Oklahoma City's Lake Stanley Draper

Originally constructed in 1962 and named after the prominent, longtime Chamber of Commerce director, Lake Stanley Draper is one of three Oklahoma City urban reservoirs (with Hefner and Overholser). It is located in the southeast part of the metro and takes water from Lake Atoka and the McGee Creek Reservoir.

Lake Draper is a popular Oklahoma City recreational spot with its many fishing piers, marina, picnic areas and large, open water for skiing.

According to the city, Lake Stanley Draper covers about 2,900 acres and has an average depth of 34 feet. It is 98 feet at its deepest point, slightly bigger and deeper than Lake Hefner and much more so than Overholser.

Lake Draper sits just near I-240 in southeast Oklahoma City between Midwest Boulevard and Post Road. The dam is located on the south side near SE 149th, and the marina is in the northwest finger on SE 104th. Stanley Draper Drive travels around more than three quarters of the lake.

Get a detailed map with driving directions to Lake Draper.

Boat ramps are located primarily on the west side of Lake Stanley Draper. Sailing, motor boats and jet ski's are all allowed. Daily boat permits are $5; annual permits are $25. Call (405) 297-2211 to speak with a Parks and Recreation representative regarding permits. They can be purchased at Bass Pro Shops, Academy Sports & Outdoors, the OKC Zoo and some select Wal-Marts and Conoco locations. Get a full list of purchase locations online.

The Lake Stanley Draper dam is a popular fishing area, as are the many covered piers all around the lake. Daily fishing permits are $3; annual permits are $15. As with boating permits, fishing permits can be purchased at Bass Pro Shops, Academy Sports & Outdoors, the OKC Zoo and some select Wal-Marts and Conoco locations. Get a full list of purchase locations online.

Skiing - If you enjoy skiing, Lake Draper's open water makes it one of the best spots in the metro for you.

Marina - The marina/concession area is the place to go for all permits, city and state as well as available boat storage and camping sites. Call (405) 799-0870 for more information.

Off-road - ATV and dirt bike riders can visit the 960-acre CrossTimbers Park.

Camping - Over 50 campsites are available at the cost of $8 per day (No RV water or electric hookups).

Swimming is prohibited.

In from out of town to visit Lake Stanley Draper? Here are some hotel options nearby:

• Value Place
  4112 East I-240 Service Road
  Less than 4 miles from Lake Draper
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• Comfort Inn & Suites
  5653 Tinker Diagonal
  Less than 7 miles from Lake Draper
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• Hawthorn Midwest City
  5701 Tinker Diagonal
  Less than 7 miles from Lake Draper
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• Hampton Inn
  1833 Center Drive
  Less than 7 miles from Lake Draper
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• La Quinta
  5501 Tinker Diagonal
  Less than 7 miles from Lake Draper
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