Oklahoma isn’t exactly known for its autumnal weather. Okies aren’t usually donning puffy vests or boots until mid-November. But even though its fall season is short, often lasting only a few weeks, the leaves on its trees still break down their chlorophyll, which causes the changes in color, before falling off for winter. The best places to view the state’s kaleidoscope of foliage are in its state parks and around its lakes and rivers.
Robbers Cave State Park
2300 Park Cabins Road, Wilburton
918-465-2565
Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge
32 Refuge Headquarters Road, Indiahoma
580-429-3222
fws.gov/refuge/wichita_mountains
Talimena State Park and Talimena National Scenic Byway
50884 US-271, Talihina
918-567-2052
Osage Hills State Park
2131 Osage Hills Park Road, Pawhuska
918-336-4141
facebook.com/osagehillssp
Lake Murray State Park
13528 Scenic State Highway 77, Ardmore
580-223-4044
facebook.com/lakemurray.statepark