I am all about crystals and this spot was amazing. We left from okc at 7 am and got there at 9 am…read more We literally didn't leave till 1 pm . They do have rules so make sure you read them. Be caffeinated the selenite crystal are sharp. Before you go make sure you take a tent cover the sun is hot and water. You need digging tools and a bucket . All I can say the view is nice a lot of people go and you should too. I recommend this spot .

How many fun activities are there that do not cost a thing and are truly unique in Oklahoma? So far…read moreI've discovered a few but crystal digging at the Salt Plains is truly quite the experience by far. Only a 2-hour drive from OKC, crystal digging at the Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge is fun for all ages, even your dog! We don't have one but jt was amusing other people's pet running around getting excited all over the place. The husband and I arrived at the dig site at 11am on an overcast day which was perfect! Highly suggest that you wear your hats and sunscreen, though. The reflections on the salt is harsh even with an overcast. We went armed with lots of towels, trowels, buckets, and gallons of water to rinse the selenite crystals. The crystals are unique and cannot be found anywhere in the world as they have the hourglass shaped phantoms in the middle. Don't forget to give the undercarriage of your car a good rinse as soon as you can afterwards because salt can cause rust.

Absolutely recommend walking the mile long trail! It's so beautiful and very peaceful!read more

A beautiful and well kept state park I will go back to as soon as I can. The staff was so helpful…read moreand always around when we needed anything. We stayed in the one bedroom cabin and we're very happy with the accommodations. Sadly there were storms most of the time so we didn't get to use the pool, but it looked very nice and very well maintained. I definitely want to go back in the winter and have a cozy place to relax with the family.

I have been trying for several weeks to get some info about the glamping sites besides what is on…read moretheir website. I have sent several messages to several different places but nobody seems to respond. I went and checked out several of their reviews and it's the same thing. Nobody seems to respond to messages. Was planning on a birthday trip there but seems like tht option is now off the table. It use to be a state park but has been purchased or leased to a private entity which seems to be the issue. Really no customer service at all from what I see. It's too bad as tht was a nice area to visit.

Close enough for a quick day trip. Red Rock is a quiet place during the week. We were hoping to see…read morerock climbers rappelling but still enjoyed getting outside. Grandson loved the wood playground. We enjoy talking pictures of unique things and he loves throwing rocks. Nice cloudy day to walk around. Amazed to see a drink place open in RedRock. Very well mowed and clean. Only saw a couple of things someone left behind. Nice restrooms and showers if needed. Several RV hookups and lots of picnic tables. They now charge $10.00 per car, so I hope it helps keeping it clean. Lots of vines, wish they could post sign for poison Ivy areas

This is a gem of a park. Facilities were very clean as was the entire park. I gave it a three…read morebecause 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.

We stayed with our 4 children over Fall Break. The park is small compared to other state parks, but…read morethe 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.

In order to talk about Roman Nose General Store, I have to mention the park that it operates in…read moreabout an hour and 15 minutes west and north of Oklahoma City. Roman Nose State Park, named after Cheyenne Chief Henry, is one of the original seven Oklahoma State Parks. A former Cheyenne winter camp, the park is set in a beautiful canyon, surrounded by gypsum rock cliffs. Roman Nose boasts a stunning golf course, stables for horseback riding, hiking trails, WPA buildings, an enormous spring fed swimming pool and two spring fed trout stocked lakes. There are Cabins, Tee Pees and camping areas as well as a Lodge, originally constructed in 1956, and renovated in 2010 to reflect the natural landscape of the surrounding area. It's beautiful. The Lodge does not have dining at this time and that is not a loss, if you don't mind driving up canyon to the General Store. A rustic looking building, the General Store rents canoes, kayaks and paddleboats and sets up horseback riding rentals. Their "store" has a little bit of everything campers might need and fun stuff as well. Oodles of ice cream goodies, beverages and snacks plus a wide array of gear and accessories. Their are Games for rainy hours or nighttime leisure hours as well as the usual first aid essentials. The restaurant itself has comfortably distanced family sized tables in a large dining room. There's a smaller deck with tighter spaced tables. Bathrooms were big and clean. There were paper menus, weekend specials, lots of variety and a Sunday Breakfast Buffet that we had just missed the day before. We were told they do Breakfast all day, which is nice; but their 1/3 lb. Burgers sounded pretty good to us. Basically build your own, we both opted for cheeseburgers and chose sides. It was tough choosing though. In addition to a lengthy Breakfast menu, they had Catfish, Pork Chops, Chicken Fried Steak, Indian Tacos, Chef Salad and a whole section of sandwiches and appetizers. The burgers were cooked medium as requested and delicious. My husband loved his fries and my okra portion was both crispy and overly generous. The bacon was perfect. Seriously. I almost ate it separately! We had a good time. The staff were enthusiastic and friendly. We were on our way out of the park, as we had just stayed overnight at the beautiful Lodge to swim, rest and enjoy the scenery before traveling on to Oklahoma City. I recommend both places in this lovely park, actually. I would be remiss not to mention, though, that one of the lakes is empty at this time while they rebuild the earthen dam - Lake Watonga, I believe. The lake at the Lodge and in front of the General Store is full. https://www.travelok.com/state-parks/roman-nose-state-park

I think I'll give it all 5 stars due to it has everything you might had forgot to pack. Plus it…read morehas a restaurant, as well as souvenirs. We ate at the restaurant, and while it wasn't that great, it was ok and easy. The people who own or work there were very friendly. They have kayaks and paddle boats to rent. We rented a paddle boat, kinda expensive for what we got but ehhh it was ok. Grandson was happy. Over all nice trip, and getaway.

Lovely park with many trails. Bluffs were beautiful. Great place for a hike and to see stunning…read moreviews.

Beautiful park with shallow lake hood for fishing and kids. May paths to walk and lots of wildlife.read more

A touch of nature in busy, dirty, Oklahoma City! Pop in to the small building with live animals and…read moretaxidermied ones. Gorgeous trails and water!

This place is great and so much fun my kids really enjoyed it…read more We saw turtles, squirrels, deer, fish, and plenty of bugs. There are porta pottys but they were pretty clean and the playground is a big plus!

Bluff Creek is a beautiful trail and the perfect escape from the city. I love experiencing so much…read moreof Oklahoma's natural beauty here, including deer, birds, butterflies, and gorgeous views in every season. The trail is wonderful year-round and features both bike paths and pollinator-friendly gardens. It's also a popular spot for photoshoots, group workouts, and sports, so there's always a fun, lively vibe if you enjoy being around people. If you prefer a quieter experience, I recommend visiting on weekdays to avoid the crowds.

Pro: moderate size parking lot, running trails, biking trails, big field, dog friendly, playground…read more Con: no lights at night A nice park that offers walking trails, bike trails, playgrounds, a big field to play with your dogs, and more. It has a moderate size parking lot in the front and a side parking lot where the playgrounds are. On the front gate they have trash can and doggy station that offer bags to pick up after your pets. All in all, a nice park to stop by and enjoy in your free time.

We come here often to go for a walk and get exercise or bring our dog to the park. The walking path…read moreis shaded in some spots and sunny in others. You can see some pretty greenery in the spring and summer. There's a little stream and a walking bridge that you can go over. There's a dog park for small dogs and big dogs. Sometimes I notice people in the small dog park with large dogs, so we are not able to go in. Little annoying. Most of the people do not pick up their dog's poop along the trail. Good to go for a nice summer day for outdoor activities.

This is a very nice nature trail. I was at the entrance at NE 10th street and Midwest blvd in…read moreMidwest city ok. This area is surrounded by huge pecan trees tht produce every year. They even placed a pecan sheller for those tht harvest them. The trail winds thru the trees and behind done neighborhoods. This section is approximately 2+ miles and winds along soldier creek. It is fully paved with a slight grade in some areas. It is totally wheelchair accessible. As always just pay attention to your surrounding.

Took our doggy here to see the sunset and it was beautiful. There were some muddy parts among the…read moremain path from the rain a few days ago. There were several unlabeled smaller trails that bring you to the waters edge and to some cute tree abodes. Not a lot of wildlife this time of year but I am excited to see it in a different season of life. There are benches in the parking lot positioned perfectly to witness an Oklahoma sunset. That being said, I am taking off a star because I'm pretty sure we witness a human being pooping just off of the main path on our way back to the car...

Nice jogging trail (at least the mile and a half of it I experienced)…read more - Nice Oklahoma clay and compact sand trail for good footing. It hasn't rained for a week, so there was nothing flooded to the point of being sloppy or impassable. - Good shade canopy for most of the trail. Some of it hangs down low, which is mildly annoying. There is also some tall grass and plant life growing along the trail that you will have to dodge. - Nice shaded bench area which is perfect for a post-run cool down.