Great Salt Plains State Park

Great Salt Plains State Park is one of Oklahoma's most unique state parks. The barren landscape of the Great Salt Plains is comprised of salt, left over from an ocean that covered Oklahoma in prehistoric times, and the saltwater lake, Great Salt Plains Lake, is about half as salty as the ocean. Visitor can take their pick of activities such as swimming in the lake,…

Great Salt Plains State Park is one of Oklahoma's most unique state parks. The barren landscape of the Great Salt Plains is comprised of salt, left over from an ocean that covered Oklahoma in prehistoric times, and the saltwater lake, Great Salt Plains Lake, is about half as salty as the ocean. Visitor can take their pick of activities such as swimming in the lake, trekking along bike/hiking trails, fishing is popular in the tailwaters of the dam and equestrians can bring their horses to ride designated trails. The crystal dig area, located just southwest of the lake in the Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge is open from April 1 to October 15 from sunrise to sunset. The crystals usually form an hour glass shape. Oklahoma is the only place in the world where this type of crystal can be found. Over 300 species of birds call the Great Salt Plains area home, either all year or during their migration.