State Park Updates

State Park Updates

We've gathered all the latest news and updates about Oklahoma state parks right here as a handy referencefor you. From extreme water levels to updates on new facilities in our parks, here's all the latestbuzz.

Little Sahara Winter Closures

The two restrooms in Walking Hills will be closed 12/1/24 through 2/28/25

Quartz Mountain Winter Closures
  • Eagles Roost ATV area is closed October 31st, 2024, to April 1st, 2025, for migration.
  • Cottonwood Campground is closed October 31st, 2024, to April 1st, 2025.
  • Live Oak North Campground is closed October 31st, 2024, to April 1st, 2025.
  • Altus Lugert Dam bathrooms are closed October 31st, 2024, to April 1st, 2025.
Roman Nose Winter Closures

Turkey Roost Group Camp and the TeePees will be closed from 11/1/24 to 4/1/25
Community building in the group camp will remain open throughout winter with the cabins and bathhouse closed and winterized.

Fort Cobb Winter Closures

Deer Run, Black Jack, Tent Hill and Cove Road campgrounds are closed through 4/1/25
Caddo Hill, Sunset Cove bathrooms and one bathroom in Catfish Cove will be closed through 4/1/25

Tenkiller Winter Closures

Blue Jay Knob, Shady Grove, Hickory Flats, Eagles Point, Gooseneck Bend North and South and Flying Squirrel campgrounds will be closed from 11/30/24 through 3/1/25
Cabins 25 - 40 wil be closed from 11/30/24 through 3/1/25
Bathrooms in Bluff View, Crappie Point and Upper Fisherman's Point will be closed from 11/30/24 through 3/1/25

Cherokee Landing Winter Closures

Seminole, Chickasaw, Choctaw and Cherokee Area A campgrounds will be closed from 11/30/24 through 3/1/25

Greenleaf Winter Park Closures

Gobbler Ridge, Cypress Row, Playside and Lakeview Campgrounds will be closed from 11/30/24 through 3/1/25

Lake Wister Winter Closures

Wister Ridge and Ward's Landing Campgrounds will be closed from 12/1/24 through 2/28/25
Quarry Island Campground will be closed from 11//1/24 through 1/1/25

Great Plains Winter Closures

Boat ramp bathroom will be closed from 11/1/24 through 3/30/24

Spavinaw Area at Grand Lake Winter Closure

The park will be shut down for the winter from 11/1/24 through 4/1/25.

Cherokee Area at Grand Lake Winter Closures

Riverside campground water and bathrooms will be shut down from 11/1/24 through 4/1/25 but the campground will remain open for boaters and primitive camping
Lakeside and Grandview campgrounds will be closed 11/1/24 through 4/1/25

Keystone Winter Closures

All of Red Carpet camping area and shelters 4 and 5 will be closed from 11/1/24 through 3/1/25

Arrowhead Winter Closures

Echo Ridge, Lake View Circle and Hitchin Post Campgrounds will be closed from 12/1/24 through 2/28/25

Lake Murray Winter Closures

Cedar Cove, Tipps Point, Martins Landing, Rock Tower, Dukes Forest Campgrounds and Group Camp 1 will be closed 12/1/24 through 2/28/25
Sunset Beach will be closed from 11/1/24 until warm weather and water temperatures permit

Lake Thunderbird Winter Closures

Post Oak and Rose Rock RV Campground will be closed from 11/1/24 through 3/15/2025
Clear Bay Point, Critter Alley, Little Sandy, North Sentinel and Rose Rock Tent campgrounds will be closed from 11/1/24 through 3/15/25

Alabaster Caverns Winter Closures

All of Canyon Campground and Mesa Campground site 10, will be closed 11/1/24 through 3/31/25

Boiling Springs Winter Closures

Spring Hill Campground, Elware Pavilion and Group Camp 1 and 2 will be closed from 11/1/24 through 4/1/25

Osage Hills Winter Closures

Water to individual RV Sites and outer loop restroom closed, but RV sites will remain open. 11/1/24 through 4/1/25
Group camp will be closed from 12/1/24 through 4/1/25

High Water Release Horns

During high water release for power generation at the Broken Bow Dam, the US Army Corps of Engineers blasts a loud horn to alert campers and anyone on the water that levels may be rising quickly.

Swinging Bridge Closure at Greenleaf
Swinging Bridge Closure at Greenleaf

Due to significant structural damage from flooding, the swinging bridge remains closed for long term reconstruction planning.

Lake Watonga Dam Repairs
Lake Watonga Dam Repairs

Repairs to the Watonga dam began in April 2021 and are expected to continue indefinitely. Trout are being stocked at Lake Boecher by ODWC during the regular winter season.