Best Equestrian Camping near Noble, OK

Lake Thunderbird State Park offers primitive tent camping areas and RV sites near Noble, Oklahoma, though none of the campgrounds feature dedicated horse corrals or equestrian facilities. Both the Little Axe Campground and South Dam areas provide water and electric hookups, fire rings, picnic tables, and access to showers and toilets. The campgrounds are positioned along the shoreline of the 6,000-acre lake, with many sites offering direct water views. While the park allows pets, reviews don't indicate specific accommodations for horses or designated equestrian camping areas. Little Axe Campground features spacious, staggered sites that offer privacy between camping groups, with some waterfront locations particularly popular among visitors.

Trail access around Lake Thunderbird includes hiking and mountain biking paths, but no specific bridle trails or horse-friendly routes are mentioned in the available data. The surrounding area includes Arcadia Lake and Soggy Bottom Trails & Campground, both offering additional camping options, though neither explicitly advertises horse facilities. Daily parking fees of $10 per vehicle are charged in addition to camping fees at Oklahoma State Parks. Campground hosts are noted as attentive and helpful, maintaining clean facilities throughout the season. For equestrians seeking horse-friendly camping near Noble, further research would be needed to locate facilities with appropriate corrals, trailer parking, and designated horse trails, as the reviewed campgrounds don't specifically mention these amenities.

Best Equestrian Sites Near Noble, Oklahoma (17)

    1. Little Axe — Lake Thunderbird State Park

    21 Reviews
    Norman, OK
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (405) 360-3572

    $25 / night

    "We had a great stay in Lake Thunderbird State Park near Norman Oklahoma."

    "Nice campspots as we are passing through Oklahoma, near Norman and restaurants/grocery stores. Quiet with decent shower and bathrooms."

    2. South Dam - Lake Thunderbird State Park

    9 Reviews
    Norman, OK
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (405) 360-3572

    "We didn't stay but rode our bikes over from Little Ax to ride the bike trails. No one there except the campground hosts but we explored the campground and area. Very nice."

    "Close to some trails. Camp hosts are very welcoming and haven't had any issues with other campers."

    3. Arcadia Lake

    60 Reviews
    Edmond, OK
    36 miles
    Website
    +1 (405) 216-7470

    "Definitely be aware of flash flooding- then again... it is Oklahoma... It’s an awesome spot not too far outside of town!"

    "Very easy to get to from Oklahoma City."

    4. Rockwell RV Park

    15 Reviews
    Bethany, OK
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (405) 787-5992

    "The location is good for access to Oklahoma City attractions. It is right off the interstate so the usual highway noise but not terrible. Free coffee and muffins every morning."

    "Easy access Close to highway - a little noise Clean showers and bathrooms Nice front office folks Close camping sites Very full in October Storm cellar! Did not need to use."

    5. Central State Park Campground

    20 Reviews
    Edmond, OK
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (405) 359-4630

    "Stay with some friends here for a festival in Oklahoma City."

    "Nice location just outside the city of Oklahoma City. Pretty peaceful by the Arcadia Lake."

    6. Soggy Bottom Trails & Campground

    2 Reviews
    Pauls Valley, OK
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (405) 765-9993

    $20 - $25 / night

    "Many local trails to explore or hop in the river. This is a great, family friendly campground. Book your stay and leave your review here!"

    7. LinLee’s RV Park and Paddocks

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    Purcell, OK
    15 miles
    +1 (404) 496-1846

    $35 - $45 / night

    8. Scissortail Campground

    4 Reviews
    Edmond, OK
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (405) 216-7476

    $32 - $37 / night

    "Great place to stay full hookups right by lake dogs loved it!"

    9. RC's Campground & Quick Stop

    2 Reviews
    Pauls Valley, OK
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (405) 238-4600

    10. Sportsmans Lake

    8 Reviews
    Seminole, OK
    47 miles
    Website
    +1 (405) 257-3600

    "I visit this lake regularly. It is a city run lake. It is a good lake for kayaking, fishing and swimming."

    "Nice small lake. Older bathrooms but kept clean. Lots of fishing boat traffic. Lake Ranger is very friendly and helpful. Atmosphere of being far away from town but 10 minutes get you to groceries."

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Equestrian Camping Reviews near Noble, OK

161 Reviews of 17 Noble Campgrounds


  • Stephen & Theresa B.
    Jun. 21, 2021

    Little Axe — Lake Thunderbird State Park

    Great State Park in Oklahoma

    We had a great stay in Lake Thunderbird State Park near Norman Oklahoma. The park has 11 campground areas situated around the 6000 acre centerpiece lake with many tent, RV sites and some of those have full hook up; our choice was the Little Ax campground on the southern end just off Oklahoma 9. In addition to water activities the park offers hunting, horse rental and boarding, equestrian trails, hiking, mountain biking, nature trails, a nature center, and an archery range. Our lakefront site#37 was nice and shaded with a gentle lake breeze offering a concrete pad, water, 30/15 amp electric, concrete table, lantern holder, fire ring and grill at site. The campground has an entry station, camp host, picnic shelters, playground, bathhouse and laundry, beach area, common fire pit, Verizon 4 bars, dump station, trash receptacles, interior roads are paved, with many sites waterfront. RV sites are close quarters. Tent sites are amazing...pads, concrete table, fire ring, grill, water spigot dispersed, waterfront sites. The town of Norman has all the amenities: shopping, dining, groceries, fuel and yes, Walmart. The area is home to local wineries and breweries and also the hometown to actor James Garner. WARNING: Oklahoma State Parks charge a daily parking fee per vehicle of$10 in addition to the camping fee and they enforce it...just saying from experience...read the information carefully! 13101 Alameda Dr, Norman, OK 73026 GPS- 35.234940,-97.219224 for the Little Ax Campground.

  • Leslie  N.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 13, 2020

    Bell Cow Lake Campground C

    Very Peaceful & Not Crowded

    Campground C area offers many pull through RV sites and some back-in RV sites, all with electric & water hook ups. There is also equestrian RV sites with pens, tent camping with shared water spigots, primitive tent camping and a dump station. There are miles of equestrian trails. Hiked down one and the trail was very peaceful and beautiful. It had recently rained a lot, so I had a thick layer of red mud on my shoes from the hike, but glad I hiked it. There are bathrooms with showers, a swim beach, a volleyball court, pavilions, a boat ramp, and plenty of wildlife. Lake is calm & shallow, so it is best for small boats and kayaks. There were plenty of flies due to the time of year and the presence of horses, so a good fly swatter and a fly trap is recommended. Found a small cemetery on the drive to the campsite with some very old grave sites. In all, it was a great place to escape from the real world and relax.

  • Melanie W.
    Aug. 30, 2017

    Sportsmans Lake

    Close to home.

    I visit this lake regularly. It is a city run lake. It is a good lake for kayaking, fishing and swimming. It has become popular for kayaking.
    It has RV campsites, tent campsites and equestrian campsites. The campsites are 1st come.
    It has 3 boat ramps, 2 covered fishing docks. It has a nice swimming area and even on the hottest days the water feels good because it is a sping fed lake.
    It has 3 pavilions. I pavilion has an air conditioned building that you can rent for gatherings.
    It has 3 restrooms with showers. The restrooms tend to get messy because it is a city lake with only 1 worker/ranger who has to do everything.
    The ranger is very nice and helpful but is always busy. He keeps a good eye on things and the gates are locked everynight.
    Sunrise is beautiful and so are the stars. There are many geese on this lake, they have there own island where they hatch their babies every year. Lots of racoons and a couple foxes. At night you really hear a lot of coyotes and owls. It is laid back and peaceful.
    The lake is 2 miles from one end to the other with 4 coves and around 15 miles of shoreline. No jet skiing or water skiing.
    SPORTSMAN LAKE FEES:

    Primitive - $8.00

    Water & Electric - $15.00 *Senior (65 and over) - $12.00

    Water, Electric & Sewer - $20.00 * Senior (65 and over) - $17.00

    Pavillion (cove 3) - $25.00 ($10.00 deposit)

    Coon Hunter Lodge - $50.00 ($65.00 deposit)

    (enclosed pavillion with small kitchen, no bunks)

    Boating - One Day/$5.00

    (any type of watercraft)

    Boating - Yearly/$25.00

    Equestrian daily rate - $3.00

    Equestrian trails yearly - $30.00 (Jan 1 - Dec 31)

    Monthly Camping Fees (Nov 1 - Mar 1)

    $400.00 per month (water, electric service only)

    $500.00 per month (full service - water, sewer, electric)

    Pavillion (cove 1) - $75.00 (6:00a.m. to 10:00p.m,)

    Pavillion (Cove 1) - $25.00 (up to 3 hours)

  • Richard
    May. 21, 2021

    Rockwell RV Park

    Nice friendly park

    Stayed here 2 nights this May. The location is good for access to Oklahoma City attractions. It is right off the interstate so the usual highway noise but not terrible. Free coffee and muffins every morning. Bathouses were very clean and well kept. Didnt look at them but there are Buffalo there in a pen. A lot of workers stay there but not a problem. Cable was included but didn't work for us or our neighbor. You can get lots of local air channels though.

  • Melanie W.
    Aug. 4, 2016

    Wewoka Lake

    Ok for a small lake

    It's a small lake in Seminole County Oklahoma a couple miles from the town of Wewoka. It has a small RV campground and some primitive campsites along waters edge. It is always active with jet skiing. It has a swim beach and a few pavilions. The 4th of July festival is popular there and always a big hit. The park entrance is free. There is a small fee for launching boats kayaks are free to launch. The restroom is in the main campground which is bad if your at the swim beach or camping on a tent site because it's a long walk around the cove. The showers have only cold water. During the week there is always campsites. The lake is overcrowded on the weekends and during festivals. It's a Wednesday and not many camping today. It's also a very hot day 104 degrees.

  • John R.
    Nov. 18, 2017

    Central State Park Campground

    Cotopaxi Questival Overnighter

    Stay with some friends here for a festival in Oklahoma City. The campground was easy to find and very close to Oklahoma City but it was dirty and the fire in the fire pit was still going from the people that have been there the night before.

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 8, 2021

    Pioneer RV Park

    Pioneer RV Park

    Very nice close to Oklahoma City. Reasonable rate.

  • Aaron T.
    Sep. 25, 2021

    Sportsmans Lake

    Reasonable it’s hit and miss here.

    This is a pretty decent little lake it’s fishing only they do have a small swimming area there is a lot of horse trails which you can also hike and lots of different camp sites around the lake it could use a little more maintenance but all in all it isn’t bad

  • Adam  B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 29, 2025

    Central State Park Campground

    Peaceful setting

    Nice location just outside the city of Oklahoma City. Pretty peaceful by the Arcadia Lake. You can hear the roadways nearby and sometimes an airport but the crickets and frogs are nice at night Bathrooms are mid. Dark sort of clean but just old. Shower has great pressure but again old and dark and you can’t change the mild temperature. Plus a very large spider was found!
    Cell service version and att good. Water spigots at various locations around the park Sites are fairly level. People need to clean up after themselves. I find it disgusting that people call themselves outdoors men when they smoke leaving their cigarette butts on the ground a long with other trash around their campsites. Leave it Better Than you found it! Please stop littering there is not anyone else to clean up after you. I’ll get off my soap box. Thanks for listening.


Guide to Noble

Lake Thunderbird State Park sits near Noble, Oklahoma on 6,000 acres of land surrounding a reservoir created in 1965. The park contains several distinct camping areas positioned between 1,049-1,075 feet elevation and experiences hot summers with temperatures often exceeding 90°F from June through September. Winter temperatures can drop below freezing, making early fall and late spring the most comfortable camping seasons.

What to Do

Fishing opportunities: Lake Thunderbird offers catfish, bass, and crappie fishing. "The surrounding area includes a quiet cove for fishing, good beaches and lake access," notes Tracy C. about Little Axe Campground.

Mountain biking trails: The park features multiple trail systems for different skill levels. "We rode our bikes over from Little Ax to ride the bike trails. No one there except the campground hosts but we explored the campground and area. Very nice. Lots and lots of trails including and unmarked but paved trail," writes Teresa T. about South Dam - Lake Thunderbird State Park.

Swimming beaches: Designated swimming areas provide summer recreation. "There is a designated swimming area in the campgrounds. Beautiful, wooded park with large lake that has a section for watersports and fishing," explains Noelle H. from Little Axe Campground.

What Campers Like

Peninsula camping spots: Sites positioned on small peninsulas provide excellent views. "Nice little peninsula, watched the sun come up over the water. Quiet and flat camp spot," says Jay F. about Little Axe Campground.

Clean facilities: Regular maintenance keeps amenities in good condition. "Bathrooms & showers were like new & very clean. Camp host nice," reports Christle C. about Little Axe area.

Staggered site layout: Sites designed for privacy between camping groups. "Went from Thursday to Sunday! Thursday camp was very chilly rest of the time wasn't to bad, but kinda windy! Nice views of lake & dam. Sandy beach area, sandy & walkable around lakes edge," adds Christle C.

What You Should Know

No dedicated horse facilities: For equestrians seeking horse campgrounds near Noble, Oklahoma, Lake Thunderbird doesn't provide specific equestrian facilities. Nearby Soggy Bottom Trails & Campground offers alternatives with "120 Acres to explore...Many local trails to explore or hop in the river," according to Ashley F.

Daily parking fees: Oklahoma State Parks charge additional vehicle fees. "WARNING: Oklahoma State Parks charge a daily parking fee per vehicle of $10 in addition to the camping fee and they enforce it...just saying from experience...read the information carefully!" advises Stephen & Theresa B.

Water quality considerations: The lake water isn't always clear. "I'll be honest, this was probably my least favorite place we camped that summer. It's just not a very pretty lake, it's dirty, a lot of people just come here to party it seems like," mentions Kelly Z.

Tips for Camping with Families

Playground access: Little Axe area provides play equipment for children. "Other sites have loud parties and such… Little Axe is nice for families and quieter groups. Also, it's a peninsula by the dam, there's a quiet cove for fishing, good beaches and lake access, a play gym for kiddos and clean bathrooms," explains Tracy C. from South Dam - Lake Thunderbird State Park.

Space for group activities: Sites accommodate multiple tents for family gatherings. "Came with a group of four had plenty of room to for all tents and to make a fire," says Lani H.

Consider fall visits: Seasonal changes enhance the camping experience. "We visited in October when the leaves were changing and it was so beautiful. The lake is great. Bring your fishing gear. Site spacing is good. Typical amenities for a state park," recommends Kelly B.

Tips from RVers

Site selection for lake views: Choose waterfront sites for the best experience. "This was a back in site right on the water. We looked at some other areas where you were so far from the water you wouldn't even know you were at a lake. The site was level and had a nice picnic table out near the water," shares Jil S.

Electric hookup availability: Multiple campgrounds offer powered sites. "If you have a 30 amp rv/camper you can get a spot at one of the 3 decent Thunderbird parks most of the time same day no reservation. If you have a 50 amp better go parkit on Thursday so you have a weekend spot," advises Nicholas L. about South Dam - Lake Thunderbird State Park.

Site reservation timing: Plan ahead for busy periods. "You must make your reservations in advance online. We highly recommend this park," notes Kelly B.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Noble, OK is Little Axe — Lake Thunderbird State Park with a 4.4-star rating from 21 reviews.

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