Lakes & Camping

Lake Hefner at sunset

With three lake reservoirs, eight "Close to Home" fishing waters, and the Oklahoma River, Oklahoma City residents can reel in boating and fishing fun throughout the metro.

Oklahoma City Lakes

Lake hours are also 5 a.m. to 11 p.m., except for permitted activities, such as boating and fishing. Permits allow use of the lakes any time or day.

Lake Hefner

Lake Hefner is between NW Grand Boulevard and Hefner Road, and Hefner Parkway (S.H. 74) and MacArthur Avenue. 

Lake Hefner is 2,500 acres with an average depth of 29 feet and a max depth of 94 feet. It features include boat docks, boat slips, dry storage, fishing docks, enclosed heated fishing dock, picnic areas, grills, restrooms, playgrounds, group shelters, running track, softball field, golf course with pro shop and cart rental, model airplane field, and soccer field. There is also a 9-mile paved trail for walking, jogging, and cycling. 

Lake Overholser

Lake Overholser is between NW 10th and NW 39th, and North Morgan Road and Overholser Drive.

Lake Stanley Draper

Lake Stanley Draper is between SE 149th and Interstate 240, and South Douglas Boulevard and Westminster Road.

Lake Rules and Safety

Pets

  • Pets are welcome at all lakes. However, they must be on a leash at all times.
  • Pets are not allowed to swim or wade in the lakes.

Vehicles

  • Drive and park only on lake roads and parking lots.
  • Obey parking and traffic signs.
  • Don’t park where traffic or park could be blocked.
  • Illegally parked cars may be impounded.

Fires

  • Extinguish fires before leaving.
  • Fires are only allowed in permanent fire pits and grills or portable charcoal grills.
  • Do not hang propane lanterns or other flammables.
  • Never leave a fire unattended.

Alcohol Consumption

  • Alcohol may only be consumed by visitors 21 or older. 
  • Consumption of all alcoholic beverages is prohibited, unless an establishment has received a state license to sell alcoholic beverages or an individual has received a permit from the General Manager.
  • Intoxicated persons are not permitted to drive boats.
  • Cans only at lakes or in park lands; no glass allowed.
  • Do not operate a boat or other vehicle while consuming alcohol.

Water Skiing

  • Lake Stanley Draper is the City's only skiing lake. All watercraft, including ski boats, must have a City Boating Permit and be registered with the State of Oklahoma.
  • Ski boats must have a rearview mirror or on-board observer.
  • Tow ropes must be at least 75 feet long.
  • Skiers must be pulled in a counterclockwise direction.
  • No more than two skiers pulled at a time.
  • No skiing near docks or covers with buoys.
  • No skiing after dark.
  • Skiers may be in the water to begin or end their turn skiing, but swimming in the lake is prohibited.
  • For skiing or boating questions, call (405) 297-2422.

Camping

Rustic campsites are available April 1 through November 15 at Lake Stanley Draper. 

  • Campers can stay for up to two weeks.
  • A parent or guardian must accompany campers younger than age 21 (or 18 if head of a household).
  • Either two tents or one RV and one tent maximum per campsite.
  • Eight campers maximum per campsite.
  • Two vehicles maximum per campsite.
  • No visitors after 9 p.m.
  • A daily permit for camping is $8 and valid for 24 hours from the time of purchase.
  • To purchase, call Lake Stanley Draper Marina at (405) 799-0870.

 

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