Okmulgee is a city that sits on US Highway 75 in northeast Oklahoma’s “Green Country,” about 38–45 miles south of Tulsa. It’s the county seat of Okmulgee County and the capital of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, from which it got its name, meaning “bubbling/boiling water.” With a population of around 11,000–12,000, it offers small‑town affordability and a tight‑knit community, while the full amenities of the Tulsa metro sit a short drive away.
With lush green, rolling wooded landscapes, Okmulgee is a beautiful place with fresh lakes, rivers, and four seasons. It is home to Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology (OSUIT), a well‑known trades and technology campus, and to an area that has a long industrial and energy heritage. For someone building a career in the trades who wants a low cost of living, easy outdoor recreation, historical significance, and a big city within reach, this is a great place to be.
There are many reliable, well‑reviewed hotels in and around Okmulgee with nightly rates typically around ~$80–$160, depending on brand, season, and demand. Here are some options:
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Okmulgee
2780 N Wood Dr, Okmulgee, OK 74447
Has a pool, fitness center, free breakfast, Wi‑Fi, and is a smoke-free hotel.
Best Western Okmulgee
3499 N Wood Dr, Okmulgee, OK 74447
Offers a full breakfast, Wi‑Fi, a pool, and is budget‑friendly.
Days Inn by Wyndham Okmulgee
1221 S Wood Dr, Okmulgee, OK 74447
Has basic amenities, on-site guest laundry, a 24‑hour front desk, Wi-Fi, and a pool.
Days Inn by Wyndham Henryetta
810 E Trudgeon St, Henryetta, OK 74437
Located just off I‑40, offers a pool, Wi-Fi, business center, and budget rates.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Glenpool–Tulsa South
12209 S Yukon Ave, Glenpool, OK 74033
Offers a smoke-free environment, a pool, fitness center, and breakfast.
Comfort Inn & Suites Glenpool
12119 North Casper St, Jenks, OK 74037
Has free breakfast, easy access to US‑75, and is pet friendly.
Quality Inn Glenpool/Tulsa
14831 S Casper St. W., Glenpool, OK 74033
A budget‑friendly option with breakfast included, Wi-Fi, and a seasonal pool.
Hilton Garden Inn Tulsa South
8202 S 100th E Ave, Tulsa, OK 74133
Has an on‑site restaurant, fitness center, non-smoking rooms, and is near US-64.
Hampton Inn & Suites Tulsa South–Bixby
8220 E Regal Pl, Tulsa, OK 74133
Offers free breakfast, a pool, and is located off US-64.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tulsa South Bixby
8405 E 102nd St S, Tulsa, OK 74133
Has a pool, fitness center, free breakfast, and is a smoke-free hotel.
If you’re bringing an RV, there are full‑hookup parks close to Okmulgee as well as larger parks up the corridor. Many accommodate long‑term stays with weekly and monthly rates. Call ahead to confirm site availability and rig length.
Greenwood Lake RV Resort
1210 S Ohio Ave, Okmulgee, OK 74447
Full hookups available, on‑site fishing dock and laundry center.
56 RV
9065 SH-56, Okmulgee, OK 74447
Full hookups at each site, quiet country setting, laundry room, and long‑term friendly.
Kingdom Farms RV Park
15010 US‑62, Okmulgee, OK 74447
Large level sites with hookups, two dog kennels, and is located off Hwy 62.
Rocky Ridge Resort
4853 Ash Rd, Okmulgee, OK 74447
RV sites plus cabins and camping located in a wooded area with hiking.
Okmulgee & Dripping Springs Lake Recreation Area
16830 Dripping Springs Rd, Okmulgee, OK 74447
Public campground with RV hookups, showers, hiking, and boat ramps.
Peaceful Acres RV Park & Cabins
8202 S 100th E Ave, Tulsa, OK 74133
7986 Peaceful Acres Cir, Beggs, OK 74421 – Full hookups, on‑site laundry, and is near the lake (~20 min north).
Tulsa RV Ranch
2538 US‑75, Beggs, OK 74421
Many amenities, villas and cabins available with short and long term options (~25 min north).
Whispering Oaks RV Park
802 N Division St, Sapulpa, OK 74066
Concrete pads, full hook-ups, free Wi-Fi and dog friendly (~35 min NW)
Route 66 RV Park
9755 Hwy 66, Sapulpa, OK 74066
Laundry, showers, full hook-ups and is close to Tulsa (~35 min NW).
Crews on longer assignments typically use extended‑stay hotels (full kitchens, weekly/monthly rates) or furnished monthly rentals as the Okmulgee–Tulsa corridor doesn’t have large purpose‑built workforce “man camps.” The best‑equipped extended‑stay options cluster on the south Tulsa side, about 35–40 minutes north. Okmulgee itself offers budget weekly rooms and apartments listed below.
Candlewood Suites Tulsa Hills–Jenks
219 S Gateway Pl W, Jenks, OK 74037
Full kitchen, on-site restaurant, smoke-free, in‑room workspace, and extended‑stay rates.
Homewood Suites by Hilton Tulsa–South
4900 W Madison Pl, Broken Arrow, OK 74012
In-room kitchen, free breakfast, extended‑stay with a pool and fitness center.
WoodSpring Suites Tulsa
3415 S Sheridan Rd, Tulsa, OK 74145
Daily, weekly, and monthly rates with free Wi-Fi, a kitchen, and on‑site laundry.
Ford Lofts
324 E 6th St, Okmulgee, OK 74447
Historic downtown loft apartments with unique floor plans and great walkability.
Ridgecreek
301 N Miami Ave, Okmulgee, OK 74447 – Income-based, multi-family apartment, locally managed community with small amenities.
In-room kitchen, free breakfast, extended‑stay with a pool and fitness center.
*Wider selection north along US‑75:* For newer, larger apartment communities with more amenities, look to Glenpool, Jenks, Bixby, and south Tulsa (the 71st & Memorial area) — roughly a 30–40 minute commute.
The Tulsa metro has full commercial air service available nearby.
General aviation only — private and charter aircraft. No commercial airline service.
This is your main airport. Served by American, Southwest, United, Delta, and Allegiant (plus Alaska, Breeze/Frontier, and Sun Country on select routes), with 25+ nonstop destinations including Dallas, Denver, Chicago, Las Vegas, and Atlanta. It sits just ~10 minutes from downtown Tulsa and is known for short security lines.
A general‑aviation reliever airport, convenient for private/charter flights on the south side of the metro.
Okmulgee has the basics covered for day-to-day shopping and essential needs. Here are some local places to check out. Small‑town Oklahoma charm, with big‑city options a short drive up in Tulsa.
Things to Do & Nearby Attractions: With beautiful landscapes and historical places to see, Okmulgee is home to many fun activities and cool places. Here’s what’s within easy reach:
Here is some basic information to help you get acclimated to living in the Okmulgee/Tulsa area.
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Central Time (CT) — CST, and CDT during daylight saving time (early March to early November).
Four seasons. Hot, humid summers (90s°F, occasionally 100+); mild winters (30s–50s°F) with occasional ice or snow; an active spring storm/tornado season — sign up for local weather alerts.
~670 feet above sea level.
Home service through local and regional ISPs; hotels and most RV parks provide Wi‑Fi.
USPS, UPS, FedEx, and Amazon all deliver to Okmulgee and surrounding towns.
Muscogee (Creek) Nation Medical Center in Okmulgee is a 66‑bed community hospital with a 24/7 ER, open to the public. Hillcrest Hospital Henryetta (~15 min south) also has an ER. For specialized care, Hillcrest Hospital South and Saint Francis Hospital South are in south Tulsa. Utica Park Clinic has offices in Okmulgee and Bixby.
Many hotels and RV parks are pet‑friendly; confirm pet fees and breed/size limits before booking.
Below are some useful numbers and links to reference during your time in the area.
Nox Group Recruiting
talent@noxgroup.us
Nox Group HR
HR@noxgroup.us
RMCI is building what’s next in water/wastewater and industrial projects. Since 1990, RMCI partners with municipal and private clients as a trusted construction partner to build the nation’s largest and most complex water infrastructure programs. As a Nox Group company, RMCI is dedicated to humanizing construction.
RMCI is building what’s next in water/wastewater and industrial projects. Since 1990, RMCI partners with municipal and private clients as a trusted construction partner to build the nation’s largest and most complex water infrastructure programs. As a Nox Group company, RMCI is dedicated to humanizing construction.
Construction Labels makes labels for construction. Serving projects nationwide, Construction Labels is a full-service, one-stop-shop for label and tagging needs from standard construction fittings to customized solutions for projects of any size. As a Nox Group company, Construction Labels is dedicated to humanizing construction.
Nox Innovations develops solutions for industrial contractors in North America through virtual design & construction and fabrication. Utilizing cutting-edge technology, Nox Innovations identifies solutions for construction’s most complex problems to maximize efficiency for installers. As a Nox Group company, Nox Innovations is dedicated to humanizing construction.
Nox Innovations develops solutions for industrial contractors in North America through virtual design & construction and fabrication. Utilizing cutting-edge technology, Nox Innovations identifies solutions for construction’s most complex problems to maximize efficiency for installers. As a Nox Group company, Nox Innovations is dedicated to humanizing construction.
INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR
Since 1975, Corbins has extensive experience mastering our craft in mission critical construction best practices across data centers, semiconductor manufacturing, water/wastewater treatment facilities, and other advanced technology projects. Corbins serves as a trusted partner from preconstruction to prefabrication, all the way through project completion. As a Nox Group company, Corbins is dedicated to humanizing construction.
Since 1975, Corbins has extensive experience mastering our craft in mission critical construction best practices across data centers, semiconductor manufacturing, water/wastewater treatment facilities, and other advanced technology projects. Corbins serves as a trusted partner from preconstruction to prefabrication, all the way through project completion. As a Nox Group company, Corbins is dedicated to humanizing construction.
Construction Labels makes labels for construction. Serving projects nationwide, Construction Labels is a full-service, one-stop-shop for label and tagging needs from standard construction fittings to customized solutions for projects of any size. As a Nox Group company, Construction Labels is dedicated to humanizing construction.
NXG is a business scalability solutions provider for companies in the construction industry. Through marketing, talent acquisition, human resources, learning management, construction accounting, process workflows and technology, NXG provides services that support scalable business growth. As a Nox Group company, NXG is laying the foundation for the next generation of our industry.
Nox Innovations develops solutions for industrial contractors in North America through virtual design & construction and fabrication. Nox Innovations utilizes cutting-edge technology to identify solutions for construction’s most complex problems through modeling, project coordination, and fabrication. As a Nox Group company, Nox Innovations is laying the foundation for the next generation of our industry.
Nox Innovations develops solutions for industrial contractors in North America through virtual design & construction and fabrication. Nox Innovations utilizes cutting-edge technology to identify solutions for construction’s most complex problems through modeling, project coordination, and fabrication. As a Nox Group company, Nox Innovations is laying the foundation for the next generation of our industry.
