Best Oklahoma Family Resorts

Oklahoma! Take your pick – a lakeside resort on Grand Lake, a casino resort with over-the-top pools and amenities, or a quiet, remote cabin retreat. Oklahoma has so much to explore for families traveling with kids of all ages!

Check out our list of the Top Resorts with Kids in Oklahoma. Enjoy!

Top 10 Best Family Resorts

in Oklahoma

1. Shangri La Resort – Afton, Oklahoma (Grand Lake)

The Shangri La Resort is located along the shores of Monkey Island on Grand Lake in beautiful Northeastern Oklahoma.

There is a resort pool and kids’ splash fort with water slides that are sure to please both kids and parents alike! Resort activities include Golf, Tennis, and Pickleball courts, an arcade, and local fishing and horseback riding.

Dine in style at one of the 6 on-site restaurants and catch live music on the lake on Fridays and Saturdays in the Summer.

The Shangri La Resort on Grand Lake is what Oklahoma Summer night dreams are made of!

What we love most about it: Splash Fort and Water Slides

Read our full resort review here: Shangri La Resort



2. The Artesian Hotel Casino and Spa – Sulphur, Oklahoma

The Artesian Hotel, Casino, and Spa in Sulphur, OK is the perfect combination of relaxation, rejuvenation, and fun!

It is a historic boutique hotel with a boutique casino, boutique shopping, a modern-day bathhouse, and an indoor-outdoor pool.

There are 3 onsite dining options to choose from, all delicious.

What we love most about it: Modern Day Bath House

Read our full resort review here: Artesian Hotel, Casino, and Spa



3. Choctaw Casino and Resort – Durant, Oklahoma

The Choctaw Casino and Resort in Durant, OK is the largest of the three Choctaw Casino and Resorts and in our opinion the most family-friendly.

In addition to the massive Casino that parents can enjoy, there are 2 water slides, a family-friendly pool, an arcade, a bowling alley, and a movie theater on-site.

There are also 16 restaurants on the property so you will definitely find something that everyone will enjoy! Be sure to check out the self-guided, digital art walk, featuring work from Choctaw artists.

What we love most about it: The District – Arcade, Bowling Alley, and Movie Theater… with a full bar!

Read our full resort review here: Choctaw Casino and Resort – Durant



4. Candlewyck Cove Resort – Grove, Oklahoma (Grand Lake)

The Candlewyck Cove Resort is a lakefront resort nestled on the shores of Grand Lake.

There are a variety of accommodation options to choose from including cabins, luxury homes, townhomes, and a hotel.

Continental breakfast is available on Summer weekends but otherwise, you’ll want to stock up on food in nearby Grove, Oklahoma to prepare meals at the resort – the luxury homes and townhomes include full kitchens!

Spend your Summer days in the outdoor pool or rent a boat for a memorable family day on the lake then sit back in your private hot tub (available with some accommodations) and take in the stars for an equally memorable evening!

What we love most about it: renting a boat for the day on Grand Lake

Read our full resort review here: Candlewyck Cove Resort



5. Choctaw Resort and Casino – Grant, Oklahoma

The Choctaw Casino and Resort located in Grant, OK is a little smaller and less overwhelming than the larger Choctaw Casino and Resort in Durant, OK.

However, it has a little less things for kids to enjoy but still has a great outdoor pool and kid-friendly dining options on-site.

What we love most about it: the outdoor pool

Read our full resort review here: Choctaw Resort and Casino – Grant



6. Chickasaw Retreat and Conference Center – Sulphur, Oklahoma

Chickasaw Retreat and Conference Center in Sulphur, OK is a perfect place for a family getaway in the Chickasaw Country Region of the state.

There are multiple levels of accommodations, an indoor pool, outdoor activities, and a plethora of lake activities to keep guests entertained.

Attractions nearby include beautiful Turner Falls and the Chickasaw National Recreation Area.

What we love most about it: Proximity to Turner Falls

Read our full resort review here: Chickasaw Retreat and Conference Center



7. River’s Edge Cottages – Watson, Oklahoma

River’s Edge Cottages is a collection of cottages on the banks of the Mountain Fork River in beautiful Southeastern Oklahoma.

Perfect for a secluded family getaway in a private riverside cabin with fishing, kayaking, and other water activities available.

There is a playground for kids to enjoy, scenic drives for parents to enjoy, and unbelievable stargazing for everyone to enjoy!

What we love most about it: private cabins, stargazing

Read our full resort review here: River’s Edge Cottages



8. Long Lake Resort – Poteau, Oklahoma

Long Lake Resort in Poteau, OK is a lakeside resort with a variety of accommodations (cabins, RV park, tent camping) with plenty of activities to keep the family entertained.

Rent a boat to spend a day on the water, explore the local trails, or enjoy the splash pad and playground with a covered picnic area.

Whatever you do, don’t miss the buffalo herd that roams nearby!

What we love most about it: Kayaking on Long Lake

Read our full resort review here: Long Lake Resort



9. Quartz Mountains Resort Arts & Conference Center– Lone Wolf, Oklahoma

The Quartz Mountains State Park Resort Arts and Conference Center outside Lone Wolf, OK is in, you guessed it, Quartz Mountain State Park.

There are nice hotel-like accommodations at the lodge with an indoor pool and hot tub as well as all the activities available at the Quartz Mountain State Park. Hiking, biking, fishing, boating, golf…. the choice is yours! Decisions, decisions…

What we love most about it: Taking in the sunset over Lake Altus and the Witchita Mountains

Read our full resort review here: Quartz Mountains Resort Arts & Conference Center



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