"A scenic lake and recreational area suitable for picnics and outdoor activities, frequently recommended as a pleasant natural retreat near the city." - Skye Sherman
Skye Sherman
Skye Sherman is a travel writer based in West Palm Beach, Florida. Aside from traveling, she's also a pilot, scuba diver, bookworm, and fourth-generation Floridian. Her work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, USA Today, Palm Beach Illustrated, Atlas Obscura, and more.
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"I spent summers boating around Lake Murray, and it's the kind of lake where you can rent a boat and spend a day out on the water." - Elizabeth Rhodes
Elizabeth Rhodes
Elizabeth Rhodes is a senior editor at Travel + Leisure, covering everything from luxury hotels to theme parks to must-pack travel products. Originally from South Carolina, Elizabeth moved to New York City from London, where she started her career as a travel blogger and writer.
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"Lake Murray, specifically Bomb Island, is the largest roosting site for Purple Martins in North America. The birds are best spotted at dusk and dawn from late June to early August." - Travel + Leisure Editors
Beautiful, huge lake, in Oklahoma Probably the most clear lake I’ve ever seen! Gorgeous, clear, blue water. We rented jet skis and had a blast. Also they include scuba diving classes
Syed Mosharraf T.
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It's a beautiful place to do family picnic, camping, boat rides etc. Only one problem we faced that is restroom.
Tim H.
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This is one of my favorite places on the planet. This springfed lake is very clear. The water is cool and the park is very clean by the staff. Even when it’s swamped and maybe it’s a tribute to the people who camp here as well but it stay clean. The beaches are niceand the hiking trails are phenomenal for Oklahoma. I try to come up here every two weeks.
Juliano Francisco Oliveira de M.
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Beautiful lake, amazing sightseeing from Tucker Tower. Parking fee is charged per day (24h). During the autumn you can spot a colorful park. I haven't gone camping but I'm already planning to do so.
subu L.
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Best campsite i have ever been to near Texas..
Me and my husband wanted to get away for the weekends but really unsure because of the weather but it was so good and the weather was perfect after sunset … we enjoyed on the lake and no other animal came to disturb on the campsite and also the view was owe some and we got the opportunity for star gaze which we never thought of …
Erin C.
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Lake Murray is beautiful! Beautiful camping spots and very well maintained. The gentleman in Rocktower campsites was the guest handler was very nice and caring.
Sachita P.
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Great spot for camping. You can also swim in the lake. In the evening, you can enjoy a great sunset.
Cash R.
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Go all the time. From fishing to just hanging out! I even shoot car content for my channel @cashrobinson1856 at the lake!