Oklahoma

Oklahoma offers a diverse getaway with a multitude of Mid-Western adventures.  Visitors can go see Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, which has more than 50 mammal, 240 bird, 64 reptile and amphibians, 36 fish, and 806 plant species living there.  The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum offers a look into the rough lifestyle and culture of the old west. 

Oklahoma is known for its part in the trail of tears, where over 16,000 Cherokee were relocated in the 1830’s.  The name Oklahoma means “Red People”, where over 39 tribes now call the state home.  Oklahoma later became a state in 1907, and is well known for its Mid-Western culture along with its pioneering past.

The State offers almost 40 parks and recreation areas to visit.  Visitors can find out more information about Oklahoma tourism at the Travel Website.

• Alabaster Caverns State Park – Freedom, OK
• Alabaster Caverns highlight of the 200-acre  park the ¾ mile cavern formed of alabaster, a rare form of gypsum, making it the largest natural gypsum cave in the world that is open to the public. The area includes daily guided tours, camping, gift shop, and hiking.
• Arrowhead State Park – Canadian, OK
• Arrowhead State Park is located on a peninsula of Lake Eufaula, which is one of the largest manmade lakes in the southwest. Arrowhead State Park features tent/rv camping, picnic shelters, a marina, playgrounds, trails, miniature golf course, swimming area, mountain biking, and stables.
• Beavers Bend and Hochatown State Park – Broken Bow, OK
• Beavers Bend is located along the shores of Broken Bow Lake.  Recreation opportunities include the 18 hole Cedar Creek Golf Course, hiking, biking, boating, nature trails, tennis, softball, volleyball, trout fishing, water skiing, nature center activities, river float trips, miniature golf, paddleboats, bumper boats, canoeing, horseback riding, picnic areas, hayrides, and train rides. A gift shop, grocery, and the Forest Heritage Center are also on-site.
• Bernice Area at Grand Lake State Park – Bernice, OK
• Bernice offers fishing for crappie, largemouth bass, white bass, channel catfish and bluegill. Visitors will find campsites, showers, boat ramp, courtesy boat dock for loading and unloading, picnic areas, playground, a one mile paved walking and jogging path that is handicap accessible, two wildlife watch towers, along with a swimming and a nature center.
• Black Mesa State Park and Natural Reserve – Kenton, OK
• Black Mesa Park takes its name from the layer of black lava rock that coated the mesa about 30 million years ago.  Visitors can hike to the top of the plateau, Oklahoma's highest point at 4,973 feet above sea level, go camping, and watch wildlife.  
• Boiling Spring State Park – Woodward, OK
• Boiling Springs Park is one of seven original state parks built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps and was named after a natural "boiling" spring that still flows.  The area includes camping, hiking, fishing, volleyball, swimming, and watchable wildlife.
• Cherokee Area at Grand Lake State Park – Langley, OK
• Cherokee Area is one of Oklahoma's largest lakes with over 59,000 surface acres and 1,300 miles of shoreline. The park consists of several smaller parks that are located near the Pensacola Dam and around the lake. The area is known for great fishing, camping, hiking, boating, and a variety of water sports.
• Cherokee Landing State Park – Park Hill, OK
• Cherokee Landing is located in the Cookson Hills, south of Tahlequah and next to Lake Tenkiller. The park features RV hookups with electric/water, traditional campsites, restrooms with showers, lighted boat ramp, swimming beach, playgrounds and a softball field.
• Clayton Lake State Park – Clayton, OK
• Clayton Lake Park is a 95-acre lake is open to fishermen and boaters, but no water sports are allowed. In addition to a lighted boat and ADA accessible fishing dock, the park also has a swimming beach and playground.
• Disney/Little Blue Area at Grand Lake State Park – Disney, OK
• The Disney/Little Blue Area has become a popular area for bass fishing, water sports, and offers a lighted boat ramp. Nestled between the trees and Grand Lake are a total of 40 tent campsites, and each site has its own picnic table. The park is also a great place for family reunions where everyone can mingle in the group shelter picnic area.
• Dripping Springs State Park – Okmulgee, OK
• Dripping Springs offers boating, fishing, swimming, and watchable wildlife.  The park is located along beautiful Dripping Springs Lake, built in 1979, which spans 1,150 acres. The lake was designated Oklahoma's first "Trophy Bass Lake" and has an abundant stand of timber still in the water, which make an ideal habitat for trophy bass.
• Fort Cobb State Park – Fort Cobb, OK
• Fort Cobb offers visitors a variety of outdoor activities and attractions.  The park borders Fort Cobb Lake, a large lake with 4,000 surface acres for swimming, golf, fishing, boating and water sports.  Sunset Cove Marina offers boat and boating equipment rentals, boat slip rentals, a convenience store, fuel and a restaurant. 
• Foss State Park – Foss, OK
• Foss State Park activities include hiking, biking, horseback riding, fishing, boating, swimming and camping.  Foss State Park has an equestrian camp with a multi-purpose trail for horseback riding, hiking and mountain biking.
• Gloss Mountain and Great Plains State Park – Mountain Park, OK
• Gloss Mountain’s and Great Plain’s rocky terrain of the Wichita Mountain foothills provides miles of mountain biking trails for experts and beginners alike.  Hiking trails give visitors a chance to explore the park on foot and take in the scenery at a slower pace.  Whether biking or on foot, visitors will have access to over 400 acres of park land.  Rock climbing in granite boulder fields is also a favorite activity at Great Plains State Park. 
• Great Salt Plains State Park – Jet, OK
• Great Salt Plains barren landscape is comprised of salt left over from an ocean that covered Oklahoma in prehistoric times, and the saltwater lake in the park, Great Salt Plains Lake, is about half as salty as the ocean.  Visitors can take their pick of activities in the park, such as swimming in Great Salt Plains, camping, boating, fishing, or hiking along bike trails.
• Greenleaf State Park – Braggs, OK
• Greenleaf Park is one of Oklahoma's original seven state parks and one of its most scenic and family-oriented.  The park has 14 cabins with bathroom, kitchen, heat and air, dishes, and linens.  The park features RV and tent campsites, community building, pavilion, enclosed shelter, seasonal grill, miniature golf, a laundry center and arcade room.
• Honey Creek Area at Grand Lake State Park – Groves, OK
• Honey Creek is on the shore of Grand Lake, which boasts 1,300 miles of shoreline, with more than 60 miles winding through the Ozark mountains.  The area includes, camping, biking, boating, hiking, and fishing.
• Hugo Lake State Park – Hugo, OK
• Hugo Lake is located in scenic southeastern Oklahoma; this long established recreation destination offers family fun, boating, abundant fishing opportunities and spectacular sunsets.  The site includes cabins with satellite TV, or campsites for traditional camping.  Each site offers a grill and picnic table, swimming, fishing,  or swimming with coves located on two sides of the campsite.
• Keystone State Park – Sand Springs, OK
• Keystone Park offers many different activities and accommodation choices for guests.  For an action-packed time, load up the family in your own boat, or rent one and cruise off onto the lake for water skiing or fishing.  Those who want to stay on land can explore the hiking trail around the edge of Keystone Lake or watch for birds and other wildlife among the trees and hills of Oklahoma's Green Country.
• Lake Eufaula State Park – Checotah, OK
• Lake Eufaula can be observed on hiking trails such as the Bluebird Trail.  Visitors can bring bikes to get around the expansive park and take a ride on one of the mountain bike trails. The Deep Fork Nature Center educates visitors about native animals and plant species, and kids and adults can participate in naturalist programs and activities.  There is a swimming area with a beach, and multiple boat ramps provide easy access to the lake.
• Lake Murray State Park and Lodge – Ardmore, OK
• Lake Murray State Park is Oklahoma's first and largest state park consisting of 12,500 acres located on the shores of beautiful Lake Murray. The park's diverse terrain, exceptional trails and historic sites make Lake Murray State Park a favorite destination among outdoor, water sport and ATV riding enthusiasts. 
• Lake Texoma State Park – Kingston, OK
• Lake Texoma is Oklahoma's second largest lake and one of the premier striped bass hot spots in the southwest.  Besides fishing and a myriad of watersports, Lake Texoma State Park offers swimming, camping, picnic areas, wildlife viewing opportunities and hiking.
• Lake Thunderbird State Park – Norman, OK
• Lake Thunderbird offers a variety of water activities and recreation.  The park features two marinas, camping, hiking, nature viewing, and swimming.
• Lake Wister State Park – Wister, OK
• Lake Wister has five camping areas around the scenic 7,300 surface acres of Lake Wister, this state park is a haven of outdoor recreational activity.  Visitors to Lake Wister State Park can enjoy a variety of activities including hiking, camping, biking, boating and water skiing.
• Little Sahara State Park – Waynoka, OK
• Little Sahara has over 1,600 acres of sand dunes with a diverse terrain.  Visitors can motor bike for sport, picnic, and hike.
• McGee Creek State Park – Atoka, OK
• McGee Creek occupies the southwest edge of the Ouachita Mountain Range.  McGee Creek State Park offers recreational opportunities including water activities, camping, hiking and fishing, as well as hunting in the adjacent wildlife management area.  This 2,600-acre park is the perfect place to stay while fishing in one of Oklahoma's finest trophy lakes, the 3,350-acre McGee Creek Reservoir.  Fishermen will find an abundance of large and smallmouth bass, channel catfish, perch, crappie and sunfish. 
• Natural Falls State Park – West Siloam Springs, OK
• Natural Falls features a 77-foot waterfall cascading through rock formations and creating a hidden, serene atmosphere at the bottom of a narrow V-shaped valley. A railed observation platform allows hikers to overlook the falls and another observation deck with seating is located at the foot of the falls offering two vantage points to enjoy one of the most scenic wonders in the state. 
• Okmulgee State Park – Okmulgee, OK
• Okmulgee State Park, on beautiful Okmulgee Lake, is a wonderful place for your family outing. Visitors can fish, hike or bring your mountain bike, and camp. A public hunting area is on the north side of Okmulgee Lake.
• Osage Hills State Park – Pawhuska, OK
• Osage Hills has a wide range of activities to choose from while visiting the area.  Features include camping, hiking, fishing, and boating.  Fishing is a favorite activity in Osage Hills State Park.  Anglers can test their skills and try their luck at Lookout Lake or at Sand Creek, which winds through the park. 
• Raymond Gary State Park – Fort Townson, OK
• Raymond Gary Park offers fishing, boating, and swimming. Camping and picnic facilities are available, and include RV sites with full hookups, tent sites, group pavilions, comfort stations with showers, a playground, swim beach, and cabin rentals.
• Redrock Canyon State Park – Hinton, OK
• Redrock Canyon visitors can take a serene walk on one of the park's two nature trails, or enjoy a more strenuous hike through the rocky terrain on a hiking trail.  Hikers can still see wagon wheel ruts left by settlers traveling to California on one of the trails, as the park was once a stop along the historic California Trail.   
• Robbers Cave State Park – Wilburton, OK
• Robbers Cave is a favorite of rappellers, cave explorers, equestrians, and hikers.  The park and adjoining wildlife management area offers acres of discovery and enjoyment including caves, trout fishing in season, boating, hunting, trails for hikers and horses, sandstone cliffs for climbing and rappelling, and fall foliage viewing.
• Roman Nose State Park – Watonga, OK
• Roman Nose Park activities include an 18 hole golf course, swimming pools, tennis courts, volleyball court, hiking trails, two lakes, trout fishing in season, miniature golf, canoeing, paddle boats, horse stables and hayrides. Group camps, tent and RV campsites are located throughout the park. The area also offers good opportunities for fall foliage viewing.
• Sequoyah Bay State Park – Wagoner, OK
• Sequoyah Bay Park is located near the Western Hills Guest ranch.  It offers camping, hiking, a golf resort, fishing, boating, and swimming.
• Snowdale Area at Grand Lake State Park – Salina, OK
• Snowdale is located on the shore of Lake Hudson and is a popular destination for bass, catfish, perch and crappie fishing.  A wide variety of water sports are allowed on the lake. Other recreational activities include camping, swimming, volleyball and hiking.
• Spavina Area at Grand Lake State Park – Spavina, OK
• Spavina Area offers fishing opportunities at Lake Spavinaw. Varieties of fish in the lake include channel catfish, crappie, large and smallmouth bass, sunfish, spotted bass, walleye and white bass.  There is also camping and hiking.
• Talimena State Park – Talihena, OK
• Talimena Park is a scenic drive that offers winding roads through the Ouachita Mountains that is known for spectacular spring and fall foliage.  Hiking and backpacking trails throughout Talimena State Park offer a wide range of scenic, wooded terrain.  Dirt bikes and ATVs are permitted in the park as an entrance point to the national forest lands.
• Tenkiller State Park – Vian, OK
• Tenkiller Park activities include picnics, camping, horseback riding, hiking, biking, and swimming.  Picnic facilities include tables and a group shelter.
• Twin Bridges Area at Grand Lake State Park – Fairland, OK
• Twin Bridges is known for its quiet country atmosphere and excellent fishing for trophy-sized bass, catfish, bluegill, and spoonbill. A fishing center with bait, tackle, and enclosed fishing dock is located within the park. Lighted boat ramps, picnic areas, RV and tent campgrounds, snacks, lake huts, playgrounds, volleyball court, and horseshoe pits are also available.
• Walnut Creek State Park – Prue, OK
• Walnut Creek offers fishing, boating, water skiing and more. Visitors have access to swim beaches, lighted and unlighted boat ramps, a softball field, group picnic shelter and playground areas. The park has 73 full and semi-modern RV hookups, tent sites and comfort stations with showers and picnic areas.