Great Salt Plains
Fee required
Parking available
Wheelchair accessible
This unique landscape is the only place in the world to dig for hourglass-selenite crystals.

πŸ“œ Unique landscape in Oklahoma, home to a salt lake and 11,000 acres of salt flats.
πŸ” Only place in the world to dig for hourglass-selenite crystals, also a state park and wildlife refuge.

Why Go

πŸ’Ž Dig for rare hourglass-selenite crystals
πŸ¦… Excellent bird watching and wildlife viewing
🚢 Enjoy hiking and horseback riding trails
🎣 Fish for catfish, saugeye, sand bass in the salty lake

Why Avoid

⚠️ Crystal digging areas can be dirty and muddy

Tips

πŸ—“οΈ Crystal digging available April 1 to October 15, sunrise to sunset.
πŸ—ΊοΈ Follow signs for digging areas west of Jet, not the Visitor's Center.
πŸŽ’ Prepare to get dirty and muddy if digging for crystals.

Cost

πŸ’° Vehicle fee $10 ($8 for Oklahoma residents).

Hours

πŸ•’ Park office daily 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. Crystal digging area April 1 - October 15, sunrise to sunset.

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