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Marval Resort is a family campground located on a peaceful haven of 105 acres in the foothills of the Oklahoma Ozarks. The Lower Illinois River runs alongside one side about 5 miles below the Lake TenKiller Dam and makes for great fishing opportunities.
Whether you’re looking to fish, to play or to just enjoy the quiet and great outdoors, you are always welcome at Marval Family Camping Resort. Besides our various styles of cabins and campsite rentals, we have a swimming pool, splash pad, 9 hole mini-golf course, 24-hour laundry room, game room, playground, sand volleyball court, half-court basketball, planned activities for the kids and lots of open or wooded space for your pleasure.
Marval is a beautiful place! We had a blast with all of the Halloween activities, the Halloween dance is the cutest thing ever and absolutely perfect! Marval is a very up kept place it's so clean and well maintained! The staff are extremely friendly and will help you with anything you need! I will definitely be coming back!
From the moment I arrived, I was blown away by the fantastic amenities and warm hospitality.
First of all, the mini golf course here is an absolute blast! It's well-maintained and perfect for some friendly competition with friends or family. The activity center is a hidden gem – I spent hours there painting pottery and creating tie-dye masterpieces. It's not just an activity; it's a memorable experience.
Speaking of activities, there's always something to do here. The variety of options means you can never get bored. Whether you want to relax by the pools, take a dip, or challenge yourself on the mini golf course, the choices are endless.
Floating down the river is an absolute must-do! The scenic beauty is breathtaking, and the cool water is a welcome escape from the summer heat. It's a tranquil and picturesque experience you won't want to miss.
But what truly sets this place apart is the staff. They're incredibly friendly, attentive, and always ready to assist with a smile. Their dedication to making your stay enjoyable is evident in every interaction.
Don't miss the chance to create lasting memories at this incredible destination!
We stay in a camper site with a group of friends during the fall-Oct time of year! The kids love how everyone goes All-Out for decorating and transforming the camp into Halloween Land! Lots of Amenities! Great Fishing Spot.
Went to Marval to get married, this past weekend. Rented a cabin for the weekend. Rented the reunion hall for one day. Paid a lot of money to rent them. The reunion hall was filthy. Trash and thick cobwebs all around the edges of the ceiling. We had to clean it. We got transferred from a cabin to the hilltop lodge, due to maintenance on the cabin. The lodge was dirty and in disrepair as well. We could sit at the dining table and look at the trash and dust under the sofa. And the rugs needed vacuumed. We were told the lodge had two king size beds we had to bring sheets for. They were queens. We were told it had 3 sets of twin bunk beds. It had 2. Killed 3 large spiders the first 2 hours we were there. Beautiful park. But we were very displeased with the accommodations. Very poor management . Especially for the money we spent. We don't plan on staying there, again.
We pulled our camper out to Marval and spent 2 fun filled days and nights. We went mostly for the fly fishing and the chance to try out our new camper in a safe place. But, if you have kids, this is the place to go. They have a playground, a big bounce area, swimming pools and of course, fishing. This is a safe place to turn the kids loose and let them run, bike and play. The only word of caution I’ll give you is to steer clear of the pizza shop in the resort. It’s overpriced and not great. If you want pizza, Gambino’s delivers. That’s a much better option. Over all, the resort is well maintained, clean and safe. There is never any shortage of activities for families, the trout fishing is usually pretty good and the staff is super friendly and helpful.
