
Lake Thunderbird
Norman, Oklahoma(View other Norman area campgrounds)
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Ownership: Bureau of ReclamationOfficial website: recreation.gov
Posted by: MountainMan on December 15, 2005
Description
Water is stored in Lake Thunderbird, the reservoir produced by the construction of Norman Dam,Norman Project, and is pumped into two pipelines, one serving Norman, Oklahoma and the other serving suburbs of Oklahoma City. It is the largest body of water within a 100-mile radius. Norman Dam is on the confluence of Hog Creek and Little River. The Lake is approximately 6,000 acres of open water. Accessible from numerous roads. Several boat ramps and camping facilities. Predominate species include largemouth bass, crappie, catfish, and saugeye. Fishing is year-round.. Current Reservoir levelsDirections
Site is about 13 miles east of Norman off State Road 9. About 30 miles southeast of Oklahoma City.Activities
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- The U.S.A. Comprehensive Public Camping Guide (Lower 48), Vol. 5: Kansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas
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Reviewed by ystephens411 on June 3, 2008
(1 out of 2 members found this review useful.)Sorry we left the styrofoam cooler but hope you made use of the firewood we left. THANK YOU again for being such great hosts!!!
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Reviewed by ystephens411 on June 3, 2008
(1 out of 2 members found this review useful.)We spent 2 nights at your campground about 2 weeks ago and had car problems..thanks for caring and being such great hosts!! We went on down the road and are now back at home in NM. Thanks again for your hospitality!!! We will proudly refer your campsite to everybody who goes through your area!
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