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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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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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

Turner Falls Park - Parks Near Me - Davis, Oklahoma

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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

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

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

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

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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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

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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Most people don't realize that Turner Falls Park, home to the legendary 77 foot waterfalls, is located in the Arbuckle Mountains, the most ANCIENT Mountain range in the United States & lucky for me, practically in my backyard. Honorarily named after General Matthew Arbuckle (1778-1851) shortly b4 his death from cholera at Ft. Smith, in Arkansas, he was a career soldier from Virginia who was active here in the Indian Territory. The Arbuckle Mountains, although quite small, are the oldest known formations in the US between the Appalachian and Rocky Mountains, stretching 35 miles east-to-west and 10-15 miles north-to-south. The main part of the range, home to Turner Falls, is approximately 15 miles north of Ardmore and 5 miles south of Davis, Oklahoma on Interstate 35. About a hour south from OKC & about 3 hours north of DFW. When I first visited the Arbuckle Mountains & Turner Falls I was blown away by the majestic beauty of this place & knew I had to live here somehow & who wouldn't?! It's an outdoor paradise with giant waterfalls, the largest lake in the state, Beautiful Lake Texoma, tons of hiking trails, world class trout fishing, Sulphur Springs, Lake Murray, The lake of the Arbuckle's & Chickasaw recreation center, which is the largest tribal cultural center in the United States. If that doesn't blow you away our continental climate replete with seasonable weather year-round will knock your socks off. lol Just beautiful weather all year round :) Hubby & I like hiking the top of Turner Falls near the wind farms, especially during climatic weather. The sunsets are the best we have ever seen & are as painfully beautiful as the hiking itself. The hiking trails at nearby Chickasaw recreation center in the ancient rolling hills are just as visually beautiful anytime of year. And if your not into hiking you can zip thru the Arbuckle's with Air Donkey Zipline Adventures. (I listed them myself on yelp) There is also tons of small town charm in the neighboring towns, fabulous food & great local shopping. For luxury lodging, the New Artesian Hotel & spa in Sulphur is where you want to stay when visiting Turner Falls (the original Artesian Hotel established in 1906 was a hotspot for celebrities politicians & trendsetters until it was destroyed by a fire in 1962) The new Artesian spa & casino has brought back one of the region's most beloved hotels to its former glory, it's not to be missed. This area is becoming more & more popular with tourist. People come from all over the world to explore Turner Falls, the Arbuckle Mountains, it's ancient rocks & Springs. The granite rocks of the Arbuckles date back to the Precambrian Eon some 1.4 billion years ago which were overlain by rhyolites during the Cambrian Period. Nearby Chickasaw Recreation Area & Sulphur Springs is littered with fresh healing Springs & lakes. Little Niagara & Rock Creek are also great for swimming. Veterans Lake is a anglers dream & Lake of the Arbuckles provides excellent, boating, fishing, swimming & skiing. I have seen tons of people come to Sulphur Springs & load up the whole trunk of their car full of gallon jugs of the fresh healing spring waters sacred to the Chickasaw Indians. The water is indeed very tasty. I have a water well on my property & we love the taste of the water also. Sometimes hubby & I ride the Heartland Flyer train from OKC to Ardmore. It goes right thru Davis & Turner Falls. Most people don't realize that there is a old mining town up there on Top of Turner Falls & some old buildings that are in ruins. It's quite a fascinating place that most have never seen. Turner Falls Park is 1,500 acres & it's not just a park with a waterfall to swim in, it's so much more. There are caves & a ROCK CASTLE to explore, wading area's for the small kids, sandy beaches, bath houses, picnic sites, water slides, around a dozen cabin rentals, tons of wildlife & around the end of November each year, trout season opens, offering some of the best trout fishing in the state. And there is NOTHING better than some fresh smoked trout from the Arbuckle Mountains. :)... Turner Falls is the oldest park in Oklahoma & was discovered by Mazeppa Thomas Turner, a Scottish immigrant farmer who married a Chickasaw woman, Laura Johnson. Turner was born in Virginia, later he became a farmer nearby & in 1878 he and his wife settled in a cabin along Honey Creek, where he discovered the incredible 77 foot waterfalls. Can you imagine what discovering the Falls in the ancient Arbuckle Mountains for the first time must have felt like?? I can & that's why I feel incredibly blessed to call this beautiful ancient ecological diverse place home. From the magical blackjack oak forests, to the emerald green rolling prairie's & bison roaming plains to the natural architecture of granite, limestone, dolemite, sandstone and shale that sets the Arbuckle mountains apart from all others in the state. Highly recommend. read more

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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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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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Sadly, this once-beautiful park feels more like an over-crowded refugee camp. It's hard to believe it's America with the amount of trash, the amount of people allowed inside to camp and the shuttle that's literally falling apart. We paid $35 for two people online in advance, and none of that money is being used to reinvest in the park. The waterfall itself is pretty, but it's pretty painful to try swimming barefoot, and apparently there's regular drownings there. 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 drove for Turner Falls Park as a day trip from Texas andI had a nice experience! Here's some pros and cons about the park. Pros: -Very affordable if you're going during the off season. -Very family friendly park. Most the trails are easy and the waterfall/ rivers are accessible to kids and elderly as well. -Waterfall was nice and refreshing. The main attraction did not disappoint and it was nice being in the crisp and cool water while the sun was out. Cons: -The staff and management seemed tired and uninspired. They seem to only do enough to get by and didn't seem friendly. -The park isn't very large compared to state parks so it can get crowded relatively easily. -The cleanliness of the restrooms weren't that great. -The trails were a little confusing because of the lack of signs. Tips: -I highly recommend going during off season. The admission rate is cheaper and parking is free. There is also less people during off season which makes the experience much more pleasant for me. -The food in the park is nothing special so you're better off bringing your own food and drinks. read more

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I always love coming here because it's such a different scenery than the flat texas land where I live. Its 1.5 to 2 hours away so not too far and great for a day trip toexercise, picnic, swim or hike. It's fun to explore and hike up but be careful because if you fall you can get hurt haha. Make sure to wear non slippery shoes for hiking and water shoes for swimming. Theres streams and a little waterfall pool to swim in and out door grills and tables all around. Theres times where tickets are only 5 bucks so that's great time to go cause it's not too busy and easy to find parking plus it's cheap! You can also rent cabins and stay there which might be a fun little get away with family or friends. read more

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Turner Falls was OK at best to me. Coming from a mountainous ATL area, I was desperate to find some good hiking areas in Dallas, but someone told me the best area was Turner Falls, so when my mom visited, I decided to take her here, only to be slightly disappointed. This is a state park that seems to be a tourist attraction as well as a popular vacation spot for Oklahomians. We went and there was an entrance fee of like $20.... We were thinking... "this place must be bomb or something." Only -- it wasn't. We were looking for strenuous hikes, but the hikes were far from even mediocrely challenging. The "waterfall" they advertise is really sad. Is this what happens when you live in an area that doesn't have a lot of mountains? The waterfall had extremely dirty water, and the streets near the waterfall stenched of horse poop from the carriage rides. The views were alright -- nothing too special. Maybe I am too spoiled with North Georgia mountains, but this place was really just OK. We were in and out within 2 hours of what was supposed to be a day trip. Don't know if I would return again. read more

The park itself is closed right now due to Covid-19. However, when Arbuckle Wilderness was a 3 hour wait and we decided to find something else to do we headed here to the top of the mountain to see the falls from the lookout. Go passed the entrance to the park and around the curves and up the mountain you will see a scenic turnoff with a shop too (not currently open when we stopped by). There are great views and even a zip line that you can pay to enjoy at a later date after all this pandemic shutdown is over. We love Turner Falls. When open, they have the most beautiful swimming hole where the falls enter and great trails with beautiful views. Campgrounds too! You could stay in a cabin instead if you don't camp tent style. It's a beautiful park and you even can hike to the old castle too which i super fun to explore. There is a fee to get in the park as well. So check the site for peak season and off season rates before you go. read more

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Read a lot of subpar reviews before visiting but I must give this park 5 STARS!! I eliminated half of the problems I saw in previous reviews by just arriving early. I suggest going during the week if possible or early mornings to avoid the big crowds. Beautiful waterfall, lots of trails, caves, picnic areas and the restrooms were usable. It was a great time and definitely will be back! Lifeguards on duty and I suggest brining a lunch however they do have a small grocery store/souvenir shop on site. Staff was nice and helpful. read more

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The Atmosphere: a beautiful park The Food: there was a general store and a few locations for food, but they weren't all open The Service: the workers mainly talked to each other, which was fine with me I wasn't in the mood for small talk Cleanliness: for a park it seemed well kept Bathrooms: a few bathrooms in specific locations Parking: we had no issues with parking where we were trying to go. Highlights: the waterfall was very cool. also the castle house, didn't know we were going to see that. read more

Terrible hiking place after going to hike in Colorado state several times. Went on a busy Labor Day weekend and you could barely find parking. They charged for it and you park very far. Scenery is okay but not impressive. Easy hike to do, nothing strenuous. read more

So I couldn't give this a 5 because it wasn't well managed at all. The signs were handwritten and confusing. I was not impressed with the map we were given. Some of the roads weren't even on the map. For what they offered, the price was a little silly. They did offer a military discount but they made it clear that it was only for Active duty and they don't honor the military family members. There weren't lifeguards on duty at the time we went. Also the place to get water and drinks was cash only (which should've been noted on the map!). Someone got hurt in the pool and was taken to the hospital, while we were there. Who knows if that trip could've been prevented if there had been lifeguards. Most of the trails were clear and wide. The people we encountered were friendly. We didn't see any staff the whole time we were there. But the reason I still give it a 4/5 is because the natural views were amazing and made it worth the drive and price. read more

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I sent an email to the customer service address asking for a little more information than was available on their website. I tried calling on Saturday 10/12/2024 and the phone only rang with no answer thus the email. I was intending to bring my family and two others to the park from the DFW metroplex and wanted to know what food/gift shop possibilities existed etc. The response form a "customer service" representative was alarmingly rude. I responded to the ridiculous response to let them know we were not interested in doing business with rude people and wouldn't ou know it, I never heard another word from them. In my opinion take your hard earned money somewhere else that will appreciate you and two other families, a total of 9 kids and 6 adults. I wasn't asking for much other than info so we could see if we needed to pack food and drinks and what would be available on a Sunday. Pretty pathetic "customer service". I recommend going to Lake Murray State Park. It's a little closer to DFW and it's a lot cheaper to get in as in free. The water is beautiful because it's a natural lake. Turner falls is not a big deal I went there before and it's nice enough, but jerks who don't appreciate your time and money kind of spoils the whole effect. read more

Growing up I have always heard about Turner Falls. It is 2 hours from Dallas, so we made the quick drive. I'll give the falls 5 stars. They were truly beautiful. Not mind blowing, but great nature. We had a tent camp site, and stayed away from the other campers. It was nice and private, had a great fire. I believe that this park could be amazing and beautiful. Instead I feel that they overcharge and under care for the land. Everything is so outdated and run down. The maps are all hand drawn and hard to read. It is better to just drive around. The castle is falling apart, full of trash and seems dangerous. It could be restored so easily. The cabins look abandoned. You couldn't make me stay there. Yet people are paying for them! Oklahoma State Park cabins are 100% better. I believe this is worth coming to at least once- just to know what it all looks like. I don't think we will be back to see how dilapidated it becomes. read more

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It is hard to believe this little place is located about two miles right off of the freeway. Within a matter of minutes, if not seconds, you are virtually in another world. I cannot comment on any of the camping or activities since we went during the winter "off season." We only drove up to the lookout and the view alone warrants the four star rating. I take off a star because we wanted to walk over to the falls for a photo, but it was $4/person and frankly, for $24 and maybe 15 minutes, it wasn't worth paying it. read more

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I have been twice this summer & absolutely love it here! It's beautiful, peaceful, and the price isn't bad at all for a full day of fun. The third level is my favorite! The water is clear, there's not a lot of people, and tons of shade. I recommend going during the week! Free parking and cost is cheaper... not to mention the crowd is lighter than the weekend! (The only thing I found bad about this place is the lack of respect when it comes to people throwing away their trash and the graffiti spray-painted on the beautiful caves) read more

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Spent a few hours here today after driving down from Ft. Worth. I really wanted this to be fun and worth the drive but it just was not. The biggest issue we all had was with how dirty this place was. Litter everywhere, including large shards of glass and metal bottle tops where people are waking. A used maxi pad floated past us. There just was not nearly enough trash cans. We actually had to go look for them. The bathrooms/showers are filthy and with no toilet paper and no one cleaning the wet floors through the day, so do wear shoes at all times. The scenic overlook was closed so that was disappointing. You know this place is making hand over fist money so, why not invest in some upkeep including "please do not litter" signs? read more

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We stayed in a cabin in Turner Falls for $300 which was not worth it. The place is littered everywhere. Most visitors seem to lack manners and common sense and because of this Turner Falls will be a waste land in the near future. There seems to be zero staff that deal with cleaning up the litter or enforcing the rules. The staff you will encounter are rude. After asking simple questions like "where is the hilltop store?" Staff members would give us belittling answers. read more

The one star is for this highly majestic, beautiful, scenic, clear green water river and falls that is a rare area. Used to go when I was a child all the time. Hadn't been in 40 years and just got back and was in shock by the amount of trash along the river banks. I'm not talking a few beer cans or water bottles, but MOUNDS (2-3 feet tall all over) of trash - diapers, clothing, shoes, food, food wrappings, 1,000's of beer cans/water bottles, (even a 20' X 10' piece of carpet that looked to have been there for years), etc. that were never picked up by any park employee the 4 days we were there. I think much of the trash in mounds were made by people like us picking up trash along the part of the river we decided to swim because we couldn't take seeing so much and gathered it into one spot. If anyone gave this a 5 star, they had to have visited after a possible trash pickup. My daughter has an auto immune disease and she came home sick. If there is this much trash along the banks, I can only assume the bottom of the river has sunken trash. It is a health hazard. THERE HAS TO BE A SOLUTION. Wrote to the City of Davis, who owns this park, to step up as we felt like we were in a 3rd world country. Most of the people that camp along the river are party people (Loud boom boxes) who trash the place and return again and again and again, despite the trash. I love to party also, but am respectful to our environment. It is obvious that the park employees/owners don't care about this because it doesn't keep the disrespectful party people from coming and them from making allot of money, as it is very expensive. $25 a night for RV camping, plus $16 dollars a day per person. That per day includes the 4pm arrival for RV's (If you are an hour early, you have to pay for another day) then you pay for the day you leave, plus parking fees, shuttle fees, etc. Two of us stayed for two nights (paid for 4 days of park entrance fee) - The cost? $178 Visit at least once to see this gorgeous river and water falls, then write to the City of Davis to control the trash. Maybe a collective response will get them in gear - because I want to go back. read more

They have a 33% tax rate and a crazy expensive parking fee that they don't tell you about until you pay for it.

This beautiful nature spot should be a National park like others beside it, what is free and well maintained! Unlike it it's in corrupted hands of city of Davis! Trash everywhere,nasty restrooms and price goes up every year! I wish that more people send an emails or create a petition to the Oklahoma Governor to give it to the Government! It's should not be a private property of city of Davis of money goes to dirty hands!!! read more

My brother and I went here and were quite disappointed. Between the litter, the loud music playing at many people's cars and also by the water, and the crowds it was the opposite of peaceful or fun. Parking was difficult and chaotic. The water felt dirty being downstream of so many other people at the park. read more

We really enjoyed our trip here. Weekdays are the time to visit no crowds and free parking. We packed in a picnic lunch and the kids played for hours at the lower level with the diving board and slide. I even went down the slide and it's FAST with about a 6ft drop into the water!! People do need to respect the environment and pick up after themselves!!! Don't be a pig read more

What a wonderful place. You can hike, swim, cookout, stay the night, camp and so much more. My family first stopped by randomly on our way back from Texas. We hiked a little and wet out feet. We decided to go back memorial weekend 2019. We parked at a parking lot at the top where people can camp. We hiked down to the falls in the woods. You could also take The bus. But, we are adventurous like that. If you have a lot of people with rafts and such maybe walk down the road or take the bus. The bus is available on busy holidays. Once we got down to the falls we explored that area then for in the water and "floated/swam" down a little ways. We would hang out at spots here and there. We would come up on pockets where the kiddos could jump in. It was something new everywhere we went. We hopped out of the water and walked to the area where the diving board and slide were. That area was pretty crowded. But, we made due. We found an area just below that to swim just the 5 of us. We played in a small current and falls. We took the bus back up to our car and sat on the grass eating our lunch. We purchased tickets in advance online. They offer a military discount for the military member. Kiddos 12 and under HAVE to wear a life vest. Walmart has them for $10. read more

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I was shocked to see the average yelp ratings of this park after having planned a last-minute trip to OKC and Turner Falls Park from DFW. This plan was formed based on an article I read in summer/fall of 2018 saying this park had the tallest (or one of two tallest) waterfall in the state of Oklahoma AND is only a 2 hour drive from much of DFW. My partner and I were just waiting for some decent weather to prompt a trip and for us, I don't think we could have pinned it better! We enjoyed some Cowboy/bull-riding, ramen, and city-view cocktails in OKC Saturday night. We then had a hearty southern lunch in Purcell, OK at Sonny's Cafe (inexpensive, delicious, iconic, and Harley-rider/antique-lover approved) prior to our visit. On arrival, we pulled off to take pictures by the park sign and were astonished and THRILLED by the sound AND color of the water below. We couldn't wait to get in and see more! What's more! We nearly had the park to ourselves since it was still the "winter" season (and only $5/adult admission) at the end of February. The day heated to almost 60 degrees--perfect hiking weather. We explored like kids during recess after too many rainy/snowy days indoors--checking out blue hole, both castles, the waterfall, more than 3 caves...we saw the waterfall from nearly every vantage point possible and would have done more hiking if we'd had more time! We fit all of that in in just 3 hours and still had time to end with some sunset views and a chat with friendly strangers (with an adorably chatty 2-year old) atop of Turner Falls Overlook! We then went down the hill to Arbuckle Mountain Fried Pies to try a couple of savories and a sweet one! For us, our first trip to Turner Falls State Park was unbelievable wonderful, shockingly beautiful--and just one of those days that felt like it couldn't get any better! NOTE: The review below is for Turner Falls Overlook which is not a part of Turner Falls Park and is accessible to the general public via Route 77-no admission fee needed to enjoy it! read more

Turner Falls Park - View through a tiny cave:) - Parks Near Me - Davis, Oklahoma

I'm giving it three stars because this place is absolutely beautiful. The natural pools and all Of the swimming areas are so family friendly. That is all God's work. As far as the actual function of this place I am confused. They charge you $26 dollars a night for staying here. We booked our one night and then drove here from Amarillo. When we arrived we were then made aware it was an additional $16 per adult per day. On top of that the shuttle service was not working and it was a serious hike back up to our site. We have three children under five so it was a journey. We then went to use the restrooms at the campsite... they are small, filthy, and dingy. I am trying hard to understand why it cost us $122 to stay here for one night while in passing. I have it two stars because the nature here is breathtaking. There are awesome hikes and swimming to be done here... but the prices, especially for what you are getting... are also unheard of. read more

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I enjoyed the cabins and the park. My only complaint is that we stayed 2 nights in the cabin and had to pay extra for admission and parking for three days. Ended up being a pretty expensive trip. I believe next time I'll only stay one day in the cabin and two days at WinStar casino for free! read more

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A few complications during our stay in the cabins, however the staff was generous enough to give us a refund for our troubles.

Here we go, here we go, here we go! It's been quite some time since I've typed up a good ole review, life, duh! So the first on the hit list is: Turner Falls Park situated a cool 2 hours from my humble abode in Funkytown! It was quite a nice day for a visit, not too hot but right around a major holiday. We decided to do a little hiking and we were hoping to take a dip but decided against it due to the way some things were looking, ummm unsafe. The entry was smooth and quick, just have your receipts ready, grab a parking pass and find a spot to park. We arrived early so we were able to snag a spot close to the entrance but it really didn't provide any real benefit. Now here's where it gets rather disgusting: the restroom. Ever seen a scene in a horror movie that was so gross and stomach turning but you had no choice but to continue watching not to miss the best part? Well this restroom is a "you have no choice but to piss" type place. The restroom was filthy and I recommend you avoid it if at all possible. Next, we head towards the swimming hole, in my Ariana Grande voice, "no thank you, next". We continue to stroll towards the actual falls, castle and hiking trails. We climbed some stairs to enter the "castle". We read about it's history, did some exploring, and cited issues along the way. The place was filthy, trash everywhere which I couldn't understand for the life of me, does anyone keep this place clean? I know it's difficult with the number of visitors they have each day and the lack of respect of those said visitors, but gosh darn the park was filthy. We made it to caves, yet more filth. Climbed down rocks, I didn't know I had that kind of strength, and made it to the falls. The water from the falls was beautiful, crystal clear, and delicious. The water was also cool from the springs and the scenery was gorgeous, minus the massive number of people scattered throughout the park. I would definitely visit again but it would be during a non-peak time, if that is possible. #YelpOn read more