Notchietown: Trails, Wildlife and Water Sports

Notchietown is located in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma. Nearby options range from a paved, accessible trail to a route reserved exclusively for advanced hikers. Water skiing and a gravel boat ramp are also among the activities available. If you are looking for a hotel in Notchietown, you can plan your trip around your main interest: hiking, wildlife, or water activities. Nearby destinations each offer a different focus.

Nature and Wildlife Around Notchietown

The Tenkiller WMA covers about 2,590 acres in the surrounding area, spanning Cherokee and Sequoyah counties. Tenkiller Lake borders the WMA to the east; bald eagles winter along the lake. If this wildlife is important to your trip planning, winter is the relevant season. The area’s size and its location across two counties also give an idea of the region’s scale.

Hiking Trails with Different Levels of Difficulty

The Tenkiller Multi-Use Trail is one mile long, fully paved, and accessible. It begins at the pool area. Its length, surface, and starting point are therefore clearly specified. The Tenkiller State Park Trail System includes three hiking trails, each 1 to 1.5 miles long.

The Gum Springs Trail runs near the Gooseneck Bend North area, is 1 to 2 miles long, and is intended exclusively for advanced hikers. Its length alone does not consistently set it apart from the other trails: the stated distances partially overlap. The trail’s profile also matters when choosing a route. The Gum Springs Trail is rated for advanced hikers, while the Multi-Use Trail is designated as paved and accessible. Conditions on the Gum Springs Trail can vary after rain; take this into account when planning your hike.

Water Sports and Boat Access

Water skiing is available at nearby Tenkiller State Park. Seasonal conditions can affect individual activities, so the time of year matters if this is your main interest. The Driftwood Nature Center is also located in the state park. Water skiing and the nature center are therefore two different points of interest within the same park.

The Tenkiller WMA offers another option: users of the area can use a gravel boat ramp there. This means several types of water-related activities are available nearby—water skiing at the state park and a boat ramp at the WMA. Fees and access rules can change; check them before use.

Present-Day Community and Place Name

Notchietown is a census-designated place in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma. The Natchez Nation, a sovereign Indigenous tribe, is currently located in the community. At the same time, Notchietown is among the places in the county often referred to as “ghost towns.” Both aspects offer a different perspective on Notchietown: the Natchez Nation’s present-day presence and a commonly used name for the place.

Discover more destinations: Sallisaw, Muldrow, Roland and Gore.

For the broader travel overview: Sequoyah County.