This is a gem of a park. Facilities were very clean as was the entire park. I gave it a three because as a hiker the trails were virtually unmarked. The map they gave me from the park office was totally worthless. A bunch of dotted lines on a paper with no landmarks for you to see where you are at. I found Owl cave and Water cave clearly by accident. They should be on the map. read more

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We stayed with our 4 children over Fall Break. The park is small compared to other state parks, but the caves were great. The two staff working in the visitors center on Saturday morning, 10/18 (a man and a woman) acted like that was the last place on earth that they wanted to be. They were very rude and off putting. However, the man that gave the 9:00 tour was great and made the tour very educational. read more

The tour is worth the drive. We took the guided tour which we really enjoyed probably enhanced being the only people on the tour On a hot day the cavern was nice an cool. The lady,who said she has worked there for 33 years, did a great job on the tour. We really enjoyed this tour read more

Great side trip and very cool place to escape the weather. Would like to have gone the last 150 yards and look forward to when the state of Oklahoma funds the bridge over the collapsed section. Thx read more

We stopped at their campground for an overnight stop. Didn't have time to visit the park, but the campground was very nice. Just a few campsites, but would stay there again. read more

Nice looking park for the most part. It has nice views of several hills. I agree that the park is very small; but, I will admit that I did not take the tour of the caverns. What I did see outside of that was a nice pleasant experience. The area where the lookout had interesting rocks to view. Be very cautious as far as how far you go the edge because there is no protective barrier outside of the selected rocks near the parking lot. Once you go beyond that, you need to be cautious. The Rv section is very small so if you have an rv I don't think a huge one would fit. The bathrooms are ok. My only issue is that there was no way to dry your hands. No paper towels or anything except your own clothes to wipe the water from your hands. On the other side of the restrooms they had sections for showers. read more

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It's hard to come by canyons or caverns in Oklahoma so this a real gem. Very pleasantly surprised with the views. Didn't check out the caves but enjoyed the hiking trails and nice campground. Worth a visit! read more

Alabaster Caverns State Park - Parks Near Me - Freedom, Oklahoma

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Really enjoyed the tour at this state park! I was a bit worried when the ranger made us read a lenghty sign before getting our tickets that spoke of the difficulty level of the visit. The sign boasted 300+ steps, steep inclines, tight spaces, slippery surfaces, breathing concerns and so on. Off course coming from Colorado I was a bit worried. I was thinking we may be heading into the 3rd circle of hell. But fear not yelpers. These are "Oklahoman's public safety announcements" so they should most likely be ignored if you are in somewhat decent shape and are used to mostly patronize businesses that do not offer a drive thru service. The steps were ALL downhill, a handrail is provided throughout the caves, the pathways have been walked on for literally hundreds of years, so the are very flat and easy to thread on, the ranger will point out profusely ANY slippery spots (just walk around them and you'll be fine). So basically fork over the money and get ready to see a pretty impressive cave of its kind. I think my favorite part of the tour was the local fauna. The bats are quite literally hanging over your head. In some spots they are merely a foot overhead. This made MY visit quite strenuous as all I wanted to do was reaching up and petting the little rascals. However, petting the bats is a no-no so I had to sadly abstain. Sad face. I was also lucky enough to meet the resident snake on our way out of the cave. The ranger was looking for her over the gated way but she instead was staring right in my face from the cave's wall. She was a cutie, however quite shy...she retreated as soon as I said Hi. Sad face here too. The geological formations here are very impressive. If you take a walk to the left of the ticketing booth (passed the picnic gazebo) you reach an overlook with stunning views where you can also see how this area is all made up of interesting rocks and crystals. The overlook sits on a large Gypsum formation and if you pay attention you can hear the hollow at your feet from the natural caves underneath. Pretty fun! read more

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I cannot say anything about the cave because it was closed upon our arrival.The state park is extremely small. So small you blink your eyes twice and you missed the whole thing. I been in several caves in other states so I'm hoping to come back here when the cave is open and have a tour. Now the camping area is tiny and only have 30 amps plug in from what we could see, so if your in a 50 amp trailer keep on moving! Unless i missed a camping area which I don't believe I did. As for packing up and camping here I would pass. Not much to do here at all! A day out would be more fitting for this state park with some peanut butter and jelly sandwiches! Make sure you wear shoes appropriate for rock climbing because I wore ankle boots with 3 inch heels on them and almost wiped out try to get to the edge :) read more

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Tried to come here 3 separate times, but they do not have consistent hours or tours. First time we tried to come they "opened" at 9 but their first tour wasn't until 11. Second time we called ahead to be smart and they said they were doing tours every hour from 9-4. Turns out they don't go out at 4. Finally we came at 1. The computers were down and the woman working wouldn't even hold onto our cash and enter us later. Instead she is going to sit on her hands all day. Don't waste your time since you can't even see anything even if you come here. read more

The Alabaster Cavern State Park is the jewel of Western, Oklahoma. Views for days and plenty of places for your instas and snaps. The tour of the cavern was only $10 and was the best $10 I've ever spent. Alabaster Cavern State Park rocked my world with all the gypsom, slate and even rock candy at the gift shop. Good place to visit with kids 6 and up. Hiking was fun and manageable with a dog. They even let us keep the dog at the gift shop while we did the cavern tour. Would definitely return! read more

Awesome hidden gem! It was a tad bit confusing to find but follow the road signs instead of google maps and you'll have no problems. Went on spring break and the tours were fully booked for the day to see inside the caves but there was plenty to explore on our own around the caves. Lots of hiking trails and cool rock formations to see. They don't allow pictures, cameras or flashlights on the tour FYI. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Can't wait to come back! read more

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Came Labor Day weekend and this place was pretty packed. They do have a small campground if you want to camp out here. It's a small park though and there is no lake, creek, or river to swim in. There are a few hiking trails above ground but the real reason to visit are the caves. You can book a tour in the park office, $10 for adults and $7 for children (5 and under are free). The tours leave every hour. There really is nothing difficult about the cave tour walk if you are concerned. There are a few steps and in a few areas it can be slick. In 2018 there was a cave collapse due to a lot of rain so the tour goes about halfway and then you turn around and come out the same way. If you have a dog, they're are two kennels behind the office to keep your pet while you take the tour. This was a nice touch since we had our dog and it was WAY too hot for him to stay in the car. The kennels are in the shade. While you wait for your tour there are several picnic tables in the shade. read more

I hadn't been here since I was in kindergarten and it was sooo much bigger than I remembered!!! I truly enjoyed the tour!!! Next time I plan to go hiking up the trails to explore on our own read more

This was a very cool cave. I enjoyed the nice underground feel, however the cave was very short. I was hoping for it to be a bit longer but that is just my preference. The experience was also pretty bland, although the cave was cool our tour guide was boring. It was very awkward during silent times even when I tried to crack a joke. I wish our guide was more joyful, they did a good job explaining everything but lacked enthusiasm and humor. Overall it was pretty anticlimactic when we expected a bit more. read more

Absolutely loved visiting Alabaster Caverns State Park. I went this past weekend and would wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone. We drove about two and a half hours from OKC to visit and stopped at Gloss Mountain State Park on the way home and ended up with a thoroughly enjoyable day. The tour was wonderful as was our tour guide. She was very personable and knew everything we ever wanted to know about the Caverns plus more. I would definitely recommend going during the off season because you are more likely to get a private tour. If you go with a large group you are not allowed to take pictures but if it's a small group they allow it. We just lucked out and came when no one else was here but they did say you can schedule a private tour a week or two in advance. The tour took approx 45 minutes and afterwards you can go hiking on one of many trails in the park. I wasn't expecting much from the trails but ended up enjoying them almost as much as the Caverns. One word of advice though would be keeping close track of children because the trail we took (the yellow trail) had some relatively steep drop offs and narrow trails. We had a toddler carrier (pictured) and it can make things a bit more difficult because of the occasional ducking you have to do. There is a small picnic area near the end of the yellow trail so if you want to pack lunch you can eat it there or near the welcome cenOverall, I highly recommend a trip here either by yourself or with family and friends. read more

Alabaster Caverns State Park - Parks Near Me - Freedom, Oklahoma

Great kid-friendly fun place. Extremely friendly staff. Nice museum with good displays. The best part of the caverns were the bat caves. We had a great tour guide named Casey. He was knowledgeable and extremely friendly. Both my 10 and 14 year old daughters enjoyed the place. read more

My friends and I drove from Oklahoma City to these caves. The cost was ten bucks for an adult. The price wasn't too bad, that's generally what people pay for these tours. They were low on tour guides because one of the tour guides got hurt so they ran tours every other hour. I wished they would have stated that on their website so my friends and I had to wait an hour before the next tour. The trail is right under the parking lot and was cold. I didn't wear a jacket and I was fine. There was so much history and so awesome to be able to be under ground and touch the rocks. There were two things I disliked and the first one was people wearing flip flops. You are in caves you should have shoes, I wish that the rangers would have not allow these. In addition someone brought a baby and it was frustrating. You shouldn't bring a baby on a tour like this because of the danger of slipping and if you slipped while holding your baby you could injury both of you. I think there should be an age restriction but that's just me. My tips are read the website, wear shoes and bring your cameras. The tour lasted about an hour and it was dark in some places. Through the trail there were lights but if you can't handle the dark or confined area don't come. I really enjoyed it and will bring others next time. read more

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Two trips in one week. On this second trip we explored a whole lot more! We hiked over 10 miles through the multiple hiking trails and we saw more caves than in the first visit. Bear Cave, Owl Cave, Water Cave, and the toured cave. A very good experience. We even waited outside the large toured cave at just before dusk and was able to view hundreds of bats exiting the cave to feed. It was one of the coolest things I have ever seen. We will plan a trip back when my husband can go. It was very cool. The only thing negative I can say is that there was some mix up and although the school paid for electricity in the pavilion atop the hill, the park did not turn it on until day 2. Needless to say, the adults missed the opportunity to make coffee up the hill and we had to travel down hill to get it in the morning. Otherwise, a very good time. read more

I went to "Alabaster Caverns State Park" in Freedom, OK on 9/25/2011. It was my first time there. A guide who works for the state park leads you thru a tour of the caverns. I've been to quite a few caves and caverns and this one was especially unique. There are no stalactites or stalagmites. I was told that that is because instead of limestone these carverns are made of gypsum. A great state park in Oklahoma --- don't miss. read more

Alabaster Caverns is completely DEAD! Not a single Stalagmite much less a Stalactites. The walk in the Cave should be free.... not much to see... there isn't even much to hear, guide was blah...didn't know any of the history, just... look at this rock, it is shaped like a buffalo... what? What? ...if you enjoy exploring Caverns, skip this one. You will drive away quickly, very disappointed! read more

I called in and told them I would arrive at 4:07. Got there a minute prior to my ETA and they said they sent the group out and we couldn't join. We drove nearly 2 hours to get here. I am appalled by the lack of consideration. I would not recommend this park. There are plenty of beautiful caves in the world with more considerate staff. I'll keep my money and give it to another state Oklahoma read more

Fascinating. great day trip, or you cold camp there overnight. always make reservations if you're planning to go on the last trip...it fills up. It's more than caverns...it a true Bat Cave. lots of bats on the ceiling, flying overhead. The lighted hand rails really help because it gets dark, dark, dark in the cavern. no cameras or flashlights allowed, but the guide had his powerful flashlight and would point out things to see. great, great outing for kids too. read more

Worst time there ever. 1st the check in lady thought she was funny. You weren't and made no sense with your jokes. 2nd the guide we had. Seemed from the beginning he was clueless. I have been here multiple times before and the guides explain how to caves were found and then turned over to the state. Nope not this kid. He skipped by multiple stops that were explained to us in the past that I am sure the kids on the tour would have found interesting. So the lights shut off on a timer. When the guide gets to the next set he turns those in and those behind go off on a timer. Most guides ( not this one) will send half the group a bit forward the when he can see the last person will push the button so no one is walking and tripping in the dark. Nope skippy decides and even announces I am gonna hit the lights, keep up or it's gonna get dark back there. It did and their were older people slipping and tripping. I am sure there are still some great guides there. But the guy working at noon on July 3rd, 2017 should be taken to the middle and the lights shut off. Find your way out young man like you left those in the back to do. read more