Take This Gorgeous Fall Foliage Road Trip To See Oklahoma Like Never Before
Explore Oklahoma's vibrant fall colors through a scenic road trip covering various picturesque locations.
Oklahoma in the fall is pretty hard to beat - it's full of vibrant colors, gorgeous weather, breathtaking scenery, and pumpkin spice lattes. Fall colors in Oklahoma peak in late October and early November, so there's no better time to get out and see the pops of crimson colors. For the best fall foliage in Oklahoma, check out this Google map and follow along this road trip. You'll experience Oklahoma like you've never seen it before.
This gorgeous road trip is 434 miles long and will take about eight to nine hours without stops. It's the perfect weekend road trip for fall in Oklahoma!
Are you ready to experience the most breathtaking fall colors in Oklahoma? Follow along on this road trip and have an adventure!
1. Tahlequah

2. Lake Tenkiller
The drive around Lake Tenkiller is full of rolling hills and it's a favorite lake of Oklahomans. You can drive around the lake to see the best fall colors in Oklahoma or continue on to the next destination.
3. Robbers Cave State Park
Robbers Cave State Park houses the stunning San Bois Mountain Range — a range full of scenic bluffs, rich fall colors, and an abundance of outdoor activities. If you feel like getting out to explore, check out the caves or take an easy hike up the mountain.
4. Highway 63
On your route from Robber's Cave State Park to the next destination, you'll travel along Highway 63. It's a spectacular drive in the fall that is full of magical scenery. You can even turn off on side roads and take a detour to see some fall foliage in Oklahoma up close.
5. Talimena Scenic Byway
Probably the most spectacular part of this road trip is the Talimena National Scenic Byway — a 54-mile route that winds you throughout the Ouachita National Forest. This area is home to some of the most spectacular fall colors in Oklahoma. Make sure to have your camera ready for this drive and look for the turnouts to stop and capture the incredible views.

6. Clayton Lake State Park
Another spectacular destination on this road trip is Clayton Lake State Park. Here you'll view the rich colors of the Kiamichi Mountains. The park is over 500 acres, including the 80-acre Clayton Lake. The bright fall colors reflecting off the lake are out-of-this-world!
7. Beavers Bend State Park

Can you even believe this is in Oklahoma? Who knew it could feel so magical in the Sooner State?
8. Chickasaw National Recreation Area
Your next stop will take you into the town of Sulphur — home to the
Chickasaw National Recreation Area. Known as the "Oasis in the Prairie," this area is full of waterfalls, streams, and lakes, and with the added colors of fall, the area looks breathtaking.
9. Turner Falls
The last stop on this fall foliage road trip will land you in the mesmerizing Arbuckle Mountains, home to Turner Falls in Davis. The 77-ft. waterfall will be surrounded by spectacular fall colors and is a must-see this time of year.
Does that not look like the most spectacular road trip in Oklahoma? If you take the trip, remember to send us pictures!
For more places to see fall colors in Oklahoma, here are 12 of the most beautiful fall destinations in the Sooner State.

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