Cherokee Area State Park
Langley, Oklahoma · Operated by Oklahoma State Parks
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Located below Pensacola Dam with access to excellent striped bass fishing. A favorite among serious anglers targeting trophy stripers.
Details
- Surface
- concrete
- Fee
- free
- Ramps
- 1
- Operator
- Oklahoma State Parks
Address
S 438 Rd
Langley, OK 74350
GPS: 36.4810822, -95.0083275
Near: Pensacola Dam, Langley
Amenities
Local Tip
“Below Pensacola Dam. Good spot for striped bass fishing.”
What to Know About Cherokee Area State Park
Cherokee Area State Park sits below the Pensacola Dam, providing access to some of Grand Lake's best striper fishing. The tailwater area below the dam is legendary for big striped bass, especially during spring and fall generation schedules when GRDA releases water.
The single concrete ramp is straightforward and well-maintained. Restrooms are available on site. This area sees a different crowd than the main-lake ramps — it's mostly serious anglers who know the striper patterns and time their trips around dam generation.
If you're targeting stripers or hybrid bass, this is your launch point. The water below the dam can be swift during generation, so know your boat's capabilities and check GRDA's generation schedule before heading out.
Nearby
Pensacola Dam Visitor Center
Attraction0.5 miles · Langley OK
Langley General Store
Gas Station2.0 miles · Langley OK
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