Swimming holes in Oklahoma
Sourced below, last checked November 4, 2026. Confirm with Turner Falls Park (City of Davis) before you go.
Oklahoma's best known swimming hole is Turner Falls Park near Davis, a city-owned park with a 77 ft waterfall, about 2 hr 24 min (128 mi) from Dallas. Nearby Chickasaw National Recreation Area has free swimming in creeks and lakes. On the Texas line, Lake Texoma has Corps swim beaches at Burns Run.
Turner Falls Park
| Owner | City of Davis; about 1,500 acres; 77 ft falls [1] |
|---|---|
| Seasons | Summer May 1 to Sep 30; winter Oct 1 to Apr 30 (swimming closed) [2] |
| Hours | Entry from 7 am (summer) or 8 am (winter) until sunset [2] |
| Winter admission | Weekdays $9 adult, $6 ages 6 to 12; weekends $12 adult, $9 child [3] |
| Summer admission | Weekdays $16 adult, $9 child; weekends $20 adult, $16 child [3] |
| Discounts and free | Senior (55+) and military rates listed; under 5 free; tax extra; tickets non-refundable [3] |
| Life jackets | Required in the water for kids 12 and under (Coast Guard approved) [4] |
| Pets | No pets; ADA service dogs only, emotional support animals excluded [4] |
| Banned | Glass bottles, fireworks, rock and cliff climbing [4] |
| Alcohol | Only at overnight sites and designated picnic areas [4] |
| Flood risk | Honey Creek floods; the park runs a warning system [4] |
| Winter trout fishing | Stocked trout from November to about March; $25 permit plus admission [3] |
| Summer weekend parking | VIP Level 1 $25, Level 2 $15, Level 3 free [5] |
| Closed | Thanksgiving and Christmas; bring ID [4] |
Water data
- USGS 07329780, Honey Creek below Turner Falls near Davis: 6.63 cfs, 1.40 ft gage height at Nov 4, 2026 7:30 PM CT (provisional, captured when this page was built).
Readings show flow or level, not water safety.
Chickasaw National Recreation Area
The National Park Service charges no entry fee here. Swimming is allowed at Rock Creek, Veterans Lake and Lake of the Arbuckles (The Point and Buckhorn areas). On Travertine Creek you may swim from Little Niagara downstream (west); everything upstream (east) is closed to swimming and wading. [6] [7]
- No lifeguards; all swimming is at your own risk, and some areas drop off suddenly.
- Glass is banned on or near lakes, creeks and streams.
- Alcohol is banned east of Highway 177 from May 1 to September 30.
- Bacteria are monitored at popular spots during summer.
Lake Texoma, Oklahoma side
The Corps lists East and West Burns Run among its day-use swim areas, plus Lake Texoma State Park. Fees and algae notes are on our Lake Texoma beaches page.
Other pilot states: Texas, Arkansas, Missouri (Johnson's Shut-Ins).
Common questions
Is Turner Falls open for swimming?
Not now. The park says swimming is closed for the winter season; the summer season starts May 1.
How much is Turner Falls in winter?
Weekday adult admission is $9 and weekend adult admission is $12, plus tax. Children under 5 are free.
Is Chickasaw National Recreation Area free?
Yes. NPS charges no entry fee; camping and boat launch fees apply.
Sources
- Turner Falls Park: Home. Last checked November 4, 2026.
- Turner Falls Park: Admissions. Last checked November 4, 2026.
- Turner Falls Park: Pricing. Last checked November 4, 2026.
- Turner Falls Park: Policy center. Last checked November 4, 2026.
- Turner Falls Park: Parking. Last checked November 4, 2026.
- NPS Chickasaw NRA: Swimming. Last checked November 4, 2026.
- NPS Chickasaw NRA: Fees and passes. Last checked November 4, 2026.
- USACE Tulsa District: Lake Texoma recreation. Last checked November 4, 2026.