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Lake Thunderbird State Park, Norman, OK

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Lake Thunderbird State Park

A 1,874-acre Oklahoma state park in Cleveland County offering lake recreation, camping, and trails.

13101 Alameda Dr, Norman, OK 73026 · Norman, OK

About Lake Thunderbird State Park

This state park covers about 1,874 acres in Cleveland County, sitting roughly 12 miles east of Norman on State Highway 9. Visitors can use two marinas, nine boat ramps, and two swim beaches for water recreation. Campers can choose from more than 200 RV sites, including 30 with full hookups, along with primitive sites. Group and family picnic shelters can be reserved online. Equestrian trails, hiking and mountain biking paths, and a Discovery Cove Nature Center add to the outdoor options, and designated areas allow seasonal deer archery and waterfowl hunting.

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