THE GREAT OUTDOORS

Warm Summer in the Arbuckles!

Summertime at Turner Falls Park

Relax, you're in the Arbuckles. Sit in your lawn chair and soak up the sunshine while listening to the rushing water flowing over the waterfalls; get on a floaty and glide over the water, or go down the slide and jump off the diving board in the Blue Hole area at Turner Falls Park.

Boating & Camping in the Arbuckles

Launch the boat and fish take a scenic boat ride, drop an anchor and swim, or ski to your heart's content on Lake of the Arbuckles.

Pick a campsite to relax in or visit with family and friends at Turner Falls Park or Chickasaw National Recreation Area.

Bird Watching & Arbuckle's Natural Beauty

Bring your binoculars for a little bird watching, take a walk in the shade of the trees and see the streams down below, or go on a nature walk with the park rangers at Chickasaw National Recreation Area.

Learn about the native trees flowers, and animals. Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy under a shade tree, camp in a tent or bring your RV.

Outdoor Activities

Seven miles away is the Chickasaw National Recreation Area, Oklahoma's only National Park. A 10,000 acre wonderland of cold water springs, waterfalls, camping, hiking, shady picnic areas and Nature Center await you. Discover "Little Niagra", "Bison Lookout" and Veterans Lake.

Fish, swim, camp, boat, ski, picnic or just relax under a cool shade tree at Lake of the Arbuckles. For the adrenalin junkies bring your ATV to Cross Bar Ranch and ride 6500 acres at the top of the Arbuckle Mountains.

Horseback Riding

Bring your horse and ride the trails at Veterans Lake or make an appointment with a working horse ranch who will schedule a ride on their horse.

Arbuckle Wilderness

Spend the day at Arbuckle Wilderness. Drive through and feed the exotic wild animals roaming the area from your car or the Arbuckle Wilderness Safari Bus. Walk through the petting zoo, ride the go-carts, bumper boats, and camel rides.