Lake Thunderbird State Park
- Status
- Status not postedSun 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- travelok.com(877) 657-2757
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Lake Thunderbird State Park is a 7,201-acre park in Cleveland County, about 6 miles east of Norman.
The park supports horseback riding, winter sports, canoeing and kayaking, archery, and hunting in season. Water access includes a swimming beach and boat or kayak rentals. Overnight options include campsites, with RV sites with full hookups, tent sites, and showers.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Sun | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | — |
| Mon | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | — | |
| Tue | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | — | |
| Wed | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | — | |
| Thu | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | — | |
| Fri | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | — | |
| Sat | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | — | |
| Visitor center — Discovery Cove Nature Center | Wed–Sun | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Sunday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Discovery Cove Nature Center: Wednesday-Sunday, 10am-4pm
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Chicago).
Fees and passes
Camping base rate $16/night (FAQ: 'Base rate is $16'); seniors 62+ get a discount.
Statewide fee rule from Oklahoma's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
Oklahoma park passes
- Senior parking pass (Oklahoma residents 62+ and spouses) — Free. Oklahoma State Parks parking Details
- Daily parking pass. Park entry/parking at parks with a 'Get a Parking Pass' booking button (sold through ReserveAmerica day-entry pages); amounts not stated on TravelOK park pages Details
From the Oklahoma state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveAmerica (okstateparks.reserveamerica.com) for campsites/day passes; RESEZE (reseze.net) for cabins & lodges
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed
Amenities listed: Pets Allowed; Pets Allowed in Park
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campsites | — | Elec. 30 Amp; Elec. 50 Amp; Full Hookups; Water HookupShowers | — |
Camping details from the park
Camping amenities listed: RV Sites; Tent Sites; Campsites; Dump Station; Elec. 30 Amp; Elec. 50 Amp; Full Hookups; Pull Thru Sites; Showers; Water Hookup
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
Canoeing and kayakingBoatingSwimmingFishingHorseback ridingBikingWildlife viewing and birdingHikingArcheryHuntingWinter sportsCampingPicnicking
Swimming
Swim Beach; Swimming
Boating and paddling
Canoeing/Rafting/Kayaking; Boating; Canoe Rental; Paddleboat Rental; Marina
Fishing
Fishing
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Picnic areas
- Playground
- Park or camp store
- Parking
Water
- Swimming beach
- Marina or boat slips
- Boat, canoe or kayak rentals
Camping
- RV dump station
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Electric hookups
- Water hookups
- Sewer hookups
Recreation
- Horse trails
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Getting there
- Address
- 13101 Alameda Dr
Norman, OK 73026 - Nearest town
- Norman — about 6 mi east (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 35.2326, -97.2479
- Phone
- (877) 657-2757
- susie.snider@travelok.com
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
Located 13 miles east of Norman on Alameda Dr, 11 miles south of I-40 on Choctaw Road Exit 166, or 15 miles east of I-35 on Hwy 9.
Sources and freshness
- Oklahoma State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- TravelOK.com 'Find a State Park' page — embedded window.mapLocations array (38 entries: 31 parks + 7 'Grand Lake: X' areas)
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology