Turner Falls Park

Turner Falls Park is a 1500-acre City of Davis Park surrounding the 77-foot waterfall, Oklahoma's largest waterfall.  The waterfall is named for Mazeppa Thomas Turner, who settled in Murray County along Honey Creek in 1878 and discovered the waterfall.  The City of Davis took ownership of the waterfall and surrounding recreation area in the early 20th century and it has since grown to its present size.  Today, the park features hiking, swimming, camping and cabins in the Arbuckle Mountains. 

Directions:


From Davis, head west on OK-7 for 9 miles and turn left on US-77 south.  Drive 5 miles and turn right into Turner Falls Park.

Points of Interest:


Collings Castle:


Colling Castle was built in the 1930s.  The ruins are located near the main trail to the waterfall.


There is another castle a few hundred feet to the north.


Turner Falls:


Turner Falls is the highlight of the park.


Wildlife:


Texas Indian paintbrush (Castilleja indivisa)


Stemmy four-nerved daisy (Tetraneuris scaposa)


Tuberous desert chicory (Pyrrhopappus grandiflorus)


Prairie spiderwort (Tradescantia occidentalis)


Large flower baby blue eyes (Nemophila phacelioides)


Dakota mock vervain (Glandularia bipinnatifida)


Canada goose (Branta canadensis)


Blog Entries:


19-Apr-2023: Turner Falls

External Links:


Turner Falls Park website: https://www.turnerfallspark.com/

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