The park has 447 primitive campsites and unfurnished one-room lake huts as well as RV provisions. In addition to water activities the park offers hunting, horse rental and boarding, equestrian trails, hiking, mountain biking, nature trails, a nature center, and an archery range. The 6,000 acre (24 km²) lake is the centerpiece of Lake Thunderbird State Park. Fish species stocked at the lake include large-mouth bass, crappie, sunfish, channel catfish, white bass, and saugeye. The Boathouse Organization in cooperation with the Lake Thunderbird Education Foundation make possible several events throughout the year, including sailing lessons, sailing camps for children, an annual fishing derby for developmentally disabled children, sanctioned sailboat races, and fun regattas. The lake has two marinas and a boathouse that are operated and maintained by the Lake Thunderbird Boathouse volunteer organization. Lake Thunderbird is a venue for boating, fishing, and hiking. The Bureau owns the dam, which is operated by the local Central Oklahoma Master Conservancy District. The earthen dam has a height of 144 feet and impounds 171,400 acre-feet of water. The dam and lake were completed in 1965 by the United States Bureau of Reclamation. Oklahoma State Highway 9 was re-routed in 1963 from present-day Alameda Street to its current location, south of the lake. Many locals commonly refer to the lake as "Lake Dirtybird" due to the very murky lake water. The lake is named for the Native American legend of the Thunderbird, a supernatural bird of power and strength. In addition to being a source for drinking water, Lake Thunderbird's secondary uses include numerous recreational activities.
It is formed by an earthfill embankment ( dam) 7,300 feet (2,200 m) long and up to 144 feet (44 m) high on the Little River. The lake was constructed between 19 for the purpose of providing municipal water to the nearby communities of Del City, Midwest City and Norman. Lake Thunderbird is a reservoir located in Norman, Oklahoma.
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