Dripping Springs Park facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Dripping Springs Park
Dripping Springs Park Location in Oklahoma
Location	Okmulgee County, Oklahoma, United States
Nearest city	Okmulgee, OK
Area	1,100 acres (450 ha)
Established	1979
Governing body	City of Okmulgee

For the waterfall & park in Delaware County, Oklahoma known until 1990 as Dripping Springs, see Natural Falls State Park.

Dripping Springs Park is a fun place to visit in Okmulgee County, Oklahoma. It's located near the city of Okmulgee, Oklahoma. This park and its lake used to be a state park. Now, the city of Okmulgee owns them. The park is about 9 miles (14 km) south of Okmulgee.

Things to Do at Dripping Springs Park

Dripping Springs Park offers many cool activities for families and friends. You can enjoy the outdoors here.

Camping and Picnics

• You can go RV camping or tent camping.
• The RV sites have electricity, water, and sewer.
• There are group pavilions for gatherings.
• You'll find grills and picnic areas.
• Clean showers are available.

Water Fun

• You can go swimming in the lake.
• Fishing is a very popular activity here.
• Boating is also allowed on the lake.
• There's a lighted boat ramp.
• A fishing dock makes it easy to fish.
• There's also an ADA comfort station for everyone.
• Please note that water skiing is not allowed.

Dripping Springs Lake

Dripping Springs Lake is a special part of the park. It's known for its great fishing.

A Trophy Bass Lake

Dripping Springs Lake was the very first lake in Oklahoma to be named a "trophy bass lake." This means it's a fantastic place to catch really big bass fish.

Lake Size and Features

• The lake covers about 1,100 acres (445 hectares).
• It has a shoreline that is about 18 miles (29 km) long.
• The lake is next to Okmulgee Park and Okmulgee Lake.
• The average depth of the lake is about 14 feet (4.3 meters).
• The lake was built starting in 1976.
• It was completely filled with water by 1979.
• The water in the lake is usually very clear.