I love visiting this park when it's cooler and the leaves are changing. It's so calm and quietread more

This place was great. It had a beautiful falls. But it was crowded and long line though.read more

There is literally so much to do here. We came today and took a short hike at Veterans Lake while…read moreexploring. We also visited the Nature Center to get our National Park stamp. One highlight was clearly Little Niagara, because the place was packed with locals and visitors all enjoying the cool springs, the waterfalls, etc. Can't wait to come back and explore a bit more.

We took a ride down here today to check it out it's been several years. Upon entering the area we…read morenoticed a mineral springs area. Wasn't much water in the spring but the creek was flowing with a heavy smell of sulpher. Also stopped by the Buson viewing area but did not see any. Not sure how many are left here. We drove around thru the park nd seen a deer eating along the road. Wasn't scared at all. There are several swimming holes and small waterfall/rapids areas with plenty of camping spots. There were a lot of folks out and camping. The park is about 10k acres sitting in the start of the Arbuckle Mountains. Great day trip.

Best lake in my opinion clean , people were so respectful and friendly, waters were clean and…read morebeautiful! Thanks for the experience

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.

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. ​​

This place is amazing and the people that work here make it ever better! So many offerings! We love…read moretheir pontoon/jetski rentals. The water sports inflatables are so much fun. Prices are super reasonable.

This is a Review for the Sunset Cruise. David was awesome, and this VERY reasonably priced…read moreexcursion was a great end to a day at Lake Murray. You can bring your own beverages and snacks, and the tour of the lake is about an hour and 15 minutes long. David, the owner, gives a nice narrative throughout about the history of the lake (fascinating),... Read more

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.

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

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.

Great off-road park for side by sides, ATV's and jeeps. Had many different types of obstacles from…read moremud holes to hill climbs to rocks.

From the owner: Offroad for Atv's, Jeeps, and Mudtrucks. We also have camping. Look us up on facebook.read more