Tucker Tower Nature Center, Oklahoma, United States
4.5 (116 reviews) Spent Ranking #1 in Ardmore Nature & Wildlife Areas
Don't Miss the Tucker Tower
This is a great place to visit. First you visit the Lake Murray Nature Center, and the Tucker Tower is behind it. Make sure and put in the Tucker Tower into your GPS or you will end up in the middle of the state park among the trees. The Lake Murray Nature Center has some neat little displays about the history of the area and conservation. It also has a pretty observation deck that is great for pictures. It is also free. The Tucker Tower is a gem if anything for the views. It is a hard climb though. It is definitely not for those who are not up for difficult terrain and steep climbs. It has several floors of displays about the building of the tower, but the real treat is the view from the top. It is five floors up with the last floor being a winding staircase. You can see a breathtaking view of Lake Murray.
Address
18407 Scenic State Highway 77, Ardmore, OK 73401-7083
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Website
http://www.lake-murray.org/tucker-tower/
Current local date and time now
Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 16:54
User Ratings
4.5 based on (116 reviews)
Reviews
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4Plattonian 5:00 PM Sep 24, 2021
Not Handicap Accessible
There is a short hike from the parking lot to the tower that is not handicap accessible. The tower itself is not handicap accessible. The tower was meant to be a vacation house for the Governors of Oklahoma, although none stay here. It is currently a museum to the CCC and FDR's New Deal.
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5jennifer772 5:00 PM Mar 1, 2020
Tucker Tower is worth your time
Short steep hike up to Tucker Tower yields the interesting building. Take the steps inside the tower to the top for a great view of the lake, and the fun of just getting up high. Interesting building and a good chance to stretch your legs. Neat place. Nature center had interesting exhibits, including some live aquariums. We didn’t have enough time to explore it all, due to a late afternoon arrival. Their hours are limited. Plan to stay nearby at the lovely, affordable Lodge.
