Tipps Point - Lake Murray State Park campground
Tipps Point - Lake Murray State Park
The campground offers a range of amenities, including water and electric hookups, restrooms, showers, picnic tables, and fire pits. The campground is open year-round and offers both first-come, first-served and reservation-based camping. There are 83 campsites available, including 56 with water and electric hookups.
A quirky fact about the area is that Lake Murray was created in the 1930s by damming the Anadarche and Fourche Maline Creeks. The lake is named after William Murray, the governor of Oklahoma from 1931 to 1935.
The best time of year to visit Tipps Point Lake Murray State Park is from April to October when the weather is mild and sunny. Average temperatures during this time range from the mid-60s to the mid-80s. However, visitors should be aware that the park can be busy during peak seasons and weekends, so it's best to make reservations in advance.
What's on-site at Tipps Point - Lake Murray State Park
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Tipps Point - Lake Murray State Park, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Grove - Lake Murray State Park | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Elephant Rock - Lake Murray State Park | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Buzzards Roost - Lake Murray State Park | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Dukes - Lake Murray State Park | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Rock Tower - Lake Murray State Park | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Tipps Point - Lake Murray State Park -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Washita River Near Dickson | 421 cfs | → |
| Red River Near Gainesville | 548 cfs | → |
| Mud Creek Near Courtney | 5 cfs | → |
| Pennington Creek Near Reagan | 19 cfs | → |
| Rock Creek At Sulphur | 8 cfs | → |
| Elm Fk Trinity Rv At Gainesville | 3 cfs | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
- Lake Murray State Park
- Whittington Park
- Chickasaw National Recreation Area
- Anthis Park
- Tishomingo National Wildlife Refuge
- Highport Resort Park
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Tipps Point - Lake Murray State Park as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Tipps Point - Lake Murray State Park
Can I make reservations at Tipps Point - Lake Murray State Park?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Tipps Point - Lake Murray State Park?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Tipps Point - Lake Murray State Park.