Top Beaches, Waterfalls & Swimming Spots in Oklahoma
Oklahoma has 7,898 listed water destinations, including lakes and rivers. Browse them by type below, with ratings, photos and directions for each.
🏞️Top Lakes in Oklahoma
6 locations
4.7(622)Lake Hefner
This reservoir lake with a lighthouse is popular for sailing, fishing & birdwatching.
4.4(432)Arcadia Lake
Man-made 1,820-acre lake constructed in 1987, popular for fishing, water sports & swimming.
4.1(220)Lake Thunderbird
This large reservoir in Lake Thunderbird State Park features fishing, boating & 2 marinas.
4.5(210)Lake Lawtonka
This 2-sq-mile lake created by the Lake Lawtonka Dam in 1905 features fishing, swimming & boating.
4.7(180)Grand Lake O' the Cherokees
With 1,300 miles of shoreline & a marina, this lake is a popular backdrop for fishing & parasailing.
4.7(157)Tenkiller Ferry Lake
Long, wooded shoreline dotted with beaches & campsites, offering hiking, fishing & hunting.
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