Camping

Lake Murray Camping

This page details RV and tent camping on the campgrounds around Lake Murray (we have a separate page for the cabins and lodge).

You can find detail below on the 10 beautiful campgrounds withing Lake Murray State Park.  All camping reservations should be made online at the TravelOK website.

If you have any issues with your reservations or have specific questions about the park please call the park directly at 580-223-4044.

You should always contact the park directly before driving long distances to check camping availability.

Please be aware there are daily parking fees now required throughout Lake Murray State Park.  These fees start at $10 per vehicle per day.  You can find more information on the parking fees on the TravelOK.com website.

Duke’s Forest Campground

Just south of Pecan Grove along the scenic highway 77S is Duke’s Forest Campground.  This is one of the smaller and less trafficked campgrounds in Lake Murray State Park.  Both tent camping and RV camping are available in Duke’s Forest Campground.  Due to the low traffic, this campground is often closed during the winter season.  Group camping is available for both RVs and tents.

Amenities of Duke’s Forest Campground include:

•            Picnic tables

•            Picnic pavilion

•            Tent campsites

•            RV campsites

•            Ball field

•            Restrooms with hot showers

•            RV dump station

Elephant Rock, Cedar Cove, and Tipps Point Campgrounds

Elephant Rock, Cedar Cove, and Tipps Point Campgrounds are all accessed through the same entrance.  This entrance is located along the scenic highway 77S just south of Duke’s Forest and just north of the main park entrance and state park office.  Both day-use and overnight camping are available in this area.  There is a swim beach and picnic area that visitors can use during the day.

The entrance to these campgrounds is the only pay entrance that we know of in the state park.  There is a vehicle entrance fee.  Please check with the park directly for current fees.

Tipps Point Campground

Tipps Point is a beautiful campground for both tents and RVs.  Many of the campsites have wonderful views of Lake Murray.

Amenities of Tipps Point include:

•            Tent camping

•            RV camping

•            RV dump station

•            Restrooms

•            Showers

•            Boat ramp

•            Boat dock

•            Picnic tables

•            Picnic pavilion

•            Playground

•            Trailhead for Buckhorn Trail

Elephant Rock Campground

Elephant Rock Campground is named after a huge rock that sits off the main lake point in this area.  This is mostly an RV camping area, but also includes a beach area and boat ramp.

Amenities of Elephant Rock include:

•            RV camping

•            RV dump station

•            Picnic tables

•            Picnic pavilion

•            Restrooms with showers

•            Playground

•            Boat ramp

•            Swim beach area

Cedar Cove Campgrounds

Cedar Cove Campgrounds are a nice RV camping area with nice views of the lake.

Amenities of Cedar Cove include:

•            RV camping

•            RV dump station

•            Playground

•            Restrooms with showers

Buzzard’s Roost Campgrounds

The Buzzard’s Roost Campgrounds are one of the nicest campgrounds on the lake.  These campgrounds are located just south of the main entrance to the state park and the state park office along the scenic highway 77S.  In these campgrounds you will find both RV camping and tent camping.  Most of the campsites have captivating views of Lake Murray, the marina, and Tucker Tower which overlooks the lake.

This is a popular camping area and is our favorite campground on the lake.  There are 30+ RV sites here and over 50 tent campsites.

Amenities of Buzzard’s Roost include:

•            Tent campsites

•            RV campsites

•            RV dump station

•            Restrooms

•            Boat ramp

•            Playground

Ski Jump Campground

The Ski Jump Campground is one of the smallest campgrounds on the lake.  There are 10 or so campsites here overlooking a cove on Lake Murray.  These campsites are called “unimproved campsites” since there is little more than a picnic table and fire ring at each site.  There are some outdoor vault toilets available in this area.

Amenities of Ski Jump Campground include:

•            Tent campsites

•            Picnic tables

•            Vault toilets

Marietta Landing Campground

The is the southern most campground on the lake.  The Marietta Landing Campground is pretty small with just 30 primitive campsites and 27 semi-modern RV sites.  This campground is located near the dam.

Amenities of Marietta Landing include:

•            Tent campsites

•            RV campsites

•            RV dump station

•            Restrooms

•            Boat ramp

•            Boat dock

•            Playground

Rock Tower Campground

Rock Tower Campground is a beautiful campground with mature trees and more spacious campsites.  If you are looking for something a little more out of the way, this is a great campground.  The campground gets its name from the historic Rock Tower that was built in the 1930’s.  Both tent camping and RV camping are available here.

Amenities of Rock Campground include:

•            Tent campsites

•            RV campsites

•            RV dump station

•            Restrooms with showers

•            Picnic tables

•            Picnic pavilion

•            Boat ramp

•            Fishing pier

•            Playground

Martins Landing Campground

Martins Landing Campground is a very nice campground on the west side of Lake Murray.  Almost all of the campsites have great views of the lake.  There is a very nice swim beach within this campground.

Amenities of Martins Landing include:

•            Tent campsites

•            RV campsites

•            RV dump station

•            Restrooms with showers

•            Picnic tables

•            Picnic pavilion

•            Boat ramp

•            Playground

•            Swim Beach

That wraps up the campgrounds around Lake Murray State Park.

Please contact the Lake Murray State Park Office for more information.

Address:

13528 Scenic State Hwy 77

Ardmore, OK  73401

Office Hours:

8 am – 4:30 pm

Phone:

580-223-4044