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Lake Thunderbird State Park - Rose Rock RV Campground

Anglers and water sports enthusiasts will find Lake Thunderbird State Park's Rose Rock RV Campground positioned about half a mile from the main lake. This state park facility provides electric hookups with 30-amp service that reviewers confirm runs both air conditioning units simultaneously. The campground operates with walk-in access and maintains a park host who sells firewood to guests.

Sites sit close together with concrete picnic tables, fire rings, and grills at each spot. Amy B. notes that "picnic tables are on the back side of the camp site to impossible to use" due to their positioning. The bathroom facilities include showers but reviewers describe them as dated and dim inside. A small playground serves families with young children.

Several campers mention encountering small stickers throughout the area that attach to pet fur and camping gear. The lake access requires a short walk from the camping area, where visitors can fish, swim, and launch boats at select sites. Other nearby options include Critter Alley — Lake Thunderbird State Park and Lake Thunderbird State Park Campground.

Reservations are available for this facility, which allows pets throughout the campground. Bring extra cleaning supplies for gear and consider the table placement when planning your site setup.

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Map & DirectionsLake Thunderbird State Park is located in Oklahoma near Norman

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Coordinates

35.21364982 N
97.24810118 W

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Access

Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.

Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)
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Features

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Trash
Picnic Table
Firewood Available
Phone Service
Reservable
Showers
Drinking Water
Electric Hookups
Toilets
Alcohol
Pets
Fires

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Drive Time

31 min from Oklahoma City, OK
1 hr 20 min from Lawton, OK
1 hr 40 min from Tulsa, OK
1 hr 50 min from Enid, OK

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Reviews6 Camper Reviews - Lake Thunderbird State Park

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Campers regularly cited well-spaced sites with reliable electrical hookups and basic amenities like grills and fire rings. However, recurring comments addressed outdated bathrooms and maintenance needs throughout the park.

Ilce H.

Guide

Reviewed May. 1, 2026

Good campground

Good campground that had everything we needed. Easy access to the lake and lots of squirrels! The lake is kinda dirty tho lots of trash/glass and so are the bathrooms. Awesome sunsets!

Month of VisitFebruary

John R.

Legend

Reviewed Aug. 1, 2024

Small COE park.

Park hasn't seen investment in a while. We'll spaced sites. 30 Amp power was strong enough to run both of our air conditioners. Boat to sites at a few sites.

SiteHH16

Month of VisitJuly

Seama W.

Scout

Reviewed Apr. 24, 2021

Lake Thunderbird state park

When I camped there was clean. We stayed a week in a tent fishing camping swimming had a great time.

Sitecritter Alley

Month of VisitMarch

Amy B.

Scout

Reviewed Aug. 25, 2020

Last Resort

Camp sites are very close together. Bathrooms are in a serious need of an update. Lake is about half a mile away from campground. There are little stickers everywhere that get into your pets fur and gets trapped in carpets forcing you to trash any rugs. Picnic tables are on the back side of the camp site to impossible to use.

Vanessa M.

Legend

Reviewed Jul. 27, 2020

Good for families with small children

Campgrounds boast a variety of concrete tables, fire rings, and grills. There is a park host, who sells fire wood. Campground also has a small playground appropriate for young children. The bathroom is clean and has a shower, but is dark.

Travis M.

Scout

Reviewed Sep. 29, 2018

Nice in the fall but summers can be hot. The lake is nice but only when the

The crystalline baryte red rose rocks are easy to find

Month of VisitApril

Frequently Asked Questions

What RV camping facilities are available at Lake Thunderbird State Park?

Lake Thunderbird State Park's Rose Rock RV Campground offers sites with 30-amp electrical hookups strong enough to run multiple air conditioners. The campground features concrete picnic tables, fire rings, and grills at each site. There's a park host on-site who sells firewood for convenience. While RV sites are well-spaced, they're arranged with picnic tables on the back side of campsites. The bathrooms include showers and are maintained, though they could benefit from updates. Some sites offer boat access, making it convenient for campers with watercraft.

What are visitors saying in reviews about Lake Thunderbird State Park?

Visitors have mixed experiences at Lake Thunderbird State Park. Many appreciate the well-spaced sites and reliable 30-amp power. The clean facilities and maintenance are frequently mentioned positives, with some guests enjoying week-long stays. However, some note the park hasn't seen significant investment recently, with bathrooms needing updates. Another common observation is that campsites are positioned close together, and the lake is approximately half a mile from the campground. Some visitors also mention stickers that can get caught in pet fur and rugs as a practical concern to be aware of.

What activities and attractions are available at Lake Thunderbird State Park?

Lake Thunderbird State Park offers a variety of recreational activities. The lake, located about half a mile from the campground, provides opportunities for fishing, swimming, and boating, with some campsites offering direct boat access. The distinctive red rose rocks (crystalline baryte formations) are easy to find and make for interesting exploration. Families will appreciate the small playground suitable for young children. The surrounding area is good for hiking, though be aware of stickers that can attach to clothing and pet fur. The combination of water activities and nature exploration makes it suitable for multi-day camping adventures.

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