Oklahoma Tourism to Launch Parking Pass Program on June 15

On June 15, the Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department will launch a new parking pass program at 22 Oklahoma State Parks.

The passes will start at $10 for a one-day pass for a single vehicle. Vehicles with an Oklahoma or Oklahoma tribal license plate will receive a 20 percent discount, making their pass just $8 per vehicle for a single day.

Oklahoma residents age 62 and older and their spouses will receive a 100% discount on the pass. Honorably discharged veterans will also receive a 100% discount, and individuals certified by state or federal law as totally disabled and their spouses will receive a 50% discount. Discounts cannot be combined, and individuals’ eligibility must be verified by park staff.

Three-day, one-week and annual passes will also be available. The annual pass will work for all 22 parks. Its cost will be $75, with a discount rate of $60 available for vehicles with Oklahoma or Oklahoma tribal license plates. Buses will be assessed a $25 per day fee regardless of license plate origin.

Guests will have several ways to pay for parking, including:
• In advance online through a link from TravelOK.com.
• Upon arrival via any smartphone by texting PARK to 504504. Guests will be texted a link to make contactless payment via Apple Pay, Google Pay or any debit/credit card. For more information on text to pay, visit premiumparking.com/text-pay.
• Through the Premium Parking app, which is available as a free download for iPhone and Android devices. To get the app, visit premiumparking.com/mobile-parking.
• Via pay machines at park offices and at other locations around the participating parks. Machines will take credit/debit cards and cash but do not give change. Guests will need to enter their license plate number.

Full list of state parks participating in the parking pass program:

Arrowhead Area at Lake Eufaula State Park

Beavers Bend State Park

Boiling Springs State Park

Cherokee Landing State Park

Fort Cobb State Park

Foss State Park

Honey Creek Area at Grand Lake State Park

Great Plains State Park

Great Salt Plains State Park

Greenleaf State Park

Keystone State Park

Lake Eufaula State Park

Lake Murray State Park

Lake Texoma State Park

Lake Thunderbird State Park

Lake Wister State Park

Natural Falls State Park

Osage Hills State Park

Robbers Cave State Park

Sequoyah State Park

Tenkiller State Park

Twin Bridges Area at Grand Lake State Park

Photo Courtesy Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department

Author: Tom Behrens

Tom Behrens has over 50 years experience in fishing and hunting across the United States. Much of this time was spent in Oklahoma and Texas where he became very familiar with the outdoor opportunities in these states. You may contact him by email at: [email protected]