Thread: UPDATE 22MAY2015 - STATUS OF OKLAHOMA SUMMER CRAPPIE CAMP - LAKE TENKILLER

05.22.2015 Status of Oklahoma Crappie Camp at Snake Creek Campgrounds on Lake Tenkiller

The Crappie Camping Group is monitoring the Lake level conditions at Tenkiller and the impact on the Snake Creek Campgrounds.
A decision will be made within the next seven (7) days whether to continue with the June 5th - 7th dates or to postpone the Camp to a date to be determined later.
The final decision will be posted on or before Monday, June 1st on the Oklahoma Crappie Camp Sub Forum.

The following information was obtained from the Tulsa District, Corps of Engineers Facebook Site.

Update posted - 05.20.2015
TULSA — The Tulsa District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today a list of temporary recreation closures due to high water from recent rain events in the district.
This list will be updated as needed. Visitors should note that this is a dynamic situation and this information could change within a few hours depending upon rainfall.
It is best to call the lake office to check on campsite and boat ramp availability or go to Recreation.gov before going to the lake.

■ Status of Tenkiller Campsites: 05.20.2015

Elk Creek– Roadway in vault toilet area is closed. One boat ramp closed.
Pettit I– One campsite and several access roads are closed. One boat ramp closed.
Cookson Bend – Swimming beach is closed and several access roads & parking areasare closed. One boat ramp closed.
Chicken Creek – One road and one boat ramp are closed.
Snake Creek – 80 percent of campsites are open. 10 campsites are open but have no electrical service available. Two boat ramps closed.
Strayhorn Landing – One boat ramp closed.

• Note: Flood conditions cause all boat ramps to be significantly less safe for launching.
Not all are blockaded (many are and are not available for use), and are available for emergency launching if necessary.
All amenities are being impacted by flooding including playgrounds, pavilions, bathrooms & some electrical.


■ Restroom / Shower/ Dump Station at Snake Creek Campgrounds

05.19.2015 - From Tulsa District, Corps of Engineers
"Limited Facilities Available - No Dump Station: Sewage lagoon construction is ongoing atTenkiller Lake.
Please be advised that certain facilities are limited in Snake Creek Campground. There is currently no dump station, no sewage for fullhook-up sites, and only one waterborne restroom for the entire park.
You may dump your sewage in any other dump station facility located in a Tenkiller US Army Corps of Engineers’ campground.
If you would like to cancel your reservation, you may do so with no cancellation charge."

05.20.2015 - Talked to Lake Office this afternoon about Restrooms and Water level of lake.

Snake CreekCampgrounds
1. Restroom / Showers:Contractor is behind schedule on completing work on the
sewage lagoons. The dump station is closed and one of the two restroom/showers
in our camping area is closed. On the drawing, according to the Lake Office, the restrooms next to the 50 amp electrical service campsites #76 - 79, will remain open.
This is a shortwalk from our campsites.

SUMMARY
REMINDER: A decision will be made within the next seven (7) days whether to continue with the June 5th - 7th dates or to postpone the Camp to a date to be determined later.
With the assumption that the Camp will take place as scheduled, please continue to respond and let us know if you are planning on attending and bringing someone.
Also, respond to the List of Supplies that we need. We will have a very short time to buy and prepare food for the two Cookouts.

The final decision will be posted on or before Monday, June 1st on the Oklahoma Crappie Camp Sub Forum

X3. I feel that it would be prudent to postpone the Camp until the water level returns to "normal" and is stable. .02