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Grand Lake enjoys a mild winter climate, an early spring and pleasant summers. The average winter temperature (Dec. – Feb.) is 37 degrees and summer temperature (June – August) average is 82 degrees. The average annual rainfall is around 35 inches and winter snows average less than 8 inches per year.

Oklahoma ranks third best in the nation based on taxes, health and housing costs. Grand Lake has a wide variety of available housing, including lakefront sites.

The Grand Lake Area offers several motels, cabins, condominiums, bed and breakfast, and RV facilities for your convenience. Contact the Grand Lake Association on 918-786-2289 or the South Grand Lake Area Chamber of Commerce on 918-782-3214 for more information or view the online Lodging Guide from our sister site.

Boating, fishing, swimming, skiing, sailing, diving, canoeing, golfing and dining, plus fairs, festivals, living history, hunting, museums and more supply an almost unlimited variety of activities. State, city and private facilities offer RV hookups, campsites, boat ramps and other recreational facilities. Check out our Attractions page and our 101 Things (and more!) To Do Around Grand Lake section.

Electricity - Three power companies serve the area. Grand River Dam Authority, 918-256-5545; Northeast Oklahoma Electric, 918-256-6405; and AEP/Public Service Co. of Okla., 1- 800-776-1011.

Natural Gas - Oklahoma Natural Gas, 918-834-8000, serves the town of Spavinaw. Natural Gas will be offered in several areas in the near future.

Telephone - Depending upon your location, service is provided by either SBC/AT&T, 1-800-640-8911; Grand Telephone Company, 918-435-4300; Salina Spavinaw Telephone, 918-589-1111, or Atlas Telephone Company, 1-800-722-0533.

Within the city limits of the various communities, a city sales tax of 2% to 3% is charged on retail purchases in addition to state (4.5%) and County taxes. Some communities require a business license.

Ramps are available at Ketchum Cove, Clear Water Bay Marina, Lakemont Marina, Cedar Port Marina, Stoney Point, in Grove and at Hammerhead Marina. For a detailed review of these and other launching facilities in the area go here.

Public lake access is available at Drowning Creek, Duck Creek Bridge, Port Ketchum, Seaplane Base, and Willow Park.

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