Madill, OK

Madill may be small in size, but it is overflowing with character. This old railroad town has developed into a cool, countrified community of laid-back locals, mom-and-pop shops and funky annual events.

What To Do

Try your luck in Madill. The Madill Gaming Center offers some of your favorite electronic gaming machines! Boasting 2,710 square feet of gaming floor with 99 electronic games for you to choose from, you're sure to find the perfect game for you. The Gaming Center is conveniently open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Ready for a thrilling airborne adventure? Water Wings of Texoma is the premier destination for Hydro Flight water sports on Lake Texoma. Come experience the feeling of zero gravity with friends and family. This ingenious and deceptively simple device bolts onto the personal watercraft routing the water jet through a long hose that connects to a pair of jet boots and hand-held stabilizers. The arrangement lets you fly, Iron Man style, up to 30 feet in the air – or leap headfirst through the waves like a human dolphin. You don't want to miss out on this awesome water sport!

While you are here, make sure to take some time to walk around town and browse the charming shops and specialty stores for unique and interesting finds. Amazing Grace Boutique boasts a fashionable array of retail items including apparel and accessories, jewelry, spirit wear, kid clothing, unique gift items, children's toys and boots. Another quaint shop is Effie’s Unique Boutique. This small country-couture store offers top Western brands and vintage pieces to appease the clothes-shopping lover in anyone. However, Madill isn’t known solely for its boutiques. It also has unique events throughout the year that draw in tourists and locals alike.

The most popular event in Madill is none other than its National Sand Bass Festival. This unique festival was established in 1963 and draws in crowds of around 30,000 people each year. During the festival, the downtown square is transformed into something spectacular. For the first full weekend of June, individuals celebrate with festive music, fantastic food, fun competitions, arts and crafts and even a terrapin turtle race! This is truly an event for everybody that nobody wants to miss. If you are planning on making a stop in Madill, we recommend trying to make it happen during this fun, one-of-a-kind festival.

What To Eat

Everybody loves food. It turns out that the residents and tourists in Madill are no different and boy do they love some of the diners and restaurants this little town has to offer. Hobo Joe’s is a family-oriented restaurant that offers kind friendly entertainment such as Frisbee plates families can keep to take home as well as board games and chalk walls that customers are more than welcome to draw on. Some specialties include their brick oven pizza and a freshly made, hand-breaded chicken fried steak. Once you have had your fill of pizza, burgers and chicken fried steak, make plans for your next meal at El Tequila Mexican Restaurant. This small but tasty spot sizzles up authentic Mexican cuisine at a reasonable price in a cozy, colorful dining atmosphere. The menu features traditional style dishes such as fajitas, enchiladas, nachos, tacos, taquitos, chimichangas and more. A customer favorite is the Especial El Tequila, a main dish entree featuring a combination of beef ribs, chorizo, shrimp, chicken and steak with served with rice and beans and a side salad. 

Where To Stay

There are several accommodations in Madill thanks to its proximity to Lake Texoma. Bridgeview Marina & Resort features seven fully-equipped cabins along with RV hookups and trailer space rental. Whichever lodging you prefer, showers and dump stations are available for all. Little Glasses Resort & Marina allows guests to rent cabins, all equipped with a kitchen, satellite TV and outdoor grills or bring your RV and park/stay in the gorgeous tree-lined RV park. The RV sites have water, electricity and sewer. Check out their website for more information and to book your stay with Little Glasses Resort & Marina! Live in luxury at the Four Silos Retreat. This 5,000-square-foot home has five spacious bedrooms, four full bathrooms and two half bathrooms, two living areas, a large dining area, butler's pantry and an eat-in kitchen.

History

Founded in 1901 and named after George Alexander Madill, an attorney for the St. Louis-San Francisco Railway, Madill resides in Marshall County, the smallest county in Oklahoma, and is just a two-hour drive north of Dallas/Fort Worth and South of OKC. Within its three-square-mile radius live 3,800 individuals that, despite its small size, love the character and style of Madill enough to happily call it home. This countrified community of laid-back locals, mom-and-pop shops and fun annual events has more to offer than meets the eye.

If you are thinking, “Madill… that sure sounds familiar!” It may be that you enjoy a popular chocolate-covered peanut candy snack. Although it has recently closed, Madill used to boast one of the nation’s largest peanut shelling factories. This small town was supplying peanuts for almost any product in the southwest region that involved the tasty snack. Including, you guessed it, chocolate-covered peanut M&M’s. Even though the factory is no longer shelling peanuts, some still find it fun to stop in and see the building that helped produce their favorite treats as a small tourist stop. Aside from the factory, there are many unique places that remain open in Madill and have plenty of life and inspiration to keep this town moving right along, with or without peanuts.

Now that you have decided Madill is going to be your next getaway location, be sure to scope out the other local events and restaurants on our site. We guarantee you will enjoy the town’s simple yet satisfying charm.

Explore Madill

  1. Madill Gaming Center

    Madill, OK

    Try Your Luck at the Slots in Madill! The Madill Gaming Center offers some of your favorite electronic gaming machines! Boasting 2,710 square feet of gaming floor with 99 electronic games for you to choose from, you're sure to find the perfect...
  2. BLUSH Naturally

    Madill, OK

    At BLUSH Naturally Holistic Spa in Madill, Oklahoma, there is a prominent belief in individual beauty and wellness through a holistic approach. It is their goal to offer a wide array of services to provide you with your own experience of...
  3. Madill City Lake

    Madill, OK

    Explore Madill City Lake in Madill! Madill City Lake is a reservoir located one mile from Madill. The Lake area has a playground for kids, covered picnic areas, soccer fields, disc golf and fishing for those who are ready to cast a line wherever...
  4. Water Wings

    Madill, OK

    Water Wings of Texoma is the premier destination for Hydro Flight water sports on Lake Texoma. Come experience the feeling of zero gravity with friends and family. This ingenious and deceptively simple device bolts on to the personal water...
  5. William Ray Memorial Park

    Madill, OK

    Explore William Ray Memorial Park in Madill! William Ray Memorial Park formerly known as Madill City Park was dedicated to the memory of William Andrew Ray on May 30, 2006. The park features picnic areas, pavilions, a basketball court, tennis...
  1. Best Western Plus Sand Bass Inn & Suites

    Madill, OK

    Best Western Plus - The Best Around! Come enjoy a cozy, affordable stay in one of Madill's newest and nicest hotels, the Best Western Plus Sand Bass Inn & Suites. All rooms feature cable/satellite television, free Wi-Fi, a coffee maker, a...
  2. Bridgeview Marina & Resort

    Madill, OK

    Located near the family recreation area at Lake Texoma, Bridgeview Marina & Resort features 7 fully-equipped cabins along with RV hookups and trailer space rental. Whichever lodging you prefer, showers and dump stations are available for all. The...
  3. Four Silos Retreat

    Madill, OK

    Enjoy a luxurious get-a-way in this spacious country home! Come relax and get away for a bit at this one-of-a kind, luxury home that sits on a 100+ year old cattle ranch in Southern Oklahoma! With no neighbors in sight, Four Silos Retreat is...
  4. Little Glasses Resort and Marina

    Madill, OK

    Little Glasses Resort & Marina in Madill, Oklahoma is the perfect getaway for families. The resort provides many outdoor activities for all guests. You can visit Little Glasses Bay or grab a BBQ boat lunch from their very own deli called...
  5. Madill Inn

    Madill, OK

    Enjoy the single, double or triple beds featured in the Madill Inn that are each clean and comfortable. Take a dip in the swimming pool after a long day and feel relaxed with the friendly service. Madill Inn is near interstate 70 adjacent to...
  6. Texoma Shores Resort (Cumberland Cove)

    Madill, OK

    This 115 acres of fun and excitement is a great vacation spot for families. Located on Lake Texoma and just three miles away from one of Madill's famous historic sites, Fort Washita, there are plenty of attractions to keep you and your family...
  7. The American Inn

    Madill, OK

    Choose to stay at The American Inn for a comfortable, affordable stay in Madill, Oklahoma! This hotel offers free breakfast, free wireless internet, an outdoor pool, guest laundry, meeting space, a business center and pets are welcome with...
  1. El Tequila Mexican Restaurant

    Madill, OK

    Mexi-Food Madness in Madill! El Tequila Mexican Restaurant, located in Madill, Oklahoma sizzles up authentic Mexican cuisine at a reasonable price in a cozy, colorful dining atmosphere. The menu features traditional style dishes such as fajitas,...
  2. Boom-a-rang Diner - Madill

    Madill, OK

    Boom-a-rang Diner in Madill, Oklahoma, is the place to be if you are looking for old-fashioned diner cookin’. At Boom-a-rang Diner they are proud to say that word of mouth has filled their restaurants for over 25 years. The appeal of...
  3. Country Kitchen - Madill

    Madill, OK

    Stop in for a meal at Country Kitchen in Madill, Oklahoma, where the breakfast is served all day! This little diner has a lot of personality and it shows with their popular meals including their famous club sandwich, their hamburgers, hamburger...
  4. El Paraiso Ice Cream, Snacks & More

    Madill, OK

    El Paraiso Ice Cream, Snacks & More is a unique dessert joint located in Madill, Oklahoma. They serve ice cream, popsicles, candy, chips, popcorn and Mexican street corn! They have a wide range of ice cream flavors and the best part is that all...
  5. Hobo Joe's

    Madill, OK

    Come check out Hobo Joe's Restaurant in Madill, Oklahoma! The restaurant boasts a kid-friendly, family-oriented restaurant that caters to people of all ages. Also, all kids’ meals are served on a frisbee to take home with you for more family...
  6. La Grande Restaurant and Catering

    Madill, OK

    La Grande Restaurant and Catering in Madill not only serves delicious Mexican cuisine, the menu also features barbecue, catfish and other American favorites. Whether it's chips, salsa, queso, fajitas or burgers and fries, the food is home-cooked...
  7. Oil Spill Restaurant

    Madill, OK

    Locals of Madill, Oklahoma, love the Oil Spill Restaurant for their friendly service and their broad selection of tasty food! People from surrounding areas must have caught word of the delicious entrées and desserts because guests from all over...
  1. Amazing Grace Boutique

    Madill, OK

    Stop in at the Amazing Grace Boutique in Madill, Oklahoma for fantastic finds and specialty shopping! Owned and operated by two best friends, this store boasts a fashionable array of retail items including apparel and accessories, jewelry, spirit...
  2. Effie's Unique Boutique

    Madill, OK

    A Green Boutique with a Twist of Vintage Love! For today's latest trends, hit up Effie's Unique Boutique in Madill, Oklahoma, where fashion and funk go hand-in-hand! This vintage-style boutique emphasizes a green approach with an eclectic...
  3. Sharpe's: Madill

    Madill, OK

    Sharpe's Department Store in Madill, Oklahoma has a wide selection of men's, women's and kids apparel, footwear, accessories and more! You can find brands such as Ariat, Carhartt, Hey Dude, Justin, Twisted X and Wrangler at any of the Sharpe's...
  4. The Flower Basket

    Madill, OK

    Flower Basket has been proudly serving Madill, Oklahoma, since 1987. This family-owned and operated flower shop is committed to offering only the finest floral arrangements and gifts. Backed by service that is friendly and prompt, Flower Basket...