# Turner Falls Park

> Turner Falls Park near Davis lies in the Arbuckle Mountains and has Oklahoma's largest waterfall, at 77 feet (about 23 meters).

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/turner-falls-park/

A tall waterfall in the Arbuckle Mountains that spills into a swimming pool, with caves and a castle-like stone tower in the park. Arrive early on summer weekends, as the lot fills, and bring water shoes for the rocks.

Turner Falls Park near Davis lies in the Arbuckle Mountains and has Oklahoma's largest waterfall, at 77 feet (about 23 meters). Honey Creek has two natural swimming pools. The park is said to have served as a recreation area since 1868 and calls itself the oldest park in the state; it is named after Mazeppa Thomas Turner, who settled in the area in 1878 with his wife Laura Johnson. The city of Davis took over the area in 1919 and bought about 370 acres from the family in 1925. Today the park covers about 600 hectares (1,500 acres) with three caves, hiking trails and a walk-in castle from 1930.

In summer the park is open from early morning into the evening, with shorter hours in winter. On summer weekends and holidays there is tiered parking, and the lots closer to the water cost extra. Children 12 and under must wear life jackets in the water. Camping, RV sites and cabins are available. Allow half a day to a full day.

- **Nearest town:** Davis, OK
- **Category:** Nature & parks
- **GPS:** 34.4350, -97.1450

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, September and November. Hot in June–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Sources

- [Turner Falls Park – History](https://turnerfallspark.com/history)
- [Turner Falls Park – Information Center](https://www.turnerfallspark.com/information-center)
- [Turner Falls (Wikipedia)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turner_Falls)

## Nearby

- [Oklahoma City National Memorial](https://camping-spirit.com/places/oklahoma-city-national-memorial/) – 75 mi
- [Mount Scott](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b9-mount-scott/) – 82 mi
- [Pops 66 Soda Ranch](https://camping-spirit.com/places/pops-66/) – 85 mi
- [Arcadia Round Barn](https://camping-spirit.com/places/round-barn/) – 85 mi

## FAQs

### Where is Turner Falls Park?

Turner Falls Park is in Davis, OK, at GPS 34.4350, -97.1450. It is about 74 mi from Oklahoma City.

### Can you camp near Turner Falls Park?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is The Point Campground (Chickasaw), about 7 mi away; within 25 mi there are 21 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

### What is there to see near Turner Falls Park?

Places worth a stop nearby: Oklahoma City National Memorial (75 mi), Mount Scott (82 mi), Pops 66 Soda Ranch (85 mi) and Arcadia Round Barn (85 mi).

### When is the best time to visit Turner Falls Park?

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, September and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)