It was a stunning fall day, the air was crisp and the parking lot was totally packed. What a…read moregorgeous day to explore Robbers Cave. We brought a picnic and the fur babies and made a day of it! The only tiny complaint was the QR codes were scratched out so there was no way for people to pay for parking. A sign update is definitely needed but this was during the government shutdown so I'm sure that wasn't available. Bathrooms were clean and well stocked, trails were in excellent shape, trash cans were pretty full due to all the people but not overflowing. If you can make it on a week day it would be a lot easier to find parking. This is an Oklahoma must do!

I checked in for the annual fall festival that always falls during fall break in October. It's a…read morefabulous festival with car show, tons of food options, and great vendors to shop. They have a carnival and inflatables for kids too. But this state park itself is one of my favorites. I've been going since I was a child, and the lake is so beautiful. I love to rent a paddleboat! They have yurts to rent, putt putt golf, and a snow cone/coffee stand that has become better and better over the years. The lookout kitchen is finally open after that whole debacle with the state, but I need to go back and try it. The building is beautiful though and right in the water. We've camped here in our RV too, and the spots are spacious, quiet, and very woodsy. It's always fun to hike up to the cave too. The history of this area is so cool. The trails are great, and there are options for ability levels. I always go green or yellow. You can often find people rappelling too! Definitely give this state park a try.

Great day fishing for crappie on Lake Eufaula. Larry is friendly and knowledgeable about fish and…read morewildlife in and around the lake. We caught many crappie and a few white bass . The guide supplied everything needed to fish, except you have to buy your own OK fishing license. Larry told us how to do that the day before, online or by phone. A Non-resident, one-day fishing license was $15. You can have it emailed to you and keep it on your phone. The boat was sturdy and optimized for fishing. No bathroom on board, but there are places to pull in and use the facilities if needed. Be prepared to start early-- we met him at the marina at 6:30. Larry cleaned and filleted all our fish lickety split and put them in ziploc bags. It was really fun watching the catfish, turtles and ducks grab all the waste scraps as they hit the water. I would definitely recommend Larry's Outdoor Adventures for a great fishing trip on Lake Eufaula.

I used to take my sons to this small lake over 35 years ago. Fished for crappies and sunfish. I was…read morea great little lake and great memories. To fish you used to need both a state license and a Bixby city permit.

I went to walk the trails and did some exploring on-foot, and I loved what they had here! Beautiful…read moreviews of the lake, marked trails, and me and my partner even did a bit of climbing! The climbing wasn't necessary, just part of some of our fun. From the parking lot area, we went up the hill towards the trees, away from the lake, and the trails they had there were well marked, but not particularly wide walking paths like Turkey Mountains'. If you are in the mood to feel like you are exploring nature "off the beaten path" while still being on a trail, this is a great place to do it! I will be going again!

Stop here it's fun and beautiful!!! Nice for fishing and pictures!!! Funnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnread more

Quick look rating: 5/5 Quality, 5/5 Service, 5/5 Experience…read more For my 100th review of 2015, I thought it would be best to write about a great little trout fly fishing spot that's not to far from Dallas, TX. **To note: This review is written about the creek before the floods in early spring of 2015. In the spring of 2015 we had major rains and flooding in the area. The engineers for the dam had to release a large amount of water from the spillway. Downstream was a major washout. Spillway Creek is below the spillway dam at Broken Bow Lake. It is just a little over 3 hours drive time from Dallas or 20 to 25 minutes from Broken Bow, Oklahoma. The water released from this dam comes from about 2/3 to 3/4 of the way down from the top of the water. This keeps the water released cold, cold enough for trout to live for the first couple of miles to about twelve miles worth of stream before it gets to hot for trout. The spillway is stocked with trout nearly every two weeks with at least two trucks of stock trout. The Spillway Creek is on the Ouachita National Forrest and Beavers Bend State Park, and I noticed that they are doing a great job of keeping this park and wildlife area, very well maintained! Help keep this park clean, what you pack/carry in, well then carry out, thank you in advance! At the time of spring there was two nice fly fishing shops in the area, while the Dallas has some really nice fly shops to help you out as well! Some of the Fly shops in Dallas have some guides that will take you up there as well! My thoughts / suggestions: 9ft rod - 4 or 5 weight rod, 9ft leader with a 5x tippet, take 5,6, and 7x tippet spools. Flies: RS2, maybe some tiny midge nymphs. Carry a wading staff! The water can be stiff in some areas! **To note: Check with the local fly shops for what kind of fly's to use and what types of tippet and leaders are being used at that time. **Emergency Note: Always listen for any sirens in the valley / creek area. When they release water from the dam, the engineers will blow that horn/whistle. If you hear it, head to high ground IMMEDIATELY! Please keep in mind where your fellow fly fishing buddies are located! For the most part there is phone reception in the area, but double check. It is pretty good idea to go to text mode when fly fishing and keep it on vibration/silent mode. Be safe, and let others know where you are located! I'll be back!

Clear, rock lined, cold, swift creek. You can let the current take you miles. People fish, swim…read moreand use inner tubes for editing on the creek. Need to wear shoes, rocks can be sharp. Fewer people during the week

We had a great time and he got us on the fish even in 20 plus mile a hour winds definitely worth…read more every penny

Beautiful! The lake is one of the prettiest around. There are a couple picnic areas that could be…read morereally nice but need some TLC.

Great little nature spot for Okmulgee. We fished along the lake at a couple remote spots and caught…read moreone little bass and a few little sun fish. We stopped at the park office and bought some cold sodas and candy. The prices were reasonable and the park ranger was helpful. The scenery is great and the park history is interesting dating back to FDR's New Deal of the 1930's. Tip: be prepared (drinks, snacks, towels, fishing poles, bait, and whatever else you need for your little adventure- a first aid kit is not a bad idea either). I wish I had spent more time here exploring, so stop at the park office first for interesting maps and literature.

This is one of two state parks in the Okmulgee area. My wife and I camped here for one night in…read moreOctober, and although it was very busy (there was a large geocaching event being held there that weekend), we had a great time. We were afraid that it would be too crowded, but there were still several spots with sufficient privacy. There are scores of campgrounds (some of them right on the waterfront), lots of RV hook-ups, a playground for kids, and boating and swimming access to the lake. Although hiking is somewhat limited (there are just a few miles of trails), the scenery is beautiful, and the sunset on the water was idyllic. Very convenient as a getaway if you live in the Tulsa area; I'm sure we'll camp here again!

Just down the road from where I live. This place is my go-to peaceful place. I take walks or just…read moresit and breathe! such a beautiful place. I see people fishing here too.

Really good fishing area.Quiet and beautiful and peaceful.It's paid area to fish for a donation of…read more$5.00.They have a store nearby during business hours.They also have bait