Thunderbird Lake is definitely one of the best outdoor spots in the Ozarks in northern Arkansas.
Come enjoy the beauty of the Ozarks on gorgeous Thunderbird Lake in Cherokee Village, Arkansas. Beautiful lakefront homes surround this lake located in the heart of the village. The Cherokee Village is a water lover’s dream with its seven lakes and access to Southfork and Spring Rivers. Spend a day on the water with family and friends and you’ll be hooked. It’s a great area to enjoy the water. Many people take recreational night cruises to enjoy the fun of the evening on the water.
With over 7 miles of shoreline, this lake is excellent for boating, water skiing, tubing, fishing, swimming, and canoeing. It is the largest and most famous lake in the village.
Conveniently located on Iroquois Drive, Thunderbird Marina is a full-service marina with boat rentals, bait, tackle fishing, ice, water ski, and tube rentals as well. Their phone number is 870-257-3240. Bob McCullough is the marina manager and is a wealth of information on anything you need to know about all of the lakes.
Thunderbird is stocked with Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Crappie and other fish that are well known in the northern Arkansas areas for those who want to try their luck.
Sequoyah Lake is also connected to Thunderbird by a navigable canal that connects and allows boat access between Thunderbird Lake and Sequoyah Lake. The canal also provides boat access to Gitche Gummee Beach for swimming on Sequoyah Lake.
All lakes in the village are private and available to property owners and their guests. If you’re staying in the village, it’s easy to get a guest pass to use the lake.