Notable Campgrounds
- Best for RV campers: Elephant Rock Campground has 68 concrete sites, 45 with full hookups, and some right by the lakeside.
- Best for backcountry campers: Ski Jump Campground has primitive tent/RV sites with basic facilities and pit toilets, and access to the lake for fishing and kayaking.
- Best for adrenaline junkies: ATV Campground has inland RV and tent sites with direct access to the ATV terrain.
Tips for Snagging a Campsite Reservation
- You can reserve one of the 321 RV sites and 165 tent sites at Lake Murray’s nine campgrounds online. All campsites must be booked in advance.
- Campsite reservations open 11 months in advance and can be booked up to the day before arrival.
- Campsites can book up as fast, especially on summer and holiday weekends. Book a minimum of three months in advance to avoid disappointment.
When to Go
Pink and blue wildflowers blanket the shores of Lake Murray through spring and summer, and with daytime temperatures hovering around 95°F, the lake provides welcome relief from the heat. Hiking and outdoor activities are possible year-round, weather depending, and lower off-season rates make this prime time for budget campers. Camping is possible year-round, although campgrounds close during the low season, so check ahead.
Know Before You Go
- Lake Murray State Park is eight miles south of Ardmore, about a 10-minute drive away. Scenic State Highway 77 loops around the park.
- There is a per-vehicle admission fee to enter the park. Camping reservation fees, ATV permits, and fishing permits are also required.
- Facilities in the park include a restaurant and camp store, boat ramps and fishing piers, and several picnic areas with restrooms and playgrounds.
- There are accessible campgrounds, picnic areas, and restrooms at Lake Murray. The lodge, marina, and golf course are also accessible.
Lake Murray State Park
Oklahoma’s oldest and largest state park is bursting with adventure.
With 12,500 acres of waters, sandy beaches, and forested shores, Lake Murray State Park provides the perfect mix of Mother Nature and manmade pleasures. The 5,700-acre lake takes center stage, where there’s ample space to swim, sail, fish, and paddle. More than 30 miles of trails tempt hikers and bikers away from the water, while thrill-seekers can kick up some dirt in the huge ATV park. Add to that an 18-hole golf course, tennis and volleyball courts, trail rides, hayrides, and miniature golf. Campers are spoiled for choice, too, with nine campgrounds, cabins, and a luxury lodge.
With 12,500 acres of waters, sandy beaches, and forested shores, Lake Murray State Park provides the perfect mix of Mother Nature and manmade pleasures. The 5,700-acre lake takes center stage, where there’s ample space to swim, sail, fish, and paddle. More than 30 miles of trails tempt hikers and bikers away from the water, while thrill-seekers can kick up some dirt in the huge ATV park. Add to that an 18-hole golf course, tennis and volleyball courts, trail rides, hayrides, and miniature golf. Campers are spoiled for choice, too, with nine campgrounds, cabins, and a luxury lodge.
Activities in the park
9 campgrounds in Lake Murray State Park
Marietta Landing Campground isn’t just the tip (of Lake Murray), it’s a beautiful heavily wooded area that’ll make you feel like you did camping right. Amenities include a newly renovated playground for the kids. While there is no swim beach here, it’s great for both anglers and divers looking for lake access. Read more...
Named for its historic stone water tower, Rock Tower Campground is a choice spot for a little more privacy with your sweetheart. It’s located on the east end on Lake Murray and features spacious sites with mature trees in between. We say it’s a fine place to pop the question (but maybe not THAT question). Read more...
Elephant Rock and Cedar Cove Campgrounds are two of three gated options for camping on the west side of Lake Murray. They’re quite close to nature trails and give anglers a spot to venture forth from to explore different areas of Lake Murray’s 5,000 surface acres. There’s even an airstrip just south if you’re thinking of making this a fly-in campg Read more...
With spacious sites and plenty of shade, Martin’s Landing Campground is an excellent choice on the east side of Lake Murray. The camp hosts are friendly folk, and they run a tight shift when it comes to restroom and shower cleanliness. A Sunday night stay before shipping off to work may be just what you need to actually enjoy your Monday morning. Read more...
On the northwest end of Lake Murray, you’ll find Duke’s Forest Campground. This is a low-key spot featuring a public ball field that’s perfect for group outings and overnight gatherings. You can snag a group reservation if you have five or more RVs, and as an added bonus for the angler in your tribe, the park’s North Boat Ramp is just half a mile Read more...
One of nine campgrounds in the park, Buzzards Roost Campground is located on the southeast end of Lake Murray. A stay here allows you to choose your own adventure on the lake’s 5,728 surface acres. Anglers will delight when they find out It has actually been selected as one of the Top 8 Boating & Fishing State Parks by the Recreational Boating Read more...
Located on the west end of Lake Murray, Ski Jump Campground doesn’t have the amenities of other campgrounds in the area, but is still well within reach of the action. Named for the lake’s former ski jump cove, it offers direct views of Tucker Tower, the lake, and peaceful beach that’s protected from the wind. It’s the closest campground to the Lak Read more...
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A gated camping option on the west side of Lake Murray, Tipp’s Point Campground is a rare breed in that it’s the closest campground at Lake Murray to an air strip (fly-in camping, anyone?), and right next the Lake Murray golf course. If Richard Branson was swinging through the area, this is most definitely where he would stay. Read more...
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Notable Campgrounds
Notable Campgrounds
Tips for Snagging a Campsite Reservation
When to Go
Pink and blue wildflowers blanket the shores of Lake Murray through spring and summer, and with daytime temperatures hovering around 95°F, the lake provides welcome relief from the heat. Hiking and outdoor activities are possible year-round, weather depending, and lower off-season rates make this prime time for budget campers. Camping is possible year-round, although campgrounds close during the low season, so check ahead.
Know Before You Go
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