pantry.
Located on the east side of Oologah Lake, the 18-mile Will Rogers Country Centennial Trail is ideal for hiking or horseback riding.
Oologah Lake provides a great getaway for fishing, boating, picnicking, camping, or just drifting and dreaming over beautiful waters. Several campsites and picnic areas are scattered around the lake, making it a perfect location for weekend getaways. Recreation opportunities include a swimming beach, mountain biking, RV and tent camping, and guided fishing tours. With more than 13,000 acres of easily accessible land managed by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, Oologah Lake also provides excellent hunting for quail, squirrel, rabbit, deer, and waterfowl.
Serving up a slice of heaven in every dish, Heavenly Dough Pizza is the place to go for pizza, subs, salads, pastas, and more.
Angie’s All Day is a curbside kitchen specializing in breakfast, burgers, and barbecue.
Serving up a wide variety of Mexican-style favorites, the Cantina Grill offers specials that are uniquely Oologah, including the Mustang Platter and Oologah Bowl.
Come enjoy beautiful waterfront dining on Oologah Lake. The Oar House offers Caribbean soul food with an Oklahoma twist. Popular dishes include lobster mac and cheese, jerk chicken nachos, and hand-breaded catfish.
At the intersection of Highway 169 and Cooweescoowee Avenue is a miniature display of the Will Rogers Birthplace, offering a perfect photo opportunity!
Housed in a building constructed in 1890, the Oologah Historical Museum is committed to sharing the history of Oologah and the pioneer families and ranchers who first settled in the community. The museum showcases local school memorabilia, photos, and special private collections.
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Experience a unique glimpse into the life of world-famous vaudeville performer, actor, Cherokee cowboy and American humorist Will Rogers (1879-1935) at the Will Rogers Birthplace Ranch, which features Rogers’s original home and a 162-acre working ranch where visitors can enjoy lovely views of Oologah Lake and have a picnic with friends and family.
The log-walled, two-story home where Rogers was born was built in 1875 within the Cooweescoowee district of Cherokee Nation. It was designed in the Greek Revival architectural style that was popular throughout the South at this time. In fact, a house almost identical to Rogers’s boyhood home can be found on the outskirts of Guntersville, Alabama. The Oologah home, nicknamed “The White House on the Verdigris,” is a rare surviving example of buildings on the former Indian Territory frontier.
Rogers’s mother and father were Cherokees, and Rogers was proud of his heritage. During vaudeville performances, Will often joked, “My ancestors didn’t come over from the Mayflower, but they met the boat.” His mother, Mary America Rogers, was born into the Paint clan. His father, Clement Vann Rogers, was a Cherokee statesman and judge who would later help draft the constitution for the state of Oklahoma.
Will Rogers grew up on his father’s ranch, which at its height was nearly 60,000 acres. There, he learned his love of cowboying from the ranch hands, including roping from Cherokee freedman Dan Walker. He rode the range and joined the long, dusty cattle drives from Texas to the Kansas railheads. His physical prowess in precisely and expertly flipping heavy rope coils demonstrated his training, fitness, and strength. Using that same deft touch with a lasso, Rogers created a top vaudeville and cinema persona, “The Cherokee Kid.” From 1899 to 1902, after his father had moved into Claremore, Will Rogers operated the ranch himself, renaming it the Dog Iron Ranch after his cattle brand.
Today, the Will Rogers Birthplace Ranch features a historically accurate barn with a climate-controlled classroom and a historical video program. The working ranch is home to Texas Longhorn cattle and other livestock.
