Some trails and the Public Hunting Area north of State Highway 11 will be closed for Conservation Deer Hunts on October 24-26, November: 3-5, 12-14, 17-19, and December 1-4. For more information view the refuge hunting brochure or call the refuge at (580) 626-4794.

Garvin Road from State Highway 58 east for two miles will be closed until further notice for road construction. Please use the CR 650 road west of Jet to access the Selenite Crystal Digging Area. Selenite Crystal Digging will still be open sunrise to sunset through October 15. For more information, review the crystal digging brochure.
Visit Us
Come explore this unique refuge by hunting, fishing, birdwatching, crystal digging, viewing wildlife and hiking. The refuge is free to enter and is open everyday from sunrise to sunset except for fishing and crystal digging (open April 1 through October 15). Pets are allowed but must be on leash. Make sure to check out the visitor center located two miles south of State Highway 11 along County Road 710.
Location and Contact Information
About Us
Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge encompasses 32,197 acres in north-central Oklahoma. The refuge is composed of mixed-grass prairie, rolling sand hills, forested riparian riparian
Definition of riparian habitat or riparian areas.
Learn more about riparian areas, herbaceous wetlands, open water (Great Salt Plains Reservoir/Great Salt Plains Lake), and salt flats.
What We Do
Many conservation tools like prescribed fire, heavy equipment, and chemical herbicides are used to manage the refuge for migratory and breeding birds, mammals, herps, fish and aquatic species. As well as connecting to the surrounding community and partners about environmental issues.
Get Involved
Find out how you get can get more involved to help the refuge by volunteering.
Projects and Research
The refuge has management programs focused on inventory and monitoring, invasive species invasive species
An invasive species is any plant or animal that has spread or been introduced into a new area where they are, or could, cause harm to the environment, economy, or human, animal, or plant health. Their unwelcome presence can destroy ecosystems and cost millions of dollars.
Learn more about invasive species and habitat. The Visitor Services Program focuses projects on outreach, education and partnerships.