GREAT getaway just hours drive away…read more Hiking backcountry backpacking Wilderness wildlife

There's just so many things to say that are wonderful about this gem. We were told at the visitor…read morecenter that it is the second largest visited refuge in North America. The bison are truly breathtaking. If you get the chance to see them sit and watch for a while. We were able to do some hiking and picnic. There's also camping and fishing and boating, but we didn't do any of that on this trip. We picked up lots of pamphlets at the visitor center, so we can come back again and try again. They have lots of help at the visitor center and are glad to answer questions. They also have a great little gift shop if you want to pick up a treasure or a Momento for your visit. We took the time to take the scenic drive up to the top of Mount Scott walked around, took lots of photos. We met people from all over the world up there. It was pretty amazing. I can't wait to go back and do some more hiking. We did stop on the side of the road to look at the Longhorn cattle. There are some of the original stock from back on the turn-of-the-century or release from the bloodline it's pretty neat all these things that you can do while you're here visiting I highly recommend it. It's a great adventure not just for families but just solo if you wanna get out and explore.

Spent three nights here in late August. Simply wonderful. We walked pretty much the whole place…read more Climbed rocks, rode bike and even fished a bit. The fishing is amazing even for an amateur like me. Scott, Park Manager, is a pleasure to deal with. Super friendly and supportive. We stayed down near the water in spot 29. The only minor frustration is the flies. But that was probably our own problem. They loved the outside of our RV. but were almost unnoticeable when out and about. We highly recommend this park. A very beautiful part of Oklahoma we don't get to see enough of. We will be back.

This is a hidden gem! It's very quiet and the park is immaculate. It's extremely relaxing if you're…read morelooking for a peaceful getaway. We enjoyed swimming in the lake, there's a wonderful sandy beach that's very clean. There's some decent hiking trails and apparently some good fishing, we saw a lot of people fishing near the dam. We loved how empty it was on a beautiful Saturday afternoon. Only a few tents and campers around, it felt very private and secluded. We had the entire beach to ourselves. Unlike Lake Lawtonka, this park allows dogs or at least we didn't see any signs indicating otherwise! Our dogs thoroughly loved it! It's pretty secluded so pack your lunch and bring plenty of water to drink. There was a small general store near the boat ramp that sells burgers but not sure they're open all year.

Parallel Forest truly feels like stepping into another world. Planted by the government during the…read moreDust Bowl era, this unusual 16-acre forest features more than 20,000 red cedars, all spaced perfectly about six feet apart in every direction. The effect is mesmerizing, as each tree grows straight up, creating beautiful lines and symmetry throughout the woods. Walking through the forest is both peaceful and surreal. The perfectly arranged trees and the quiet setting make it a fantastic spot for exploring, photography, or simply enjoying nature. On top of its impressive appearance, the forest's history as a windbreak project adds even more interest. It is a remarkable place to experience near the Wichitas and well worth a visit.

Came and explored a while back it's very beautiful to see. Didn't go on a trail but will be back…read moresoon to explore further!

Love this lake! It's very peaceful and beautiful. Many walking trail near by in the Refuge.read more

Beautiful lake, scenery is amazing. Plenty to do and explore or just swim, fish, cookout or enjoy…read moreone of the amazing restaurants nearby.

We live 2 miles from the lake and it makes it super convenient to go fishing or boating, kayaking,…read moreor even paddle board. There is a place called Nowhere that rents out pontoons. There are so many places to camp throughout all of the roads by the lake. The south side of the lake is more of the park area the north west I would say is more residential people. We absolutely love it here.

Site was lakeside. Problem was that there were ants seemingly everywhere. Fortunately not red fire…read moreants just little black ones.

We stayed for one night at the Cedar Point campground in space 8, a nice pull through site with a…read moregorgeous view of the water. It had a concrete pad, electricity and water, a picnic table and fire ring. The space is very large with grass and a large tree. We enjoyed our stay and would go back. All of the Oklahoma state parks we stayed at were clean and well maintained.

As far as lake swim beaches go, this park has the best one I have been to yet. I have been…read moreextremely disappointed with some other state park swim beaches so I was pleasantly surprised by Foss. All I can address is Sunset beach, as it is the only place in the park we visited. There are 5 cabanas on the beach that you can rent. However, if you don't want to pay to rent the cabana there are plenty of shade trees to set up under. So bring that hammock and relax! The beach is undead a sandy beach and it is safe to walk barefoot on as there is not any glass. Yay! We had a kayak and were able to use it right off the beach area. If you're in the city and need a place to go on the weekend you should check it out. Just remember, although a sand beach this is not Florida, this is Oklahoma. For Oklahoma this is a nice beach area

under new management it is going great lot of new stuff happening follow on fb the pool is open…read morecamping hiking horse back riding

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.

Everything was perfect!!! We enjoyed four days of relaxation and hiking!! It was wonderful. All of…read morethe staff and state of Texas wardens were helpful, knowledgeable, and kind!!! I give the staff and the state park 5+stars!!!

A great park for some easy to moderate hiking. We loved visiting the Longhorn herd. The staff…read moremembers were some of the friendliest and most informative Park Rangers we've met in Texas so far.