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Bring your tent or RV to Gore Landing and stay along the river only a few minutes from Tenkiller State Park. This area features the only boat ramp on the lower Illinois River for easy access to the water. Ten RV sites and 12 tent sites are available, as well as water service, electric service, and portable toilets. Fishing and hiking are two of the most popular activities in the area. Gore Landing is only a short, 10-minute drive to Lake Greenleaf. Please note that no reservations are accepted. First come, first served. Pay on-site at the pay station.

FACILITIES: Boat Launch, Camping & RV sites, Water & 30-Amp Electric Service, Fishing, Hiking, Port-a-Potty. (No reservations accepted. First come, first served. Pay on-site in the drop box.)

DIRECTIONS: I-40 Exit 287/SH100 4 mi. N to Gore, 1 mi. E on SH-64, ½ mi. N on S 4450 Rd (Gore Landing Road).

DAILY BOAT LAUNCH FEE (Gore Landing) $2.00 (To be paid at Boat Launch site)

ANNUAL BOAT LAUNCH FEE (Gore Landing) $25.00 Payable, in advance, at the Town of Gore, Municipal Complex.

DAILY BOAT LAUNCH FEE FOR SENIOR CITIZENS (Gore Landing) 62 years or older, with proof of age or with a Golden Age Passport Card issued by the Federal Recreation Passport Program: $1.00 (To be paid at boat launch site)

ANNUAL BOAT LAUNCH FEE FOR SENIOR CITIZENS (Gore Landing) 62 years or older, with proof of age or with a Golden Age Passport Card issued by the Federal Recreation Passport Program: $12.50 Payable, in advance, at the Town of Gore, Municipal Complex.

CAMPING FEES FOR EACH 24-HOUR PERIOD (To be paid at boat launch site, no reservations accepted)

CAMPSITE WITH WATER & ELECTRIC SERVICE: $15.00

CAMPSITE WITHOUT WATER & ELECTRIC SERVICE: $8.00

ALL CAMPSITES SHALL BE NON-RESERVED. ALL CAMPSITES ARE “FIRST COME-FIRST
SERVED. ALL CAMPSITES SHALL BE UTILIZED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 14 DAYS WITHIN ANY 30-DAY
PERIOD. THE NIGHTLY FEE AFTER 14 DAYS IS $100.00 PER NIGHT. DOGS ON A LEASH. MAXIMUM OF 2 TENTS PER SITE. QUIET HOURS 10 P.M. – 6 A.M. CAMPSITE AND BOAT RAMP SELF-DEPOSIT. USER PERMIT STUBS SHALL BE DISPLAYED ON
DASHBOARD OF VEHICLE, IN PLAIN VIEW. GORE POLICE-918-489-5963, SHALL MONITOR
SITES DAILY FOR COMPLIANCE.

CAMPING FEES FOR EACH 24-HOUR PERIOD FOR SENIOR CITIZENS (To be paid at boat launch site, no reservations accepted) 62 years or older, with proof of age or with a Golden Age Passport Card issued by the Federal Recreation Passport Program.

CAMPSITE WITH WATER & ELECTRIC SERVICE: $7.50

CAMPSITE WITHOUT WATER & ELECTRIC SERVICE: $4.00

DAY USE FEE FOR EACH 12-HOUR PERIOD (Includes Picnic Table) (To be paid at boat launch site)

MAXIMUM PER VEHICLE: $3.00

SENIOR CITIZENS: $1.50

SANITARY DUMP STATION FOR RV’S WITH HOLDING TANK: REGISTERED USERS: No charge. NON-REGISTERED USERS: $2.00 (To be paid at site)

Pay a visit to Gore and bring your boat down to enjoy a ride on a historical site. In the early 1900s, a river ferry once operated in the summers. Today at Summers Ferry Park, start your water excursion at the boat launch for prime fishing. Once you make your return to dry land, pitch your tent for a night spent primitive camping and wake up early for a peaceful morning hike. The lower Illinois River, Lake Tenkiller, and Lake Greenleaf are also within a short 10 minute drive.

FACILITIES:     Boat Launch, Camping, Water, Fishing, Hiking, Port-a-Potty. (No reservations accepted. First come, first served.)

FEES: CAMPSITE WITHOUT WATER & ELECTRIC SERVICE: $8.00

DIRECTIONS:  I-40 Exit 287/SH100 3.5 mi N toward Gore, cross over Arkansas River Bridge and make immediate left.

(ORDINANCE NO. 03-06-01-1: RATES) CAMP AREAS & FEES (Fees are subject to change)