Bear's Den

The Bear's Den on Beautiful Grand Lake O' The Cherokees Map to The Bear's Den Some Photos and Details from Bear's Den Come to The Bear's Den on Beautiful Grand Lake O' The Cherokees The Bear's Den      In 1981, almost twenty five years ago. John Bear purchased 80 acres of property just outside the city limits of Grove, OK.  He made it into a private resort for camping, fishing, and family fun and to help promote his new venture. He brought a cub bear named "Cajun" to the park and made him the resort mascot. Cajun enjoyed the members and especially the kids that stayed on the park with the members walking him, feeding him apples and enjoying the fun just as much as he did. Eventually he grew up and had to be moved to the drive-thru-safari in Gentry, AR. Everyone hated to see Cajun go but kids of all ages can soon visit Cajuns Corner and also enjoy their new Website to find all about what`s new as The Riley Family continue expansions and improvement to make Bears Den Resort the number one destination at Grand Lake O' the Cherokees. Sailboat Bridge View from the Den Grand Lake O' The Cherokees was created in 1940 with GRDA's completion of Pensacola Dam. It is one of the premiere lakes in the Midwest and is the Crown Jewel of the chain of lakes in the northeastern Oklahoma region. Grand Lake is 66 miles long providing 46,500 surface acres of water that are ideal for boating, skiing, fishing, swimming and sailing. In fact, the lake, which lies in a southwest to northeast direction, is popular with sailboat enthusiasts wishing to take advantage of the prevailing wind. Normal surface elevation is 742 feet above sea level. With 1,300 miles of shoreline meandering through the foothills of the Ozark Mountains, everything from bustling lakeside communities to quiet secluded coves and lakeside resorts can be found along its shore. Google Map to The Bear's Den Grand Lake The Pensacola Dam is the largest multiple arch dam in the world, spanning 5,145 feet with 51 arches. The dam has 21 floodgates on the main spillway and 21 on the east spillways. Rising 150 feet above the river bed, Pensacola Dam holds the waters that form Grand Lake's 1,300 miles of scenic shoreline, surrounding approximately 47,000 surface acres of water. With a surface elevation of 742 feet above sea level. Tours of Pensacola Dam - Memorial Day thru Labor Day. The photo shown below is aproximately 3 miles wide. This photo shows from Langley to Tia juana on the map above. The Pensacola Dam Come to The Bear's Den on Beautiful Grand Lake O' The Cherokees Click Here to goto The Bear's Den Website Click here for The Bear's Den See You at Grand Lake Green Country's Premiere Playground in Northeastern Oklahoma.