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Lake Thunderbird State Park's pet-friendly campgrounds encompass multiple areas suitable for camping with dogs. Little Axe, South Dam, Turkey Pass, and Clear Bay Point campgrounds all permit pets. Sites include concrete pads with water and electric hookups, picnic tables, and fire rings. Campers report that sites are generally well-spaced, especially at Turkey Pass, where RV sites aren't on top of each other. Bathrooms and shower facilities vary in quality across the park, with Turkey Pass offering hot showers in older but clean buildings. Bathrooms at Clear Bay Point tend to be less maintained, with some stall doors missing and persistent spider issues. The park has hiking trails and lake access for pets to enjoy with their owners, though pets must remain leashed in all areas.
Thunderbird Lake's pet accommodations include both RV and tent options, with the Oklahoma City East KOA offering additional cabin camping opportunities for visitors with dogs. Pet owners should be aware that ticks can be abundant in grassy areas, especially during warmer months. Some campgrounds feature playgrounds suitable for families camping with children and pets. Wildlife is plentiful throughout the park, providing nature viewing opportunities during morning and evening walks with dogs. Rose Rock campground features sites that are quite close together, making it less ideal for those seeking privacy with their pets. Little Axe campground stands out as quieter and more family-friendly compared to other areas where loud parties and boat traffic can create noise disturbances, particularly on weekends.
"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."
from $25 / night
Check Availability"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."
"This is a great park for the RV person; there is nothing out of the ordinary but there is easy access to the lake for all sorts of water sports and a marina is available."
"Lots of places for walks and the boat launch is just down the hill. We will stay here again, just hope they trim the trees."
"The bath house is very nice and there’s a great playground and dog park. I’m very happy we decided to pull in."
"Nice playground for the kids, pool was closed (opens Memorial Day to Labor Day), dog park is large and very well shaded. Laundry room is very clean and well kept."
"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!"
"Most have electric and water with a central located dump station near by. Plenty of fishing to be had at the lake... hiking and biking also in area.."
"Time to rebuild the horrible bathroom by the lake. Roads need to be replaced or major patching. Some campsites are very close to each other while others have good spacing."
from $25 / night
Check Availability"We only stayed for a night but we had enough time to walk the trails close which were very nice."
"Beautiful sunrise and sunset over the lake. Sites close together and a bit loud, but we were there on a Saturday night. Walk-in tent sites looked great."
"This is a very nice state park camping area on the shores of Lake Thunderbird. There is ample wildlife and the lake provides for good fishing and all sorts of boat related activities."
"Right in the lake, we could watch the sun rise over the lake. Site had full hookups and was pretty level. The first night we had a lot of tornado warnings and the sirens were going off continuously."
"Clean bathrooms and great location."
"Lake Thunderbird is always a go to fun spot! We spend most summer days here swimming and relaxing. There are so many great spots for putting up a hammock and enjoying the great outdoors."
TravelerRolling Stones stables & RV Park is tucked away in the woods, off the beaten path. Staff is friendly and helpful. Has a large dog park area, with trails and a small lake to explore. Lots of wildlife.
RangerWe were traveling through and stopped for a couple of nights to visit family. It’s a wonderful park that fit our needs because it was close to our family. Concrete pull through and back ins were level and spacious. Small pool and had several areas to walk our dog. Also a small off lead dog park. Laundry room was nice and very clean $2 to wash and $1.50 to dry. We absolutely loved the park. The only exception is the road noise. The interstate is within sight which does make it easy on and off, but also for some road noise. But we would definitely stay again because that’s the only con for us.
GuidePlenty of spaces with full hookups, cable/wifi, but spaces are close together. No fire ring. We asked to change our site and they accommodated us. Friendly staff with small store. They have small, but nicely maintained dog park. They have live buffalo, too! Pool, jacuzzi, laundry, and bathhouse.
GuideThe people here are very nice and helpful. We stayed at this park for 6 days waiting for our new hitch to get there and everything was great. The bath house is very nice and there’s a great playground and dog park. I’m very happy we decided to pull in.
GuideBeautiful campground with plenty of amenities at a great price. The spaces were a good size to fit our 45’ toyhauler with 2 vehicles (and put the back patio down). There are a fair bit of trees, so big rigs use caution pulling into spaces.
Nice playground for the kids, pool was closed (opens Memorial Day to Labor Day), dog park is large and very well shaded. Laundry room is very clean and well kept.
Approximately 20-30 minutes from OKC zoo & science museum.
Overall wonderful stay with no complaints.
RangerThis RV Park is very very nice. It sits right beside the highway, so there is quite a bit of traffic noise, but other than that, This RV park is top of the line. I generally prefer a more rural setting, but we came to OKC to visit friends and found this gem. The parking spaces are wide and easy to get in and out of. Of course full hook ups with 50 amp service. There was cable TV, with lots of channels (a luxury we have not experienced on our three month journey). The cell service was good here (AT&T), and the park wifi worked better here than any other place we’ve stayed. It is Springtime here in Oklahoma City, so that means tornado season. Not my favorite thing - torrential rains, hail, wind, thunder, lightening, and every bodies favorite - tornadoes! We stayed here for a week, and nearly every night we had buckets of rain. We were glued to the news channels a couple of nights in fear of golfball sized hail, or worse - the dreaded tornado! This Was V park has 4 or 5 underground shelters, which is somewhat of a comfort. The dog park here is good. They have trash pick up service everyday- you just put your bag out by your camper and they come pick it up. While here, we went to the Bombing Memorial. I would definitely come back - just not in the Spring!
ScoutStaff was friendly but the wifi is so unstable I couldn't stay connected. Spaces are very close and gravel. Not in the best part of town and a little sketchy. It was ok overall, but overpriced for what you get. Half the washers and dryers weren't working and the machines were dirty. The little dog park was nice but not well kept, and the playground area seemed more like junk storage. No buffalo, but I think that's a good thing because the pen they were kept in seemed really small. I'd stay there again in a pinch, but not proactively. I hope they improve on some things so I can change my mind.
ScoutCamp 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.
ScoutDrive-thrus and back-Ins. Kids welcome and playgrounds available. Pets are welcome but must be on a leash or in a pen and messes cleaned up.
Lake Thunderbird State Park encompasses 1,874 acres surrounding a 6,000-acre reservoir near Norman, Oklahoma. The area features red clay soil and rolling hills with oak trees providing partial shade throughout the campgrounds. Winter temperatures can drop below freezing while summer temperatures typically exceed 90°F with high humidity, creating challenging camping conditions during peak season.
Water activities: Lake access for fishing, swimming, and boating is available throughout the park. At Little Axe — Lake Thunderbird State Park, "There is a designated swimming area in the campgrounds. Beautiful, wooded park with large lake that has a section for watersports and fishing," notes Noelle H.
Hiking and biking: Multiple trail options connect the campgrounds. Teresa T. from South Dam - Lake Thunderbird State Park reports, "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."
Wildlife viewing: Early morning or evening offers the best wildlife spotting opportunities. "We stayed at Hog Creek Campground for our Questival 2017 challenges at a tent site. There were a ton of deer, fox, squirrels, and other wildlife to help us complete our quest challenges," shares Amber H.
Waterfront sites: Premium lakefront spots provide direct water access and views. Jil S. describes her experience at Little Axe: "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."
Quiet camping areas: Weekdays and off-season offer more peaceful experiences. Nicholas L. recommends Turkey Pass — Lake Thunderbird State Park: "50 amp, water, sewer dump station on the way out, concrete pad, picnic table under the shade tree, fire pit, 5g T-Mobile cell service. Sites are not on top of each other."
Hot showers: Variable quality but generally available in most campgrounds. Rod A. notes at Turkey Pass: "Bathrooms are older but clean. Showers have HOT water."
Bathroom conditions: Maintenance varies significantly between campgrounds and seasons. At Clear Bay Point — Lake Thunderbird State Park, one camper warns, "Showers and toilets were under construction so a car ride was required to reach the next closest. Tent sites were overgrown with grass and ticks were abundant."
Site spacing: Some areas are crowded while others offer more privacy. According to Amy B. at Rose Rock RV Campground, "Camp sites are very close together. Bathrooms are in a serious need of an update. Lake is about half a mile away from campground."
Weekend noise: Party crowds can disrupt family camping experiences. Natalie H. reports from Hog Creek East: "We left at 11 pm. Packed up in the dark. There are no quiet hours. So the music is incredibly loud and was absolutely not family friendly."
Quiet campground selection: Little Axe area tends to be more family-oriented. According to Stephen & Theresa B., "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."
Pet-friendly activities: Hiking trails accommodate leashed dogs throughout the park. At Hickory Hill — Lake Thunderbird State Park, campers enjoy direct lake access with pets, and Emily R. notes, "The campsite was a disabled spot and was quite a difficult place to put a 42ft rig due to ruts, sharp turns and asphalt fall-out. We managed to park in the spot and had great views with plenty of space."
Playground access: Several campgrounds feature play equipment for children. Lawrence P. at Little Sandy Campground says, "Great quiet out of the way place.... during the week... weekends get a bit busy!! Sites are well spaced apart and pretty level."
Arrival timing: For premium sites arrive Thursday for weekend camping. Nicholas L. advises, "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."
Tree clearance issues: Overhead branches can damage taller rigs in some areas. Rick V. from Oklahoma City East KOA warns, "Trees need to be trimed from the campground, you will get your rig scratched. We have a 40 foot fifthwheel and was able to find several sites that would work for sat dish."
Road conditions: Interior roads may have deteriorated in certain campgrounds. Deb M. reports, "The problem is the road to get to the campsite is TERRIBLY maintained, which much of the rest of the park also seems to be."
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