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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

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.

Attention Non-Residents

The Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission adopted new rules in 2025 that require non-residents accessing certain Oklahoma public hunting and fishing areas to check in and out of the area. By checking in and out of these areas, hunters, anglers, shooters, birdwatchers, hikers, and any other users can help the Wildlife Department better understand how the area is being used. There is no additional cost associated with checking in or out of an area. There is no limit to the number of check-ins for an individual in a year.

Learn More About Public Check-In

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.

ALL hunting seasons are closed unless otherwise specified below.

Same As Statewide Seasons
Deer Archery
Seasons w/ Special Restrictions
  • Duck, Merganser and Coot

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

Please note that the Clear Bay arm of Lake Thunderbird (The area south of the Turkey Pass Boat Ramp and east of 108th Avenue) is closed for the September teal season.

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