Explore The Scenic, Hilly Woodlands At Robbers Cave State Park In Oklahoma
One of the most beautiful places to explore in Oklahoma is Robbers Cave State Park in Wilburton. This 8,246-acre park has two lakes, a creek, miles, and miles of hiking trails, caves, hilly woodlands, and much more. Keep scrolling below to learn more about this scenic place, then head to southeast Oklahoma to explore it in person.
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Head to southeast Oklahoma to the hills of the San Bois Mountains and you'll find Robbers Cave State Park - an 8,246-acre park filled with majestic beauty.
The park is famous for its caves that were once used by notorious outlaws, Belle Star and Jesse James. They are open to the public and easily accessible.
To get to the caves, take the Robbers Cave Nature Trail - a 0.9 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near the back of the park. Grab some literature at the trailhead, before heading out to hike,
You'll also find campground facilities located in gorgeous settings. During your stay, you'll enjoy all kinds of amenities, including the swimming pool with waterslide, where you can play for just $5 per person.
The park was established in 1929 and encompasses nearly 13 square miles, so there's plenty to see and do here. So much, in fact, that you're going to want to plan an entire weekend to see everything.
Ashley has lived in Oklahoma for 25 years and is the Oklahoma staff writer for onlyinyourstate.com. When she isn't exploring Oklahoma, she enjoys visiting the beaches of California.
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