Turner Falls
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History
Turner Falls Park is the oldest park in Oklahoma and is named for Mazeppa Thomas Turner.
Turner was born in Virginia and married a Chickasaw named Laura Johnson. He then became a farmer in Murray County and in 1878 he and is wife settled in a cabin along Honey Creek. Turner discovered the nearby waterfall, which earned his name. The recreational area came under the ownership of the city of Davis in 1919. Davis operated the park until 1950, and then leased it out until 1978, when they resumed management of the area. Davis purchased 370 acres for the park from the Turner family in 1925, paying a reported sum of $17,000.
The 1500-acre area around the falls has been compared to the Grand Canyon and the Black Hills, in that the terrain provides a geological view into the past.
The Park has received national publicity and serves as a classroom for naturalists as it includes three natural caves, formations of conglomerates, limestone, granite, shale and sandstone.
Turner Falls Park is nestled below the famous Arbuckle Mountains and forms Honey Creek, which then cascades down a seventy-seven (77’) foot fall to a natural swimming pool making the majestic Turner Falls the largest waterfall in Oklahoma. The Arbuckle Mountains are the oldest known formations in the United States between the Appalachian and Rocky Mountains. The Park has been a recreational area since 1868 as it is accented with beautiful picnic areas, nature trails, caves, geological wonders, and two natural swimming pools very unique in nature.
The grounds also include a walk in castle that was built on the property in 1930.
The park is also home to lots of wildlife including, whitetail deer, wild turkeys, and many other forms of wildlife that enjoy the lush area around Honey Creek.
The City of Davis operates the park and everyone is welcome to enjoy the 1500 acres of fun in the "Heart of the Arbuckle’s".
VIP Summer Weekend & Holiday Parking Permits
Available ONLY Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays in Summer Season (5/1-9/30)
Level 1 Parking Permits: $20/day
Enjoy close access to the Blue Hole swimming area and the closest parking to the Waterfall area and Castles.
Level 2 Parking Permits: $10/day
Enjoy close access to all the amenities on Level 3 and Level 1. Close access to hiking trails, caves, concessions, and the Waterfall area.
Level 3 Parking: Free
Handicap Accessible Parking is available throughout the park in designated areas.
***VIP Parking Permits are only available on weekends/holidays in the summer season. You can purchase your parking permit online in advance to guarantee your spot when you arrive or purchase at the gate if available.
Pavilion Reservation
Our brand new covered pavilion can occupy large groups of people from park opening till dark daily.
PAVILION RATE: $100/DAY
Park admission is not included in the price of admission.
Pavilion rentals must be made by persons 18 and older with a valid credit card.
Overnight Policy
Daily Admission:
Overnight accommodations do not include the price of admission to the park.
CHECK-IN HOURS
SUMMER:
7:00AM–9:30PM
WINTER:
Sun-Thur: 8:00AM–7:30PM
Fri-Sat: 8:00AM–9:30PM
Cabins / Shelters / Bunkhouses
Check-in: 4:00pm
Check-out: 11:00am
Camping / RV Sites
Check-in: 4:00pm
Check-out: 3:00pm
Quiet Hours:
10:00pm–8:00am daily - Please be considerate of other campers.
Overnight Reservation Cancellation Policy
Over 31-Days Cancellation Notice
Full Refund minus a $20 booking fee per night.
30-Days or less Cancellation Notice
Half Refund minus a $20 booking fee per night.
10-Days or less Cancellation Notice
No Refunds
A $20 booking fee per night will always be charged in any cancellation, excluding the 10-Day cancellation in which there is no refund for any of the reservation.
After Check-In has occurred, refunds are subject to the discretion of the Park Manager.
Terms & Conditions
By purchasing a ticket for Turner Falls Park or any of its activities, the customer hereby agrees to these terms and conditions. All tickets purchased are non-refundable. No pets allowed in the park. All children 12 and under must wear a coast guard certified flotation device while in the water. This is for your children's protection! All general admission tickets and pavilion reservations are good for only one day (Winter from 7:00am–6:00pm, Summer from 6:00am–8:30pm). All persons must be present at the time of arrival to validate an order completely - If you are arriving in two separate vehicles, you MUST split your tickets accordingly per each vehicle.
Turner Falls Park offers Primitive Camping, RV Hookups, Screened Shelters, and Cabins at nightly rates. Overnight permits and reservations DO NOT INCLUDE the price of admission to the park, excluding Cabin reservations. Cabin and Screened Shelter reservations are valid starting from 4:00PM on date of Check-In to 11:00am the date of Check-Out. Primitive Camping and RV Hookup permits are valid from 4:00pm on the date of check-in to 11:00am the date of check-out. Check-In closes at 9:30pm nightly.
Primitive Camping, RV, and Screened Shelter guests must have valid daily admission tickets for every day they occupy the park before 4:00pm. RV sites must be cleared of trash and RV guests must vacate the park by 4:00am on the date of check-out (the park does not provide RV parking for non-overnight guests).
Customers will be charged 100% of the fee at the time of reservation, whether in person or online. There are no deposits or partial payments. In order to secure a reservation, complete payment is required. Overnight rental properties are subject to a $250.00 Environmental Cleanup Fee if damaged. The card on file will be charged automatically at the park manager’s discretion.
Valid Tickets, Primitive Camping, RV Hookup, and Shelter Permits must be able to be presented if summoned by the park staff. If the customer is unable to present their ticket or permit, their ticket or permit is deemed invalid and the customer will be asked to purchase a new ticket or permit or vacate the park. Vehicles without visible permits will be fined and customers will be required to purchase a valid permit or vacate the park. Each guest must have a valid ticket for every day they occupy the park - No exceptions.
Customers must provide proper photo ID, excluding minors (Drivers License, Passport, Student ID) to validate their tickets & permits before entry. Customers without proper identification will not be allowed into the park. Purchasing your tickets & permits in advance does not guarantee faster entry into the park, it only guarantees entry into the park - we appreciate your patience.
In the case of an "Act of God” situation (the park floods, inclement weather, wildfire, etc…) All tickets will be exchangeable for a later date. Tickets are no longer eligible for exchange fourteen (14) days past the date of originally purchased event. To swap your tickets please call our customer support number at 580-369-2917 or email customerservice@davisok.city No refunds will be granted. We are sorry for any inconveniences, but safety will always be our #1 concern at Turner Falls Park.