Elmer Thomas Park in Lawton, OK is not the most fascinating park ever…read more It was good enough for us back on July 26, 2025. My dog certainly appreciated it. We didn't stay here super long as I started getting anxious about the long drive back home. It's a public park. Free parking. There was a playground. A decent sized lake. Walking/running path. I stopped here mainly because the Comanche National Museum and Cultural Center is just a few hundred yards away. Go touch grass! Your brain and heart will thank you.

Don't get too excited about this area. Not much to see when it comes to scenery no matter what…read moreseason of the year it is. But I do have to say that at least they attempt to do something seasonally and on holidays. It can be better though. PROS: - Walking/ Running cemented and dirt trail around the park. - A huge, but not well kept playground near the pond. - Pond you can fish and small boat but hardly anything to fish. - Splash park (not very well maintained bc some fountain play equipment are stained and looks like build up algae) and some are not operational. - Seasonal / Holiday attractions (I.e. Christmas lights, Small pop up flea market and tents, drive thru seasonal/ holiday attractions. Etc) - Two Museums near park - Small dog walk CONS: - Ponds is filled will turtles so fishing is hard and not stocked - Minor attractions that could be more - Pricey when it comes to asking to establish an event of some sort - Maintenance on the parks and facility around the park aren't maintained well

Spent three nights here in late August. Simply wonderful. We walked pretty much the whole place…read more Climbed rocks, rode bike and even fished a bit. The fishing is amazing even for an amateur like me. Scott, Park Manager, is a pleasure to deal with. Super friendly and supportive. We stayed down near the water in spot 29. The only minor frustration is the flies. But that was probably our own problem. They loved the outside of our RV. but were almost unnoticeable when out and about. We highly recommend this park. A very beautiful part of Oklahoma we don't get to see enough of. We will be back.

This is a hidden gem! It's very quiet and the park is immaculate. It's extremely relaxing if you're…read morelooking for a peaceful getaway. We enjoyed swimming in the lake, there's a wonderful sandy beach that's very clean. There's some decent hiking trails and apparently some good fishing, we saw a lot of people fishing near the dam. We loved how empty it was on a beautiful Saturday afternoon. Only a few tents and campers around, it felt very private and secluded. We had the entire beach to ourselves. Unlike Lake Lawtonka, this park allows dogs or at least we didn't see any signs indicating otherwise! Our dogs thoroughly loved it! It's pretty secluded so pack your lunch and bring plenty of water to drink. There was a small general store near the boat ramp that sells burgers but not sure they're open all year.

Our stay at LETRA was a pleasure. The cabin was clean and well maintained. The setting was…read morebeautiful and peaceful. We're already working out how to come this way on future trips so we can stay again.

We had a nice little getaway here in a medium-size cabin. The cabin was clean with beautiful rustic…read morewood craftsmanship. It had a bedroom and a loft with another bed upstairs (both beds were full size). The kitchen has a microwave and stove, but no oven. It also has a refrigerator. There is a small TV with Direct TV if there's a game or something you just can't miss. There is also decent cell service (we have AT&T) and WiFi access. The bathroom had just a shower, which isn't a big deal for many people, but something to keep in mind if you have kids that only take baths. You have to bring your own linens. This is located on base at Fort Sill, but I believe people without a military ID can access the area with a visitors pass. In addition to cabins are tent sites and RV sites. You don't have to be camping to use the beach and other amenities like the playgrounds after paying an entrance fee. The beach has a lifeguard on duty and a facility with restrooms/showers. There is a little room for improvement when it comes to maintenance. There was peeling paint on our cabin, spiderwebs in many places outside, and a piece missing on our bench on the porch. There were seagull feathers and (dog?) poop all over the beach. Two of the three playgrounds were covered with overgrown grass (but to be fair one had a sign saying it was undergoing maintenance). Overall, I thought it was a great value at $90 per night. It's nothing fancy, but our cabin was perfect for "glamping" and the area is beautiful with picturesque views of Mount Scott. It was a nice, relaxing escape and I look forward to visiting again!

Nice little swimming hole. The water looks really murky and I seen turtles and fish but tht didn't…read moreseem to stop people. There is plenty of areas to sit. There is NO LIFEGUARD so please be careful and aware. They built a damn in the middle of town and created this swimming hole. Swimming shoes are recommended and it's 3 bucks a person. I remember as a kid swimming in my hometown river and tht never bothered us.

What more could you possibly ask for! Bath Lake is awesome! Built in the 1930's, they dammed up…read moreMedicine Creek right in the middle of town. All the sitting areas are lined in cobblestone. It's beautiful! Above the short dam is swimming, no fishing. Below the dam is fishing, no swimming. We got you covered. Ninety years later, it's still wonderfu! The footbridge was rebuilt some years ago. There is a $3 charge to swim, and they have tubes and stuff for rent. It's hot! Let's go swimming!

Probably the nicest park and natural venue in the city. Curb your enthusiasm. Hot, humid, down…read morestream from a graveyard and the municipal motor pool. The Falls are adjacent to the freeway overpass, and are inoperative Don't plan more than 15 minutes in this place

Such a big and beautiful park! Great spot for a hike, walk the dog, play with the kids, or…read moreexperience solitude. It's a little gem!

we stopped on our way home to Ks from a family wedding in Texas and had a wonderful time! the fall…read morewas flowing great and all the fun things to do there were great! the castle, the stairs up to see the top of the falls and then of course playing in the falls from the top all the way to the bottom! Nice shallow parts and deeper swimming hole parts! you can easily spend the whole day there!

Have been multiple times throughout the last ten years always go back with the family and friends…read more Great getaway

GREAT getaway just hours drive away…read more Hiking backcountry backpacking Wilderness wildlife

There's just so many things to say that are wonderful about this gem. We were told at the visitor…read morecenter that it is the second largest visited refuge in North America. The bison are truly breathtaking. If you get the chance to see them sit and watch for a while. We were able to do some hiking and picnic. There's also camping and fishing and boating, but we didn't do any of that on this trip. We picked up lots of pamphlets at the visitor center, so we can come back again and try again. They have lots of help at the visitor center and are glad to answer questions. They also have a great little gift shop if you want to pick up a treasure or a Momento for your visit. We took the time to take the scenic drive up to the top of Mount Scott walked around, took lots of photos. We met people from all over the world up there. It was pretty amazing. I can't wait to go back and do some more hiking. We did stop on the side of the road to look at the Longhorn cattle. There are some of the original stock from back on the turn-of-the-century or release from the bloodline it's pretty neat all these things that you can do while you're here visiting I highly recommend it. It's a great adventure not just for families but just solo if you wanna get out and explore.

We live 2 miles from the lake and it makes it super convenient to go fishing or boating, kayaking,…read moreor even paddle board. There is a place called Nowhere that rents out pontoons. There are so many places to camp throughout all of the roads by the lake. The south side of the lake is more of the park area the north west I would say is more residential people. We absolutely love it here.

Site was lakeside. Problem was that there were ants seemingly everywhere. Fortunately not red fire…read moreants just little black ones.

I visit this campground often. The owners are lovely people who love to accommodate their guests. I…read morelike the privacy and view of this particular park. What's more, the pool and outdoor kitchen make this a great location for family reunions and celebrations. As a matter of fact, I'm planning my son's birthday party at the park. It is close to boat docks and the golf course. While it isn't right on the lake, like the other campgrounds, I like the fact that it isn't a cookie-cutter campground. It has character and is built with people who love the personal touches added to the experience. Call Shelly today and book your next adventure!