Located in the hilly woodlands of the San Bois Mountains of Southeast Oklahoma is Robbers Cave State Park. In this article I will discuss why Robbers Cave State Park should be your hideout this Summer.
From exploring historic hideouts to horseback riding, Robbers Cave will unlock your outdoor spirit.
Without Further ado, Let’s jump into the article.
Why Hideout at Robbers Cave State Park?
Robbers Cave Stables
The Robbers Cave Stables are a wonderful attraction at this State Park. They offer a variety of trail rides from 30 minutes to two hours.
There is a strict 250-pound weight limit that is enforced to not overload the horses. The cost for guided trail rides ranges from $35 to $100 per person.
For the little ones, you might want to check out their petting zoo which consists of donkeys, emu, goats, and llamas. The entrance fee is $3 per person, and you can also purchase feed for them. For more information, please check out https://robberscavestables.com
Bring Your ATV’s and Side-by-Side
Robbers Cave State Park is ideal for ATV lovers. Go explore the Park’s 250-acre ATV riding area, which is open from 8am until sunset each day. The Park also has an amphitheater, five group picnic shelters and two indoor community rooms. For a list of recreational activities at Robbers Cave State Park, you can check out the official website at https://www.travelok.com
Hideout in the Sandstone Cliffs
The Robbers Cave Trail System is located inside the park in Wilburton, Oklahoma. The Park has three main paths- Rough Canyon Trail, Cattail Pond Loop, and Mountain Trail- dominate the Robbers Cave State Park trail system. Legend has it that unsavory characters such as Jesse and Frank James, the Doolin Gang, and Henry and Belle Starr used these caves as a hideout, some even living in sandstone caves in the cliffs of the Fourche Maline River. Hiking the cave trail offers a taste of the backwoods that attracted those renegades 150 years ago and perhaps a glimpse into what life on the run might have looked like in those cliffs above the Fourche Maline.
Arriving at the Park
Robbers Cave State Park runs North and South on Highway 2. Those seeking a campsite can take their pick of any unoccupied site and set up camp. The Whispering Pines Campground is my favorite place to stay at Robbers Cave State Park. With comfort stations nearby and 17 fully loaded campsites, whispering pines also allows easy access to one of my favorite trails called the Coon Ridge Trail. If you do not want to rough it, I recommend staying at the Belle Starr View Lodge, which features 20 rooms that overlook Coon Creek Lake which will give you one of the best views of the park.
Rock Climbing
This park offers great spots for rock climbing and rappelling activities. The sandstone cliffs that once housed the outlaws are a favorite of climbers today. The Horse Coral Face is a 7.5 to 12 meters high and features 18 different routes. The Shiftless Outlaws Boulder is a climbing spot that can be accessed through the cave. Both are very rewarding hideouts.
There you have it. That wraps up things to do at Robbers Cave State Park. I hope this helps you plan an amazing outdoor experience when you travel to Robbers Cave State Park. Let me know what you think in the comment section below.
-CT