Roman Nose State Park
Roman Nose State Park
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Okmulgee, OK22 contributions
Mar 2022
Although described as 4 miles, our route was just 3 miles, with an elevation gain of 255 feet, and took just under 2 hours. We met at 7, but didn't actually begin hike until around 7:30. The guide, who has been leading these for several years, handed out glow sticks and gave basic safety information before leading about 30 of us up to Inspiration Point, where we sat down (only 1 bench) and waited for the moon to rise in the NE. Lots of picture taking, and then we headed back down the way we came up. Needed a coat for after sundown, this time of year. You will need water and a flashlight, or use your phone's flashlight. Hiking shoes are good for the roots and rocks. A fun experience.
Written March 23, 2022
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Mike D
Enid, OK1 contribution
Jun 2022 • Couples
Book your camping trip online then no need to check in. Hiking trails were perfect and beautiful. Trail map and distances are off, but it’s impossible to get lost. Just keep walking. Mix of everything on the trails. FYI the trails marked for bikes are only for the most advanced mountain bikers.
Rv sites were concrete and provided plenty of area. Park rangers were great. Showed us where to find owls, and even stopped at our spot to warn us of rain, and took our garbage when he left. Pool is public and really nice but it’s $6 to get in. Nice picnic area by the pool and don’t miss the natural spring close to the pool. General store is quaint, staff is very helpful and they serve pretty good food. Bathrooms and showers are newer, clean and free. Firewood is very expensive. Park rules state no drinking over 3.2% and no smoking, but the rangers didn’t care as long as you weren’t out of hand. Had such a great time last month we are going again this month.
Rv sites were concrete and provided plenty of area. Park rangers were great. Showed us where to find owls, and even stopped at our spot to warn us of rain, and took our garbage when he left. Pool is public and really nice but it’s $6 to get in. Nice picnic area by the pool and don’t miss the natural spring close to the pool. General store is quaint, staff is very helpful and they serve pretty good food. Bathrooms and showers are newer, clean and free. Firewood is very expensive. Park rules state no drinking over 3.2% and no smoking, but the rangers didn’t care as long as you weren’t out of hand. Had such a great time last month we are going again this month.
Written July 9, 2022
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Shawn S
Kingfisher, OK2 contributions
Sep 2021
This state park is located just north of Watonga. The lodge is beautiful with a great restaurant called Swadley's Foggy Bottom Kitchen which is the same family as Swadley's Barbeque and the General store for dining. Romans has great hiking trails, biking trails, fishing, canoeing, swimming, and a 19 hole golf course that would be a challenge for the pro's but a great course to play. You can tent camp, camper camp, and even T Pee camp or if you like staying inside they also have cabins. Also you must check out Watonga's main street they have great stores in town.
Written January 20, 2022
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Eve F
2 contributions
Oct 2024 • Couples
Excellent campground. We enjoyed hikingat Roman Nose, riding bikes and hiking Gloss Mountain, which is about 45 minutes away. We were there a Sunday to Wednesday. The week days were very quiet and we had most of the area to ourselves. Watonga had a good grocery store if you needed any supplies.
Written October 22, 2024
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kevan j
Norman, OK1,529 contributions
Mar 2022
The lake is still under construction, and there are some weird smells, but the facilities at this park are excellent. We drove here specifically to hike the set of trails up to Inspiration Point. The trails are excellent...lots of tree cover and some good views. A beautiful bench at the top. Sometimes the trails are well-marked...other times, not so much. Highly recommend for hiking! Seems like it would be a good place to camp. Lots of modern, updated sites and super nice bathrooms. Restaurants at the general store and at the visitor's center. Lots of recent upgrades.
Written March 27, 2022
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Liz H
Tulsa, OK41 contributions
Oct 2022
This is our second time to Roman Nose State Park, we stayed in the lodge with Lake view and it was amazing.
The hiking trails were very well marked. We went on top of Inspiration lookout and the views are amazing, there is a bench where you can sit and take in all the beauty.
The staff are very friendly and helpful.
The hiking trails were very well marked. We went on top of Inspiration lookout and the views are amazing, there is a bench where you can sit and take in all the beauty.
The staff are very friendly and helpful.
Written October 10, 2022
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Carol B
Moore, OK6 contributions
Jan 2020
This was a stop on a long weekend trek through NW Oklahoma. Our overall plan was to enjoy the outdoors, hike, and see wildlife. We also planned to stay at the lodge, but due to the fact the gas leak they has been dealing with for two weeks might not be resolved, we chose to stay elsewhere. The staff was upfront and helpful.
As a result, we do suggest you call directly to the lodge, general store, etc. before traveling here in the winter months. Sometimes things are closed or do not offer services touted on the web. We had planned to grad a bite to eat at the general store, but the kitchen was closed.
The hiking was wonderful, but make sure you have a trail map and pay attention to the markers that are there. We suggest stopping at the lodge to get your map and asking for suggestions as to the best trails to follow.
That evening, we had burgers at the lodge restaurant. They were not busy at all and we enjoyed our meal.
As a result, we do suggest you call directly to the lodge, general store, etc. before traveling here in the winter months. Sometimes things are closed or do not offer services touted on the web. We had planned to grad a bite to eat at the general store, but the kitchen was closed.
The hiking was wonderful, but make sure you have a trail map and pay attention to the markers that are there. We suggest stopping at the lodge to get your map and asking for suggestions as to the best trails to follow.
That evening, we had burgers at the lodge restaurant. They were not busy at all and we enjoyed our meal.
Written January 27, 2020
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Alison K
1 contribution
Jun 2021
This is one of my favorite state parks to visit. It is close to Enid, has amazing hiking opportunities and the Foggy Bottom Restaurant is amazing. This year with the pool being open, I will be spending even more time there.
Written June 24, 2021
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Longview, TX27 contributions
Oct 2024 • Friends
Viewing the stars at night was difficult because of the lights in the campground, but the stars we could see were spectacular. We also enjoy hiking but the trails are not marked well and it was easy to get turned around and get on the wrong trail. The Inspiration Point trail which we were told was 1 1/2 miles up and 1 1/2 back, took us almost 4 1/2 miles total, because of the switch backs not being marked well. We took our bikes and really enjoyed riding on the concrete trials and seeing the pool area and historic CCC sites. The trails in that area was very easy to walk and had beautiful springs and small waterfalls. If you like golf, the golf course looked very pretty and well maintained.
Written October 10, 2024
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Toni Z
Pryor, OK14 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
Great place to hike. Very nice night hike that we did for the first time. We stayed at the lodge and had a great experience with the people at the front desk. They went out of their way to help us. We will define comeback. The park needs work in the hiking areas and at the lake., but other than that it was great
Written June 7, 2022
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Hi! Are there place to rent kayaks at Roman Nose State Park? If so, how much?
Written May 19, 2019
What is the story behind all the dead muscle shells by the spring connecting the two lakes it was absolutely fascinating just wonder how and why they are all right there but not anywhere else
Written April 29, 2018
We want to sleep in hammocks..can you hang hammocks? We use tree friendly straps.
Written March 7, 2018
I,m not sure about park rules on hammocks.
In all my visits to the park camping areas I have never seen a hammock. The park has lots of trees but not many close together in camping areas. Call 800 892 8690 Roman Nose State Park.
Written March 7, 2018
Per the FAQ section on the Roman Nose site: Pets are allowed in the state parks as long as they are kept on a leash no longer
than 10 feet, supervised at all times and cleaned up after.
Written November 11, 2017
Is there a tick problem at this location during this season? We recently went to two other parks and had to leave both places due to all the ticks.
Written May 26, 2016
What is the nightly rate for the cabins? Are the cabins pet friendly?
Written January 11, 2016
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