Turner Falls

About Turner Falls

At Turner Falls, Honey Creek drops 77 feet into a natural swimming pool, according to the park. It's billed as Oklahoma's largest waterfall, though Wikipedia notes that Natural Falls in Natural Falls State Park is the same height.

Wikipedia describes Turner Falls Park as about 1,500 acres, roughly 6 miles south of Davis. The park says it also has nature trails, three natural caves and Collings Castle.

The name comes from Mazeppa Thomas Turner, who settled here in 1878 with his Chickasaw wife, per Wikipedia. Sources disagree on where he came from. The park's history page says he was born in Virginia, while Wikipedia calls him a Scottish immigrant.

The park says it came under the ownership of the City of Davis in 1919. In 1925, it adds, the city bought 370 acres for a reported $17,000.

Getting there and parking

Turner Falls Park lists its location as I-35 and US Highway 77, Davis, OK 73030. Admission is charged per person, and the park's homepage says guests must present ID to enter.

Summer check-in runs 7am to 9:30pm. In winter, check-in runs 8am to 8pm Sunday through Thursday and 7am to 9:30pm on Friday and Saturday, per the homepage. The homepage also says the park is closed every year on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. The park's policy center lists winter check-in as 8am to 7:30pm, so confirm hours before a late arrival.

Parking

Tiered parking permits apply only on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays in the summer season, May 1 to September 30. Level 1 costs $25 a day, Level 2 costs $15 a day, and Level 3 is free, all on top of admission.

Weekday parking is free, the park's FAQ says. Level 1 is the closest parking to the waterfall area and the castle. The park says it sells out quickly on weekends and holidays, and VIP permits aren't guaranteed at the gate.

Cabins and camping

Turner Falls Park offers cabins, tent sites, RV sites and a few other overnight options. Every option is paid on top of park admission. The prices below are as listed on the park's pages in October 2026.

Cabins

Cabins cost $225 a night plus half-price admission. Level 1 cabins sleep 6 and Level 2 cabins sleep 7, per the park's cabins page.

Each cabin has two full beds and a full bath. The park lists bedding, a small refrigerator, a microwave, a coffee pot and a stove top. Bring your own utensils and towels.

Reservations must be made online and paid in full when you book. The person booking must be 18 or older.

Tent camping and RV sites

Tent camping costs $15 per vehicle in winter and $20 per vehicle in summer, plus admission. The park says campsites have no water or electricity hookups.

The RV park has twenty 50-amp sites with water and electric. A site permit is $25 plus admission. Check-in is at 4pm and check-out is at 3pm, and tents aren't allowed in the RV park.

Bunkhouse, covered wagon, teepee and shelter

The pricing page lists other stays, each per night plus half-price admission. The Bunkhouse is $125, the Covered Wagon $175, the Teepee $150 and the Screened Shelter $60.

Confirm current rates and availability on the park's site before you book.

Overnight options at a glance (as listed Oct 2026)

Map and nearby falls

Walking to the falls, caves and castle

Turner Falls doesn't require a long hike; you reach it from the park roads. The park doesn't publish trail lengths, so plan the cave and castle walks once you're there.

Collings Castle

Collings Castle is a stone castle inside the park. The park says it was built on the property in 1930. Wikipedia dates it to the 1930s and says it was a summer home for Dr. Ellsworth Collings.

The caves

The park has three natural caves, according to its history page. It doesn't publish their names or the distances to them, so wear sturdy shoes and ask at check-in.

The park's policy center says climbing on rocks and cliffs is prohibited. Stay on the paths when you explore.

When to visit

Summer (May 1 to September 30) is swim season and the priciest time to go. Winter (October 1 to April 30) is the cheapest, with adult admission from $9 on weekdays.

Summer weekdays cost less than weekends. Parking is free on weekdays, while tiered permits apply on weekends and holidays, when the park says it sells out quickly.

As of October 2026, the park's homepage says swimming is closed for the winter season. The park itself stays open at winter rates.

Winter fishing season runs from late November through about the first of March, per the park's FAQ. A fishing permit is $25, per the pricing page.

Flooding and bad weather

Heavy rain is the other thing to watch. The park warns that Honey Creek is subject to flooding at any time during heavy rainfall. Flooding closed the park for three days in early May 2019, KXII reported on May 6, 2019.

In May 2024, swimming areas closed after flooding, KXII reported. After storms, call (580) 369-2988 or check the park website.

Tickets are non-refundable. If flooding or bad weather hits less than 2 hours after you check in, the park lets you exchange tickets for a later date. Request the exchange within 10 days.

Want a swim spot with no admission charge? Little Niagara Falls in Chickasaw National Recreation Area, near Sulphur, has no NPS entrance fee.

Safety and swimming

Photos

Turner Falls FAQ

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