Report submitted by Andrew Potter (Game Warden Choctaw County), Apr 14. If you ever plan to visit the state, these are the 15 best lakes in Oklahoma. With over 150 miles of shoreline and plenty of surrounding park areas within Lake Murray State Park there are plenty of places to explore. Public Law 87-594, approved August 24, 1962 (76 Stat. Fishing is permitted year-round for crappie, catfish, largemouth bass, white bass and bluegill. Lakes and reservoirs by size. It is also a great lake for water skiing, wake boarding, jet skiing and more. Other activities include golfing, picnics, camping, horseback riding, hayrides, hiking, biking, rollerblading, swimming, miniature golf and paddle boating. Lake Murray is a beautiful lake in south central Oklahoma near the city of Ardmore. Resources in the former category had to meet certain criteria: Non-contributing resources were usually those built less than 50 years before date of the listing on the NRHP. Construction commenced in 1938 and was completed in 1940. The state legislature bought the property for the park for about $90,000 on April 10, 1933.[2]. Some of these other lakes, in order of reducing size are the Tenkiller Ferry Lake, Keystone Lake, Oologah Lake, Robert S. Kerr Reservoir, Foss Reservoir, Kaw Lake, Gibson Lake, Skitook Lake, Sardis Lake, Waurika Lake, Maukham Ferry Reservoir (Lake Hudson), Webbers Falls Lake, and many others. .goog-te-menu-value:hover {text-decoration:none !important;} A marina with boat rentals is located nearby and Lake Country Store is on-site with convenience items. The Lake Murray Lodge includes 52 guest rooms and suites as well as 56 cabins, of which many are historic structures built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps. One of the coolest things about the lake is . The park and the man-made lake it contained would be named Lake Murray, for William H. "Alfalfa Bill" Murray, who was Oklahoma governor from 1931 until 1936. The Mountain Fork River is both its primary inflow and primary outflow. Murray realized that such a project could put a lot of people back to work, not only to construct the facility but to operate it afterwards. The design was based on photographs of a European castle that were taken by Fred Tucker, a veteran of World War I and an Oklahoma state senator, and for whom the structure is named. on chicken liver, hot dogs, minnows, shad, shrimp, stinkbait, sunfish, worms around below the dam, channels, creek channels, main lake, points, river channel, river mouth, spillway, tailwater. Nine RV campgrounds with over 300 RV sites and unlimited tent sites are located throughout Lake Murray State Park with full hookups, restrooms and showers. Lake Murray (Google Map) is located 1 mile south of US 70 on Scenic SH 77. Come to Lake Murray and enjoy 67 miles of shoreline, or visit the on-site Tucker Tower Nature Center, located on the south shore of the lake. New Deal, Anadarche, Buckhorn and a new system from the park office to Tucker Tower all combine for more than 30 miles of scenic trails offering a wide variety of hiking and biking experiences. Bass, Largemouth, Bass, Smallmouth, Bass, Spotted Good on crankbaits, in-line spinnerbaits, jerk baits, jigs, plastic baits, topwater lures around brush structure, channels, main lake, points, riprap, rocks. Sports facilities include an 18-hole golf course with a pro shop, tennis courts, softball fields, baseball diamond, horseshoe pits, badminton and volleyball nets. The tower was originally built as a summer retreat for Oklahoma governors. Today, it contains museum exhibits and a glass-sided nature center. They all offer clear water thats as clean as it gets and its so refreshing for a summer dip. Both come complete with a jet ski, water slide, and barbecue grill. And if you enjoy golf, Lake Murray Golf Course is located within the state park. Did you know that mile for mile, Oklahoma offers the nation's most diverse terrain? [1], The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation has rated the lake as the best for bass fishing in the state. Self-guided Tours from $10.00 per adult Allen or Plano to Dallas Fort Worth Airport (DFW) - Departure Private Transfer from $62.60 per adult The area 3323 Lodge Rd, Ardmore, OK 73401-8424 Full view Best nearby Restaurants 3 within 3 miles Foggy Bottom Kitchen - Lake Murray 21 0.4 mi$$ - $$$ American Hide-away Grill By The Lake 5 Oklahoma Lake Conditions. The fourth biggest lake in Oklahoma is its 918,070-acre feet Broken Bow Lake. Elevation is Normal (stable), water temperature 55F and clear. Open daily for entry 7am-11pm; camping available all year. Fill your senses with the sights, sounds and tastes of Oklahoma's most popular arts festivals. The dam is constructed of earth fill, with a volume of 2,977,800 cubic yards (2,276,700m3).Its height is 150 feet (46m) and crest length is 2,700 feet (820m). [10], The application also characterized the resources as follows:[10]. Outdoor activities include golf, picnicking, camping, trail riding, hayrides, hiking, swimming, miniature golf and paddle boating. Trout, Rainbow Good on plastic baits, PowerBait, tube jigs, worms around spillway. Lodge guests can alsohavehours of fun at the outdoor pool and splash pad area. You can find more information on lodging right here. There is one marina on Lake Murray which is aptly named Lake Murray Marina. The tower remained unfinished until the state park service stepped in and completed the construction. Walleye, Lake Murray State Park is located near Ardmore, Features/Facilities: Canoe Rental , Coffee Maker , Credit Cards Accepted , Fishing Boat Rental , Handicap Accessible , Horse Rental , Jet Ski/Waverunner Rental , Lake/River View , Outdoor Swimming Pool , Pontoon Rental , Restaurant on Site , Sailboat Rental , Satellite/Cable TV , Senior Discount , Ski Boat Rental , Suites , 5,728 Lake Acres , 12,496 Park Acres , Resort Inn (50 guest rooms & suites) , 7 Meeting Rooms (capacity of 400) , Apple Bin Restaurant , The Parlor (food, drinks & country music) , 8 Camping Areas, 450 Campsites , Assigned Campground , 3 Group Camps (capacities of 190, 180 & 160) , Nature Center , Naturalist , Nature & Hiking Trail , Motorcycle Trail , 3-Mile Shoreline Hike , Swimming Beach & Pool , Boating , Water Skiing , Horseback Riding & Equestrian Trail , Miniature Golf , Game Room , Marina (boat & personal watercraft rentals) , Grocery , Airstrip , Scuba Diving , Recreation Specialist , Ranger Programs , 56 cottages (some w/kitchenettes). Why not explore it now! During construction, almost 17,000 men worked on the park project for $1.25 a day in wages. Karen Whitecotton, "Lake Murray State Park". [3], On October 12, 2001, Lake Murray State Park became the first Oklahoma state park listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is one of the state's most popular spots for fishing and boating, as its spring-fed waters are crystal clear and filled with several species of fish. [2] The lake is wholly within Lake Murray State Park, Oklahoma's largest state park, containing over 12,500 acres (51km) of relative wilderness. Catfish, Channel Excellent on punch bait, stinkbait, worms around brush structure, creek channels, river channel. One of the prettiest lakes in Oklahoma! Then, gather under a shaded pavilionto relax and enjoy a meal cooked on the grill. Nine campgrounds dot the shores of the lake, from Duke's Forest Campground up north, to those centrally located around the park's office. During the summer, a variety of programs are presented at 1 and 4 p.m. daily. LAKE MURRAY STATE PARK. Other facilities found in the park include an airstrip, bait and tackle shop, marina with rentals, swimming pool with a changing house, swimming beach, riding stable, remote control air field for hobbyists, miniature golf course and Frisbee golf. At 2,643,000 acre-feet, Lake Texoma is Oklahoma's largest lake. You can fish for certain species of bass (specifically, smallmouth) from the banks of the lake or from a fishing or human-powered boat. Murray. Report submitted by James Williams (Game Warden Le Flore County), You can camp, fish, golf, ATV, hike, and visit the nature center. The park also has an extensive trail system for hikers andmountain bikers. [CDATA[/* >