Established Camping
Clear Bay Point — Lake Thunderbird State Park
Clear Bay Point, near Norman, Oklahoma, is a campground that offers a mix of natural beauty and outdoor activities right by Lake Thunderbird. With sites that are close to the water, you can enjoy stunning views and easy access to fishing and boating.
The campground features picnic tables and fire rings, perfect for gathering around the fire after a day of adventure. While the facilities are basic, visitors have noted that the area is clean and offers a chance to connect with nature. One camper mentioned, “Camped here one night and had a great time. Clean area and lots of wildlife.”
For those looking to explore, the surrounding park is a great spot for hiking and wildlife watching. Just keep in mind that the area can get busy, especially in the evenings, so be prepared for some noise from boat traffic and fellow campers.
While some campers have pointed out that the bathrooms could use a little more TLC, the overall experience of camping here is enhanced by the beautiful scenery and the chance to unwind by the lake. Whether you're pitching a tent or parking your RV, Clear Bay Point is a solid choice for a lakeside getaway.
Description
Tourism and Recreation Department
Lake Thunderbird State Park
The Clear Bay Recreation Area Trail System, located on the south side of Lake Thunderbird in Norman, offers 18.5 miles of hiking trails for hikers and mountain bikers of all skill levels. Each of the five trails is interconnecting, and they can also be hiked on their own as a loop. Beginners are best suited to the 1.5 mile Green Loop and the 1 mile Yellow Loop, while intermediate hikers will be comfortable on the 1.25 mile Red Loop and 4.75 mile Blue Loop. The Gold Loop, which consists of 10 miles of switchbacks, should be left to expert-level hikers only.
Location
Clear Bay Point — Lake Thunderbird State Park is located in Oklahoma
Directions
Coming from I-40 Exit on Choctaw Road, exit number 166 and go south on Choctaw Road. Take Choctaw Road all the way to the end which is Alameda Dr. Go east on Alameda Drive. The park office is on the north side of the road at the stop sign. Coming from Highway 9 Turn north on 84th Street. Take 84th all the way to the next stop sign, which is Alameda Drive. Turn east on Alameda Dr. and take it all the way to the next stop sign. Park office is located immediately to the north.
Coordinates
35.2015875 N
97.23856255 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Stay Connected
- WiFiAvailable
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileAvailable
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Showers
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
Drive Time
- 31 min from Oklahoma City
- 1 hr 20 min from Lawton
- 1 hr 41 min from Tulsa
- 1 hr 50 min from Enid
