Report submitted by Logan Shimp (Game Warden Haskell County), Apr 14. ", National Park Service. Located conveniently halfway between Dallas and Oklahoma City just minutes off I-35. The WPA began constructing the dam in 1935. Elevation is 3.5 ft. above normal (falling), water temperature 69F and clear. Bass, White Good on jigs, minnows, small lures around below the dam, channels, creek channels, river channel. Open all holidays. Golf: 18-hole course (72 par) open daily, 7 am - 8 pm (summer), 8 am - 5 pm (winter). Cabin Rental & Lodge Rooms Toll Free (800) 257-0322 or Direct Line (580) 223-6600, Pro Shop (580) 223-6613, Tucker Tower Nature Center (580)223-2109, Park Office (580) 223-4044, Park Office Fax Number (580) 223-4052. Water drains from Lake Tecoma into the Red River. "Arbuckle Project. The fishing at Lake Murray is excellent and is known for great largemouth bass fishing. It is also a great lake for water skiing, wake boarding, jet skiing and more. depth (ft) To depth map Go back The extensive trail system at Lake Murray State Park provides multi-use trails for hikers, bikers, and horseback riders. Report submitted by Garret Harley (Game Warden Seminole County), Apr 14. Set out in the morning or before dusk if you want to see wildlife, and watch out for mountain bikers. flickr/granger meador. 3.) The final development plan was completed in 1964. You can camp, fish, golf, ATV, hike, and visit the nature center. [5][11] No governor has ever spent a night there. It is just one of the many exhibits at Tucker Tower Nature Center. The lake is located wholly within the 12,500-acre Lake Murray State Park. Thank you! The lake covers 2,350 acres (950ha) and is a principal water supply reservoir for the city of Ardmore, some 30mi (48km) to the southwest. Tucker Tower was closed for a major renovation and reopened in 2013. It is estimated that the dam has prevented almost $575.5 million of damages caused by flooding since it was completed. All-terrain enthusiasts can make their way to the northeast side of the lake, where an all-day pass gives you access to one thousand acres of ATV and motorbike trails. How deep is Lake Murray San Diego? This hidden gem is known for being part of the largest state park in Oklahoma and for its crystal clear spring fed waters. Also, there is an entry fee into this campground area. Trout, Rainbow Good on plastic baits, PowerBait, tube jigs, worms around spillway. Nestled along the shores of Lake Murray, this is the state's oldest and . Apr 14. [12][14], To help fund a backlog of deferred maintenance and park improvements, the state implemented an entrance fee for this park and 21 others effective June 15, 2020. National Register of Historic Places listing, U.S. National Register of Historic Places, National Register of Historic Places Registration Form. Consider a guided lake cruise on a huge houseboat. Lake Murray State Park encompasses 12, 500 acres of beautiful Lake Murray and the surrounding forested, rolling hills. Lake Murray's floating cabins assure you never need to leave the water's edge, while a romantic bed and breakfast better suits those looking for a couples-only retreat. This restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The construction was done by the US Army Corps Engineers beginning in 1975 and came to completion in 1964. Lake Murray State Park, Oklahoma's first and largest state park, is a spectacular place to visit for vacation-goers looking to do it all. It was intended primarily for recreational use. Bass, Striped Hybrid, Bass, White Fair on Alabama rigs, crankbaits around coves, discharge, main lake, river mouth. Each campground has restrooms and a shower area, RV hook-ups, a playground, and nearby boat ramps. Report submitted by Shay loudermilk (Game Warden Atoka County), Apr 14. It has an average depth of 23 ft and a maximum depth of 87 ft. /*-->