The club is on about 603 acres (244 ha), centered on a complex of nine cabins, a bunkhouse for ranch hands and staff, and supporting structures.

The log cabins were built by club members from local materials.

[2] The club was established by Oklahoma businessman John R. Boardman, who came to the area in 1901 with family and friends.

That year he and two partners formed the Torrey Lake Club as a resort for friends.

[2] The club area was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 12, 1991.