Red Rock Canyon State Park

Kathy, all the trails and campgrounds at Red Rock Canyon State Park are just fine after the recent rain. There is no flooding in the park, but the vegetation is thriving! Have a great trip and thank you for using TravelOK.com!

Planning to come with some friends this weekend June 7-8. Has the recent rain flooded any trails? Should we prepare for a pretty swampy weekend?

Anne Marie & Scott, during the middle of the week you will have no problems. Generally, the only times that the park is at full capacity is during Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends. There is no gate on the campgrounds, so you are free to come in and set up at any time, though the staff would prefer if you could be there before 8 p.m. If you have any other questions, please call 405-542-6344. Best wishes and thank you for using TravelOK.com!

I noticed you said you are first-come, first-served. How often does Red Rock Canyon campground fill-up? We will be coming through next week on Wed June 12 needing a place to stay. Also, how late can you arrive and set-up camp, if a site is still available?

Edel, unfortunately all of the tent and RV sites at all of Oklahoma's state parks are available only on a first come, first serve basis. We are hoping to get a reservation system in place sometime this year. Best wishes and thank you for using TravelOK.com!

Do we have to make reservations for camping here or is it first come, first serve basis? Please let me know. Thanks!

Melissa, unfortunately there are no cabins at Red Rock Canyon State Park, but there is a very charming bed & breakfast located within five miles of the park called The Canyon Inn at Medicine Rock Ranch. You can find out more about it by searching the name above. Have a great time visiting the park, and thank you for using TravelOK.com!

We were thinking about visiting your park for our honeymoon. Do you have any cabins that couples can stay in or do you have any suggestions.

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We were first time visitors to the park. It is beautiful and the staff excellent. Especially Emily! She is very knowledgeable and energetic as well as friendly. We enjoyed the trails and the general atmosphere of the park. It does seem to need some major repairs of the bathroom facilities - the showers were out of order- and the southern dump site needs some renovation. Over all, as a well seasoned camper, I gave the park a 4 only due to the repairs needed. It was overall a wonderful experience that we will soon repeat!

We took our church youth group this past weekend, & had a blast. There was confusion on the cost for a large group to camp. We were told one thing & charged another way, but it was close to the original price. The only negative comment was the bathrooms & showers needed to be cleaned. Other than that we loved it & are hoping to be back in the fall.

My wife and I went to Redrock a couple years ago without the kids and loved it. I'd been there several times growing up and always had a good time, always felt that the area was clean, nice, neat and very relaxing. It has nice open low grass areas that are great for picnics, games like soccoer, frisby or whatever. But there's also a ton of hiking trails, places to climb and explore. We're heading back in a few weeks with the kids this time. I'm looking forward to it!

Lora, all of Oklahoma's state parks are on a fee schedule of $12 a night for sites without hookups, $20 a night for sites with electric and water hookups only and $23 a night for sites with electric, water and sewer hookups. For information on bunkhouse rates, please call 405-542-6344. Best wishes and thank you for using TravelOK.com!

Info on pricing

If the park is hurting for money. Why not allow horse camping with riding trails

Christa, please contact the state park by calling 405-542-6344 and they will be able to answer your questions. Best wishes and thank you for using TravelOK.com!

Is it possible to reserve a site for a wedding? Do you allow that?

I was raised in Red Rock Canyon. My grandpa Alonzo was the Superintendent. I have many memories of being the only one in the entire park. I was one of the youngest lifeguards in Oklahoma in 1968 when I worked at the pool.

The staff at Red Rock Canyon State Park would like to thank all of you for such great reviews and continued interest in one of the finest canyons in western Oklahoma! We look forward to seeing you again soon. To all our future visitors.... WELCOME and thank you for considering us as part of your vacationing route! Please notice we have added some upcoming events to our webpage.

Best State Park in Oklahoma for hiking, biking, walking, climbing and relaxing. Great staff. Wonderful pool in the summer

This is a favorite stop for us each year as we travel from OH to AZ. We travel in late Feb and this is our first taste of warmth after a loooooong winter. A beautiful spot for a picnic and a way to stretch our legs.

Victoria-Ann, at Red Rock Canyon State Park, the rate for a primitive tent site is $12.00 per night. For a semi-modern site, which includes electric and water, the rate is $20.00 per night. Happy camping and thank you for using TravelOK.com!

I'd like to know if there is a price for nightly or weekly tent sites

BL, we're very sorry you had trouble reaching the park, and we have sent you an email to resolve the issue. Best wishes and thank you for using TravelOK.com!

Trying to find out if the pavilion can be reserved but can't get an answer at the number listed.

My wife and I visited the Canyon the week if fall break when all the kids where out of school, big mistake. We and several other campers drove through the whole site looking for a site, by the way I'm handicapped and there is only one space and it was taken. We did see one spot open no campers, but a truck parked in the way, so we found the Park Ranger and I had my wife ask him if we could get the truck moved he not so politely said that space was already paid for, but they had not made it in yet. Like I said earlier since all the kids were there they all took turns slapping my 5th wheel as we drove by. Where were their parents and were was this park ranger stopping them for my safety as well as theirs. When the park is full why don't they post a sign saying so, so you don't have to drive down the steep canyon and then put up with vigilantly kids.

JC, it is an amazing place! For information on becoming a camp host please contact the park directly at 405-542-6344. Best wishes and thank you for using TravelOK.com!

This park looks amazing. Could you please tell me what the procedure is to apply to be a camp host volunteer. Thank you.

Pat, at this time reservations cannot be made for tent or RV campsites at Oklahoma State Parks. To get an idea of availability, please call Red Rock Canyon State Park directly at 405-542-6344 and the staff will be more than happy to help. If you arrive at an Oklahoma State Park late in the day and the office is closed, please set up your site and visit the park office the next morning for your payment and receipt. During the day, a camp host or park ranger will collect camping fees and provide receipts. Best wishes and thank you for using TravelOK.com!

From what I have read, you do not take reservations for Red Rock Canyon. If I arrived late in the evening on a weekday in mid-November, would I likely find a camping spot since it is off-season? What is the late check-in procedure? Thanks.

Whatsrnutts, there is no entry fee into Red Rock Canyon State Park and the base rate for camping is $12/night. The rate is higher depending on what kind of hookups you would need. Please read the State Park FAQs document located on the right side of the screen for more information or call the park directly at 405-542-6344. Best wishes and thank you for using TravelOK.com!

what are the fees for entry and overnight camping?

Traveler, there are three full RV hook up sites at Red Rock Canyon State Park, which include water, electric and sewer. There are also 50 sites with water and electric only, as well as 25 primitive sites. Have a great visit to Red Rock Canyon State Park and thank you for using TravelOK.com!

How many full RV hook ups are there?

RACER - Yes, there is a fee. For a campsite with water only, the fee is $12/night. For a campsite with water and electric hook-ups, the fee is $14/night. Thank you for visiting TravelOK.com!

Does it cost anything to camp if you dont need rv hook ups ?

DJC, our suggestion would be to call or email the park using the contact information above. They'd be happy to assist you with information about getting your 5th wheel into the park. Have a great time at Red Rock Canyon State Park and thank you for visiting TravelOK.com.

I've seen several comments about the steep switchback in/out of the park. We have a 35' 5th wheel - any problem getting the in and out?

Justin, please check with the park manager for the specifics of metal detecting in each particular state park that you visit. Have a wonderful time at Red Rock Canyon State Park and thank you for visiting TravelOK.com.

Is there any law against Metal Detecting in the park? Being on the California Trail and all.

Cheryl, from downtown Oklahoma City the trip to Red Rock Canyon State Park is approximately 55 miles. We hope you have a wonderful trip to Hinton and thank you for using TravelOK.com.

How far are you from OKC?

Delores, there are three full hook up sites at Red Rock Canyon State Park and these include water, electric and sewer. There are also 50 sites with water and electric and approximately 25 primitive sites. Currently there is not a reservation system in place and all sites are first come, first served. We hope you have a great visit to Red Rock Canyon State Park and thank you for using TravelOK.com.

How many full hook ups do you have? Can you make a reservation?

Chris, yes the pool at Red Rock Canyon State Park opens for the season tomorrow, Saturday, May 26. The cost is 2.50 for ages one through 12 and 4.00 for ages over 13 years old. The pool is open to the public and will be open 12-7 on Saturday, Sunday and Monday this Memorial Day weekend. Its regular business hours will be Wednesday through Sunday, 12-7pm. We have a few photos of the park on the right side of this page and we will certainly recommend to the park that they upload more, thanks for the suggestion and we're sorry for the inconvenience. Have a safe holiday and thank you for using TravelOK.com.

I have called for information but is it posted somewhere when the pool opens i.e. is it open for Memorial day weekend, and the cost? I also cannot locate a photo of the pool or campground. Any suggestions, as I have looked at every website mentioning RRC oklahoma state park.

Len, that's a great question. We would recommend that you call or email the park using the contact information above to get trail details. Have a great time at Red Rock Canyon State Park and thank you for using TravelOK.com.

It looks like there are 2 specific hiking trails. What is the length of each and the level of difficulty for each? I'm a novice hiker and want to know how to prepare for the trip.

Had a great time here. What a surprise a canyon in the middle of Oklahoma! Lots of nice birding and hiking. What's up with some showers not working? Note the steep switchback on the way in/out!

Edward, we're sorry for your inconvenience in reaching Red Rock Canyon State Park. The phone number listed above is the correct phone number. The camping fees start at 12.00 per night for a primitive site and go up to 23.00 per night with water, electric and sewage included. We have a State Park FAQs document in the top right hand corner of this page if you have any other questions about your park visit. Have a great time at Red Rock Canyon State Park and thank you for using TravelOK.com.

phone number is 405-542-6344 as listed above and works just fine!

Tried to find cost for overnight camping.. no info. Tried to call the land line listed above from Okla. City. phone number not a working number. it's been years since I visited but without info, it'll be years more.

John, unfortunately Red Rock Canyon State Park does not have a service inside the park for instruction. You may want to contact Bonvoy Adventure Travel at 918-574-8710 to see if they're scheduling any trips to Red Rock this spring or summer. Best wishes and safe climbing!

Clay, the swimming pool at Red Rock Canyon State Park opens the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend, May 26, 2012. Have a great time at Red Rock Canyon State Park and thank you for using TravelOK.com.

Is there any kind of guide service in the area for rappelling? I have done it twice, but wouldn't want to try it on my own, just yet.

What date do you open the pool for summer? - thanks

Yuri, although the park doesn't have trails that are specifically built for trail riding on a bike, you are welcome to bring your mountain bike and enjoy the nature trails and paved walking trails. Have a great time at Red Rock Canyon State Park and thank you for using TravelOK.com.

can I ride on my mountain bike in the park?

it would be nice to have more than 3 sites for full hookups .every time we go there is the same trailers in the same spots for full hookups .

I travel from Albuquerque to Little Rock and have stayed here twice. I didn't see a bad camp site for tents. However, I prefer the first area to your left. Its quieter and no traffic through it. There's rest rooms/showers right there. As for a long trailer, I'd be careful on the steep and sharp curve right after the ranger booth. It could be difficult for a long rig. Minor misquito problem, but I usually travel in early or mid summer. Beautiful park, strongly recommend you drive all the way through to see the park. It isn't that long of a drive and an energetic hike.

Bob, please call or email the park using the contact information above and they would be happy to assist you in planning a great visit to Red Rock Canyon State Park. Have a wonderful time and thank you for using TravelOK.com.

We have a big rig - 37 ft with 3 slides - and a tow car. Are fthere length restrictions?

Haven't been to this park in twenty years. Last we saw the park was pretty. Were having a get together there at unit 5, which I think is one of the buildings for gatherings there. Anyway, hiking is my game and I am amazed by rock formations. So, how many hiking trails are there? Are we allowed to at least to pick up a rock or two to keep or is that noncompliance to the rules?

I stayed at the park this weekend. It is readily apparent that this park is well maintained. Park staff were helpful and friendly, and made the rounds about once every hour or two. This is among the best-managed parks in the system. I'll definitely be visiting again.

Melissa, please contact the park for more information about tent camping and shower fees. Thank you for using TravelOK.com and have a great time at Red Rock Canyon State Park.

So out of everyone who has went which is the better place to set up at tent? And in the new showers how much do they charge? Also we are gonna have 3 tents next to us it that going to be 12$ for all or will each have to pay?

Thanx, we actually loaded up the kids and went hiking all day at Red Rock today! It was a blast and had the best time. Verified at the park the fees below are accurate. Perfect weather great time had by all! Thanks again!

Nick, the Red Rock Canyon State Park pool is open from noon to 7 pm, Wednesday through Sunday. For children 1-12 yrs of age, admission is $2.50 per day and for adults 13 yrs and older, admission is $4.00 per day. For more information on annual passes or twilight hour specials, please contact the park directly. Enjoy your visit to Red Rock Canyon State Park and thank you for using TravelOK.com.

Anyone know what the swimming pool fee is at Red Rock?

what a blast we had yesterday! we set up our awesome 300ft. zipline and burned it up all day. thanks red rock. we'll be back, as always. xoxo okc

Robert, you will drive over an hour from Oklahoma City to reach this state park. Have a great time at Red Rock Canyon and thank you for using TravelOK.com.

We are planning a night stay on June 12 for a birthday party. How far this campsite from Oklahoma City

Stef, yes dogs are allowed in the state parks as long as they are kept on a lease that is no longer than 10 feet, supervised at all times and cleaned up after. If you have other state park questions, please visit the state parks page and click on the State Park FAQs section at the top right corner of the page. Have a great trip to Red Rock Canyon State Park and thank you for using TravelOK.com.

Are dogs allowed in the park/trails/campgrounds? We'd love to visit, but can only go where the pooches are allowed.

Jim, the state parks do not accept the America the Beautiful Pass but there are several parks that have Corps of Engineer camping very close by. Please visit www.nps.gov for more information and thank you for using TravelOK.com.

Do Oklahoma state parks accept the federal America the Beautiful Senior Pass and if so, in what capacity. As this is a federal park pass, I am curious.

Andy, what used to be the Golden Access Pass is now called the American the Beautiful Senior Pass. For more information please visit www.nps.gov. Thank you for using TravelOK.com.

I have lost my golden access passport that gives me half price when I camp...how can I get it replaced so I can camp there?

I could not believe something like Red Rock was right off I-40, it just doesn't look like it would be in the area, it's a beautiful place!

it is awseome

At Oklahoma State Parks the base rate for a primitive tent or RV camp site is $12.00 per night. For a semi-modern site, which includes electric and water, the rate is $20.00 per night. If you'd like a modern site, which includes electric, sewer and water, the rate is $23.00 per night. Some parks offer premium sites, like those at water's edge, for an additional $5.00 fee per night. For campers over the age of 62, Oklahoma State Parks offer a $2.00 discount on the base rate per night, with proper identification. Additional rates for electric, sewer or water are not discounted. Most campsites at Oklahoma State Parks are first come, first served. Some parks take reservations for preferred areas, so please call the park of your choice for more information.

what are the RV fees and RV hook ups available? CAn i reserve online?

My grandpa lived in Oklahoma and as a kid when we would go and visit him, he would always bring us here. This park brings back so many memories I'll never forget. I cant wait to bring my family there. The beautiful views, rocks and the friends I have made there and the memories Ive made...I know Ill never forget this place. It still brings a warm spot to my heart.

Wonderful park! If you live in the city, it's only about a 45 minute drive. It gets quite busy on the weekends, so get there early to get a good spot. They have firerings, with adjustable height grills made into them for cooking, and some have that, and a charchoal grill, too.

Jennifer, there is not an admission fee into the park. There is only a fee should you decide to camp. Please check in at the park office for camping fees and picnic areas. Have a great time and thank you for using TravelOK.com.

We've never been to a state park before... does anyone know if there is an admission fee? Thanks!

I have volunteered at many state parks and know for a fact that there is no day use fee for camping in any state park! you were probably in a no picnicking area and charged 14 to camp. If your ticket has a campsite number other than CR 40-68 then you should contact the manager and get a refund. However if you were in CR 40-68 then you passed two very large metal signs and a gate that clearly stated picnicking prohibited. Day use also ends when the day ends so if you were in a campsite after dark where picnicking was prohibited then you were charged correctly. You were given a favor it sounds like to me! Signs are for everyone to read.

My brothers and I love the park and hike out there frequently. We occasionally will spend a few hours in an evening ,cook out with family and sometimes camp.I was very shocked when we were visiting last evening and the park ranger charged us $15.00 for day use when we were there 3 hours and did not camp. We have never been asked to pay for the day use of the park before. To say the least we were quite apalled at the outrageous fee for the use of a taxpayer funded state park. If we would have known day use fees were more than camping fees we surely would have stayed home and cooked out.

Karen, great questions. Our camping fees start at $12 per night for a primitive site. There are additional charges for utilities like water and electric or sewage for RV sites. For more information about camping in state parks, please visit our state park page at www.travelok.com/state_parks and click on the FAQs banner in the top right hand corner of the page. Thank you for using TravelOK.com and we hope you have a great time at Red Rock Canyon State Park.

Haven't camped here in a while. Please tell me what the fees are andif it is per site or number of tents per site. This was an issue for us in the past. Also, personally, I think this place has been over developed for RVs. Tent campers have been crowded out.

Don, you make a great point. We are in the process of working with each of the state parks to accomodate our site visitors with that exact information. Please check back with us soon to continue seeing improvements to the site, based on your valuable feedback. Thank you for using TravelOK.com!

RV Camping parks need to include the services W-E-S, 30-50 Amp I&e and maximum vehicle length. I like to use SP's but calling each one for the information is a real pain. Most campers now are 40 feet plus tows

My fiance and I went hiking here when the leaves where changing last fall and it was absolutely gorgeous!

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I hike this canyon regularly, and enjoy the views and scenery so much. The trails seem to go on forever, up, down, rugged, and flat. A must see for anyone of any age!!!

LOVE this park. This and natural falls are so far my favs. Great scenery, off the beaten path. If you enjoy scenery you should definetly visit this park