Lake Thunderbird State Park manages Clear Bay Point as a full-hookup campground on the shores of Lake Thunderbird, southeast of Norman, Oklahoma. Sites here have electric, water, and sewer connections, making it a workable base for RV campers. A dump station, fire rings, concrete tables, and covered shelter areas round out the on-site infrastructure. Walk-in access is available alongside standard drive-in sites.
Wildlife sightings come up repeatedly in reviews, and the lake gives anglers and boaters a direct activity focus. Boat noise is worth factoring in: one reviewer flagged that boat traffic brings loud music well into the evening hours. Signage inside the campground has also drawn complaints, particularly for campers arriving after dark. Ticks have been reported at tent sites, so checking gear and clothing is advisable.
Cleanliness is the most consistent concern across reviews. Bathrooms have been cited for missing stall doors, persistent mildew odor, and heavy spider activity. At least one visitor reported a vehicle break-in during a short hike, so leaving valuables in the car is a real risk. The campground has no on-site host. Campers who prefer more predictable facility conditions may want to compare sites near Lake Thunderbird State Park or nearby options like Turkey Pass — Lake Thunderbird State Park and Lake Thunderbird State Park - Rose Rock RV Campground. Clear Bay Point is open year-round and tends to work best for self-sufficient campers who prioritize lake access over polished amenities.
Description
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.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsClear Bay Point is located in Oklahoma near Norman
Public CampgroundDirections
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
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 6/23/26- Verizon5GExcellent Coverage
AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 6/23/26
- Verizon5GExcellent Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
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, OK
- 1 hr 20 min from Lawton, OK
- 1 hr 41 min from Tulsa, OK
- 1 hr 50 min from Enid, OK
