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Strayhorn Marina Tenkiller

446547 E 965 Loop, Gore, OK 74435
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Gore, Oklahoma boaters can find boat rentals, covered slips, a ship store, mechanical service, and event space at Strayhorn Marina on Lake Tenkiller. The marina rents pontoons and tritoons for cruising, tubing, fishing, and family outings, while its dockside store carries refreshments, water toys, coolers, charcoal, life jackets, and apparel. Visitors can also fuel up at dock pumps and arrange protected slip space for their own boats.

This is not presented as a boat club or boat club membership program. Instead, it provides a practical alternative to boat ownership through pontoon and tritoon rentals, while boat owners can use covered slips and licensed mechanic services. The lake setting supports boating near Gore, with opportunities for fishing, swimming, and cruising. Family gatherings can use the covered lakeside pavilion, and the event center can be reserved for celebrations. Contact Strayhorn Marina to book a rental or ask about slip availability.

Features

  • Pontoon and tritoon rentals
  • Covered slip rentals
  • Licensed boat mechanic services
  • Event venue bookings
  • Family lake outings

Amenities

  • Slips & Dockage
  • Fuel
  • Cooler & Ice
  • Life Jackets & PFDs
  • Service & Repair
  • Events & Meeting Space
  • Sun Protection
  • Waterfront & Access

Why book with us

  • Rent a tritoon for family lake days
  • Fuel up at dock pumps any time
  • Keep your boat in covered slips
  • Arrange maintenance diagnostics or repairs
  • Reserve space for a special occasion

Frequently Asked Questions

How old do you have to be to rent a boat in Oklahoma?

For a motorboat with more than 10 horsepower, age 16 is the minimum for operation without the youth supervision rule, and the same threshold applies to a personal watercraft. Under Oklahoma’s Kyle Williams Boating Safety Education Act, operators ages 12 through 15 must complete approved boating safety education and carry their card. For a motorboat, a competent adult age 18 or older must be aboard and positioned to take immediate control. Personal watercraft operators ages 12 through 15 need visual supervision by a competent adult age 18 or older within 500 yards. The rental operator sets its own minimum, so confirm it when booking.

Source: Oklahoma Department of Public Safety (oklegislature.gov)

Do you need a boating license in Oklahoma?

Oklahoma does not require a boating license for most recreational operators; its rule is age based, not tied to a birth date. Operators ages 12 through 15 must carry a boater education card to run a motorboat over 10 horsepower, a sailboat 16 feet or longer, or any personal watercraft. They also need adult supervision as specified by the state. Rental customers are not separately exempt, so these rules still apply to rentals. Listed exemptions include qualifying nonresidents, sanctioned event participants, and supervised personal watercraft operation in a no wake zone. The Department of Public Safety may issue a 30 day temporary card and administers the program through the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.

Source: Oklahoma Department of Public Safety, Oklahoma Highway Patrol Marine Enforcement Section (oklahoma.gov)

What are the best places to go boating in Oklahoma?

Some of Oklahoma’s best boating spans broad recreational lakes, clear mountain water, central metro lakes and scenic rivers. Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees in northeastern Oklahoma offers expansive open water for cruising and personal watercraft. In the southeast, forested Broken Bow Lake has exceptionally clear water for boating and scuba diving, while the Lower Mountain Fork River suits canoe and kayak trips. Lake Murray provides watersports amid the south central Arbuckle foothills, and Lake Thunderbird near Norman offers convenient central Oklahoma access with marinas and multiple boat ramps.

Source: Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department (travelok.com)

What are the most popular boating destinations in Oklahoma?

Oklahoma’s most popular boating destinations include Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees near Grove, known for its extensive shoreline and varied recreation areas; Broken Bow Lake, prized for clear water, forested scenery and boating; Lake Eufaula, the state’s largest lake and a favorite for boating, fishing and sandy beaches; Lake Murray near Ardmore, popular for watersports amid wooded Arbuckle Mountain foothills; and Lake Thunderbird near Norman, convenient for central Oklahoma boaters with two marinas and nine boat ramps.

Source: Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department (travelok.com)

Location

446547 E 965 Loop, Gore, OK 74435

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