Lodging and things to do at Grand Lake

Hi...i live in OKC and have never been to Grand Lake in Oklahoma. My friends and i are thinking about going there for 4th of July this year. Is there a good lodging/cabins rental you would recommend? Also is there a certain part of the lake we should be at? we%26#39;re a group of mid and late 20s...so there%26#39;ll be lots of drinking and loud music playing. Thanks for your help.

Lodging and things to do at Grand Lake

If you have a boat, go to Dripping Springs. There you will find lots of boats and partiers all tied up together, such that you can simply walk from boat to boat. It can get rowdy and loud.

If you don%26#39;t have a boat, you can go to and stay in the hotel at Shangri-La. There will be lots happening there over the July 4th period.

Lodging and things to do at Grand Lake

Oops. After I wrote the previous post, I decided to check on Shangri La, just to make sure it was still in operation. It has changed hands many times over the years, and never seemed to be able to remain viable. Apparently, it is no longer in operation (as a hotel) and they are building a new resort there, The Peninsula, which is not yet complete. So, you probably won%26#39;t be able to stay there. There are various little motels in Grove, or you could camp in one of the campsite/parks around the lake, but be sure to stake out your spot early. There will be lots of people, and the entire lake will be very busy. Also, in the campsites, there will be families with kids and others who may not appreciate your drinking and loud music. Locals often leave town during the summer holidays, because the noise and activity can be constant. The lake is really not that safe during July 4th, because of the heavy boat traffic. Frankly, if it was me, I would go some time other than July 4th - especially if you don%26#39;t have a boat. But if you do have a boat, or can befriend a boat owner, Dripping Springs on July 4th is something to see.

mimiAir, thank you for posting on the Grove/Grand Lake forum.

Basically, there are two choices for people in their late 20s with plans for lots of drinking and loud music and both involve boating...either by jet ski or a boat. As the previous poster responded, Dripping Springs is the first and ';best';, but there is another place called Woodward Hollow. Most of the noisy crowd stays in the front part and party till dusk. The older crowd goes around the bend toward the back where it%26#39;s quieter. In both places, the boats tie up together and form a long line of boats, everyone jumps in the lake, and floats, drinks and listens to music all day, also going from boat to boat visiting.

If you go to either place, your best bet if you don%26#39;t want to camp is Serenety Point. They rent out rooms, rent boats and jet skiis, have a gas pump, and have a minimum supply of food, ice, and beverages.

Most importantly...please be safe! As the other poster indicated, the 4th of July is a time when there are many boaters out and about and driving drunk. Most of us full time Grand Lakers don%26#39;t even get our boats out during the 4th weekend : ) Let me know if I can further assist you.

I should add for others who may read this thread in the future. The reason I suggested Serenity Point for lodging is its location is between Woodward Hollow and Dripping Springs on that side of the lake.

Thanks Spyderwood and Bips for the quick response. Neither one of us has a boat to bring out there so looks like we%26#39;ll be renting one. how much do you think it%26#39;ll cost us for renting it for 2 days?

Depending on what type of boat and how long you would keep it, for example it would cost you $60 per hour for 8-9 hours according to their website, www.serenitypointllc.com. They also list their accommodation prices. Call them at 918-786-5242 for more information.