Amenities
Turner Falls Park is Home to the Largest Waterfall in Oklahoma
Turner Falls is home to the largest waterfall in Oklahoma. The water drops 77 feet down below to a natural and beautiful swimming pool. Turner Falls is visited by thousands of tourists and locals of Oklahoma every year.
People that visit Turner Falls Park get to have a lot of fun. Things like hiking the trails put up by nature are one of the things that attract a lot of people. Along with that, there are also a lot of people wanting to visit this park because of the three caves that it has. Campers can find areas to tent and get RVs for adventure. They can also rent the private and beautiful cabins that are perfect to spend your night in. Turner Falls is located near Davis, OK on Honey Creek which is in the Arbuckle Mountains.
Fishing in Turner Falls Park
Turner Falls Park has loads of trout by the end of November. It depends on the temperature of the water according to the season.
The cost to fish in Turner Park is $15. So, get your fishing rods ready and your hooks shined, it’s going to be a fun and relaxing fishing time.
Arbuckle Mountains are some of the oldest and the most beautiful mountains on earth. Turner Falls Park takes its place among three of the points that allow us to experience extremely old geological sites, along with it on the list is are the Black Hills of South Dakota and the Grand Canyon. These ancient hills aren’t the tallest ones because they have been exposed to elements that have them eroding. But they sure are breathtaking. A perfect place for clearing your mind and some fun adventurous experience.
Collings Castle is a Must See while Staying at Turner Falls Cabins
A visitor on his trip to the Turner Falls once reported, “I was recently on a camping trip to Turner Falls and toured Collings Castle and wanted to find out more about the history and original design.” This Castle, the visitor has talked about is an ancient castle in the Turner Falls that is known by the name of ‘Collings Castle.’ “I was pleased to see it. It seems that there is very little to be found out there (on the web) regarding it, and to have your picture so clearly showing the pre-tourist damage was unbelievable!” the visitor further talked about the castle. His statement clearly depicts that the castle itself was a marvelous place, but its beauty has now been ruined by the frequent tourist visits.
The Collings Castle in the Turner Falls Park was created during the middle of a great Depression. It is a very ancient fortification about which many people have stated to be haunted. This rare Oklahoma castle has an imposing structure and architecture that is hard to miss. Inside there is dark, narrow tunnel like doorways found. The walls are made of big blocks of stones and are covered with graffiti. These gray stone walls line the footpath throughout. The marks and carvings show a that a fan was present once too. The narrow passageways end up in a dense cover of trees.
History of the Castle
The castle came into existence in the 1930’s. It got its affiliations with the estate of Ellsworth Collings later in that decade. Collings was the dean of the education department at the University of Oklahoma and also a very famous author of that time. The total area covered by the castle was a little less than one acre of land. It consisted of a house that had two living rooms and three bedrooms. The house was well decorated with ornaments and rocks of various types such as rust colored rose rocks. Also, there were two other houses called the ‘outhouses’ outside the main building. Geologists have reported discovering a garage in the compound too.
Structure
A tourist in the following words summed up the structure of the castle, “The tower is cool but very narrow; I had to turn sideways just to walk up the stairs to go to the top. I am a slender, tall man so this guy must have been about the size of my 13-year-old. There are stairs and doors to every rooftop. The building on the left on top of the stairs must have been the outhouse bath. On top of the stairs is another building that looks like the others that must have been a horse and buggy stable. To the right of the castle, there is another castle a little smaller. It would be my guess that this was a guest house for a company or another family member.”
The tourists are always very keen to explore this ancient castle. The people who visit this old structure for the love of old buildings falls in love with the beauty of the castle’s structure and architecture. “It was fascinating. It was huge. It was bigger than life then,”are the words of one such visitor.
Amenities in Turner Falls Park
- For starters, you get a senior discount for all the senior citizens.
- There’s no need to bring cash because credit cards are accepted here.
- Want to buy things to remember your trip? Visit our gift shop!
- There are several areas as campgrounds where you can set up your tents and start camping.
- RV Hook-Up is available for adventurers.
- The special and beautiful cabins are always there for you to rent. You can rent them easily and for a very low price. But be sure to reserve them in time. Because the reservations aren’t open after 4:00 PM.
- You can enjoy swimming in the natural pools and hike in the natural hiking areas.
- There are different types of concessions also available.
Summer Pricing
- Seniors: For seniors of age above 55 years – $6.
- Children 5 years or under – Free
- Children 6 to 12 years old – $6
- 13 years and older – $12
- Active Military (ID required) – $6
Winter Pricing
- Visitors that are 6 Years or Older – $6
- Children that are under or are five years old – Free
- Seniors older than or are 55 years old – $3.
Campsite Pricing
For campsite reservation, you would have to pay $12.50. The visitors must pay this fee per vehicle and per night. They must also have an admission per day for each.
There are many things that you would enjoy at Turner Park. So whenever you plan to come, don’t make a single day visit, because of you do you’re going to miss out on many things because of less time.
If tent camping is just not for you, then we offer two different options from our cabin rentals. You can check out our cabins on our main page with pricing and amenities Turner Falls Cabin Rentals.
