Madill: Sand Bass Festival and Lakeside Trail

Madill combines the Madill City Lake Dam Trail along the lakeshore with the annual National Sand Bass Festival. If you’re looking for a hotel, you can plan your stay around a set event date, time by the water, or an interest in exhibits and recreational activities. If the festival is the reason for your trip, start with the June dates; for other plans, the trail, an exhibition, or a recreational activity can take center stage. Water Wings of Texoma offers individual and group hydro flight lessons; check the provider’s current booking arrangements in advance.

Trail, Festival, and Travel Dates

The Madill City Lake Dam Trail is 1.1 miles long, rated easy, and runs along the lakeshore. Its length and rating are two separate planning details; its route by the water adds a scenic focus. The National Sand Bass Festival sets a different timeframe: it takes place annually during the first full week of June in Madill. Check the specific festival dates for your travel year. The festival draws more than 15,000 visitors to Madill’s town square. This visitor count is an estimate and may vary from year to year.

Exhibits at the Museum of Southern Oklahoma

An exhibit at the Museum of Southern Oklahoma features uniforms and artifacts from World War II connected to Marshall County’s involvement in the war. The First American exhibit features beadwork and traditional Chickasaw regalia. The two themes differ in focus: Marshall County’s involvement in the war on one hand, and Chickasaw beadwork and regalia on the other. Individual exhibits may change.

Park and Gaming Center

William Ray Memorial Park has an outdoor swimming pool and a tennis court. These are two different outdoor recreational options: swimming in the outdoor pool and playing tennis. The Madill Gaming Center offers electronic games and slot machines across 2,071 square feet. While the park combines swimming and tennis, the center focuses on electronic gaming. The gaming center’s offerings may change; check the current selection before your visit if a specific activity is important to you.

Lake Texoma: Recreation and Overnight Stays

Little Glasses Resort & Marina is located on Lake Texoma. It offers boating, RV or tent camping, and cabin stays. The overnight options are clearly distinct: cabins on the one hand, RV or tent camping on the other. This lets you decide on your preferred type of accommodation first, then whether you’d like to add boating to your stay. Recreational activities and overnight options may change; check what’s currently available before planning on a particular option.

For the broader travel overview: Marshall County.