Lake Thunderbird State Park


Lake Thunderbird State Park is a Oklahoma state park located in Cleveland County, Oklahoma. It is east of Norman, Oklahoma on State Highway 9.
National Public Radio reported that this park had over 637,000 visitors in 2011. It earned $461,506 from activity fees and cost $1.2 million to operate.
The park provides recreational access to Lake Thunderbird. There are two marinas, nine boat ramps and a swim area at the lake. The park has over 200 sites for parking Recreational Vehicles, including 30 full hookups. There are also restrooms, primitive campsites and a seasonal restaurant.

Fees

To help fund a backlog of deferred maintenance and park improvements, the state implemented an entrance fee for this park and 21 others effective June 15, 2020. The fees, charged per vehicle, start at $10 per day for a single-day or $8 for residents with an Oklahoma license plate or Oklahoma tribal plate. Fees are waived for honorably discharged veterans and Oklahoma residents age 62 & older and their spouses. Passes good for three days or a week are also available; annual passes good at all 22 state parks charging fees are offered at a cost of $75 for out-of-state visitors or $60 for Oklahoma residents. The 22 parks are: