The 3 State Park Lodges That Make The Ultimate Getaway In Oklahoma
By Carolyn Harmon|Published January 31, 2023
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Oklahoma is known as The Sooner State — a nod to the eager settlers staking their claims before its official opening of available lands in the western Oklahoma Territory. The vivid and interesting variety of terrain including archaic mountain ranges, mesas, prairies, and forests, are all prone to severe weather, making this truly an exciting wonderland of natural occurrences. And just as the first settlers who brought their willingness to discover new lives, bountiful numbers of residents and tourists invade the state parks every year for untold adventures and experiences only these ruggedly, wild places can offer. Here are three of the best state park lodges in Oklahoma you must experience.
1. Lake Murray State Park earns the prize as the largest and first state park in Oklahoma. And the lake, which takes up almost half of the 12,500 acres, is almost completely surrounded by the park.
Easy access comes in the name of one scenic highway surrounding the area, U.S. Route 77, guiding you to beaches, campgrounds, an ATV/motorcycle area, a golf course, hiking trails, and forested areas.
Whether you are visiting in the autumn to see the gorgeous colors, or in the summer to cool off at the zero-entry swimming pool and splash pad, fun is available here.
The park also offers picnicking, hiking, horseback riding, boating, fishing, golfing, and camping.
3. Last but not least, Roman Nose State Park Lodge is located in Roman Nose State Park. This park and lodge are romantically named after the highly-respected Cheyenne Chief Henry Roman Nose.
Enjoy such activities as golfing, trout fishing, hiking trails, horseback riding, canoeing, or simply looking through the trees at this inspiring view.
The lodge offers 22 newly-decorated rooms with comfortable beds, clean linens, large showers, and big, flat-screen TVs.
If time isn’t an issue, maybe you can try all three or more of the fantastic state park lodges in Oklahoma. However, if you make it to at least one, please tell us about it in the comments below.
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