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OKLAHOMA STATE PARKS
To make reservations for cabins, etc. or to view the facilities, visit www.travelok.com
Arrowhead State Park (918)339-2204
Adjacent to Lake Eufaula, RV sites. elec, water, dump station, primitive
camping, pavilion
Chickasaw National Recreation Area
(580)622-3161
Sulphur, OK. Rock Creek Multi-use
Trail. Hwy 7 in Sulphur take 12 St. South to the recreation area. Turn right on
first road. No equestrian Camp ground. Park officials may arrange
overnight for groups.
Foss Lake State Park (580) 592-4433
Clinton, OK. Warrior Trail (multi-use) campground, electricity , RV sites, water,
comfort station, picket posts and pavilion.
Great Salt Plains State Park (580)
626-4731
Hwy 38 N. of Jet OK. George Sibley Trail (multi-use) Campground, electricity, RV
sites, picket posts, water, comfort station, pavilion.
Lake Murray State Park, Ardmore ( 580)
223-4044 / Park Office
They have a barn to stable the horses.
There are electric and water hook-ups. Bathrooms with showers and really nice
trails. The only thing is the trails are not well marked. Also it is located in
the field trial area. You need to call in advance to make sure they are not
having field trial runs.
McGee Creek State Park (580) 889-5822
N.E. of Atoka and N. of Farris OK off Hwy 3 Permit system, both full day and
overnight available. Primitive campground near the entrance of the NSRA.
Robbers Cave State Park (918)465-2565
Wilburton, OK. Developed by OETRA members and maintained by them. This trail is
located in the San Bois Mountains. Wildlife Management Area closed Oct
15-Dec 31 and wild turkey season. Portions of the trail are open all year.
Campground, electricity, RV, picket
posts, comfort station and pavilion. MAP:
http://www.tourism.state.ok.us/images/parkmaps/robbers%20cave.jpg
Roman Nose Resort Park (580) 623-7281
N. of Watonga. OK. (Multi-use) Primitive campsites with nearby comfort station
and water provided. Corrals available for rent and cabins close by.
Walnut Creek State Park (918)242-3362
E. of Cleveland and N. of Keystone, Sand Plum Trail (multi-use) users are
advised to stay on designated trails,
quicksand may occur along portions of the lakeshore. Electricity, RV,
water, picnic tables, grills, picket posts, comfort station.
U.S. ARMY CORPS OF
ENGINEERS
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT EQUESTRIAN TRAILS
Eagle View Trail (580)762-5611
Kaw Lake, Eagle View Trail (multi-use)
named for the bald eagles which winter there. Excellent view of these birds near
the trail Nov-Feb. Prairie grasslands and oak-hickory forest. Camping in public
use areas only.
Ouachita National Forest (918)653-2991
www.recreation.gov (reservations)
S. W. of Heavener, OK. Cedar Lake Equestrian Camp, primitive and electricity
camping, comfort station, wash rack, water,
picket poles, pavilion to reserve. Reservation
System 1-877- 444-6777.
Platter-Lakeside Trail (903)465-4990
www.recreation.gov (reservations)
Lake Texoma, (multi-use) Primitive camping available at both ends of the trail.
Can be accessed from either Platter or
Lakeside Recreation Areas. Platter Flats also has an equestrian campground (not
restricted to horses) with electric, water - shared between sites so bring a Y
adapter. Future plans include to add corrals. Trails are not marked but future
plans include marking trails and mapping trails. Primitive camping also
available. There is also a modern bath/showerhouse.
Pushmataha Wildlife Management Area
(918)569-4329
S.W. of Clayton, OK 2 1/2 miles. Primitive camping, street style signs at
trail/road intersections. Equestrians welcome, some restrictions during hunting
season could apply.
Lexington Wildlife Management Area (405)527-6476
Lexington, OK.
9,432 acres located off
Hwy 77 five miles south and six miles east of Noble, OK. Primitive camping
available. No facilities except portapotty. Picnic area by Dahlgren Lake.
Closed to horses Oct 1-Feb 15 and April 6-May 6 due to hunting seasons.
Walker Creek Trail (580) 963-2111
Waurika Lake Project Office, rolling grassland and hills of mixed oak forest.
Parking area is adjacent to primitive camping
facility
Will Rogers Country Centennial Trail
(918)443-2250
Oologah Lake oak-hickory forests and
open meadows, experienced riders will enjoy the rugged trail segment which
climbs Kite Hill. Abundant wildlife, trail is closed during deer gun season.
Owned by Oklahoma State
University
Lake Carl Blackwell (405)372-5157 or 714-1261
West of
Stillwater,
OK and East of 1-35 on 51, N. on 51C to Equestrian Camp.
Primitive camping $8 per day. Ride fee $3 per day
per vehicle. Wooded
hills and
open plains. Approximately 50 miles of trail. Annual family pass: $50
http://www.lcb.okstate.edu/EquestrianMap.htm periodically
updated map of the trails.
9 electric sites are
available for $15 a night, lots of hydrants in the area for horse water and a
gravel based drained wash rack area at the south end of camp. There are also
picket poles for up to 36 primitive sites at $10 a night, additional porta-potties
are on site, there is over flow parking for event weekends and a full bath house
within easy walking distance. We have over 48 miles of marked saddle trail and
a 13 mile harness trail also available to saddle horses for an easy ride. More
improvements are still coming, hope to see you there. Any other information on
the trails you can get at the camp store; or e-mail
lcbrider@sbcglobal.net; or call Kate
Kearby or Don Rubley at 405-373-1387.
CITY
PARKS WITH EQUESTRIAN FACILITIES
Arcadia Lake (405)359-4579 Edmond,
OK
Entrance off 33rd Street and I-35 go east until 33rd dead ends at Air Depot.
Turn south -- road dead ends at Equestrian parking lot. No facilities. Ride fee $4.00 per day.
Approximately 10 miles of trail. Yearly pass $20. Edmond residents receive 20%
discount. Open dawn until dusk daily. Horse shoes not necessary since it is
mostly sandy and very little rocks. No facilities or water (just lake water).
Bell Cow Lake (405)258-3212
Chandler, OK Flat Rock Trail has 11.8 miles. Red Bud Trail has 25.4 miles.
Large campground well maintained. Electricity, picket poles, rest rooms
and showers,
(closed in winter) primitive area for tent
camping. Pavilions. Ride fee $2. Yearly pass also available. Link for more info:
http://www.brightok.net/~bridgedp/bellcowlakeweb/index.html
Duncan Lake (580) 255-9397
Duncan OK, east on Plato to Duncan Lake Rd. Right sign saying Duncan Lake
concessions. Electricity, water, picnic tables, showers and comfort stations.
Lots of trails, easy access, some not wooded, well marked round the lake. $10
per year or $2/day trail fee -pay at the concession. A map is available for free
at the concession. Big Oak Stables (Horse Rental Concession) 580-255-2613
Hugo Lake, Kiamichi Park 580-326-3345
Located in S.E. Oklahoma 5 miles east of Hugo
on Hwy 70. Several thousand acres and miles of trails to explore from 1 March to
Oct 1. Campground includes holding pens, water, electric, showers, swim beach
and fishing and hunting opportunities.
Lake Stanley Draper (405)799-0870
Oklahoma City, OK. S. of Hwy 1-240. Midwest Blvd to Draper Dr. to S.E. lO4.
Horses should be shod. No fee. 100 miles of wooded and open trails.
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CITY LAKES WITH HORSE TRAILS
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Meeker Lake (405)567-3597
Meeker, OK. W. 1 mile on Hwy 62 to Lake Rd. Primitive, no fee 8-10 miles of
trail. Trails are boggy after a rain.
Prague Lake Recreational Area
Prague, OK Boating, fishing, RV and primitive camping, picnic areas, and more
than 25 miles of equestrian and hiking trails. Shoreline length: 11 miles. Directions:
7 miles N of I-40, 3 miles W on Highway 62, 2 miles N on Lake Road, 1
mile E Fee $2 per horse. For more information, contact Park
Ranger Dale Goodnight at (405) 567-2805. Recent improvements include water,
electric and tie poles for horse campers.
Sportsman Lake
Seminole, OK. 4 miles E. on Hwy 9 to FM360. 2 miles south to E.W. 124 then E to
Equestrian turn-off. Approximately 33+ miles of trails. Wooded, rocks, hills,
scenic area. Trail fee $2.50 per horse. 12 campsites with electricity and
water-- $12.50. First come first served. Horses should be
shod.
Stroud Lake, Stroud OK
Several miles of trails which wind around the
lake. (approximately 15 miles) Easy riding; no shoes needed. Beautiful area.
Great beach to swim at when you're done riding. Drive across lake dam for horse
trails, or stop by the Lake Rangers trailer. Lake is north of Stroud. Easy
access from Turner Turnpike.
Lake Oolagah
Several miles of trail, camping, water, electric, showers
The trail is called Will Rogers Centennial Trail. It is 13 miles in length.
Lake Waurika
Day ride only, several miles of trail.
Copan Lake
Day ride only, several miles of trail.
GUEST RANCHES, TRAIL
RIDES/HORSE RENTALS, STABLES
Oklahoma offers a number of privately
operated guest ranches. Some of the following offer overnight accommodations.
Some trail rides also offer rental horses.
Wilderness Lake Front Resort on Broken Bow Lake. Cabins for rent close to
Broken Bow trails.
http://www.wildernesslakefrontresort.com/ (888-677-3968) Stay with
Wilderness Lakefront Resort and enjoy access to thousands of acres of
mountainous trail ridding in the beautiful Ouachita National Forest. Located on
the North end of Broken Bow Lake we offer clean, comfortable and fully equipped
Cabins with ample space for horses.
Box B Ranch, North of Cheyenne, OK 580-225-4630 or 580-302-3229
www.boxbhorseranch.com Exciting new horse camp
- ride new canyon trails.
J-D Trails and Horse Camp, Octavia, OK. New camp with trails, hookups,
showerhouse, pavilion 580-244-7261
www.j-dtrailriding.com
Gloss Mountain Outfitters, Cherokee, OK
580-884-1305
www.glossmountainoutfitters.com
or email
vacations@GlossMountainOutfitters.com
Trail riding in the beautiful Gloss Mountains in NW Oklahoma.
Gloss Mountain
Outfitters offers horseback riding, hunting, fishing, hay rides, hiking and
camping. Your time with us will be customized to fit your interests, itinerary
and group size. We can also assist you with your trip by arranging side trips to other area attractions and give
you our “insider” favorites.
Read Ranch, Chandler (405) 258-2999
5 mi W.
on Hwy 66, Chandler, OK 74834
cowboy222@aol.com
http://www.readranch.com
Green Country Stable Rides, Tahlequah (918)569-4761
Indian Mounds Camp, Clayton (918)569-4761
http://www.indianmoundshorsecamp.com/
The Wild Horse Honobia, (918)755-4570
http://www.wildhorsetrailride.com/
e-mail billwmus@earthlink.net
A to Z Ranch, Octavia (580)244-3729
http://atozguestranch.com/
(Formerly Tickled Pink)
Thunderbird Stables, Oklahoma City, 1-405-321-5768 or
www.thunderbirdstables.com
Lonesome L
Ranch, Wister Phone: 918-677-2274, Email: lonesomelranch@pisp.net
Website: http://agonline.com/lonesomel
Hitchin Post Ranch, Kenton
Contact: Bob or Jane Apple 580-261-7413
http://www.blackmesacountry.com
Horse Heaven Ranch, Talihina
Dudley
Black (Under new ownership)
1 800 51 Horse
or 918-567-4200
equineempress@hot.rr.com
http://www.horseheavenranchresort.com/
32 rv sites,
cabins, horse pens
Cedar Canyon Lodge-Freedom
Hwy 50 South,
Freedom, OK 73842
Phone: 580-621-3258
Fax: 580-621-3425
arennebohm@aol.com
http://www.cedarcanyonlodge.net
Horse
Rides, Etc.
Highway 100
Gore, OK 74435
Phone: 918-427-4195
Fax: 918-775-3758
circlelranch2@juno.com
http://www.circlel.com
Coyote
Hills Ranch
Cheyenne, OK 73628
Phone: 580-497-3931
Fax: 580-497-2176
CoyoteHR@aol.com
http://www.coyotehillsguestranch.com
Double J Ranch
47600
River Road
Shawnee, OK 74801
Phone: 405-997-3166
http://www.doublejranch.de
Flying W Guest
Ranch
Route 4 Box 166B
Sayre, OK 73662
Toll-Free: 888-928-8864
Phone: 580-225-5515
Fax: 580-225-5545
whineryflynwrnch@aol.com
http://www.flyingwonline.com
Trails End Horse Motel and
Resort
Call or Fax Pam at 405 449-3435 or mobile
phone: 405 823-9222
Trails End Horse Motel and Resort is located near Wayne, OK On the north
east corner of interstate 35 and highway 59, about 35 minutes south of
Oklahoma City.
South Canadian River Ride
650 acres along the South Canadian River in Hughes County available for rider
guided trail riding. Wildlife, creeks, 1.25 miles river access, and forests.
Camping areas. 95 miles east of OKC. Call 405-379-5171
Red River
Ranch Retreat
www.redriverranchretreat.com
Christian Retreat / Oklahoma Bed & Breakfast / Training Center
Work Programs / Working Ranch
10 horses available for rentals
Route 1
Box 227AA
Sayre, Oklahoma 73662
info@redriverranchretreat.com 1-580-928-2074
Seminole - Little River Boomtown Pete and Kathy House. Guided trail rides for
horse clubs available. Contact khouse@ong.com
Big Oak Stables - Duncan Lake - Horse rentals, guided rides,
580-255-2613.
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