Oklahoma State Parks See 500,000 Fewer Visitors in 2025

Numbers Show a Drop

For the first seven months of 2025, Oklahoma state parks saw just 6.1 million visitors, down from 6.7 million during the same period in 2024.

That’s a decline of over half a million visitors.

Why Attendance Fell in State Parks

Officials blame:

• Heavy rains causing high lake levels

• Infrastructure issues across multiple parks

The decline has raised concerns for local economies that depend on tourism.

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