Gore is located in eastern Oklahoma in Sequoyah County along U.S. Highway 64, just north of Interstate 40 on the banks of the Arkansas River. The town is close to Webber's Falls, Webber's Falls Locks and Dam, and several state parks including Lake Tenkiller State Park, Brushy Creek State Park, Greenleaf State Park, Cherokee Landing State Park and Sallisaw State Park. In addition, the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge is located just to the south near the Canadian River's confluence with the Arkansas.

Area attractions include the restored Tahlonteeskee Cherokee Courthouse and councilhouse of the Cherokee Nation West.