Somewhere along the border of Texas and Oklahoma, the plains of north Texas yield to the rolling hills and greenery of southern Oklahoma. The gentle slopes of the Arbuckle and Ouachita Mountains stretch across this region, which is also home to many lakes and rivers. Whether you want to enjoy fishing and boating or tent camping and hiking, the Oklahoma state parks in this region provide a way to enjoy the scenery and attractions of the area.
Lake Texoma, Oklahoma's second-largest lake, has plentiful water sports, camping and hiking--but the biggest draw is fishing. The Texoma Striper Guide Association works out of the park and its professional guides specialize in helping visitors catch the prized stripe bass. Facilities at the park include a full-service marina, tent and RV camp sites and boat ramps.
Lake Texoma State Park
1988 State Park Road
Kingston, OK 73439
580-564-2566
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If you want to explore Oklahoma's lake-based attractions from a comfortable lodge or cabin, this park fits the bill. While the park (Oklahoma's oldest and largest) offers tent and RV camping sites, the lodge--with a full-service restaurant, meeting areas and a bar dubbed The Parlor--remains one of the biggest draws to the park. Recreational activities at the park include golf, swimming and boating. The park accommodates ATV fans in a special area of the park dedicated to motorcycles, dirt bikes and ¾ wheelers.
Lake Murray State Park
18407 Scenic State Highway 77
Ardmore, OK 73401
580-223-4044
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This small park's convenient location in southeastern Oklahoma along the Texas border allows visitors from Texas to enjoy the mountains and lakes of this region at one of the RV or tent camping sites. Among the additional facilities are a fishing lake, playground, baseball diamond, nature trails and picnic facilities. The park's 24-hour, 365-days-a-year operation ensures that campers can come and go freely.
Boggy Depot State Park
475 S. Park Lane
Atoka, OK 74525
580-889-5625
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Located along the border of Texas and Oklahoma on the shores of the Raymond Gary Lake, this park enables visitors to enjoy fishing, boating and swimming in a less-crowded environment than that of the larger Lake Murray park. RV sites, tent sites and primitive cabins (some with restrooms and showers) provide shelter to park visitors. Bring your own watercraft or rent kayaks, fishing boats and paddleboats at the park.
Raymond Gary State Park
Highway 70
Fort Towson, OK 74735
580-873-2307
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