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EQUESTRIAN RECREATION IN OKLAHOMA
Directory of Oklahoma equestrian trails, horse ranches and camping areas
OKLAHOMA STATE PARKS
Arrowhead State Park
Adjacent to Lake Eufaula, RV sites. elec, water, dump station, primitive camping. pavilion
(918)339-2204
Chickasaw National Recreation Area
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.
(580)622-3161
Foss Lake State Park
Clinton, OK. Warrior Trail (multi-use) campground, electricity , RV sites, water, comfort station, picket posts and pavilion.
(580) 592-4433
Great Salt Plains State Park
Hwy 38 N. of Jet OK. George Sibley Trail (multi-use) Campground, electricity, RV sites, picket posts, water, comfort station, pavilion.
(580) 626-4731
Lake Murray State Park, Ardmore
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.
( 580) 223-4044
McGee Creek State Park
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.
(580) 889-5822
Robbers Cave State Park
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.
(918)465-2565
Roman Nose Resort Park
N. of Watonga. OK. (Multi-use) Primitive campsites with nearby comfort station and water provided. Corrals available for rent and cabins close by.
(580) 623-7281
Walnut Creek State Park
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.
(918)242-3362
Ouachita National Forest
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.
918)653-2991
U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT EQUESTRIAN TRAILS
Eagle View Trail
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.
(580)762-5611
Platter-Lakeside Trail
Lake Texoma, (multi-use) Primitive camping available at both ends of the trail. Can be accessed from either Platter or Lakeside Recreation Areas.
(903)465-4990
Pushmataha Wildlife Management Area
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.
(918)569-4329
Lexington Wildlife Management Area
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.
(405)527-6476
Walker Creek Trail
Waurika Lake Project Office, rolling grassland and hills of mixed oak forest. Parking area is adjacent to primitive camping facility
(580) 963-2111
Will Rogers Country Centennial Trail
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.
(918)443-2250
Owned by Oklahoma State University
Lake Carl Blackwell
West of Stillwater, OK and East of 1-35 on 51, N. on 51C to Equestrian Camp. Primitive camping $4 per day. Ride fee $3 per day per horse. Wooded hills and open plains. Approximately 25 miles of trail. Annual family pass: $24 http://vpaf.okstate.edu/LCB/EquestrianMap.htm A periodically updated map of the trails. New trails are being added and an equestrian campground in the future.
(405)747-9092
CITY PARKS WITH EQUESTRIAN FACILITIES
Arcadia Lake
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).
(405)359-4579 Edmond, OK
Bell Cow Lake
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: (405)258-3212
Duncan Lake
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.
(580)252-4591
Heyburn Lake
Located off of I-44 by Kellyville, near the Tulsa area. More details to come. Camping available on private land.
Hugo Lake, Kiamichi Park
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.
580-326-3345
Lake Stanley Draper
Oklahoma City, OK. S. of Hwy 1-240. Midwest Blvd to Draper Dr. to S.E. lO4. Horses should be shod. No fee.
(405)799-0870
Meeker Lake
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.
(405)567-3597
Prague Lake Recreational Area
Prague, OK Boating, fishing, RV and primitive camping, picnic areas, and more than 25 miles of ATV, 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.
(405)567-2805
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 20+ miles of trail. Wooded, rocks, hills, scenic area. Trail fee $2.50 per horse. 12 campsites with electricity and water-- $12.50 includes trail fee. 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 Seminole. 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 Texhoma
More than 10 miles of trail, Primitive camping.
Lake Waurika
Day ride only, several miles of trail.
Copan Lake
Day ride only, several miles of trail.
GUEST RANCHES, TRAIL RIDES, STABLES
Oklahoma offers a number of privately operated guest ranches. Some of the following offer overnight accommodations. Some trail rides also offer rental horses.
A-Z Guest Ranch
64599 Ashby Road
Smithville, OK 74957-9654
AtoZguestranch@yahoo.com
580-244-3729
Gloss Mountain Outfitters
101 S. Tennessee
Cherokee, Oklahoma 73728
Trail riding in the beautiful Gloss Mountains in NW Oklahoma.
info@glossmountainoutfitters.com
580-884-1305
Read Ranch
5 mi W. on Hwy 66
Chandler, OK 74834
cowboy222@aol.com
(405) 258-2999
Green Country Stable Rides
Tahlequah
Indian Mounds Camp, Clayton
HC 60, Box 62
Clayton,OK 74536
(918)569-4761
The Wild Horse Honobia,
billwmus@earthlink.net
(918)755-4570
Thunderbird Stables
Oklahoma City
tbirdstables2@juno.com
405-321-5768
Lonesome L Ranch
45808 US Hwy 271
Wister, Oklahoma 74966
Phone: 918-677-2274
918-677-2274
Hitchin Post Ranch
Kenton, OK
Contact: Bob or Jane Apple
580-261-7413
Horse Heaven Ranch
Talahina, OK
Dudley Black (Under new ownership)
32 rv sites, cabins, horse pens
equineempress@hot.rr.com
800 51 Horse or 918-567-4200
Cedar Canyon Lodge
Hwy 50 South, Freedom, OK 73842
Phone: 580-621-3258
Fax: 580-621-3425
arennebohm@aol.com
http://www.cedarcayonlodge.net
Horse Rides, Etc.
Highway 100
Gore, OK 74435
Phone: 918-427-4195 Fax: 918-775-3758
circlelranch2@juno.com
918-427-4195
Fax: 918-775-3758
Coyote Hills Ranch
Cheyenne, OK 73628
CoyoteHR@aol.com
580-497-3931
Fax: 580-497-2176
Double J Ranch
47600 River Road
Shawnee, OK 74801
Phone: 405-997-3166
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
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
C-Spur Trails
Robbers Cave State Park, Wilburton, OK 918-465-5200
Guided trail rides, overnight boarding, catered cookouts, hayrides, customized birthday parties, western gift shop.
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
580-928-2074
Little River Boomtown
Seminole, OK
Pete and Kathy House. Guided trail rides for horse clubs available. khouse@ong.com
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