Lake Thunderbird State Park, Norman, Oklahoma

This state park offers a variety of water activities and recreation, boat ramp, hunting in specified areas during season, horse rental and boarding (Thunderbird Riding Stables, 405-321-5768), horseback riding/hiking/mountain biking/ nature/interpretive trails, restaurant (in season), two marinas (Calypso Cove, 405-360-9846 and Little River, 405-364-8335), nature center with interpretive programs and scheduled events, and an archery range. Accommodations include over 200 RV sites with full hookups, restrooms and showers, primitive campsites and unfurnished one-room lake huts. Playgrounds, picnic tables and a swim beach are on site. Indian gaming casino located nearby. The Little Axe campground is a fee area.

Features/Facilities: Canoe Rental • Credit Cards Accepted • Gift Shop • Handicap Accessible • Horse Rental • Lake/River View • Pets Allowed • Restaurant on Site • Senior Discount • 1,874 Park Acres • 6,000- Acre Lake Thunderbird • 8 Lake Huts • 447 Campsites • Assigned & Unassigned Campground • Naturalist • Hiking, Biking & Nature Trails • Swimming Beach • Boating • Water Skiing • Fishing • Hayrides • Archery • Playground • Hunting in season (deer-archery & waterfowl) • Shelter reservations available • Calypso Cove Marina 405-360-9846 • Little River Marina 405-364-8335 • Thunderbird Riding Stable 405-321-5768 • Clear Bay Cafe 405-321-5670 • Nature Center 405-321-4633

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