BOILING SPRINGS STATE PARK: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Have you been to Boiling Springs State Park in Oklahoma? It’s located 6 miles Northeast of Woodward, Oklahoma and with 45minutes of Alabaster Caverns State Park. The Boiling Springs State Park is around 820 acres and is an oasis for nature lovers on the plains. The park was one of seven original state parks built by The Civilian Conservation Corps in 1930s, and it still contains many beautiful features today! It’s just one of the many cool state parks in the Sooner State.

The springs itself is located near the park office. Once you get to the park office there are a set of stairs that you will go down leading to a covered patio. Here you will find the springs. Boiling Springs is actually a small springs and you aren’t able to touch it as they have it blocked off. From there, you can hike on the river trail.

The park office has several nice Oklahoma State park t-shirts and there is plenty of information about birding that you can pick up.

Mobile Usage: We have T-Mobile and had 2 bars, so mobile service was available but poor. I was still able to work on my laptop some. It was just a little slower than home.

What to Do in Boiling Springs State Park

There are more than 150 picnic tables and grills in Boiling Springs State Park. The park also offers three pavilions with electrical outlets, water and a grill. If you are bringing the kids, there are several nice playgrounds for them to play on.

There are also 5 hiking trails, a swimming pool and fishing at Shaul lake. If you love to golf, you’re in luck. Boiling Springs Gold Club is a 18-hole privately owned golf course that features several dogleg fairways, water hazards and sand traps. The twelfth hole is a 440-yard, par 4, requiring a tee shot up a tree-lined, dogleg fairway. Along some of the trails you can find soap berry trees. Soap berries contain saponins, or soap-like compounds, and are most commonly used as laundry or dishwashing detergent! Native Americans used the soap berries to make soap.

Various species of animals live in the area including whitetail deer, wild turkeys, raccoons coyotes, bobcats, beavers, badgers, rabbits, skunks and possums. Head out in cooler weather for some animal sightings!

Boiling Springs State Park Heart Healthy Trail

Camping at Boiling Springs State Park

Needing a camping idea and looking for a new camping location? Tent and RV sites at Boiling Springs are available. Just like with any state park campsites, they can be reserved online, with water hookups available for most spaces! Some RV sites come equipped with 30 amp electricity while others have 50 amps. Most of the sites are back in with the exception of a few pull through’s. Keep in mind you do need to reserve in advance. We love the Recreation.gov app and website, for all of our camping bookings. You don’t have to worry about any third party companies, or whether the website is legitimate or not. This isn’t sponsored, just one of the things we’ve learned along the way! If you do go through Recreation.gov, they have campsites listed nearby but not the exact ones listed below.

If you prefer to rent a cabin at Boiling Springs, Cabins 1, 2 and 3 offer queen size pillow top mattresses and cabin 4 offers two twin size mattresses. All cabins offer a sleep sofa for extra sleeping which make sit great for families. They also offer a kitchenette with microwave, refrigerator, oven and fully stocked cabinets with dishes and cookware. You’ll have heat and air and a fireplace. the Cabins are a dog friendly but they do have a small fee.

If you are coming as a larger group such as a church camp or family reunion there are two group camps available in the park. Group Camp 1 has 11 bunkhouses that can sleep around 168 people, and Group Camp 2 has 10 bunkhouses with a total of 144 beds. Both group camps come with kitchen and dining halls, as well as bathroom facilities. Call the park office at: 1-580-256-7664 for reservations. As with any group campsites, these book up so plan ahead for your church or group activity.

More Things to Do in the Oklahoma Northwest

While you may think of the northwest part of the state of Oklahoma as all plains, there are a few things to do on your way there and back. Be sure to check out:

The Loft on Main/Walker in Woodward- An overnight or day rental space allows you to stay or just meet up with friends for an event. The Loft has amenities including a full working kitchen, entertaining space, and more. They do allow outside catering. Part of the services are that they provide prep and cleanup for your group. Restaurants are also within walking distance.

Walker Mercantile- this shop offers Made in Oklahoma products and is set up booth-style. Find jewelry, kids clothes, and more small business products.
Scissortails- this eatery in Woodward offers coffees, boba, a sandwich and salad menu, and even a candy shop with homemade chocolates.
Sweet Surprises Bakery- If you’re looking for a dessert place or just want to grab some treats in town before heading back to the campsite, stop in for a cupcake, cookie or even a ready made pie!

Crystal Beach Park and Lake in Woodward- This area is great for kids, since it offers Crystal Beach Lake fishing and paddle boats, and even a place to swim. The aquatic center and playground are ideal for summer months, and they also have a miniature golf course! This mini golf course is perfect for older kids and teens, since its set up to resemble a regular golf course. You won’t find the silly obstacles we know many of the mini golf courses for! You can bring your own fishing poles and equipment to the lake, so it will give you a secondary spot to check out if you’re done at the Shaul Lake area.

Hope you enjoyed this list of things to do, and hope you can check out Boiling Springs. It’s a great destination if you’re located in the western half of the state, and are looking for things to do in Oklahoma without driving a great distance. Give us a comment on the blog post or on Facebook if you have stayed near Woodward or Boiling Springs– especially if you have some great recommendations for travel!

Happy Traveling!