It’s not too Late to Plan Your April 2024 Eclipse Adventure at Oklahoma State Parks
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department (OTRD) is reminding travelers that it’s not too late to secure their accommodations to view the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024 at an Oklahoma State Park, as well as tips and resources to help individuals plan their trip.
“The eclipse is just a few weeks away, which means now is the time to finalize your stay at one of our state parks for this once-in-a-lifetime experience.” said Shelley Zumwalt, Secretary of Tourism, Wildlife & Heritage. “Spots are filling up fast, especially those in sites with 100% totality. We expect to have thousands of visitors in southeast Oklahoma for the eclipse, so plan ahead and be prepared.”
If you’re looking for additional accommodation options, consider staying at any number of our parks in Southeast Oklahoma just outside of totality, and traveling into a park in the path of the eclipse on April 8. The agency recently launched its 2024 eclipse web page for travelers to plan their trip activities and book their stay at travelok.com/eclipse2024. It features tips on where the best viewing spots are and highlights outdoor adventures in or near the state parks.
OTRD is also offering a 2024 Solar Eclipse Package that includes a t-shirt, safe viewing glasses and a sticker available for purchase online at shoptravelok.com. Souvenir eclipse glasses can also be purchased individually online, in your local Tourism Information Center or the nearest park gift shop.
Oklahoma state parks with 100% totality for the solar eclipse are:
- Beavers Bend State Park
- Length of totality: 4 minutes and 15 seconds
- Talimena State Park
- Length of totality: 1 minute and 38 seconds
- Lake Wister State Park
- Length of totality: 1 minute and 31 seconds
In addition to the three parks with full visibility, several state parks will have near-total visibility and are within driving distance of areas that will experience 100% totality. Consider booking at these locations and traveling into a nearby park. These parks include:
- McGee Creek State Park
- Darkness: 99.57%
- Robbers Cave State Park
- Darkness: 99%
- Lake Texoma State Park
- Darkness: 99%
- Lake Murray State Park
- Darkness: 97.8%
To secure a spot at a state park lodge, cabin or campsite, visit travelok.com/state-parks/bookings.
About the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department
The Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department seeks to make Oklahoma a premier destination for visitors around the world by promoting and preserving Oklahoma for all to explore. As the third largest industry in Oklahoma, tourism is a strong driver of economic growth and development. In 2022, the tourism industry contributed $11.8 billion to the state’s economy in direct visitor spending, generated $833 million in state and local tax revenue and supported over 100,000 jobs.