Grand Lake
Our beautiful Lake was created in 1940 with the completion of the historic Pensacola Dam on the Grand (also known as the Neosho) River. The world's longest multiple arch dam, the massive reservoir holds 46,500 surface acres at an average surface level of 742 feet above sea level. Tours of the dam are offered in the summer.
When you travel to Grand Lake from the north, you may cross over Sailboat Bridge in Grove. With it's pedestrian and bike lane, Sailboat bridge is a great place to enjoy the picturesque views of this water wonderland. South Grand Lake, Langley and Duck Creek. You'll find plenty of sunshine, blue water and friendly people in South Grand Lake as well as the Pensacola Dam.
Be sure to come to the area annual events: July's Duck Creek fireworks, September's National Hook-N-Cookoff or November's Boat Review. The South Grand Lake's six state parks offer opportunities for campers. Disney on the east end and Langley on the west end of the dam offer and abundance of good restaurants, grocery stores and retail shops. Try the Artichoke Restaurant for a special meal but call for reservations.
Grand Lake's Duck Creek arm is one of the lake's most developed areas. Here you'll find several large marinas, beautiful private homes and condominiums, a golf club and two yacht clubs. Cleora is also known for some of the lake's premier fishing. Ketchum offers everything you need to fully enjoy Grand Lake. "Langley is the South end gateway to Grand Lake O' the Cherokee's". Located by the Pensacola Dam it is the South's hub for activity and neighboring lake communities like Disney and Tiajuana. Check out all the areas attractions at http://grandlakeonline.com/grand-lake-info/about-grand-lake
Grand Lake has unparalleled fishing & boating, great dining are only a few of the outstanding things offered at Grand Lake. In addition, perhaps in part due to the moderate local climate and lower cost of living than in many parts of the country, the Grand Lake area has been rated in the top five with respect to quality of retirement by both Rand McNally and the Wall Street Journal. And if all this isn't enough you may want to just sit back and enjoy the incredible views and fabulous sunsets.
