Summary:
Greetings from Monkey Island, Oklahoma, home to Grand Lake O' the Cherokees and some of the best bass fishing in Oklahoma. Whether golfing, boating on the lake, strolling through a local museum or trying your luck at a nearby casino, the WorldMark Grand Lake resort will be a great destination for your next vacation.


This resort consists of 31 studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom units, with fully equipped kitchens and balconies or decks. Please note that studio units do not have ovens. This resort does not have elevators. ResortNet 2, WorldMark's wireless Internet service, is available in all units for a small fee.

The Space:
*This unit is not necessarily the one in the picture; it will be assigned at the time of check-in.


Resort Overview


Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees, in the northeast corner of Oklahoma, is truly grand, with a shoreline that stretches over 1,300 miles and the best bass fishing in the state. Your resort is located on a peninsula named Monkey Island and enjoys some of the best lakeside amenities anywhere.


Hop on board one of two Cherokee Queen paddlewheel riverboats and enjoy a romantic evening cruise, try your luck at the Grand Lake Casino, browse one the nation’s largest antique museums at Har-ber Village and check out Darryl Starbird’s National Rod and Custom Car Hall of Fame, featuring more than 40 classic and custom-built automobiles. Try horseback riding. Rent a boat for a day out on the water. Or shop on Monkey Island, where the stores are full of unique gifts, furniture, antiques, art and clothing. Then top the day off with dinner at Ozzie's offering lake-view dining or Anna's Bananas for a unique Monkey-Island dining experience.


WorldMark Grand Lake is located near the Shangri-La Resort, home to two championship golf courses. Enjoy the grand life on the grandest lake in Oklahoma.


One Bedroom: King in master, queen murphy bed in living area. Maximum occupancy 4.


Helpful Hints



Air conditioning
No elevators
Limited ground floor requests are accepted based on physical or medical needs. Please call the Vacation Planning Center for details.
24-hour front desk
Parking is limited, and the resort is not able to accommodate the storage of boats, RVs, and trailers.
Pool and hot tub hours are 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Pool is seasonal and closed November-April annually. Hot tub is open year-round. Children who are not fully potty trained must wear swim diapers. There are no lifeguards on duty. Please refer to posted pool signage for more information.



Keep in mind this resort has 2 floors & no elevators.
Grand Lake’s mailing address is “57020 East Highway 125

*This location has 25% cancellation fee regardless of when you cancel.

Popular Attractions


Annual Pelican Festival
Celebrate the annual fall migration of the white pelicans that visit beautiful Grand Lake O' the Cherokees! The Pelican Festival celebrates with activities including daily pelican viewing tours, good food, entertainment, and arts and crafts festival, a parade, and a carnival.


Har-Ber Village
Located along Grand Lake O’ The Cherokees, Har-Ber Village is a reconstructed, turn-of-the-19th century village featuring more than 100 buildings and collections. Open: 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Mon.-Sat.; 12:30-5 p.m., Sun. (Mar. 1-Oct. 15). Closed October 15 through March 1.


Lendonwood Gardens
Enjoy the tranquility of Lendonwood Gardens—a three-acre botanical garden near Grand Lake that features more than 1,000 different types of plants and boasts the largest collection of rhododendrons in the Southwest. Open year-round during daylight hours. Approx. 18 miles.


Darryl Starbird’s National Rod & Custom Car Hall of Fame Museum
Get your motor revving with a tour of the only museum in the world dedicated to the preservation and display of classic hot rods and custom cars. Open: 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Wed.-Sun. (Mar.-Oct.); closed Nov.-Feb. By appointment only on off days and Nov.-Feb. Approx. 10 mi.


Annual Festivals


September: Pelican Festival, Egret Festival


Resort Parking


Parking is limited at WorldMark Grand Lake and the resort is not able to accommodate the storage of boats, RVs and trailers. Please contact the Front Desk for options.

The Neighborhood:
Monkey Island