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Sequoyah State Park is located on the shores of Fort Gibson Reservoir in the forests of northeastern Oklahoma.
The park abounds with wildlife, including white-tailed deer, raccoons, squirrels and many species of songbirds.
Fort Gibson Lake supports water sports and rewarding fishing for black or white bass, crappie and several varieties of catfish. The reservoir, created in 1953, has more than 225 miles of shoreline.
The reservoir is named for Fort Gibson, located south of the park. The fort was built in 1824 and occupied by both Union and Confederate forces during the Civil War.
The park is also near Tahlequah, the capital of the Cherokee Nation. The park's name honors the most famous member of the Cherokee tribe, Sequoyah, inventor of the Cherokee alphabet and a veteran of the Trail of Tears. His log cabin near Sallisaw still stands.
A 10-mile mountain bike trail winds through a variety of terrain at the park. There are also about two miles of hiking trails.
The park offers primitive and RV campsites, trailer dump stations, picnic facilities, a swimming beach and a nature center. Other attractions include tennis courts, a year-round 18-hole golf course, a seasonal stable, a marina and the Western Hills Guest Ranch, complete with full-service restaurant.
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Visitors sail, fish and swim in Fort Gibson Lake.
Within Sequoyah State Park, there is a guest ranch and primitive and RV campsites.
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