Sequoyah State Park

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Sequoyah State Park
An aerial photo of Sequoyah State Park and Fort Gibson Lake
Aerial view of Sequoyah State Park on Fort Gibson Lake
A map of Oklahoma showing the location of Sequoyah  State Park
A map of Oklahoma showing the location of Sequoyah  State Park
Location Cherokee County, Oklahoma, USA
Nearest city Wagoner, OK
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Area 349 acres (141 ha)
Established 1948
Visitors 275,000 (in 2011)
Governing body Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department
http://www.travelok.com/listings/view.profile/id.13299

Sequoyah State Park is on the eastern shore of Fort Gibson Lake in Cherokee County, Oklahoma. It is 8 miles (13 km) east of Wagoner, Oklahoma and 18 miles (29 km) west of Talequah, Oklahoma on State Highway 51. The park office is in the town of Hulbert, Oklahoma.[2] National Public Radio reported that Sequoyah was the state's second most expensive park in 2011. It had over 275,000 visitors and cost 888,124 to operate, excluding the Western Hills Guest Ranch, which cost $2,266,348.[3]

Sequoyah Lodge

Sequoyah Lodge, located inside the park, is the largest of the state's park lodges. It includes 104 rooms and suites, cottages, restaurant, swimming pools and tennis courts.[2]

Sequoyah Riding Stables

Sequoyah Riding Stables provides trail rides and hay rides within the park.[2]

References

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  3. "The Five Most Expensive State Parks in Oklahoma." Wertz, Joe. National Public Radio. September 15, 2011. Retrieved July 13, 2014.