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.

We love this state park. Very quiet and peaceful with nice hiking trails. We fell in love with the…read morepig and goat at the "petting zoo". However, we were VERY disappointed in two things: 1) The cabins are old and unkept. We had a hole in the wall near the front door and daylight showing under the front door. The entire cabin was filled with ants. They were on the floor, walls, and ceiling. Every hour I was running around squashing ants. We had to hang everything on hooks/hangers or leave it in the car. Water leaked from underneath the tile in front of the shower. The staff said the State has the money to renovate, but they keep delaying it. So sad to lose customers because they won't spend the money to update it. 2) The pet fee is $40 per day per pet. We had 2 dogs totaling 22 pounds. There was NO extra work on behalf of the staff after we left. Most place charge a deposit that is refundable if there is no damage. They should review their pet policy and consider reducing or eliminating the fee and instead having a refundable deposit. With $80/night for the dogs and $110+ for the cabin, we could have stayed in a nice VRBO home with a fenced backyard and without bugs.

This is the place to get away from it all and not worry about the danged old pandemic. We reserved…read morea cabin at Lake Murray State Park and enjoyed a few days of extended social distancing in the countryside of Oklahoma where they don't seem to care about wearing masks at all. Apparently, the powers that be have figured out that they can make more money off day users by charging $10 / day for a parking permit. Our pass was included with our cabin. Our cabin had many creature comforts. Air conditioning, cold but too loud to sleep with (cycling on and off every few minutes), cable tv, full size fridge, cooktop and microwave. Choice of 1 big bed or 2 little ones. Nice bathroom, too. Towels and bedding are provided and daily cleaning is offered, but we declined and lived in our own squalor, lol. Due to the corona bug, the pots, plates, utensils, etc. were no longer provided. Not sure why these things couldn't have been left with a suggestion that we wash them before using them. Fortunately, we have a camp box with those items, ready to travel. Outside, we had a picnic table, a bbq grill and a fire ring. The grill was about what you expect at a public p k-9ark, with wide gaps and it was really nasty, so I grilled our burgers on a sheet of aluminum foil. Yum! We also brought firewood with us, but there are places nearby where you can buy some. I also brought a smudge pot with citronella scented oil in case the mosquitoes were a problem, but there were only a few of those pests. There are plenty of places to explore in the park and the beautiful lake to enjoy. Break out of your seclusion and reep the benefits of this safe spot to recharge your batteries.

Alot of cool trails swimming relaxing all out great day.fishing is a great way to connect with your…read morekids whos never fished before or if they have theyll give you. The pointers on great fisherman .

Great Family Getaway - Clean, Scenic, and Convenient Visited…read moreChickasaw National Recreation Area over the weekend with my wife and two boys, and we were very happy with the experience. The park was impressively clean, especially considering it was hit by an F3 tornado just last year. It's close enough to town to easily grab any essentials, but still offers a peaceful escape with plenty of wildlife and natural beauty to enjoy. A solid mix of convenience and nature--perfect for a family outing. Shout Out to the cold springs campground attendants. Super nice and professional. The Rangers seemed like they were a bit too aggressive, but overall a nice experience.

Beautiful campgrounds, had a great view of the lake from A23. Only caught sun fish from the bank…read more Water hookup are maybe 40 feet from electric hookups.

We took our family last weekend to By the Lake. It is very nice, clean and the camp host, Amy was…read morevery friendly and helpful. The stocked pond provided a great fishing experience for our kids, who also enjoyed the playground and pool. The sites are a good size, they do not have fire rings on each site, but they have about four large communal fire pits that we used nightly with the 3 other families. Clean and spacious restrooms and laundry facilities.

Very friendly staff and extremely clean and quiet camping. We have stayed here a few times now…read moreand will continue to do so!

Who could recommend or claim this is a five star? May 2025 this is a rundown not well maintained…read moretrailer park. Mostly appears to be full-time people living in old mobile homes. and RVs. The space they put us , next to it ,had a very old ,gutted 4 parts, RV that must've been there for years . Internet is nonfunctional usable for Internet service or fire. Stick to watch movies. I complained to the owner, he agreed this wasn't an abnormality and made no attempt at thinking it needed to be fixed. What could be improved they need to trim the trees so your RV doesn't drag the branches. And maybe price it accordingly . $50 a night parked next to something that probably hasn't paid anything in years doesn't seem quite right.

The best RV Park in southwest Oklahoma,. Tammy and Tommy are the best hosts you could ask for…read more....showers are very clean.... free washer and dryer usage..residents are friendly... to be honest I hated to leave. They made us feel like family

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

Lake Murray state park is absolutely beautiful! We love to camp here. We always bring our camper…read moreand stay in Elephant Rock but the cabins are super nice too! They are a bit ran down looking from the outside but the insides are nice. The lake is beautiful and the trails are awesome! I love that they have playgrounds and washer and dryers at the park too. The people that work at the state park store and lodge/cabin check in are very rude though. The park hosts are awesome and we have a great time, I just wish the employees were nicer inside the store and check in areas.

Tipps Point. Expected to be busy. Our campsite was ok....but narrow pads. Also, biggest issue was…read morepeople's dogs and them not controlling them. Big dog, big barks heard hundreds of yards away. Most of them have no respect for their neighbors having to listen to it. Bring your headphones or ear buds. I won't stay on tipps point again. ​​

Sliced or chopped brisket sandwiches are so good. And big…read more Drive thru pick up service is fast. Nice people.

always been a go-to when i'm in the area, would recommend it to anyone coming around. the brisket…read morewas flavorful and tender, the cobbler was also fresh. everything is always pretty clean and i like the overall vibe. the service is solid, everyone is very kind and helpful! i was not a fan of the potato salad, i thought it was gummy and unseasoned. also the portion was quite small for the sides. for $65 and the portions we got, i couldn't justify coming back here unless someone else was going to pay for me. thats sad to say because it really is a staple, but there are far better bbq joints with similar prices and even better quality.