Robbers Cave State Park
Robbers Cave State Park

Robbers Cave State Park

Robbers Cave Lodge

Lodge:
2084 NW 146th Rd
Park Office:
2084 NW 146th Rd
Wilburton, OK 74578
Park Office:
918-465-2562
Office Fax:
918-465-5763

Whether named for an unwooded creek or ironically christened by French trappers to ward off competition, the untamed woods, bluffs and springs of the Sans Bois mountains have beckoned to generations of explorers. Ancient tribes, trappers and outlaws have escaped to these ‘wood free’ mountains, carving the timeless sandstone cliffs and stoic pines from a sacred hunting ground, mining camp and hideout into a preserve dedicated to the natural beauty and history of the area, Robbers Cave State Park. 

While the resource rich area has always drawn hunters, trappers and miners, the mountains surrounding Robbers Cave really achieved notoriety after the Civil War with legendary outlaws such as the Youngers, Daltons, Rufus Buck Gang, Jesse James and even Belle Starr utilizing the area’s natural amenities as a place to cool their heels from the long arm of frontier justice.

These legendary tales might have quietly faded into the hills if not for the donation of the land and establishment of a Boy Scout Camp in 1929. It’s probably not much of a stretch to imagine young men sitting around the fire at Camp Tom Hale, one-upping each other with tales of desperados, bloodlust and treasure buried in the hills surrounding their camp.

Within just a few short years of the establishment of Camp Tom Hale, land from a nearby wildlife refuge was acquired and construction began on Latimer State Park as part of FDR’s New Deal Program. Civilian Conservation Corps Company 1825 was established on July 12, 1933 and work on the park began in earnest. During their stint at the park, Roosevelt’s Tree Army built cabins, roads, a bathhouse, group camp, shelters and dammed the Fourche Maline creek to create Lake Carlton. In 1936, they changed the name and shortly after Robbers Cave State Park opened as one of the Original Seven Oklahoma State Parks.

Through the years, this park has evolved to include a lodge, equestrian campground, ATV area and even offers unique stays, like yurts and a covered wagon. Campers can escape to the quiet with a stay at Eagle’s Nest, enjoy a family-style campground next to the water below the dam or take in the wooded intentionality of the CCC-designed Old Circle campground.

This park offers a lovely case study in Parkitecture, the National Park Service rustic design aesthetic that informed elements of pre-war park design. When exploring the park, keep an eye out for the hand-cut metal signs throughout. When staying in one of the rustic cabins, be sure to check out the vernacular architecture-influenced design, featuring careful placement working with the landscape and use of native stone and live edge cedar siding.

From lakes and hills to woods and trails, Robbers Cave offers a treasure trove of delight for your family to explore.

Named for the famous outlaw cave hidden in sandstone hills and cliffs, Robbers Cave State Park boasts unique natural beauty in southeast Oklahoma. Photo by Lori Duckworth/Oklahoma Tourism.
Getaway to the scenic, hilly woodlands of the Sans Bois Mountains of southeast Oklahoma during an adventure to Robbers Cave State Park.Photo by Shane Bevel.
Incredible views of the San Bois Mountains await you at Robbers Cave State Park. Photo by Lori Duckworth/Oklahoma Tourism.
Adventures like hiking await for outdoor lovers at Robbers Cave State Park.

Activities

ATVing
Nature Center
Rock Climbing/Rappelling
Canoeing/Rafting/Kayaking
Horseback Riding
Hiking
Fishing
Swimming

Soundscapes

Amenities

Weather

74° Partially cloudy

Cooling down with no rain expected.

Sun
61°
91°
Mon
57°
83°
Tue
49°
82°
Wed
52°
84°
Thu
56°
82°

Last Updated: October 6th at 8:28pm

Hours

Sunday: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Monday: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday: 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday: 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Park office is located in the lodge at 2084 NW 146th Rd.

Due to height restrictions in the lodge parking lot and limited turnaround space, RV guests are requested to proceed directly to their site rather than drive their rig through the lodge parking lot.

Paddleboat/canoe rentals, miniature golf and snow cone stand are lease concessions that areĀ open seasonally. Through October, boats are available for rent from Thursday through Sunday.

Swimming pool is open Memorial Day through Labor Day. Pool hours are Sunday through Thursday 1-7pm, Friday & Saturday 12-7pm. Pool admission is $5 per person. Children 5 & under are free.
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