Perry Lake Park park
Perry Lake Park
One of the main reasons to visit Perry Lake Park is its abundance of outdoor recreational opportunities. Visitors can enjoy hiking, fishing, boating, swimming, camping, and picnicking, among other activities. The park also offers several designated picnic areas and campgrounds, which provide visitors with ample opportunities to relax and enjoy the natural surroundings.
One of the most popular points of interest in Perry Lake Park is the lake itself. Perry Lake is a man-made reservoir that covers approximately 1,500 acres and provides excellent fishing opportunities for a range of species, including bass, crappie, and catfish. Visitors can also rent a variety of watercraft, including boats, kayaks, and paddleboards, to explore the lake.
In addition to its outdoor recreational opportunities, Perry Lake Park also boasts several interesting historical and cultural sites. One such site is the Cherokee Strip Museum, which showcases the history and culture of the surrounding area and features exhibits on local pioneers, Native American tribes, and the oil industry.
The best time of year to visit Perry Lake Park depends largely on personal preference. The park is open year-round, but the summer months are the most popular for outdoor activities such as swimming and water sports. The fall and spring months are also popular, as they offer cooler temperatures and beautiful foliage. Winter visitors can enjoy ice fishing and other winter sports.
Overall, Perry Lake Park is a must-visit destination for anyone looking for a fun and relaxing outdoor experience in Oklahoma. With its stunning scenery, diverse range of activities, and rich cultural history, the park offers something for everyone.
Park & land designation reference
A quick legend for the federal and state land categories Snoflo tracks. Each designation comes with different rules around access, recreation, and resource extraction.
- National Park
- Large protected natural areas managed by the federal government to preserve significant landscapes, ecosystems, and cultural resources; recreation is allowed but conservation is the priority.
- State Park
- Public natural or recreational areas managed by a state government, typically smaller than national parks and focused on regional natural features, recreation, and education.
- Local Park
- Community-level parks managed by cities or counties, emphasizing recreation, playgrounds, sports, and green space close to populated areas.
- Wilderness Area
- The highest level of land protection in the U.S.; designated areas where nature is left essentially untouched, with no roads, structures, or motorized motorized access permitted.
- National Recreation Area
- Areas set aside primarily for outdoor recreation (boating, hiking, fishing, often around reservoirs, rivers, or scenic landscapes); may allow more development.
- National Conservation Area (BLM)
- BLM-managed areas with special ecological, cultural, or scientific value; more protection than typical BLM land but less strict than Wilderness Areas.
- State Forest
- State-managed forests focused on habitat, watershed, recreation, and sustainable timber harvest.
- Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Land
- Vast federal lands managed for mixed use -- recreation, grazing, mining, conservation -- with fewer restrictions than national parks or forests.
Plan your visit 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.
| 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.
Area campgrounds
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within reach of Perry Lake Park, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perry Lake | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| Lake Mcmurtry East | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| Lake Mcmurtry West | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| Catfish Cove | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Lake Carl Blackwell | ✗ | ✓ | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, fishing spots, and POIs so a park visit can grow into a full weekend.
Responsible recreation & Leave No Trace
- Know before you go
- Check the operator's site for hours, permit requirements, seasonal closures, and fire restrictions before heading out.
- Stay on trail
- Stick to marked paths to protect vegetation, prevent erosion, and avoid disturbing wildlife habitat.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe from a distance, never feed wildlife, and store food securely if camping is permitted on-site.
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Carry out all trash, food scraps, and gear. Many parks have limited or no trash service.
- Leave what you find
- Don't take rocks, plants, or artifacts. They make the park what it is for the next visitor.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Perry Lake Park as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, freezing temperatures, fire-restriction days), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Perry Lake Park
What can I do at Perry Lake Park?
Most Snoflo-tracked parks support hiking, picnicking, and wildlife viewing. Check the operator's site for activity-specific rules (camping, fishing, paddling, hunting).
How fresh is the weather data?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from NOAA / yr.no. Streamflow comes live from USGS streamgauges.
When is the best time to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation.
How do I get to Perry Lake 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 park.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this park, set a threshold (temperature, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other parks near here
Snoflo-tracked parks within driving distance of Perry Lake Park.