Robbers Cave State Park
Park State park centered on sandstone caves and recreation
Robbers Cave State Park in Oklahoma centers on sandstone caves, rock shelters and wooded trails; visitors come for camping, rappelling, horseback riding and day hikes.
Robbers Cave State Park is a state park in Oklahoma noted for its sandstone cave system and rugged, forested landscape in the Sans Bois Mountains.
The park offers outdoor recreation including hiking on trails, rock climbing on sandstone bluffs, and seasonal camping and picnicking around wooded recreation areas. The cave complex is the park’s signature feature and provides short interpretive trails and viewpoints.
Local tradition associates the caves with 19th century outlaw activity, which influenced the site’s name, and the area was later set aside for public recreation and park development in the 20th century.
The park lies in the hilly Sans Bois range of southeastern Oklahoma near the town of Wilburton, set among mixed forest and sandstone outcrops.
- Main attraction: The park is known for a system of natural sandstone caves and cliff shelters formed in Pennsylvanian sandstone, which are the namesake feature.
How to Get to Robbers Cave State Park #
Robbers Cave State Park is about 9 miles southeast of Wilburton, accessible via US‑270 and local county roads. The park is well signed from the nearest towns and has on-site parking at the main visitor areas.
Tips for Visiting Robbers Cave State Park #
- Explore the cave and the creek trails in the cooler morning hours to avoid afternoon heat.
- Check for ranger-led programs about local history - they often include the cave's outlaw lore.
- Reservations for cabins and campsites are recommended in summer.
Best Time to Visit Robbers Cave State Park #
Spring through fall is ideal for outdoor recreation; summer can be hot but mornings are pleasant for hikes.
Weather & Climate near Robbers Cave State Park #
Robbers Cave State Park's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -3°C to 33°C. Abundant rainfall (1176 mm/year), wettest in May.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 9°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm).
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February
February is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm).
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March
March is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm).
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April
April is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (113 mm).
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May
May is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (156 mm).
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June
June is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. Significant rainfall (108 mm).
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 33°C and lows of 20°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm).
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August
August is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 20°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm).
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September
September is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 16°C. Significant rainfall (127 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (109 mm).
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November
November is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm).
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December
December is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm).
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