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Grand Lake Area Profile |
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Northeast Oklahoma's beautiful Grand Lake O' The Cherokees
is currently ranked as
the 3rd best place in these United States of America to retire, according
to the folks at Rand McNally.
What better place to
learn about the Grand Lake Area than by starting with the
History
of Pensacola Dam, as written by Rusty Fleming, former Publisher of
The
Chronicle of Grand Lake? From there, you might want to browse the
basic profile information below, providing facts on climate, cost of
living and the like. You can view listings of Key
Public Services, a
Directory of Houses of Worship, Area
Schools, or visit the pages about our many fine Grand
Lake Country Communities.
Boaters should review
GRDA's Lake Regulations and the
Required Boating Safety Equipment Checklist. There's
also a grid of Emergency Numbers, as well as
a list of Frequently Called Numbers
for your convenience.
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Climate |
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Grand Lake enjoys a mild winter climate, an
early spring and pleasant summers. The average winter temperature (Dec.
– Feb.) is 37 degrees and summer temperature (June – August) average
is 82 degrees. The average annual rainfall is around 35 inches and
winter snows average less than 8 inches per year. |
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Cost of Living |
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Oklahoma ranks third best in the nation based on
taxes, health and housing costs. Grand Lake has a wide variety of
available housing, including lakefront sites. |
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Accommodations |
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The Grand Lake Area offers several motels,
cabins, condominiums, bed and breakfast, and RV facilities for your
convenience. Contact the South Grand Lake Area Chamber of Commerce on
918-782-3214 for more information or view our online
Lodging Guide. |
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Recreation |
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Boating, fishing, swimming, skiing, sailing,
diving,
canoeing, golfing and dining, plus fairs, festivals, living history,
hunting, museums and more supply an almost unlimited variety of activities.
State, city and private facilities offer RV hookups, campsites, boat
ramps and other recreational facilities. |
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Public Utilities |
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Electricity -
Three power companies serve the
area. Grand River Dam Authority, 918-256-5545; Northeast Oklahoma
Electric, 918-256-6405; and AEP/Public Service Co. of Okla., 1-
800-776-1011. |
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Natural Gas -
Oklahoma Natural Gas, 918-834-8000, serves the town of Spavinaw.
Natural Gas will be offered in several areas in the near future. |
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Telephone -
Depending upon your location, service is provided by either
Southwestern Bell, 1-800-640-8911; Grand Telephone Company,
918-435-4300; Salina Spavinaw Telephone, 918-589-1111, or Atlas
Telephone Company, 1-800-722-0533. |
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Taxes/Fees |
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Within
the city limits of the various communities, a city sales tax of 2%
to 3% is charged on retail purchases in addition to state (4.5%)
and County taxes. Some communities require a business license. |
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Public Boat Launching Ramps |
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Ramps
are available at Ketchum Cove, Clear Water Bay Marina, Lakemont
Marina, Cedar Port Marina, Stoney Point, and Hammerhead Marina.
For a detailed review of these and other launching facilities in the area
go
here. |
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Public Lake Access |
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Public
lake access is available at Drowning Creek, Duck Creek Bridge,
Port Ketchum, Seaplane Base, and Willow Park. |
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State Parks
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Bernice Horse
Creek State Park - 918-786-9447 |
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Cherokee
State Park #1 - 918-435-8066 |
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Cherokee State
Park #2 - 918-435-8066 |
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Cherokee State
Park #3 - 918-435-8066 |
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Disney State
Park - 918-435-8066 |
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Little Blue
State Park - 918-435-8066 |
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Spavinaw State
Park - 918-435-8066 |
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