| Robbers Cave State Park | |
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 Hiking Trailhead at Robbers Cave State Park | |
  Location in Oklahoma  Robbers Cave State Park (the United States) | |
| Location | Latimer County, Oklahoma, United States |
| Nearest city | Wilburton, Oklahoma |
| Coordinates | 35°00′10″N 95°20′29″W / 35.00278°N 95.34139°W |
| Area | 12.8844 sq mi (33.370 km2) |
| Established | 1929 |
| Visitors | 983,131 (in 2021)[1] |
| Governing body | Oklahoma Department of Tourism and Recreation |
| Website | Park website |
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.[2]
- ^ "Evaluation of Oklahoma's State Parks". Oklahoma Legislative Office of Fiscal Transparency (LOFT). March 31, 2022.
- ^ O'Dell, Larry. "Robbers Cave State Park". Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture. Retrieved September 7, 2012.