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TURNER FALLS PARK
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In
the Arbuckle Mountains, a few miles north of the Red River,
across the Texas border, in Oklahoma, just off Interstate 35, on
a 100 degree plus day in August, Eyes on Texas discovered one of
the most scenic areas found yet while exploring Texas and
surrounding environs. The travertine pools of Turner Falls Park
were filled with multitudes of people lounging in the
water. The water is very warm, fed by crystal clear underground
springs delivered by Honey Creek. Turner Falls Park has steep cliffs, caves, beautiful trees, waterfalls, a
castle and much more.
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Turner Falls is named after Mazeppa Thomas Turner, a farmer who discovered the falls in 1878.
Recreational use of Turner Falls began soon upon their discovery.
Turner Falls Park is a city park operated by the city of Davis, Oklahoma. The Falls fall into a natural swimming pool.
Turner Falls Park covers 1,500 acres.
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If
you're heading to Turner Falls you might want to visit nearby Lake
Murray State Park.
WinStar
World Casino, the Largest in the World is a few miles south of
Turner Falls Park
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This view of Turner Falls is from a highway overlook. Most of the rockwork and trails in Turner Park were built during the 30's by the CCC*. The highway down to the park was also built during the Great Depression. By prison labor. A very steep stone trail leads from the overlook to the valley floor, but it was blocked because it was too dangerous. Please note the area directly below the falls. We will be much closer to that area in a few more photos.
*Civilian Conservation Corp
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Inside Turner Falls Park is 77 foot Turner
Falls, Several Swimming Holes, Sandy Beaches, Bath Houses, 3
Caves, a Castle made of Rock, Trails, Campsites, R.V. Hookups,
Cabins, Picnic Tables, Concession Stands & Rock
Formations.
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FEES (rates subject to change) |
Summer May 1 -
Sept. 30 |
Park Admission
Per Person Per Day |
Campsite Fee
Per Vehicle per Night |
Adults (13 yrs. and up) |
Children 6 - 12 |
Children 5 and under |
Seniors (55yrs and better) |
Active Military with ID |
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$12.00 |
$6.00 |
no fee |
$6.00 |
$6.00 |
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$12.50
plus
Park Admission
Per Person Per Day |
Winter: Oct. 1 -
April 30 |
Park Admission
Per Person Per Day |
Campsite Fee
Per Vehicle Per Night |
Adults & children 6 and up |
Children 5 and under |
Seniors (55yrs and better) |
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$12.50
plus
Park Admission
Per Person Per Day |
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(scroll to end for
Cabin / RV fee info)
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All along Honey
Creek you see scenes like this. Both below the falls and above.
Click
here for a Map of the Turner Falls Park Area
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HERE FOR INFO ABOUT LAKE TEXOMA
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A bridge over Honey Creek, on the trail that follows the creek
through the park.
Check out Turner
Falls Park in Winter
for many more photos of Honey Creek
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An Okie Cowboy sauntering over one of
the many foot bridges which cross Honey Creek.
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Oklahoma Casinos
WinStar
World Casino | Riverwind Casino
Choctaw
Casino Resort | Kiowa
Casino
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Turner Falls Park is located in Davis,
Oklahoma. The actual town of Davis, the part where houses and
stores are located, is about 7 miles from Turner Falls. Davis
is one of those small towns that is very well kept. Like Main
Street in Disneyland with vintage street lights, flower boxes
and an overall attractive appearance. Don't go to Turner Falls
Park without checking out Davis. There are a dozen or so
restaurants in Davis, including chains like Sonic Drive In,
Subway and Pizza Hut. You can go to Babe's Hot Tamales or Las
Cascadas for Mexican food. Or Smokin Joes Rib Ranch for Okie
BBQ. In addition to Babe's and Smokin Joes there are several
other homegrown eateries, like Bill's Chester Fried Chicken,
Burgerland (no idea what the cuisine might be at Burgerland),
Coree's Dougherty Diner, Main Street Restaurant,
Snak Shak I-35 & the Specialty Bakery (if you are in need
of a good doughnut).
On your way to Turner Falls Park, at Exit 51 from I-35,
you'll see a sign that says "Fried Pies". This is
the location of "Nancy's Original Fried Pies". You
will want to stock up on some of Nancy's pies before you spend
the day at Turner Falls. The pies have pretty much achieved a
sort of cult status. They are good. Fattening, but good. The
most popular is apricot. Other flavors are pecan, cherry,
pineapple, blackberry, apple and others. Nancy makes
sugar-free pies for those who can't eat sugar. There are a few
cream pies like lemon and chocolate. And what Nancy calls
Savory Pies. These are like chicken pot pies in turnover
form.
Click
here for info about Nancy's Original Fried Pies
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The swimming area called the Blue Hole.
Turner Falls looks almost tropical in places.
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The rock stairs leading to the Castle. This huge rock house built by an eccentric doctor in the 1930s.
It was all built from rock quarried in the area by a very poor couple and
their son, fallen on very hard times in the Great Depression, living in a tent while they built the house. The doctor would come up on
weekends with fresh supplies. The castle is huge. There are two outhouses
built in the same style, a guest rock house and a garage. All of these
buildings are connected by elaborate rock stairs. |
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A pair of Texas Goobers sitting on the
roof of the Turner Falls Castle.
Check
out Turner Falls Park in Winter
for many more photos of the
Turner Falls Rock Castle
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Part of the upper part of
the Turner Falls Castle. With very narrow stairways and
very low ceilings the castle appears to have been built for very narrow,
short people .
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This is the close up look at Turner Falls
referenced earlier. Durango, aka the Eyes on Texas, is visible enjoying
the warm falling water in this photo.
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The
Outlaw Cave sign on the right points the way to the trail that leads to
the cave on the left. Only two outlaws can been seen here, at the cave
entrance, or exit, depending on which way you are going through the
cave.
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Check
out Turner Falls Park in Winter
for many more photos of Outlaw Cave and
the trails above Turner Falls
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You have completed your
August look at Turner Falls Park
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CABINS
In Turner Falls Park you will
find 12 cabins starting at $150.00 per night for 4 people maximum. (This includes the park admission)
The cabins have an open floor plan with 2 full-size beds, a futon couch/bed, small dorm-size fridge, stove top with 2 burners, microwave, coffee pot,
a table with 4 chairs, AC/Heater combo with one bathroom with a toilet, sink and shower.
Linens furnished for the beds only. You will need to bring linens for the futon and all kitchen and bathroom supplies.
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SMOKING / PET POLICY
NO SMOKING is allowed inside any Turner Falls Park rentals. NO PETS
allowed inside Turner Falls Park.
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SCREENED-IN
SHELTERS
(with
water & electricity)
$40.00 night
plus park admission
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RV
UTILITY HOOKUPS
(with water
& electric service)
$25.00 night plus park admission
RV. & tent sites are first come first serve.
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Pet Policy:
Pets of any type are NOT allowed inside Turner Falls Park for any reason.
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