Lake Murray State Park & Lodge

Stay in the cabins, have campfires and ride your heart out. As far as trails and dirt bike riding area goes...it feels like about 1000 acres, smaller than red river motorcycle trails, the one near turtle hill golf course. but it doesn't feel much smaller. Definitely a plethora of trails. Plenty for a weekend, good for kids learning to ride also. You will rarely come upon a trail that you have to turn around or find another way due to difficulty, but it does happen. The atv and dirt bike trails are NOT at the cabin and state park lodge area. they are on the other side of the lake. you will be trailering or trucking there each day if you are not camping at the trail place itself.

First come, first serve is in place for a reason because with busy parks it is very difficult to make a reservation system for so many different types of sites. The reservation system our state parks use, mostly for cabins but at some parks they use if for RV sites, is very complex and adding in a way to reserve all sites, both tent and RV, is very difficult and can make it very stressful for office staff to keep dozens of reservations straight. Please be patient and always call ahead. Also remember, if this park is full there is always another park that has sites open. You'd be surprised to find new favorite places if you would venture off from your old favorite place!

I will not return until there is a reservation system. We drove in from out of state only to find all spots were full. Asked a patrolling ranger, and he pointed us to the last tent spot--next to 25-30 preteens with no adults who screamed till 3AM. And I did follow the weak instructions of the office to call the morning we leave. They guessed there would be campsites. But they can guess wrong. I still have to take vacation from work. I still have to pack and drive to the park. And then wonder if I have to take my family to a hotel I can't really afford. Terrible, terrible, get a reservation system like everyone else. I would gladly pay more!!!!

Ridiculous...first-come/first-serve is the most antiquated and stupid way of making reservations...you can't!

Nice lake, been there twice, but I agree with Earny and Karen. I don't see why the OK State Parks cannot at least turn this over to Reserve America or Recreation.Gov., since they have no interest in building their own website to book reservations. I am not going to drive 2 hours North again from the Metroplex in my Motorhome that gets 6-7 MPG at best only to roll the dice when I get there and maybe get a spot I can fit into. when all the larger sites are taken by tents with nobody in them. I guess, I will just have to keep visiting the COE parks in TX. Out of state visitors cannot compete with the locals for campsites, but I guess we can spend our money elsewhere.

Love to camp there when you can get a spot. They take up the RV spots with tents so it presents a problem when you drive 2-3 hours only to find all the RV spots have a bunch of tents in them.

Just want to say, my family has been having our family reunion at Lake Murray for 30+ consecutive years. As well as several years before that. Love it always have a Great time..we sometimes have up to 50 campers, we just camp a little clpser. Looking foreward to another year of tradition.

David OKC, if you'll call or email the park office directly the experts there would be happy to help you with lake information. Lake Murray is such a great place for water fun! Safe snorkeling to you and thank you for using TravelOK.com.

can you tell me what the water is like now? temp and how clear it is? we are intersted in snokeling

Julie, please email or call the park directly and they'd be happy to direct you to the perfect place for your getaway. Enjoy Lake Murray State Park and thank you for using TravelOK.com.

We are coming to Lake Murray the 3rd week of July for several days in a 38ft. motorhome and was wondering which park would be good to camp if we wanted to be right on the water. Also close to rentals for canoes, etc. Thank you

Beth, please call or email the park directly for more information about ATV areas and park rules. We're sure they'd be happy to assist you. Have a fun fourth and thank you for using TravelOK.com.

first of all let me say we look Lake Murray but I was owndering about The Fourth of July we always camp in the Atv are but we woould like to stay near water for a change but unlaodinh and loading atv 2 times a day doesnt sound fun can we just lock them up over against the metal fence were you park in the atv area and camp near water on the otherside of lake or do you have to stay in the atv area

Great lake to camp at, IF you can even find a spot. It seems that now all the people that get the good spots are taking tents and paying for the spots under another person's name and not even camping there, but just saving their spot. That sure limits anyone else from even getting a spot, and forget camping on the water. Reservations for water spots should be started up to allow EVERYONE a chance to camp at a water spot.

Jason, as a general rule all camping is first come, first served in Oklahoma State Parks. You might want to call the park directly for more details since every park has a little bit of a different routine. In regards to the 4th, it's probably never a bad idea to go early to find the best spot for yourself. Have a great time at Lake Murray and thank you for using TravelOK.com.

Are the rv spots still first come first serve? Thinking of coming up for the 4th and need to know if I need to come up early next week.

Jennifer, please call the park directly or email them using the link above and they'd be happy to help you with ATV information. Have a great time in south central Oklahoma and thank you for using TravelOK.com.

How many miles or acres are available for ATV trails around Lake Murray State Park?

Dave, a kitchenette contains a 2 burner stove, refrigerator, microwave and coffee pot. There is also a grill located outside of each cabin. Enjoy your visit to Lake Murray.

Tyler, because every park is just a little bit different, we would suggest that you call the park office at 580-223-4044 to verify age requirements of tent camping. You can also contact the park by e-mail by clicking on the red e-mail link above. Have a great time at Lake Murray and thank you for using TravelOK.com.

We reserved a cabin with a kitchenette. Excuse my ignorance on the matter but what does this consist of? Is there an oven?

What is the age limit for childrens tents?

Family Members have been going to Lake Murray sinse it open in the 30's. One generation always tells the next. It is a beautiful lake and area. We have always had a great time there and my family loves the cabins. The staff has always been friendly, helpful and just wonderful people. It is our belief that Lake Murray has better accomidations than a 5 star hotel.

Camille, I'm sorry that you didn't find the information that you needed. We have uploaded a new file that has state park frequently asked questions and you can find that in the top right hand corner of this page. If you still have camping questions, please feel free to call the park directly or use the email link above to contact the staff. Have a great time at Lake Murray State Park and thank you for using TravelOK.com.

We spent an hour this morning trying to find camping info for lake murray. Why don't you have that info on your site?

Spent the weekend in one of the cabins with family and friends for a group b-day weekend. We had a great time, the cabin was nice and clean. The area around our cabin was great for the kids to hike around and play. The swimming area was so much fun. All in all we had a great time and are planning a new trip to Lake Murray soon.

Booked 4 25 thru 4 27 2011 With lake view. Anniversary, Nice two day get away. Windows covered with dirt & oversprayed paint, no view. had no hot water. Given a key to another room different wing to shower. No tub with shower, just a small 2 and a half foot square shower. not the best anniversary we've ever had.

wish they would open all the cabins!!! its beautiful there. an so clean,stafff freindly an helpful!

Lake murray is really fun. I spend most of my summer there with my family and friends. We always have a good time and comeback every weekend.

Lake Murray is one of the most beautiful camping sites! The campground is well maintained with nice bathrooms. We always have a great time when we visit.

Come visit Lake Murray State Park for water fun, camping and a great meal in the The Apple Bin Restaurant at the lodge...they have a brand new menu!

We were there in May 2010 for a day trip had a wonderful time at the beach. We enjoyed it so we will be there the last weekend in August for two days.

My family has been going there every summer since my youngest child was born, more or less 13 years. It is our favorite place to visit.

We just spent the weekend at Lake Murray SP tent camping. it was beautiful and a wonderful experience for our 4 year olds first camping trip. We were surprised to see pay showers -.50 for 3 min but the facilities were as clean as to be expected and rival any State Parks we have stayed at previously. Lots of resonably priced water activities as well as very nice swim beaches and lots and lots of trees! This is definitly on our go-to list for the furture!

I grew up on lake murray. It's the best lake that I've ever been to. I learned how to ski at lake murray. Tons of good times!!!!!!!

Stayed there and absolutely loved it. Nice area and lots of stuff to do. I 100% recommend it!!!

I have so many good memories of this lake. It is truly one of the most beautiful and peaceful places around. A great affordable place to take the whole family or just you and a loved one. Great fishing and camping, not too far from town. My wife and i go here at least once a year.

i spent every summer as a kid at lake murray and hadn't been back for many years until 2009. i had so many fond memories of the rock tower campsite area and had a wonderful time showing my daughter around and telling her about my summers at the lake. we decided to stay at one of the cabins and had an absolute ball while we were there. the staff were all so wonderful, my daughter and i enjoyed the pool, snow cone stand, the paddle boats and the water trampoline. lake murray will definitely be our pick for our mother/daughter vacation again this year and for many years to come.

Very nice park. Good sites for large RV's. Quiet, but only a short drive to town for needed supplies.