Red Rock Canyon Park
🏌️ A Full Resort on Oklahoma’s Biggest Lake — 18-Hole Golf, 25 Miles of Horse Trails, a Marina, and 102,500 Acres of Water — Arrowhead State Park (Arrowhead Area at Lake Eufaula State Park) near Canadian, Oklahoma, 2,200-acre park on Lake Eufaula (Oklahoma’s largest lake at 102,500 surface acres), 18-hole par-72 Arrowhead Golf Course, 25 miles equestrian trails with dedicated horse camp, Area 51 Marina (restaurant, fuel, indoor fishing), swimming beach, 100 tent sites + 91 RV sites, Outlaw Nature Trail, miniature golf, onsite airstrip — McIntosh County, OK
Lake Eufaula is Oklahoma’s largest lake — 102,500 surface acres of water surrounded by 600 miles of shoreline in the rolling hills of southeastern Oklahoma. Arrowhead State Park sits on a peninsula jutting into this inland sea, offering everything from championship golf to 25 miles of horse trails to a marina where you can fish indoors.
This isn’t a “take a hike and go home” park. This is a full-service resort destination — the kind of place where you can play 18 holes in the morning, ride horses in the afternoon, and fish for crappie off the marina dock at sunset.
What to Do
| Activity | Details |
|---|---|
| Golf | Arrowhead Golf Course — 18-hole, par-72 with lake views. Pro shop, driving range, putting green. One of Oklahoma’s most scenic public courses |
| Horseback Riding | 25 miles of equestrian trails through forested hills and lake shoreline. Dedicated horse camp with hitching posts, electric/water hookups, stables |
| Fishing | Lake Eufaula — largemouth and smallmouth bass, crappie, white bass, sunfish, channel and blue catfish. Area 51 Marina has indoor fishing, bait, tackle |
| Boating | Full-service marina with boat fuel, launch ramps, restaurant. Water skiing, wakeboarding, kayaking, canoeing |
| Swimming | Designated swimming beaches with seasonal access |
| Camping | ~100 tent sites + 91 RV sites (many full hookup). Group camps with kitchens and bunkhouses |
| Hiking | Outlaw Nature Trail and Arrowhead Hiking Trail through oak-hickory forest and lake overlooks |
| Fly-In | Onsite airstrip — one of the few state parks in America where you can arrive by airplane |
Lake Eufaula
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 102,500 acres — Oklahoma’s largest lake |
| Shoreline | ~600 miles |
| Dam | Built by Army Corps of Engineers, completed 1964 |
| Top Fish Species | Largemouth bass, crappie (white and black), catfish (channel and blue), white bass |
| Also Known As | “The Gentle Giant” — relatively calm waters compared to Oklahoma’s other large reservoirs |
Best Time to Visit
| Season | Best For |
|---|---|
| Spring (Mar–May) | 🎣 Best fishing — crappie spawn, bass pre-spawn. Wildflowers on trails. Perfect golf weather |
| Fall (Sep–Nov) | 🍂 Cooling temps, fall color on the hills, excellent bass fishing, uncrowded golf |
| Summer (Jun–Aug) | Swimming, boating, water sports peak. Hot (90s–100s). Best for families |
| Winter (Dec–Feb) | Mild Oklahoma winters. Golf open year-round (weather permitting). Quiet camping |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I really fly into the park?
Yes — Arrowhead has an onsite airstrip. It’s one of the very few state parks in America with its own runway. Private pilots can fly in and camp or play golf.
Is the golf course public?
Yes — the 18-hole Arrowhead Golf Course is open to the public. Green fees are reasonable by Oklahoma standards, and the lake views from several holes are spectacular.
How big is Lake Eufaula compared to other Oklahoma lakes?
It’s the largest — 102,500 acres with 600 miles of shoreline. For comparison, that’s larger than Lake Texoma’s Oklahoma portion and more than double the size of Grand Lake.
Is there still a lodge?
The historic Arrowhead Lodge is no longer operating as a state-run hotel. Overnight options are now camping (tent and RV sites) and group camps with kitchens and bunkhouses.
🏌️ Oklahoma’s Lakeside Resort Park
18 holes of golf with lake views. 25 miles of horse trails. A marina with indoor fishing. And an airstrip — all on Oklahoma’s largest lake at 102,500 acres.
Wildlife & Nature
Red Rock Canyon Park — features dramatic red sandstone and shale canyon walls — 250 million years old (Permian era). The park’s red rock canyon, prairie, and scrub forest support roadrunners, collared lizards, and white-tailed deer. CCC-era trails and bridges.
Nearby Attractions
Hinton — adjacent. Route 66 — nearby. Caddo County — surrounding.
