Tours are back open at Alabaster Caverns State Park, so be sure to add their fun cave tour to your Oklahoma bucket list this year. Visitors can strap on their best hiking boots and venture underground and explore one of the largest gypsum caves in the world. This rare cave is open to the public and is the only show cave in the country. Cave tours are by reservation only, so check out all the details below, then click the link at the end of this article to reserve your spot before they fill up.

If you’re looking for a great place to take the family on a day trip, Alabaster Caverns State Park is a perfect choice. It’s home to a rare cave that is open to the public and features hundreds of acres of natural beauty.
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The caves are part of the 200-acre state park that offers daily guided tours of the caves.
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There are walkways throughout the cave but it's still a good idea to wear practical shoes with good traction, better still if they're waterproof.
The caves are tucked away in the hills and rugged terrain of northwestern Oklahoma. You'll access the caves down a walkway and stairs. Another reason to wear appropriate footwear is that the tour involves a strenuous walk.
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The guided tour has lights and is led by trained professionals but there are also undeveloped caves that have no lights, pathways, or guides. For only $8 per person, you can buy a permit to go exploring on your own if you're a little more adventurous.
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That's a truly special opportunity that isn't afforded at most tourist-friendly caves in the U.S.
The cave hovers around 60 degrees during the hottest months, so it's the perfect summer activity to keep you cool. Guided tours are offered every hour from 9 am to 4 pm for only $10/adult, $7/child, and $8/seniors. A maximum of 40 visitors are allowed on each tour.
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You may even want to pack an extra layer for your exploration due to the drop in temperature inside.
You'll descend more than 300 feet below the surface of the earth and traverse more than 300 stairs. It's very common to see bats in the caves, so be prepared for an up-close and personal experience with these interesting creatures.
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Caves are a unique landscape and ecosystem. You may even feel like you've been transported to another world.
Back outside, there are more than 200 acres to explore, so be sure to plan some extra time to enjoy this beautiful state park.
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You can easily make a full day, or even a weekend trip out of this beautiful natural exploration area.

To book a tour of these fascinating caves or learn more information check out the TravelOk website. Have you ever been to these caves yourself? If so, let us know in the comments below! We love to hear your firsthand accounts of these unique natural experiences.

Another fun place to explore some wild caves is Turner Falls Park. Read more about this outdoor adventure.

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Where can I visit nature preserves in Oklahoma?

If this cave just isn’t enough time in the natural world, there’s plenty more to see in the state. Check out these natural sites in Oklahoma.

  • Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge and Mt. Scott (Indiahoma)
  • Talimena National Scenic Byway (Talihina)
  • Chickasaw National Recreation Area (Sulphur)
  • Bathtub Rocks (Tahlequah)
  • Black Mesa Country - (Kenton)
  • Great Salt Plains State Park (Jet)
  • Lake Tenkiller State Park (Vian)
  • Turner Falls (Davis)
  • Natural Falls State Park (Colcord)
  • Alabaster Caverns State Park (Freedom)
  • Beavers Bend State Park (Broken Bow)
  • Red Rock Canyon State Park (Hinton)
  • Robbers Cave State Park (Wilburton)

 

Where can I visit state parks in Oklahoma?

There’s so much opportunity to connect with nature in Oklahoma. After visiting the cave, visit, and perhaps consider camping at, these state parks in Oklahoma. They’re beautiful spaces in their own right, but many of these parks also offer year round camping so you can enjoy the natural beauty here in any and all seasons of the year. The experience is different every time.

  • Beaver's Bend State Park
  • Black Mesa State Park
  • Grand Lake State Park
  • Great Plains State Park
  • Lake Texoma State Park
  • Little Sahara State Park
  • Natural Falls State Park
  • Red Rock Canyon State Park
  • Robbers Cave State Park

 

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