A 2019 analysis of state park facilities and infrastructure found that, for years, funding levels have been well below the amount needed to adequately maintain our state parks at a level that would ensure the safe and enjoyable use of our parklands. In response, the agency developed a multi-pronged strategy to streamline processes, reduce operational costs and increase revenue in order to adequately fund capital reinvestment in our parks. Funding generated by the Parking Pass Program will provide much-needed resources to return park facilities and infrastructure to an acceptable standard and maintain them at that standard.
What areas of the parks will require a parking pass?
With some exceptions, all areas of participating parks will require visitors to purchase a parking pass. Exceptions include golf courses and some concessionaire areas, as identified by park management and approved by the Parks Director. Signage will be placed at park entrances and in parking areas to notify visitors of parking pass requirements.
Which state parks are participating in the program?
3995 Main Park Road |
P4602 - Beavers Bend State Park 4530 S Hwy 259A |
P4607 - Boiling Springs State Park 207745 Boiling Springs Rd |
P4608 - Cherokee Landing State Park 28610 Park 20 |
27022 Copperhead Road |
10252 Hwy 44 |
P4613 - Great Plains State Park 22487 East 1566 Road |
P4618 - Salt Plains State Park 23280 S. Spillway Drive |
12022 Greenleaf Road |
P4611 - Honey Creek Area – Grand Lake State Park 901 State Park Road |
1926 Hwy 151 |
P4617 - Lake Eufaula State Park 111563 Hwy 150 |
P4601 - Lake Murray State Park 13528 Scenic Hwy 77 |
P4619 - Lake Texoma State Park 6037 Hwy 70 East |
P4603 - Lake Thunderbird State Park 13101 Alameda Drive |
P4605 - Lake Wister State Park 25567 Hwy 270 |
P4620 - Natural Falls State Park Hwy 412 West |
P4621 - Osage Hills State Park 2131 Park Road |
P4604 - Robbers Cave State Park 55 Hwy 2 North |
17131 Park 10 |
Hwy 100 |
P4612 - Twin Bridges Area – Grand Lake State Park 14801 Hwy 137 |
P4624 - Quartz Mountain State Park 14722 Highway 44a |
50884 US-271 |
Parking Costs - What are the costs for parking at OSP?
Parking pass rates are per vehicle, according to the following chart. Vehicles with an Oklahoma or Oklahoma tribal license plate will receive a 20% discount on rates. When purchasing passes, visitors will select the dates and time they want their pass to begin and end. The annual pass is valid for all Oklahoma State Parks; other passes are valid for the individual park selected during the purchase process.
Pass Type | Rate (all vehicles except buses) | Discounted Rate (OK Residents with OK registered vehicle) |
One Day | $10.00 | $8.00 |
Three Day | $25.00 | $20.00 |
One Week | $35.00 | $28.00 |
Annual Pass | $75.00 | $60.00 |
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Buses (per day) | $25.00 | n/a |
Purchase Visitor Parking for OSP
A Daily Parking Pass, valid for 24 hours per vehicle, can be purchased using one of the following options:
- CameraPay - Upon arrival to the park, instructional parking lot signage will direct visitors to scan a QR code with smart phone camera, which will take them to a website to purchase a pass. The text message also provides visitors the opportunity to download a mobile app.
- TextPay - Upon arrival to the park, instructional parking lot signage will direct visitors to text a park-specific code to short code listed on the signage, which will take them to a website to purchase a pass. The text message also provides visitors the opportunity to download a mobile app. https://www.premiumparking.com/text-pay
- Mobile App - Visitors may download the Premium Parking app from the app store, or at https://www.premiumparking.com/mobile-parking
- Website - Visitors my visit https://www.premiumparking.com/city/oklahoma-state-parks.
Note that Annual Passes can only be purchased on premiumparking.com or through the Mobile App.
What happens if a vehicle does not have a valid parking pass?
The parking pass requirement is enforced 24/7 by park staff and park rangers. Vehicles without valid passes may be subject to warnings, violation notices, towing and/or other enforcement measures.