Tenkiller Splash Dash Poker Run

The Tenkiller Splash Dash Poker Run is scheduled for Saturday, June 13, 2026, on Lake Tenkiller, bringing Oklahoma boaters together for a full day of poker hands, marina stops, lake cruising, and summer boating fun across one of the state’s most scenic recreational lakes. Centered around the crystal-clear waters of Lake Tenkiller near Cookson and Vian, the event continues growing within Oklahoma’s recreational boating scene as a relaxed poker-run-style gathering welcoming a wide range of boats and lake enthusiasts.

According to official registration information, the 2026 Splash Dash Poker Run will feature multiple waterfront checkpoints around Lake Tenkiller where participants will collect poker cards throughout the day before returning for final scoring, prizes, and social gatherings later in the afternoon. Organizers describe the event as a casual and community-focused boating experience rather than a high-speed offshore competition.

Lake Tenkiller has long been regarded as one of Oklahoma’s premier boating destinations due to its exceptionally clear water, bluff-lined shorelines, and scenic Ozark foothill surroundings. Originally created through the Tenkiller Ferry Dam project on the Illinois River, the lake has evolved into one of the region’s busiest summer recreation areas for boating, watersports, fishing, and marina tourism.

Lake Tenkiller itself remains one of Oklahoma’s most recognizable water recreation destinations, attracting heavy boating traffic throughout the summer season due to its deep clear water, numerous marinas, cliffside scenery, and central location within eastern Oklahoma’s Cookson Hills region.