Grand Lake O' The Cherokees is also known as Grand Lake. It has 1,300 miles of shore line and is surrounded by 5 state parks. It is tucked into the Ozark mountains in north-eastern Oklahoma. This entrance to the lake in particular, has a fun environment and is social, loud, and busy. Ugly John's Grill and Bar is located nearby as well for adventurers to grab a bite to eat.