Robbers Cave State Park
Robbers Cave State Park is a state park in Latimer County, Oklahoma.
A state park, 6 mi north of Wilburton
Plan where you’ll sleep
The nearest town with many places to stay is Longtown, 19 miles northwest. Where to stay ↓
Summers are hot
July and August highs run 93–93°, and about 73 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
Best months: Mar, Apr, May and Oct
March, April, May and October are the mild months, with highs of 64–80°. When to go ↓
Established in 1929
Robbers Cave State Park dates from 1929. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Wilburton. Green months are the mild ones.
Robbers Cave State Park
Robbers Cave State Park is a state park in Latimer County, Oklahoma. It is located 5 miles (8.0 km) north of Wilburton, Oklahoma, on Oklahoma State Highway 2. Originally named Latimer State Park, it received its current name in 1936. It is located in the scenic, hilly woodlands of the Sans Bois Mountains of southeast Oklahoma. This park is a favorite of rappellers, equestrians, hikers and outdoor lovers. The park and adjoining wildlife management area covers more than 8,000 acres (3,200 ha) and includes three lakes. It offers visitors acres of discovery and enjoyment including trout fishing in season, boating, hunting, mountain biking, trails for hikers and horses, sandstone cliffs for climbing and rappelling, and fall foliage viewing. In addition, Robbers Cave is historically notable as a former hideout for infamous outlaws Belle Starr and Jesse James.
- Type
- State park
- Established
- 1929
- Elevation
- 945 ft
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (2002)
- Wikipedia readers
- 7.3K a year
Where to stay near Robbers Cave State Park
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Wilburton (4) and McAlester (24).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Robbers Cave | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilburton | 6 mi south | 10 min | 4 1 hotel · 2 motels · 1 lodge or cabins | 2,308 | $94K | C+ |
| McAlester | 25 mi west | 40 min | 24 21 hotels · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 18,044 | $152K | C− |
| Longtown 27% vacation homes | 19 mi northwest | 30 min | 5 1 motel · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 2,716 | $184K | — |
| Eufaula | 24 mi northwest | 35 min | 8 1 hotel · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 2 campgrounds · 3 RV parks | 2,882 | $179K | C |
| Quinton | 9 mi north | 15 min | 1 1 RV park | 845 | $80K | — |
| Talihina | 24 mi southeast | 35 min | 7 2 hotels · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 2 RV parks | 938 | $72K | — |
| Texanna 40% vacation homes | 26 mi north | 40 min | 6 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground · 2 RV parks | 2,401 | $190K | — |
| Red Oak | 15 mi east | 25 min | 1 1 RV park | 535 | $71K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Robbers Cave
Other well-known places within 64 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
122 mi LakeEufaula Lake
49 mi Ancient siteSpiro Mounds
55 mi MuseumUSS Batfish
56 mi LandmarkFort Gibson
52 mi National forestOzark–St. Francis National Forest
57 mi National Historic SiteFort Smith National Historic Site107K visitors a year
58 mi MuseumFort Smith Trolley Museum
64 mi MuseumCherokee Heritage CenterPhoto credits
Eufaula Lake: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, photographer not specified or unknown, Public domain · Spiro Mounds: Herb Roe Original uploader was Heironymous Rowe at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · USS Batfish: Blackwing.1, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Fort Gibson: Fred Q. Casler, Photographer, Public domain · Ozark–St. Francis National Forest: Paul A. Mistretta, USDA Forest Service, CC BY 3.0 us · Fort Smith National Historic Site: Photolitherland (talk) Chris Litherland, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Fort Smith Trolley Museum: Steve Morgan, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Cherokee Heritage Center: Uyvsdi, Public domain
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Visiting Robbers Cave
What town is Robbers Cave State Park near?
Wilburton, OK, about 6 miles south.
When is the best time to visit Robbers Cave State Park?
March, April, May and October, with highs of 64–80°.
How far is Robbers Cave State Park from Tulsa?
About 84 miles north of Tulsa, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Robbers Cave State Park?
Fort Smith Regional (FSM), about 60 miles away. The nearest big hub is Tulsa (TUL), about 88 miles.
Where should I stay near Robbers Cave State Park?
Wilburton (6 mi, 4 places to stay), McAlester (25 mi, 24 places to stay) and Longtown (19 mi, 5 places to stay).
Tips from people in Wilburton
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.