Lake Eufaula is a destination area at least eight months out of the year, when the mean temperature exceeds 50 degrees. There's never a dull moment . . . with outdoor activities such as boating, skiing, swimming, and fishing. In addition, visitors and residents enjoy parasailing, hunting, hiking, golf, tennis, horseback riding, bird watching, volleyball and horseshoes. You can rough it with campsites in abundance, or stay in luxury at one of the resorts that have been built around the lake. From individuals to convention groups of up to 500, Lake Eufaula welcomes groups of all sizes. You can bring your own picnics, go for fast food, or enjoy one of the many fine dining establishments with cuisine to satisfy any appetite! You'll find many of the national chains of eating facilities, as well as one-of-a-kind places that feature Oklahoma style recipes and famous Oklahoma hospitality.

Lake Eufaula took 8 years to develop and President Lyndon B. Johnson was on hand to dedicate the Eufaula Dam in 1964. The dam is located about 27 miles beyond the point where the Arkansas and Canadian Rivers converge. To the north . . . waters are typical of Oklahoma rivers, with the reddish soil giving it a russet hue . . . as you travel south the lake becomes a beautiful clear blue and in many areas you can spot schools of fish and other marine life.

With fishing the main attraction . . . nothing can match the excitement of casting a line into one of the thousands of "favorite" fishing coves and having a stubborn bass take the lure and give you the fight of your life before reeling him in. Lake Eufaula abounds with largemouth bass, sandbass, crappie, and channel catfish. When the lake was created, special attention was given to make the fishing population a major factor. Trees and brush to provide natural feeding and spawning areas were left in place . . . and while many a lure have probably been sacrificed under the guise of "the one who got away," hundreds more have pulled in more fish than you can imagine. The area is host to many tournaments for the serious competitors, with the annual Crappiethon the better known. For those who want to combine the scenic enjoyment with the possibility of hooking a big one, quiet coves offer the perfect place to indulge in both pastimes.

Even the fall and wintertime attracts its share of visitors, especially when the shorter days allow the trees to put on a show with a riot of colors before dropping to the ground to be enjoyed and crunched underfoot as you walk through the quiet forest and maybe get a glimpse of a deer . . . or a brightly plumed pheasant . . . or wild turkey. Another popular time is around the holiday season. If the lake has received one of its famous snow' falls, imagine yourself in a Christmas card setting of snow laden trees, with the scent of Oklahoma native wood burning bright in the fireplaces of the many cabins that dot the shorelines, as you enjoy the company of special friends or family. The serenity of the lake will transport you to a time of special reflection and peace. The outside world will cease to exist for awhile, and your stay at Lake Eufaula will give you wonderful memories for when that outside world demands your return.

The lake boasts of not one, but two outstanding resorts. Fountainhead Resort Hotel and Conference Center is located at the north end of the Fountainhead State Park. Arrowhead Resort and Gaming Center is on the opposite end of the lake. Built of native stone and rough timbers, Arrowhead becomes part of the rustic scenery that makes the resort a popular place to stay. The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma owns and operates Arrowhead with the special feature of High Stakes Bingo. The two resorts, plus all of the other attractions on the lake, are complemented by a hospitality acknowledged by visitors from all over the country. The Oklahomans who act as hosts and hostesses to the lake area take a lot of pride and satisfaction in making sure everyone who comes to their lake is filled with a desire to return.