Salt Plains State Park
- Status
- Status not posted
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed
- Camping
- YesAlso cabins
- Official site
- travelok.com(877) 657-2757
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Salt Plains State Park is a 756-acre park in Alfalfa County, about 13 miles east of Cherokee.
Things to do include horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, wildlife watching, fishing, and biking. Overnight options include campsites, with RV sites with electric and water hookups, tent sites, and showers. There are also cabins for rent.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office | Sun | 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. | — |
| Mon | 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. | — | |
| Tue | 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. | — | |
| Wed | 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. | — | |
| Thu | 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. | — | |
| Fri | 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. | — | |
| Sat | 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. | — | |
| Office | Not stated | sunrise – sunset | Apr 1 – Oct 15 |
Official wording
Sunday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Monday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Tuesday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Wednesday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Thursday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Friday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Saturday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Hours above reflect park office hours. The crystal digging area is open from sunrise to sunset April 1st - October 15th for visitors and is owned & managed by the Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Chicago).
Fees and passes
Camping base rate $16/night (FAQ: 'Base rate is $16'); seniors 62+ get a discount.
Statewide fee rule from Oklahoma's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
Oklahoma park passes
- Senior parking pass (Oklahoma residents 62+ and spouses) — Free. Oklahoma State Parks parking Details
- Daily parking pass. Park entry/parking at parks with a 'Get a Parking Pass' booking button (sold through ReserveAmerica day-entry pages); amounts not stated on TravelOK park pages Details
From the Oklahoma state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveAmerica (okstateparks.reserveamerica.com) for campsites/day passes; RESEZE (reseze.net) for cabins & lodges
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed
Amenities listed: Pets Allowed; Pets Allowed in Cabin; Pets Allowed in Park
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campsites | — | Elec. 30 Amp; Elec. 50 Amp; Water HookupShowers | — |
Camping details from the park
Camping amenities listed: RV Sites; Tent Sites; Campsites; Dump Station; Elec. 30 Amp; Elec. 50 Amp; Pull Thru Sites; Showers; Water Hookup
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
- Cabin/Cottage
On-site lodging: Cabin/Cottage
Number of Units: 6
Things to do
Horseback ridingCanoeing and kayakingHikingWildlife viewing and birdingFishingBikingCampingPicnicking
Boating and paddling
Canoeing/Rafting/Kayaking
Fishing
Fishing
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Picnic areas
- Playground
- Parking
Camping
- RV dump station
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Electric hookups
- Water hookups
Lodging
- Cabins
Recreation
- Horse trails
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Getting there
- Address
- 23280 S Spillway Dr
Jet, OK 73749 - Nearest town
- Cherokee — about 13 mi east (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 36.7429, -98.1329
- Phone
- (877) 657-2757
- katja.rolshausen@travelok.com
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
Located 8 miles north of Jet on Hwy 38, approximately 45 minutes NW of Enid.
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Oklahoma State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- TravelOK.com 'Find a State Park' page — embedded window.mapLocations array (38 entries: 31 parks + 7 'Grand Lake: X' areas)
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology