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Robbers Cave State Park
Wilburton, Oklahoma |
Robbers Cave State Park, a scenic wonder in the Sans Bois Mountains near Wilburton, Oklahoma, is #99 on our list of 100 Natural Wonders of the South.
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The park takes its name from the legendary Robbers Cave, a true landmark of the Old West. Outlaws including Belle Starr and Jesse James are said to have used the cave as a hideout during the decades following the Civil War. This country was the setting for the classic "True Grit" and the real lawmen that provided the inspiration or "Rooster" Cogburn once scoured the hills and valleys of the Sans Bois.
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| Cave at Robbers Cave State Park |
The cave is more of a rock shelter than a true cave and is one of many remarkable natural features in the park. It is located on the side of a rocky bluff and commands an impressive view of the surrounding countryside. A short trail leads up to the cave but longer trails wind for miles through the stunning mountain scenery of the park.
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| Spectacular Views |
In addition to trails for hiking, the park also offers equestrian, mountain bike and multi-use trails. Other natural features include mountainsides, bluffs, lakes, forests and a creek. Trout fishing is available in season while bass, perch and catfish can be caught the rest of the year. The colors of the fall leaf change are spectacular, thanks in part to elevations that range from 300 to 1,500 feet.
Campsites, cabins and a lodge/hotel are available for stays in the park.
To learn more about Robbers Cave State Park, please visit
www.exploresouthernhistory.com/robberscave.
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