Talimena State Park
- Status
- Status not postedTue 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- travelok.com(877) 657-2757
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Talimena State Park is a park in Le Flore County, about 27 miles southwest of Poteau.
The park supports off-highway vehicle riding, wildlife watching, hiking, and picnicking. Overnight options include campsites, with RV sites with electric hookups, tent sites, and showers.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Tue | 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. | — |
Official wording
Tuesday: 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
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 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 AmpShowers | — |
Camping details from the park
Camping amenities listed: RV Sites; Tent Sites; Campsites; Dump Station; Elec. 30 Amp; Showers
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
HikingWildlife viewing and birdingOff-highway vehiclesCampingPicnicking
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Picnic areas
- Playground
- Parking
Camping
- RV dump station
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Electric hookups
✓ 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.
Accessibility
Amenities listed: Handicapped Parking
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 50884 Hwy 271
Talihina, OK 74571 - Nearest town
- Poteau — about 27 mi southwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 34.7862, -94.9528
- Phone
- (877) 657-2757
- christal.slone@travelok.com
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
Located 20 miles south of Wister and 6 miles north of Talihina on Hwy 271 one mile south of the entrance to the Talimena Scenic Drive (Hwy 1).
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
“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