Attractions - State Parks

See a large display of native snakes as well as a collection of mounted animals, furs and skulls. Year-long programs, most of them free, include fishing clinics, Dutch oven cooking, trail hikes, animal tracking and volunteer opportunities. A Park Naturalist is available for group programs outside of the park. Open 5 days a week, depending on the season. Call for current programs and hours.

Just 13 miles east of Norman on SH9 or Alameda Street, Lake Thunderbird State Park is 86 miles of shoreline fun! This park is popular throughout the year for water sports, hiking and biking trails, camping, eagle watches, hayrides, and RVing. The lake also hosts year-round events like triathlons, cycling races, sailboat regattas and angling tournaments.

· 1,874 park acres · 8 lake huts · 447 campsites-assigned & unassigned campgrounds · 6,000 surface acres · 9 boat launching ramps · Electrical and sewer hookups for RV’s · Pavilions, picnic areas, tables, grills · Hiking, biking & nature trails · Horse stables · Swimming beach

· Boating · Water skiing · Fishing · Hayrides · Archery range · Marina (canoe & paddleboat rental) · Boating supplies at the marina · Playground · Hunting in season (deer-archery & waterfowl) · Showers/restrooms · Shelter reservations available

Hit the trail for a day of old west fun at the Thunderbird Riding Stables. Ride horseback through more than 500 historic acres and actually see where the Oklahoma Land Run took place! Horses can be rented by the hour, and hayrides are available for parties of all sizes. Call for reservations.