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TURNER
Fall s State Park
Turner Falls State Park is
considered to be the home
of Oklahoma’s largest and
tallest waterfall. At a stag-
gering 77 feet tall, it is a
beautiful sight to see once
you reach the opening.
Turner Falls also has a lot of
different hiking trails and
caves to explore through-
out, so make sure you wear
a good pair of walking
shoes and set a full day
aside for a nature excursion.
If you’re looking to stay overnight or for the weekend, there are
cabins available to rent, as well as campsites, RV parks with utility
hookups, and lean-tos/screened shelters. All rentals are booked
on nightly rates.
Turner Falls boasts some of the best trout fishing in the state of
Oklahoma, so bring your rod and reel, and don’t forget to register
for your fishing permit. If you’re a fan of the water in general, there
are more than enough natural swimming areas, including sandy
beaches and shorelines, along with a wading area and water
slides!
A general store and restaurant within the park allows you to stop
in for a bite to eat and a souvenir. Try the burgers and ice cream!
Park concessions also make for convenient stops to grab a cool
drink or a small snack.
As you’re exploring the park, you will not want to miss
the Rock Castle. Built in the 1930s, the Rock Castle is
a walk-in castle that you are free to explore, and it
will add a bit of history to your trip. The entire park
is open 24 hours a day, with admission hours
being from 6am-8:30pm.
You will need to make reservations and buy
tickets in advance in order to enter the park, as
it will fill up quickly, especially in peak seasons.
As a smaller park, the capacity will cause the
gates to close once maxed out. Visit www.turn-
erfallspark.com for more information, and to pur-
chase your tickets.