State Park FAQs

For a comprehensive list of state park policies and lodging reservation guildelines, click here.

Tents are allowed to set up in RV spots with same rules applicable for additional tents.

• Oklahoma residents 62 years of age and older and their spouses can receive a free Oklahoma State Parks parking pass. More info on that can be found at this link.

• Seniors 62 and over get a discount on state park lodge rooms and cabins Sunday through Thursday nights (excluding holidays) during peak season and any night during the offseason.

• State parks offer a $2 discount on the base rate per night for campers 62 and over with proper identification.

• We offer Senior discounts Monday-Thursdays at all 7 golf courses.  Arrowhead and Lake Murray also offer a senior discount on Friday - Sunday and Holidays.

Hunting

All state parks are considered game refuges, except as otherwise posted. Hunting or trapping may be permitted in the park where such activities are specifically authorized by written agreement and approval of the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department Commission and the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation Commission.

Fishing

• Fishing is permitted in all areas of the state park system except in those areas which have been posted and designated as restricted.
• Fishing shall be in accordance with the laws and regulations set forth by the Department of Wildlife Conservation.
• Bow fishing is restricted to primitive areas of the park with an authorized permit from the park manager or park ranger.

Park gift shops and offices do not sell fishing permits. Proper licensing must be obtained through the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation and can be purchased at a dealer or through their website.

There are no first-come-first-serve (FCFS) campsites at Oklahoma State Parks. All RV and tent campsites along with many pavilions and shelters must be reserved online at this link or through the individual park page.

All group camps and some additional shelters must be reserved in advance by calling the park office.

In a tent camping area, one tent is allowed per site. One child's tent may also be placed on that site at no additional cost. When staying on an RV site, one child's tent will be allowed at no extra cost. Any other tent placed on an RV site accompanying an RV is charged a base rate fee of $16 per night, per site, in addition to the fee for the RV. Managers at individual parks have discretionary allowance with regards to the number of tents per site for organized groups in tent camping and primitive areas.

Campground quiet hours are from 11:00 pm to 6:00 am. Generators are not allowed during this time.

You may stay in the same campsite for up to 14 days. Please see the park manager for extension requests. Extension request approvals are based on the season and availability.

Pets are allowed in Oklahoma State Parks as long as they are kept on a leash no longer than 10 feet, supervised at all times and cleaned up after.

Pets are permitted in some lodging units for an additional fee. For more details, please see Oklahoma State Parks reservation guidelines.

Magnet fishing and metal detecting are prohibited at all state parks.

A permit is required for all drone usage.

Visit the state parks booking page to make a cabin, lodge or campsite reservation. Reservations can also be made from each individual park page.

Check with the park staff or park manager first. There are some instances where collecting firewood from the forest floor is permissible. Some park offices sell firewood. Park guests may also bring charcoal and starter logs if they choose. To help prevent the spread of harmful insects, firewood from outside the park region is discouraged. Please remember to always observe local burn ban regulations. Click here to find the current burn ban status issued by the Oklahoma Forestry Services.

Carts are allowed to be used by persons with physical disabilities as well as other persons with the proper permit and approval from the park manager. Permits may require a fee. Parks that do allow golf carts with proper permit include Cherokee Landing, Foss, Great Plains, Greenleaf, Lake Texoma, McGee Creek and Sequoyah Bay. For information about using golf carts at any park not listed above, please call the park directly.

Golf carts may only be operated within the boundary of the designated state park during daylight hours. The operator must be 18 and possess a valid driver's license. Golf carts shall only be operated within park boundaries on designated park roadways with a speed limit not exceeding twenty-five miles per hour (25 mph). Operation of golf carts on golf coures or park trails, paved or unpaved, is not authorized.

Most state parks do not offer direct boat rental. This service is generally provided by the park marina concessionaire.

Due to sanitization standards, guests are now required to bring their own cooking utensils and dishes for a cabin or lodge stay. Bed and bath linens are still included with each cabin or lodge room. Coffee pots are provided in cabin and lodge rooms.

Notice of Rulemaking Intent

State Park Rules - 2017

Rule Impact Statement - 11-2017

To find out more about the wide variety of state parks in Oklahoma, please visit the Oklahoma State Parks page on TravelOK.com. There you'll find a state parks map to choose the perfect location for your adventure. Each park has its own page featuring articles, photos and videos as well as individual park maps. A variety of free brochures are also available to make your Oklahoma State Park vacation a success.

For information on grants, visit the official OTRD site.

There should be a locking mailbox near the park office. Look for your cabin number and use the last four digits of your phone number used for booking to unlock.

Portable pools less than 5 feet in diameter holding less than 100 gallons of water are allowed on campsites, but must not be left unattended. OTRD reserves the right to request pool removal, even if these parameters are met.