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Thunderbird State Park

Thunderbird State Park man fishing on bank. Photo by Ashley Church/RPS 2018
Ashley Church/RPS 2018

Contacts

Hunting: (405) 360-3572
Game Warden:
(405) 850-9757 (Cleveland)
(405) 323-7863 (Cleveland)

Area Details

Area Acres: 1,874 ac.

For additional information on Lake Thunderbird State Park visit our partners at travelok.com/state-parks/lake-thunderbird-state-park.

Hunting in designated areas only; contact Lake Thunderbird State Park for a map of designated areas.

You must purchase a parking pass for your vehicle. Visit the Lake Thunderbird park office during regular office hours, or purchase a pass online at www.TravelOK.com/state-parks.

ALL hunting seasons are closed unless otherwise specified below.

Same As Statewide Seasons
Deer Archery
Seasons w/ Special Restrictions
  • Waterfowl

Open waterfowl seasons occurring between Sept. 8 and Feb. 15. Hunting hours close at 1 p.m. daily.

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