September 18, 2025 Oklahoma State Parks Restaurants to Close Operations September 30 The Lookout Kitchen will be closing restaurant operations within Oklahoma State Parks September 30, 2025. After the restaurants close, OTRD will provide grab-and-go food options and catering lists to ensure food remains available for park visitors and event guests. OTRD will issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for...
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Lookout Kitchen Restaurants to Reopen in Oklahoma State Parks
July 14, 2025 Lookout Kitchen Restaurants to Reopen in Oklahoma State Parks The Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department (OTRD) and the Lookout Kitchen (Lookout) have reached an agreement to conditionally reopen the Lookout restaurants in Oklahoma State Parks. The Lookout locations at Beavers Bend, Lake Murray, Robbers Cave, Roman Nose, and Quartz Mountain will reopen Tuesday, subject to the operating...
Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department Closing State Park Restaurants
July 8, 2025 Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department Closing State Park Restaurants Earlier this morning, the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department (OTRD) suspended the Lookout Kitchen’s (Lookout) operation of the state park restaurants. OTRD took this action in response to Lookout’s repeated failures to make outstanding payments and fulfill other contractual obligations to the State. Accordingly, the state park restaurants...
Sequoyah State Park Lodge Offering Special June Booking Discount
HULBERT, May 27, 2025 Sequoyah State Park Lodge Offering Special June Booking Discount Following a successful reopening last week, we are excited to announce Sequoyah State Park Lodge is now offering a special discount for the month of June! As a thank you for your patience and continued support, we are offering the following discount which is good from June...
We’re Back for the 2025 Season
HULBERT, May 16, 2025 After the fire last December, we’ve been working tirelessly to reconstruct the Sequoyah State Park Lodge — and we’re excited to welcome you back starting May 23, 2025! We are now accepting reservations for the lodge, lodge rooms and cabins. To book your stay, please visit TravelOK.com. While the Lodge is open and ready for your visit, please note: Our restaurant...
Oklahoma State Parks Remain Open Amid USACE Recreation Area Closures
May 9, 2025 Oklahoma State Parks Remain Open Amid USACE Recreation Area Closures Oklahoma’s state parks are open for business. With 10 distinct ecoregions, Oklahoma State Parks offer premier outdoor recreation opportunities throughout our 38 state parks. From RV camping to hiking and boating, there is something for everyone. In light of the recent announcement from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers...