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    Oh yeah! It's my turn! YeeHaw! lol
    Cheri Y.

    Lake Murray State Park is Oklahoma's first & largest state park, it's also the most beautiful, the only one with a castle, Tucker Tower. Named after Oklahoma Governor William "Alfalfa Bill" Murray, Tucker Tower was build for him as a summer residence which he never occupied. In 1997 LMSP became the first Oklahoma state park to be listed on the National Register of Historic places. Built in the 1930's as a WPA project, it is 12,500 acres of diverse terrine that has a beautiful man made 5,700 acre lake with Tucker Tower, now a museum, towering high above its crystal clear waters on its southern shore. The Park includes a 50 room lodge, 56 rustic cabins, brand new modern floating cabins, many group camp areas, different campsites to RV & tent camp, several different day use areas & beaches. For over 12 years its been my destination for outdoor FUN! Water sports, hiking, biking, camping, & ATV trails as hubby & I are boatin buccaneers, off roadin, outdoor jack tar enthusiasts! YeeHaw! Arrrr! For all the visitors that keep getting lost out in BFE round the lake every summer & going to all the wrong campsites that doesn't suit their family's needs, I hope this info will be helpful in choosing the perfect place to camp so that you will have the most pleasurable camping experience at LMSP like we do ;) At the Lodge, you will find the pool, the small craft rentals, mini golf, the riding stables, tennis courts, etc., the golf course across the street. Easy walking to everything. The most popular beach area is just south of the lodge at the marina. The scuba shop & marina office is also located there as well as a boat ramp with the safest parking for your truck & trailer ;) Keep going south you will pass a small tent camping site called "ski jump" that is a really cool laid back tent camping area that has up close, amazing views of Tucker Tower. No showers or toilets, only a outhouse. For the naturalist. Just south is Tucker Tower & the museum. Continuing south, you will pass over a overflow area. Right there, if you can find it, there is a unmarked dirt road to your left where you can off road on the beach or just fish & camp alone, one with nature :)) Continuing on around the southern end of the lake is the off limits water tower, stay clear of that thing or you will find yourself in the Ardmore free hotel, aka the poky ;) There, you will be high above the lake on a large rocky cliff & a steep drop off with breathtaking views. These are the most popular places to pull off the road, swim off the cliffs & camp el natural. Keep going and you end up on the east side of the lake where you will find Marietta's landing. Further down, Martins Landing. Be aware these two campgrounds are rowdy, loud, party areas, if that is your thing, by all means live life large Pirate kin & rock on! Arrrr! This is also where the little country store with a deli & picnic supplies is located, just follow the signs. Continuing north of Martins landing is Sunset beach. A awesome day use area with yep, beautiful sunsets. Back at the Lodge, buckhorn is the best biking/hiking trail. If you go all the way to Tips Point & back that's about 5 miles. A great daily hike that's moderately challenging. On a windy devils dungeon degrees day it will kick your arse & leave you whimpering & whipped like a red headed step child. If your biking or feeling adventurous bypass Tips Point, stay north on that trail it goes all the way to Ardmore that's around 10 miles, 20 miles round trip. A full day of adventure or pain, depending on how good of shape your in & how hot it is ;) Get a copy of the trail map from the park office. I have gotten lost in there several times not paying attention as there are interloping trails! You can go in circles in there all day! lol I use my iphone compass & always have my swimsuit on just in case ;) North of the lodge you will come to Tips Point/Elephant Rock/Cedar cove. This is my favorite place to kick back. Day visitors have to pay $3 to enter this area therefore it gets less traffic. If you want peace, quiet & tranquility while camping with modern facilities this is the zen place for you ;) Elephant rock is a great place to swim, cedar cove is gorgeous & Tips point has stunning panoramic views of the lake & the coolest little stone party shelter to BBQ. There are 2 boat ramps here :)) Going further north on the west side of the lake you will pass some group camps, the RC aircraft field & pecan grove. A gorgeous place to hang in the fall as the sun shifts in the sky & sets in the west. Keep going past Pecan Grove & you will find yourself in downtown Ardmore. Enjoy the lake! Fun begins where land ends! And if you still find yourself lost do not call me! Im very busy pirating around rescuing landlubbers, sea dogs & city blokes that find themselves overboard, thrashing about in the Lake Murray shark infested waters! Just kidding. Remember, life is an adventure not a destination ;)

    Our view of the lake. The tower was behind the tree on the other bank.
    Corie B.

    Husband and I came here for a weekend away trip before work began again Monday. We camped at the Ski Jump campgrounds. This site didn't have showers or bathrooms, but other sites did. They were pretty clean too! Our campgrounds had an outhouse that was surprisingly clean and even had toilet paper! Ski Jump was fairly quiet and much less crowded than others! We got a nice secluded area tucked in the woods along the beach! I recommend!

    Partial view of our tent sites.
    Gen E.

    We arrived at Lake Murray on a Friday around 2, expecting all the campsites to be full because it was going to be a pretty weekend but there was only one other camper when we arrived. Lake Murray is first come first served so you just drive around and pick the one you want. We started to set up camp and a guy in a cart came around to welcome us and to let us pay right there (yes they take credit cards) but we had our hands full at the moment so he offered to come back later or we could come to the office and pay. He did chuckle a little when he saw our tent and wished us good luck. At the time I wasn't sure why he was so amused. We quickly learned that even if the weather shows 11-15 mph winds...out there on the bluff it is more like 20-30. We had a very large 12 person tent that that barely fit on the tent pad and it took all 5 of us to keep it from blowing away or being shredded while we struggled to get it staked down. It was a great workout and left all of us, who are seasoned campers, laughing at how we must have looked to anyone else observing us. Most of the tent sites are right next to the water which is great. The camp started to fill up around 6 with lots of families and very well behaved dogs. They have little outhouses (that I never saw anyone in) right next to modern bathrooms and showers. The bathrooms were cleaned every day which was very unexpected but nice. My only complaint is that there was a large family with at least a half dozen kids under 12 that were quieter than the parents. There is supposed to be a quiet time from 11 or 12 to the morning. Everyone else in the camp was quiet except for these adults who would talk very loudly, laugh, clap and carry on until 2 in the morning. We were 3 sites down from them and they kept us all awake. I could have walked down there and asked them to keep it down but instead I chose to stay in my tent and seethe and plot revenge. So I can't complain too much because I didn't even ask them to keep it down and they seemed like the kind of people who wold have been embarrassed if they knew how loud they really were. We also never found the trail head so instead we went over to visit Tucker's tower and then kayaked around the lake. Just beautiful!

    Dive site
    Joy M.

    A beautiful calm. I miss the ocean so it was nice to see some water. I didn't drive around the lake, but I did hang out by the water. This place is frequented by peeps in Texas and is a great camping spot. First come first serve for spots obviously. Lots of families! Relatively clean bathrooms. Just keep in mind that you're at a public camping ground so... It's not like a 5 Diamond resort :P There is a little cove where scuba divers can gear up and go down for a mini adventure. People also can swim there as well! If you're an experienced diver, I was told that 45 minutes is all you need to see everything in the lake.

    Jennifer M.

    Stayed in the Lodge which is newly renovated. Very nice and would stay on a regular basis if the nightly rate wasn't so high. That's the ONLY negative I have. The rooms are large and nice. It's very peaceful and quiet. The lake is beautiful. Diane in the restaurant was super nice and attentive. There are water sports, a pool with kiddie areas, nice gym, and again beautiful scenery. All rooms have a lake view with balcony. Just coming out of winter there is still some landscaping to catch up on and grounds maintenance but they didhave people working on things. We will go again but may try a cabin.

    Bridge on buckhorn trail
    Haley K.

    I have been here twice now and have done different things each time. Before you get started with you adventures, check out the park office and pick up a map. If you are hiking in the area, there are two trail maps so be sure to get the one that has your trail! The people in the office are very nice and super helpful. The first time I came was during the off season as. Me and my husband camped at ski island. I highly recommend this area! It was so tranquil! We also took our mountain bikes on the trails...which were quite challenging on a bike. They are pretty rocky. The second time we went was in the summer...quite a different experience. The park was BUSY! We hiked the buckhorn trail, which was sparse as far as human sightings were concerned, which I quite enjoyed. The marina beach area however, was insanely packed! It was not the lake beach I had imagined nor seen in the pictures. There were so many people it was hard to find a spot to set our stuff. The signs in the area say no glass bottles, but of course these days people sadly just do whatever they want. The beach was littered with glass...so if you go be careful! Next time I will check out the less popular sunset beach area.

    Map of trails (posted at Pecan Grove).
    Jaron B.

    Started mountain biking here 5 years ago, and I love the trails. Lived in ATX for a while and I equally enjoy the trails here, ranging from easy to difficult. Lots of trails and connector trails. Beautiful shots of the water/scenery. Fun place to ride, especially just south of the North unloading dock.

    Lake Murray's Elephant Rock area, costs $4 per car to get to this. Probably the only area they charge to enter, but worth it.

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    Good accommodations. Good service a lot of attractions and things to do water sports might inure golf swimming a re as l fun place to visit

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    Clear water. Nice lake. Wish people wouldn't wreck the portable toilets or throw trash and bottles onto the ground and beach.

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    Turner Falls Park - Cave entrance

    Turner Falls Park

    2.8(311 reviews)
    24.0 mi

    The reviews of this place were so confusing. We decided to give it a go and I'm torn honestly. The…read morefalls are beautiful. There's a lot of nature. But it could be so much more than it is. You're a bit at the mercy of whoever is there. A lot of people were there for the day backed up to a covered spot and blaring music. There was a depressing amount of trash around. The castles are neat and after doing some web searching we found some history about them (not offered by the park itself which is odd). Some areas feel pretty unsafe. The store just sells towels, $2 water shoes for $20 and life vests. No swimming allowed today (it's still winter and because of flooding) but a lot of people were in various areas of the river. The bathrooms were spread around the upper areas and I think mostly for campers and cabin folks. No one is policing anything though. The ports potties were rank.

    I just realized I forgot to add the prices so I was lazy and copied this. Sorry…read more * Adults (13+ years), Weekday: $9 * Adults (13+ years), Weekend: $12 * Children (6-12 years), Weekday: $6 * Children (6-12 years), Weekend: $9 * Children (5 years & under), Weekday: Free * Children (5 years & under), Weekend: Free * Seniors (55+ years), Weekday: $6 * Seniors (55+ years), Weekend: $9 * Active Military (with ID), Weekday: $6 * Active Military (with ID), Weekend: $9 Note: Fees are subject to sales tax and may include additional charges for activities like fishing. For camping or cabins, extra vehicle and per-person fees apply.

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    Turner Falls Park - Sima dela cascada

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    Turner Falls Park

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    Ardmore Regional Park - This is our 133rd dog park, I think, I'm losing track - July 2021.

    Ardmore Regional Park

    5.0(1 review)
    10.2 mi

    This is our 135th dog park, if memory serves. Yes we travel…read more What this very nice dog park has: Small section Large dog section Water Trash cans Bags provided Excellent parking everything needed and easily found (just keep driving, it's at the end). Freeway visible from the park. It's a little isolated, but that doesn't bother me. Nice staff taking trash out! Nice patrons with their dogs. People are friendly and talk to you. In both sections there are dig marks under the far tractor gates (opposite parking lot) where dogs can get out. I would fix that if it were me. It appears that big dogs go in the small dog section as is evidenced by lack of picking up dog poop. It's not terrible, but the 3-4 big piles I picked up in a small area speaks. It's not hard people, pick up after your dogs. Since my dog wrote a book on dog parks (it's a funny, yet practical guide) I figure I should leave the owners of a park something they could improve on. Sooooo...... One comment on something that should get fixed (#1 issue at a lot of dog parks so this park is not alone): If you are going to allow pools for dogs (they are not always allowed due to disease, and people waste water) throw large, course rocks down in the pool drainage area. With grass nearby you might need to section it off. It's easy, it's cheap. Why do it? Stagnant water spreads disease, it's messy, someone could slip if it's not easily visible. Example. Right now the small dog section is very wet, but you can't see it. Slip hazard. Big section it is an all out pond. If it were my dog park, and if you insist on pools, I would only allow small pools that can only fill 1-2 inches. A 75 year old person should be able to dump the pool themselves to get clean water! If they can't it's too big. Break out the drill and make holes up higher so it can't fill much. The dogs just need their pads to wet to cool off, and they can still roll in it if you want that. Small dog section could get away with a hot water heater aluminum drainage pan!! That's my 2 cents.

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    Ardmore Regional Park - This is our 133rd dog park, I think, I'm losing track - July 2021.

    This is our 133rd dog park, I think, I'm losing track - July 2021.

    Ardmore Regional Park - One of the most common issues in dig park is stagnant water from swimming pools like this.  Maybe a percolator pond! Rocks people.

    One of the most common issues in dig park is stagnant water from swimming pools like this. Maybe a percolator pond! Rocks people.

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    Chickasaw National Recreational Area

    Chickasaw National Recreational Area

    4.3(3 reviews)
    26.1 mi

    We camped at the Point Campground and it was beautiful! If we lived closer we would absolutely be…read morecoming back. We scoped out our favorite sites with the large campfire areas. Sites were well maintained, level and sturdily bordered. You have neighbors, but you are spread out and not up in each other's business. We had a very relaxing stay! No showers and the toilets are the pit kind, but must have been recently serviced because they weren't stinky and the bathrooms were well maintained. Short drive to the lake.

    I am first time camper. I mean besides me month-long military field exercises, it is like staying…read morein a hotel. A hotel of the wilderness is what I would call this place. Location wise it can get a little confusing. There are several campgrounds spread throughout. I stayed at the campground The Point. It was was small but relatively well-organized, and far away from everything to be peaceful and close enough that we weren't far away from exploring the local town as well. The point also let's you have pets stay. We took our two dogs who seemed to thoughtless enjoyed being out with us. Each plot on The Point is reservable Online, or self-serve pay station. I would say to reserve, as the weekend on a non-holiday it was completely full. There are plots that have water and electric hook-ups. The plot we were on had none, but was the cheapest at $16 a night. Each plot also comes with its own personal parking spot. Our's had a fire. Pit and a bench with an extension. At the Point there are a few non-plumbed facilities as well as one facility with plumbing and showers. Each bathroom of the plumber facilities has its own shower, plus a section of just a single shower with no bathroom. There are plenty of spots to go. Fishing areas are at each of the campgrounds. In addition, there are boat drop off areas, and places to swim in the lake. Unfortunately, no pets are not allowed in the lake or east of Travertine area which is in the northeastern section of the park. In the end, it was a fun and simple time, and will be planning my trips here on a monthly basis b

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    Chickasaw National Recreational Area
    Chickasaw National Recreational Area
    Chickasaw National Recreational Area

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    Lake Murray Chapel - Pretty little Lake Murray Chapel :)

    Lake Murray Chapel

    3.8(45 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$

    If you decide to stay in one of the cabins, you should remember to bring a big can of RAID…read more We had a 3 night reservation and found that we were sharing the place with woodlice. Also known as pill bugs or roly polys. They come out at night. The first night, there was only about a dozen of them. We dispatched them and went about our business. It seemed like they were coming out of the shower drain, so we covered it up. The second night, they doubled down. About 40 of the invaders arrived. We took care of the problem like the troopers we are. On the third night, we returned to our cabin at midnight. There was a flash mob of crustaceans waiting for us. The floors were alive with hundreds of the buggers. We swept them up and dumped them into the toilet, but they kept coming. They seemed to be coming from everywhere. Out of the woodwork. From under the bed. From the water heater closet. Fortunately, these Armadillidium Vulgare don't bite or sting. But it's not pleasant when they meet their demise under your bare feet. And it's pretty creepy when they're crawling on you in bed. In the morning, when we checked out, we reported the assault to Kelli at the front desk. She seemed a little skeptical until I showed her a picture of the toilet, loaded with a large group of captives about to meet their maker. Kelli asked why we didn't call them about the problem. The first 2 nights, it didn't seem like a big deal. The 3rd night was different. And, it was midnight. We didn't like the idea of waiting for someone to blast the bugs (and us) before we go to bed. And, we had already been informed that all other cabins had been rented. Kelli understood and wanted to offer compensation, but the manager would have to approve it. The manager was in a meeting. She offered to talk to the manager, and we would get a call from them later. Kelli called about a half hour later to tell us that the manager credited us 10% for our trouble. Well, I guess that about covers the sales tax.

    rented this cabin for a weekend getaway with friends, and unfortunately, the experience was far…read morebelow expectations. Upon arrival, we were immediately disappointed by the state of the cabin. The floors had duct tape stuck to the tiles, likely covering up cracks, which was a safety hazard. The kitchen was also in poor condition - there were coffee stains on the counters and crumbs left on the kitchen table from previous guests. In the bedroom, the light fixture didn't work, though there was a lamp as a workaround. Things only got worse when we pulled out the futon from the couch. The mattress was stained and dirty, with food wrappers stuck to it, indicating it hadn't been properly cleaned. To top it off, the bathroom door wouldn't lock, which was concerning for privacy and safety. While I considered filing a complaint with the office, I was hesitant as it was a weekend and I feared there would be no other cabins available. Given the high price for just two nights, I was expecting much better quality. Sadly, this cabin did not live up to the standards I was hoping for, and I left feeling truly disappointed. I really hope the property addresses these issues for future guests. Good nature views though. But for the amount I paid you could honestly get a better hotel room.

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    Lake Murray Chapel - Maybe this is an entry point for bugs?

    Maybe this is an entry point for bugs?

    Lake Murray Chapel - Lake Murray Lodge entrance..

    Lake Murray Lodge entrance..

    Lake Murray Chapel

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