Lake of the Arbuckles, Oklahoma (Turner Falls)

Lake of the Arbuckles, Oklahoma
Facts & Features

Photo: Doug Lay © 2006 all rights reserved

Lake of the Arbuckles is formed by Arbuckle Dam which is a feature of the Arbuckle Project. The lake is located at the confluence of the Buckhorn, Guy Sandy, and Rock Creeks.

The area presents unusual opportunities, combining recreational use with scenic, scientific, and historic values. The Arbuckle Mountains are the highest part of a large area of Precambrian granites and overlying sedimentary strata that were uplifted and deformed some 300 million years ago. Subsequent erosion has exposed features which make the area an outstanding laboratory for students of geology.

Lake of the Arbuckles is one of the best fishing lakes in Oklahoma for catfish, crappie, largemouth bass, white bass, and bluegill. There are 36 miles of shoreline and 2,300 acres of open water. Fishing is permitted year round.

The wildlife area is a habitat for turkey, deer, and small game birds. There are several boat ramps and camping facilities. The Arbuckle Project regulates flows of Rock Creek, a tributary of the Washita River in south-central Oklahoma.

Lake of the Arbuckles, Oklahoma
Turner Falls Park

Photo: Doug Lay © 2006 all rights reserved

Turner Falls Park is the oldest park in Oklahoma and has been a popular recreational area since 1868. Many springs from the Arbuckle Mountains form Honey Creek, which cascades down a 77 foot fall to a natural swimming pool.

The park also includes scenic overlooks, picnic areas, nature trails, caves, geological wonders, and two very unique, natural swimming pools.

Directly off I-35 near Davis, OK
Phone: (580) 369-2988

Lake of the Arbuckles, Oklahoma
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Lake of the Arbuckles, Oklahoma
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Lake of the Arbuckles, Oklahoma
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Lake of the Arbuckles, Oklahoma
Lake Map & Directions

Located an little over an hour north of Dallas & Fort Worth. Exit I-35 east to Sulphur, OK and drive 10 miles south on State Highway 177.

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Lake of the Arbuckles, Oklahoma
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