Top state parks
State ParkAlabaster Caverns State Park
State ParkRobbers Cave State Park
State ParkNatural Falls State Park
State ParkBoiling Springs State Park
State ParkLittle Sahara State Park
State ParkOkmulgee Park
State ParkOsage Hills State Park
State ParkRoman Nose State Park
State ParkGreat Plains State Park
State ParkKeystone State Park
State ParkLake Eufaula State Park
State ParkBlack Mesa State Park
All state parks (20)
| Name | County | Elevation | Nearest town | Sky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabaster Caverns State Park | Woods County | — | Mooreland | 2 |
| Robbers Cave State Park | Latimer County | — | Wilburton | 2 |
| Natural Falls State Park | Delaware County | — | Siloam Springs | 3 |
| Boiling Springs State Park | Woodward County | — | Woodward | 3 |
| Little Sahara State Park | Woods County | — | Mooreland | 2 |
| Okmulgee Park | Okmulgee County | — | Okmulgee | 3 |
| Osage Hills State Park | Osage County | — | Pawhuska | 3 |
| Roman Nose State Park | Blaine County | — | Watonga | 3 |
| Great Plains State Park | Kiowa County | — | Snyder | 2 |
| Keystone State Park | Tulsa County | — | Mannford | 4 |
| Lake Eufaula State Park | McIntosh County | — | Checotah | 3 |
| Black Mesa State Park | Cimarron County | — | Boise City | 1 |
| Lake Thunderbird State Park | Cleveland County | — | Pink | 4 |
| Lake Wister State Park | LeFlore County | — | Wister | 2 |
| Arrowhead State Park | Pittsburg County | — | Longtown | 3 |
| Red Rock Canyon State Park | Caddo County | — | Hinton | 4 |
| Sequoyah State Park | Wagoner County | — | Wagoner | 3 |
| Greenleaf State Park | Muskogee County | — | Warner | 3 |
| Gloss Mountain State Park | Major County | — | Fairview | 2 |
| Bernice State Park | Delaware County | — | Copeland | 3 |
Sky = estimated Bortle class (1 darkest – 9 brightest).
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How to photograph state parks
State parks often protect a signature feature — a gorge, lake or overlook — that is best in early morning before visitors and harsh light arrive.
- Check park hours: many state parks close at dusk, which affects sunset and night shooting.
- Ask rangers about photography permits for commercial work, models or drones.
- Weekday mornings are the least crowded at popular viewpoints.
- Trail maps often mark overlooks — combine them with the sun azimuth to plan.
- Day-use fees or passes are common; buy them online before arriving.
Season: Spring wildflowers and autumn color are peak seasons in most parks.