Texans, our Oklahoma neighbors have a hidden gem that’s a fantastic vacation destination. It’s Lake Murray State Park, located in the heart of Chickasaw Country. This is the first and largest state park in the state of Oklahoma. Named after former Governor of Oklahoma William Murray, the state park covers more than 12,500 acres. This impressive man-made lake features 5,700 surface acres of sparkling aquamarine water.
We often believe that vacations require traveling far away. Well, think again. If you desire to be surrounded by nature, a pristine lake, with many activity options, Lake Murray State Park is the ultimate road trip stop. All of this is located just 26 miles from the Oklahoma State Line, three miles off Interstate 35 at exit 24.
My family has been visiting here for decades an