In Davis,
Turner Falls Park has one of Oklahoma’s tallest waterfalls that empties into a natural pool below, perfect for splashing in sticky summer weather. There aof 32 RV pads with electric hookups; they are first come, first served. The 40,000-acre
Tallgrass Prairie Reserve in Pawhuska once spanned 14 states. In the late afternoon, when the grasses are shot with gold, it’s spine-tingling to watch bison roam this near-vanished ecosystem. There are two compelling reasons to plan your visit in May: wildflowers are in bloom and newborn bison calves frolic in the grass. You might also spot coyotes, deer, hawks, and if you’re lucky, bobcats and eagles. In the western part of Oklahoma, Fairview’s
Gloss Mountain State Park, is named for the high selenite content that flashes as sunlight hits mountains. The park is unattended, so you’re on your own as you explore. Climb the staircase to the top of Cathedral Mountain, the largest mesa in the park, for spectacular views of the red-dirt terrain. In the Wichita Mountains of southwestern Oklahoma, picturesque
Medicine Park is the state’s original cobblestone community. In the 1920s and 1930s, celebrities and outlaws hung out here.
Beavers Bend State Resort Park in Broken Bow is a favorite of RVers traveling through southeastern Oklahoma. There are 111 sites with water and electric hookups. Your family can hike, horseback ride, or zipline—possibly to soar with eagles. The 54-mile
Talimena National Scenic Byway runs between
Talihina, Oklahoma, and Mena, in western Arkansas. Turnoffs provide spectacular vistas, especially in fall when the foliage erupts in brilliant crimson and gold. If free-roaming wildlife and serenity are what you seek, head for Lawton, in Southwest Oklahoma. The resplendent
Wichita Mountain Wildlife Refuge spans over 9,000 acres, populated with buffalo, deer, elk, prairie dogs, and Texas longhorns. The
Doris Campground has 23 sites with electric hookups, picnic tables, and fire rings, plus a restroom and shower complex. Leashed pets are welcome. The
Cedar Lake Recreation Area sits along the shoreline of an 86-acre lake constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930's. Part of the Ouachita National Forest, the campsite offers electric and water connections, and is surrounded by pine and oak-covered hills. Pursuits include canoeing, fishing, hiking, picnicking, and swimming. Some campsites have electric, water and sewer connections.