Most of Oklahoma is located in the Great Plains, but the state has a vast geography, from small mountain ranges to prairies and forests. Historically, Oklahoma was a major route for cattle drives and also home to Native American reservations. It has a variety of resorts and campgrounds that rent rustic cabins to those wanting a taste of the frontier experience.
Turner Falls Inn, open year-round, features many authentic rustic cabins to choose from. Native stone cabins overlook Honey Creek and the Arbuckle Mountains. They have two bedrooms, a kitchenette, satellite television, a picnic table and a barbecue grill. For larger groups, a large cabin sleeps up to 16 and includes a fully equipped kitchen. Visitors enjoy activities such as touring Turner Falls Park or the Chickasaw National Recreation Area. Other attractions include the Sulphur Hills Golf Course and the Arbuckle Wilderness.
Turner Falls Inn
Route 1, Box 57
Davis, OK 73030
580-369-2944
turnerfallsinn.com
The KOA campgrounds in Checotah offer many lodging options, including one-room rustic cabins. These cabins have air conditioning, comfortable bunks, picnic tables and barbecue grills, but no indoor plumbing. Swimming in the pool is a popular activity as well as fishing and boating on Lake Eufaula. Other nearby attractions include the Fountain Head Golf Course and the Cherokee Heritage Center in nearby Talequah.
Checotah/Lake Eufaula West KOA
HC 68, Box 750
Checotah, OK 74426
918-473-6511
koa.com
Lake Murray Resort Park on the banks of Lake Murray is situated in Oklahoma's oldest and biggest state park. Guests can stay in a cozy, rustic cabin and enjoy golf, horseback riding, hiking, biking, rollerblading, swimming, miniature golf and paddle boating. Facilities include an 18-hole golf course, a golf pro shop, tennis courts, softball fields, a baseball diamond, horseshoe pits, volleyball courts and an ATV area. Other amenities include a large swimming pool, a marina with a bait and tackle shop and boat rentals and a swimming beach. The Tucker Tower Nature Center at the park has nature programs and activities.
Lake Murray Resort Park
Lake Murray Drive #12-A
South Ardmore, OK 73401
800-257-0322
stateparks.com/lake_murray.html
