The reviews of this place were so confusing. We decided to give it a go and I'm torn honestly. The falls 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. read more

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I just realized I forgot to add the prices so I was lazy and copied this. Sorry. * 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. read more

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While in Oklahoma, we went to @turnerfallspark such a great place, with waterfalls, multiple hiking, Fishing, swimming options. also would be an ideal spot to go camping (we didn't) they also have cabin rentals inside the park. we went on a few hiking trails, hiked to the largest waterfall there. soaked our feet in the river, and climbed onto the rock castle. there is also a zipline right outside of the park, which we did aswell, absolutely stunning views. overall if you are an outdoor person, then this that is for you. read more

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Turner falls was beautiful! The hiking, swimming, everything! The only reason for not 5 stars was how rude the lady was checking us in. Also, if not going in a super busy day buy tickets at the gate to hopefully save those ridiculous fees online. Bring chairs, canopies, ice chests, and make it a day. It was so fun! Parking is easy. read more

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We walked the park to the falls. The recent rains had the water rushing over the falls. Beautiful sight. Driving thru the park we seen three young male turkeys and two grown deer and a young'en that still had spots. We will be back again to visit in summer to swim in one or all of the various pools of water. read more

Turner Falls Park - Turner Falls Park in Davis, OK - Parks Near Me - Davis, Oklahoma

this place is beautiful. great hiking trails. there are stinging wasps of some sort. there's a spot to swim. really nice landscapes. the waterfall was not fullly going as much as it would after a fresh rainfall. great photo ops. read more

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This was well worth the stop. We stopped here on the way back from a day trip to Oklahoma. They have a military discount which is nice. I believe for two adults and a 3 yr old it was $26. They accept card, cash and even Apple Pay. We brought our own food and enjoyed it at one of their picnic areas. The picnic area are fairly clean and well kept with a small playground for kids. I would love to return and do some of the hiking trails. The pools were closed when we were there so no one was swimming. My only complaint is the bathrooms being locked so you have to use porta-potty's. read more

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There was plenty of parking on Friday afternoon in November and not a lot of people around. It is easy and well parked from the highway to the entrance. You can pay the fee at the entrance station but it is cheaper online and they just scan your pass and give you a map. I do think it is a bit expensive for the entry fee to pay per person and not for the car. Parking is more on the weekends but free during the week in the fall and winter. It is pretty and the water is clear. It is a short walk and next time would spend some time checking out the castle. read more

Turner Falls Park - The falls - Parks Near Me - Davis, Oklahoma

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Went to Turner Falls for the first time on 8/6/25 and was honestly very disappointed. There was so much trash everywhere along the river, around the falls, and throughout the campground areas. This wasn't just a bit of litter here and there, it was trash that had clearly been there for a while embedded in the dirt, stepped on repeatedly. It was really depressing. The falls themselves are stunning, and the river has a magical feel, but the area has been completely disrespected. As someone who backpacks and follows Leave No Trace principles, it was genuinely heartbreaking to see such a beautiful place treated this way. :( Also, for the price of admission, you'd expect the grounds to be better maintained. It's a real shame. I wish more people and those managing the park would treat this place with the care it deserves. read more

It's a waterfall, it's the largest waterfall in the state of Oklahoma. There's a huge cave system to explore, lots of hiking, or you can just chill in river. I love it there and will be back! read more

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The teeppee was not clean, there were insects inside, wasps, spiders, anthills and crickets that did not let us sleep all night with their singing, the air conditioning did not cool, our teeppee had a hole at the top of the ceiling and the air conditioning came out through there, the beds were dirty with dust and dead insects, they need maintenance and cleaning, I paid more than $ 500 dollars for two nights in a teeppee, it would have been better to have a picnic on the first level and rent a hotel than spend the two nights here in this dirty place full of insects and very hot read more

Turner Falls Park - Parks Near Me - Davis, Oklahoma

Love the place and the trails. The waterfall was breathtaking. I love the I will return with family again again. I use to go with my mom every year. read more

Terrible treatment & prejudice of staff, we came on Friday with no issues still payed over 80 to get in and Saturday I feel we we've extremely targeted against with extreme prejudice. My 13 year old who can swim was told to get out of the water when there was children around as young as 4 swimming with no life jacket. After reporting the issue they sent the supervisor who again targeted the only white child left on the water and told them to get out. Still children as young as 4 staying in the water with no repercussions. The place itself is beautiful however paying over 80 on Friday and over 100 on Saturday to be targeted this way is unacceptable. The only negative experience we've had as a family since coming to America. The staff also refuse to answer the phones when following up after the supermarket completely ignored us and left us standing there with the little boy crying read more

Drover 4 hours only to find out the swimming was completely closed. Recieved no email or call about it. Only information was directly on the website. A courtesy call or email would have been nice, considering they know who's showing up on what day because it asks for that information when purchasing a ticket. Ticket counter lady at the entrance was terrible rude and monotone when I ask if there was an email sent out. Terrible customer service but that's Oklahoma for you read more

This is a great one afternoon kind of stop. We came in the fall, which allowed us to see the beauty of the waterfall without people swimming in front of the falls. read more

Have you ever wanted to go to the state fair, and then take a bath with everyone at the state fair? That's the Turner Falls experience. Oh, also, it will cost you $60+ to take a bath with everyone. All of that and you still might not get a view of the Falls. It depends on whether the first level of parking is full or not. They have 3 levels of parking, and the people working there probably won't be willing to take the time to explain the difference between the levels. The first level is the most expensive and includes the only real view of the falls. The 2nd level is good if you want to access the creek above the falls. The 3rd level is good for camping and hiking; it is also free. My advice: don't go. Instead, support the PUBLIC Parks system and head to the nearby Chickasaw National Recreation Area. It's free, and the employees are and kind and helpful. You'll find similar creek swimming, but the water is nice and cool because it's spring-fed. read more

Turner Falls Park - The view from Highway 77. Not from inside the park (because there's really not a view inside the park). - Parks Near Me - Davis, Oklahoma

Where do I start? Trash all over, loud music from so many people that it all blends into Noise. Overpriced to put it mildly. Parking is terrible. Not anything like it's described. A dirty diaper on the ground, and disgusting porta potties. For the price of admission I would expect better grounds than what is offered. read more

A terrible scam and waste of time! Please save your time and money and go somewhere else. The company that owns it scams you with parking tickets. They claim that you have to walk and do not mention trams. They have a dangerous path that forbids walking, and there are absolutely no signs indicating any other option. There is no sidewalk and families walk right by vehicles with no barrier to the cliff on the other side. The staff are not helpful, and even when we ask questions about the walk they never mentioned trams or drop off. I asked - Do we really have to walk 15 minutes to the fall? they said 'yes'. (25 minutes at level 3). The horse poop leaks everywhere, including into the water. you step on it no matter how much you try to avoid it and it stinks. The water is not clear . The bathrooms are horrible. Ticket prices for a natural resource that is badly maintained is ridiculous, and kids have to have their own life vests - they don't even have lifeguards. What exactly do you pay for then? We should complain more and get the message out. Please avoid this - I can give you much better alternatives nearby. read more

Turner Falls is a casual roadside stop and attraction located right off Interstate 35 (I-35) going north and south. To be precise, Turner Falls is situated 80 miles south of Oklahoma City, OK and 130 miles north of Dallas, TX. There were plenty of signs for it and that's how I discovered Turner Falls, just by noticing the signs while driving. I was intrigued by potentially how beautiful this waterfall could be. It was $16 entrance fee for myself, 1 person, plus with sales tax of $1.50, the total was $17.50. Upon entering and parking, I then had to walk a short way (1/3 of a mile) to arrive at the falls. In fact, Turner Falls is actually a park with a campground, space for picnics and barbecues, a playground for kids and even concession stands to buy snacks and refreshments. Overall, the star highlight is obviously Turner Falls. Once here, there's a small beach and sand area to lay down a blanket. Anyone and everyone can swim in the large water pool where Turner Falls splashes down into. I give credit to the setting and ambiance. The water from the falls appeared slightly turquoise green which made for some photogenic aspects. During summers I would recommend bringing a bathing suit with you to cool off from the hot weather. Turner Falls is a 77-foot waterfall. When I was here visiting in late afternoon in early September, it was relatively quiet and not crowded. Granted I arrived around 5pm and spent time watching the sunset, but still, if you can come here for a visit during off peak times and hours it will allow you to capture some scenic moments with the falls. After getting a general sense for the setting and surroundings by the falls, I could tell how popular of a tourist spot this must be. During the height of summers, I can only imagine how crowded the swimming waters are and combined with a colorful backdrop, lots of families and young children must come here in droves to enjoy the pleasant atmosphere. For those people who are very particular about their picture taking...I'd definitely suggest coming here in morning times. Because the sun faded behind Turner Falls during sunset, it made for my picture opportunities to be quite difficult with all the glares and shadows. If you were to show up in the morning, I would say the sun would be rising and reflecting well upon Turner Falls making for snapping photos much more efficient and memorable. Lol, this is just me being picky with how I like to take pictures. In the end, it was nice to be here at Turner Falls. Although this place didn't mesmerize me or have me in awe, I still had a cool experience for this extremely accessible roadside stop right off I-35. For those who may have higher expectations of a statuesque waterfall or a grand stunning scene...you may not get it here. Alright, well, this is Turner Falls and Park located in Davis, Oklahoma. read more

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This place is amazing and a hidden gem! I had an absolute blast here. The cold waters of the falls were refreshing to my body. I highly recommend that everyone come and enjoy this falls. read more

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California born/raised Yelper here, was visiting Dallas, TX and my family decided to drive on over to Turner Falls Park in Oklahoma. Turners Fall Park has tons of hiking trails, campsites, cabins, and a castle ...besides the waterfall (see my pictures). So much to do and see. I loved it all! We scored!!! Park wasn't too crowded, therefore lots of parking available. Dressing rooms with restrooms are decent. Multiple concession stands were all closed and souvenir shop closed early too. Glad my family packed food and snacks. Bring water shoes, as the rocks are slippery and your flip-flops might go floating away! Also, bring deet, bug spray -so many mosquitoes (ick!!!). We pre-purchased too many admission tickets online and nice woman at the gate allowed the extra admission tickets to be used another day. I'd definitely visit Turner Falls Park again, if/when in the area again. Thanks, Turner Fall Park for great family outdoor memories made here :) read more

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Its worth the extra money for parking, we waited for about an hour for the shuttle that never came so we ended up walking up / down the main roads massive hill with no sidewalk so just walking next to moving cars. It was very crowded and the line to get in the park took about 45 minutes after sitting in the car for a 2 hour drive. Don't get me wrong it's beautiful but before corona we had a great time and after this I don't think we will be going back for some time. Also, the water was gross, it smelled horrible and very murky. Apparently dogs are not allowed yet we saw a puppy, and multiple other dogs in the park. Its just a little ridiculous like are they allowed or not because the website says otherwise read more

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No pets allowed. We were told by camp host that this was a wonderful place to go. Even said pets were allowed on leash. After driving over from Chickasaw National Recreation Center we found out that was wrong. Ask attendant at check in if dogs were ok on leash, response "can't you read the sign". Not too friendly of a response. What we could see of the park it was mostly dry & run down. We will not come back. Choice is your, just read the reviews on here & especially on Trip Advisor before going... read more

Beautiful falls with wonderful castles, however it was pricey to get in. They charge full price even when they don't let you swim and half the park is closed. Fee is per person. If you wanna save money there are nearby falls at Travertine Nature center. Not as spectacular, but free. read more

This park is beautiful. I booked a cabin to stay in for one night on November 19th. The cabins are cute but for some reason I didn't realize I needed to bring my own towels for the restroom. I thought I read everything prior to arrival but must have missed it. After exploring the park and realizing I was way ahead of schedule for my roadtrip, I decided to head to my next destination a little earlier instead of staying the night at the cabin. The check in and out process is easy as you just pick up or drop off your key to the gate. The grounds were relatively clean and the water fall was beautiful. Unfortunately the zipline was closed due to wind which I understood but was looking forward to doing. I highly recommend visiting this park to camp or even just as a pit stop for some nice views! read more

Turner Falls Park - Parks Near Me - Davis, Oklahoma

$18 entrance fee?...for a local/ state park? I've been to *dozens* of state parks and that is at least double what I've paid for daily entrance to other parks, and after experiencing the park, I can't say that it's worth that price. I will say that the Falls are *gorgeous* and worth taking pictures, but you can easily drive up to the top of the mountain for free and take pictures of the falls vs. paying the $18 entrance fee to enter the park. read more

Very beautiful, not too expensive for closing at 8pm. The trails were pretty easy access with amazing clear water. Went during spring break so wasn't crazy busy but plan on coming back during summer to swim in their water. Found one cave I believe, it was very interesting and plan on finding the other one next time. The castles were intriguing and perfect to explore with the little one. read more

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The park is opened! I came here to hike and enjoy the river on a week day. I was pleasantly surprised to find out that parking is free during the weekends and they only charge during the weekends. You can park anywhere during the week days. Tickets are $16 for adults without tax/fees which is reasonable and it's only valid for the day you actually plan on visiting/ visit. You can enter and leave the park as many times as you want on the days you purchase the tickets for. Buy your tickets online before you even think about going in person because they only allow a certain amount of people in the park per day due to COVID. Overall the park is beautiful when it's not packed with hundreds of people. Come early in the morning and spend the day or weekend camping or hiking! Bring water shoes and a bathing suit if you plan on being in the river. The rocks are slippery without shoes on. There are also places to eat but picnicking is the best here. We had such an amazing time here and we cannot wait to go back!! read more

Turner Falls Park - Falls from outside of the park - Parks Near Me - Davis, Oklahoma

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Very pretty falls and lots of wading and swimming pools. We were here on a weekday and it wasn't too crowded but I can see how it could be crazy. My low score is for the trash. It was everywhere and had obviously been there a while. Paper, plastic, rotten fruit and of course lots of flies. For the price of admission you could hire a few people for trash pickup. Revision: we came back 2 days later and they had cleaned up a lot of the trash. I still think they could clean up real time but it was much better. I upped my review one star. read more

Turner Falls Park - Trash! - Parks Near Me - Davis, Oklahoma

We really enjoyed our visit to Turner Falls. Very peaceful and beautiful. If you love just a nice quiet hike we recommend visiting around November/ December time because there's no action and you can really enjoy nature. read more

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This was not a planned visit, we happened to see a sign on our way back to Fort Worth. We're so glad we stopped because it gave us a chance to explore the outdoors and stretch our legs a bit. It costed $6/adult, kids under 12 are free. That's just the "off season rate," I'm sure it costs more in the summer when you actually can use the rides. There's a small surcharge if you use a credit card but they do accept them. At first we weren't sure what to do here since it's a chilly cloudy day and obviously the water rides/zip lines are closed right now. BUT we ended up hiking down the trail that is over behind the water falls. And there is a cave and overlook you can hike to as well (in a different area). Today, it was muddy and slippery because of all the rain but we had so much fun navigating the terrain and bonding as a family!! Side note: the porta-pots are DISGUSTING, so you are better off using the restrooms over by the RV camping sites. Much cleaner. You will just follow the signs to the cave and that is where you will find the restroom/showers. Also, you will have to drive your vehicle through some water to get to the trail and falls. We saw cars riding through it (we have a suv) and they made it just fine. Super fun hidden gem! I bet it's fantastic in the summer when you actually get in the water. read more

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Let me preface this by stating that I grew up in OKC and I think Oklahoma is still beautiful with really nice, laid back people. I've never been to Turner Falls, so my dad, wife, and I wanted to check it out. That was honestly a mistake. I left a pretty bad review on Trip Advisor; however, I'm not the type to leave reviews about anything. We're visiting from out of state that isn't Texas, but way further west. We don't really get to experience waterfalls in lush, green environments, so we wanted to experience something different. We needed to use the toilets in one facility, so we could wash our hands afterwards. My wife used the female restroom only to be met by a cleaning lady that proceeded to LITERALLY bark, growl, and show her teeth in my wife's face. My wife quickly walked out. Meanwhile, my dad and I visited the forbidden men's room only to be met by another cleaning lady with reflective shades that started yelling at us to leave. We turned around to exit and she said aggressively: "Are you listening? Did you hear me? DID YOU HEAR ME?" while following us out of the building. I told her she was rude and we walked away. We explored the area and were appalled by the amount of litter scattered everywhere. Not just a small amount of micro trash, but almost a comical amount. For $16 per person, maybe it's time to "pull yourself up by your bootstraps" and manage this beautiful park responsibly instead of exploiting it, Perhaps the Chickasaw Nation should take it from these freaks and turn it back into a pristine natural park again. Lastly, Davis is the town that manages Turner Falls. What an embarrassment. You're gross and you should be ashamed of yourselves. read more

We definitely understand the one star reviews and thankfully we came on a non-crowded cloudy Monday so we were able to park for FREE on level one. Like other one star reviews, we saw trash and the booth workers aren't too helpful or knowledgeable. The castles have seen better days and so have the cabins. However, the falls were pretty and the water is very clear but I'm not sure it's worth the price of admission read more

Good views, just gotta wear shoes in the water and be aware of yellow jackets. THEY STING!! Also there is no medical until noon read more

Turner Falls Park - The waterfall and the castle - Parks Near Me - Davis, Oklahoma

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It's a very beautiful area with a great stream running through it, and the falls are cool. So is the abandoned castle, which in my opinion ought to be restored and maintained instead of letting it go. The reason I'm only at 3 stars is simple: overcrowding (on a Sunday). It felt more like going to an urban water park (e.g. Wet And Wild) than a nature park. Radios were blaring everywhere - I counted 16 as we walked downstream. Ellsworth Collings would be disappointed, to say the least. We did have one pool to ourselves, for a while; it's about a tenth of a mile up the trail that starts behind the building at the main falls. Also, we felt that the $10 parking was the "sweet spot" that we'd recommend to a friend. read more

On a holiday weekend, this place is not the place to be. First time we got here this morning took us about an hour to get in. We had to leave and when we got back to park It took us 2 hours to get in here. they only have one way in, so the people that left and had already paid had to wait to get back in. We basically got moved out of the camp site we were in, so we helped pack everything up to leave a day early. People were camping on the roadways. Parked on the road so others couldn't get out, and as soon as we started tearing down tents, people were already trying to set their tents up. We had to tell them to wait until we were finished and still that didn't work. This park only cares about the mony it is bringing in. Needless to say we will not be coming back here. I have a video but it is too long to post. read more

Very Overpopulated!!! This isn't a place to be if you want a family vacation! Reminded me of Mexico! The beds were hard as a rock!!! There was very weird people. Went on a Sunday and the next morning was so much calmer! Would definitely recommend a weekday and not a weekend. Now the falls were really pretty and beautiful! Definitely wouldn't stay here! But was a fun experience! read more

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This was such a neat place to visit on a beautiful spring day. The swimming hole wasn't open to the public but am not complaining. With nobody swimming right beneath the falls, it was beautiful and peaceful out there. The color of the water was breathtakingly beautiful! As it was spring, the trees on the mountains above were lush green. It was a perfect day to be there. It is an easy short walk from the parking to the falls. The park also has trails to explore some caves and vantage point views of the falls. All children 12 and under must wear a floatation device. No pets are allowed in the park. The park has a maximum capacity, so during busy summer months it might be a good idea to buy tickets online. The park can be closed due to high water levels when the area gets a lot of rain. Be sure to check their Facebook page where they post in case of a closure. read more

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Congested with people. Took an hour to get in. Long lines. Long steep climb up to the parking lot. Trolly ride was piled with people laying their heads on us because we were so close together. Had to stand in the trolly. Trolly directors were yelling at people that were driving. Not relaxing at all. Not fun. "I survived turner falls" was our mantra. read more

I've read about and seen pictures of this place for years... I am so glad we finally drove down! We spent about 5 hours at the falls and the blue hole swimming area. It is stunningly beautiful (pictures do NOT do it justice) and a great way to keep cool on a hot summer day! We did not camp at the park; however, if you love to camp, this would be a great place! read more

Turner Falls Park - Scenic overlook on level 2 of the park, looking northeast - Parks Near Me - Davis, Oklahoma

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