Lake Murray State Park

Pros: Family atmosphere; close proximity to modern convienences and other attractions; free to visit
Cons: Not many beaches; rocky;

Beautiful Lake Murray is conveniently located just 15 minutes east of I-35, approximately 1 ½ hours north of Dallas, one hour south of Oklahoma City. Lake Murray is great for water skiing, wakeboarding and camping with the family. Oklahoma wind ...

Pros: Never feels crowded; lots of cabins and campsites; friendly people; dogs allowed in cabins
Cons: lodge restaurant is mediocre

Lake Murray State Park is entirely owned by the state so there aren't condos everywhere. The lake is beautiful with natural shoreline everywhere. There are around 70 cabins and campsites are spread around the lake. We have been there for several major...

Pros: easy to reach; great cabins
Cons: none

One of the best trips we have taken was spent at Lake Murray. It has everything that you want in a state park: great accommodations (our cabin was the best we've had), beautiful scenery, water sports, and hiking. Plus, the park is located near...